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Iran announced on Monday that it is preparing to submit a counter-proposal to the United States concerning ongoing nuclear negotiations, following its rejection of Washington’s latest offer as ambiguous and lacking essential elements. The diplomatic discussions, facilitated by Oman, aim to replace the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), from which the U.S. withdrew in 2018. Iranian Foreign Ministry …

Israeli naval forces intercepted a humanitarian vessel attempting to reach Gaza early Monday, halting its mission in international waters. The ship, named Madleen, was transporting a group of international activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, who sought to draw global attention to worsening humanitarian conditions in the blockaded Palestinian territory. Interception at Sea and Diplomatic Fallout The Freedom Flotilla …

Authorities in Los Angeles declared a state of unlawful assembly late Sunday following widespread unrest sparked by immigration enforcement actions and the deployment of National Guard troops ordered by former President Donald Trump. Protesters clashed with law enforcement, prompting the use of tear gas and other crowd-control tactics in various parts of the downtown area. Unrest began after a wave …

Washington is actively considering ending its financial and logistical backing of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), a move that could reshape international peacekeeping dynamics in the region. American sources confirmed the discussions following initial reports by Israeli media, indicating that the Biden administration is reassessing the mission’s cost-effectiveness and operational relevance. UNIFIL’s mandate, which is renewed annually …

Iranian state television has announced that Tehran has acquired an extensive cache of Israeli intelligence documents, which it claims include classified materials concerning Israel’s nuclear sites and military defense strategies. The disclosure, attributed to unnamed regional sources, suggests the material includes a substantial quantity of sensitive data reportedly obtained during a covert operation. The report stated that Iran’s intelligence services …

The Biden administration’s immigration enforcement actions have triggered widespread protests in Los Angeles, culminating in a federal order issued Saturday by former President Donald Trump to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to the city. The decision marks a rare federal override of state authority, provoking sharp backlash from California officials who argue the move will intensify, rather than resolve, civil …

Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution area in southern Gaza early Saturday, resulting in at least 36 Palestinian fatalities, according to Gaza’s civil defense agency. Among the dead were six individuals reportedly shot near a humanitarian center supported by U.S. funding. The Israeli military confirmed its involvement, stating that troops discharged warning shots towards individuals it claimed were …

Israeli authorities have confirmed the recovery of the body of Natthapong Pinta, a Thai national abducted during the October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel. The Israeli military, in cooperation with the domestic security service Shin Bet, conducted a targeted operation in Rafah, located in the southern Gaza Strip, where Pinta’s remains were found and returned to Israel. The operation …