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Israeli Airstrike Kills 9 in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike on Beit Lahiya killed 9 Palestinians as Hamas holds ceasefire talks in Cairo.
UN Security Council to discuss Iran’s uranium stockpile in closed meeting
reuters
The United Nations Security Council will hold a closed-door meeting on Wednesday to address Iran’s growing stockpile of highly enriched uranium, following concerns raised by Western diplomats, sources said on Monday.
The meeting was requested by six countries—France, Greece, Panama, South Korea, Britain, and the U.S.—who also urged Iran to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on unresolved concerns about undeclared nuclear material found at multiple sites.
Iran has denied seeking nuclear weapons, but the IAEA has warned that Tehran is now enriching uranium to 60% purity, dangerously close to 90% weapons-grade levels. Western nations argue there is no civilian justification for such enrichment.
The 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) lifted sanctions on Iran in exchange for restrictions on its nuclear program, but the U.S. withdrew in 2018 under Donald Trump, prompting Iran to breach its commitments.
With the UN resolution on the deal set to expire on October 18, Britain, France, and Germany have warned they may trigger a snapback of international sanctions to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Trump has directed his UN envoy to push for renewed sanctions and restrictions on Tehran.
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Trump signs order to gut Voice of America, other agencies
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order cutting funding to Voice of America’s parent agency, forcing staff out.
03:51
Syrians Mark Uprising Anniversary
Crowds in Aleppo and Damascus celebrated 14 years since the Syrian uprising that ousted Bashar al-Assad.
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Hundreds oppose new Chinese embassy in London
Hundreds gathered outside the proposed site of China’s new London embassy, citing security concerns and opposition to the regime.
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Bolivia
Bolivia grapples with fuel shortages and economic strain
Long queues stretched across La Paz on Friday as fuel shortages and soaring prices of essential goods fueled growing public frustration.
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