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Thousands rally against rising hunger in Argentina amid austerity measures
Feb 25, 2024 06:10Protests erupted throughout Argentina for food assistance for the underprivileged, in response to the adverse effects of skyrocketing inflation and the implementation of President Javier Milei’s stringent austerity measures.
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Race for Iran’s Parliament kicks off
Feb 23, 2024 04:50It is election season in Iran, and campaigning has officially begun for two elections that will be held simultaneously. In about a week Iranians will go to the polls to elect members of the parliament and also the Assembly of Experts.
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Chaos in UK parliament over Gaza ceasefire vote
Feb 23, 2024 03:53Things were chaotic in the UK parliament during a vote calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Iranian-made beverages replacing well-known international soft drinks in West Asia
Feb 22, 2024 11:46An Iranian beverage company is gaining a foothold in the West Asia region. Zam-Zam has set a new record, exporting nearly five million cans of soft drink to Persian Gulf littoral states last month.
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Anger, protests as Nigeria grapples with surging inflation, plummeting currency
Feb 22, 2024 11:43Nigerians are facing one of the West African country's worst economic crises in years as the currency has fallen to a record low amid soaring inflation. The situation has provoked anger and protests across the country.
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Indian port workers refuse to handle Israel weapon shipments amid Gaza war
Feb 22, 2024 11:40An Indian workers union says its members have refused to handle any cargo of weapons destined for delivery to Israel. This, after reports said an Indian conglomerate has supplied killer drones to the Israeli regime for the war on Gaza.
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Doha Afghan conference boycotted by Taliban, ends without breakthrough
Feb 22, 2024 11:37The two-day Doha conference on Afghanistan has ended without presence of the Taliban. The group boycotted the conference, which has been described as a political show by the US government ahead of the presidential election.
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Kuwait holds Hope for Gaza charity event
Feb 22, 2024 11:31Kuwait has held a charity event to help women and children in Gaza amid a genocidal campaign by the Israeli regime against the besieged territory. Many diplomats in the country participated in the event.
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‘Kill them all’: US congressman sparks outrage with comment on Gaza
Feb 22, 2024 10:45US Congressman Andy Ogles has sparked outrage after saying “we should kill them all” in response to a pro-Palestinian activist's concerns about the devastating impact of the US-funded war in Gaza, especially on children.
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Yemen warns EU against military intervention to protect Israeli vessels in Red and Arab seas
Feb 22, 2024 05:24Yemen has warned the European Union against any military intervention to protect Israeli vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Meanwhile, Sana'a has also reiterated its pledge to keep the shipping routes safe for the international maritime navigation.