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Scholars discuss Islamophobic hate speech, violation of rights in Sweden
Aug 08, 2023 05:30In the Iranian capital, Tehran, representatives of different faiths as well as researchers have come together to discuss different aspects of blasphemy, including the recent cases of desecration of the Holy Qur'an in Sweden.
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Pakistanis hold protest on anniversary of India’s removal of Kashmir's special status
Aug 06, 2023 05:17The people of Pakistan have held protest rallies on the anniversary of India's decision to remove the disputed Kashmir region's semi-autonomous special status.
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Thousands protest against hard-right Israeli cabinet's policies for 31st straight week
Aug 06, 2023 03:04Tens of thousands of protesters have rallied for the 31st straight week against the policies of Israel's hard-right cabinet, including the highly controversial judicial overhaul bill.
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Trump indicted for January 6th protest as political feuds enter new era
Aug 04, 2023 09:34Former US President Donald Trump has been arraigned on four criminal charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Trump pleaded not guilty to the felony counts during the arraignment hearing in a Washington DC court on Thursday.
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IRGC holds drills in Persian Gulf in defense of triple islands
Aug 03, 2023 09:00Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has held drills to show its power and combat defense readiness in protecting the security of the Persian Gulf as well as the country’s islands. The exercises kicked off in Bu Musa Island with the presence of local authorities as well as a group of military commanders and officials.
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Pakistan, Iran to enhance cooperation in multiple sectors
Aug 03, 2023 05:07Pakistan and Iran have agreed to expand their bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, including energy, agriculture, transportation, and healthcare. Both countries have pledged to promptly finalize all pending agreements inked between the two nations in recent months.
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Typhoon Khanun kills two in Japan as 166,000 homes lose power
Aug 03, 2023 03:10Two people are reported dead in Okinawa, state broadcaster NHK says, as slow-moving Typhoon Khanun continues to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to southern Japan, prolonging the potential damage of the storm.
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Police declare reports of shooter in US Senate buildings 'bogus call'
Aug 03, 2023 02:41Police found no shooter, and no one injured after reports of a possible active shooter in the US Capitol complex.
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Lebanon’s Central Bank chief ends three-decade rule amid economic crisis
Aug 02, 2023 06:09Lebanon's Central Bank Governor Riad Salemeh says he will step down after 30 years in office in light of a dire economic crisis. The cabinet is yet to appoint a successor to Salemeh.
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Iran, Syria boosting bilateral ties
Aug 01, 2023 05:53Iran and Syria are moving ahead in their march toward bolstering bilateral relations between the two countries, as the Syrian foreign minister meets with his Iranian counterpart in the capital Tehran.