Category: International
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The US Expands Military Presence in the Middle East While Iran Remains on Maximum Alert
The US intensifies military presence in the Middle East with deployment of fighters and aircraft carriers, while Iran warns of retaliation in case of aggression.
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U.S. Expands Military Presence in the Middle East as Iran Maintains Maximum Alert
The U.S. military buildup in the Middle East continues unabated, even after signs of rhetorical backtracking by U.S. President Donald Trump on the possibility of a direct attack on Iran. In recent hours, Washington has intensified its air presence in the region, while Tehran maintains maximum alert status and reiterates warnings of possible retaliation in…
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Internet Blackout in Iran: How Are Videos and Images Getting Out?
Iranian authorities have implemented an almost total internet shutdown in a crackdown on widespread anti-government protests, but a small portion of the population is maintaining contact with the outside world via satellite. Starlink, a division of Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX, is playing a disproportionate—and, in the eyes of activists abroad, crucial—role in connecting Iran…
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There’s an internet blackout in Iran. How are videos and images managing to get out of the country?
Iranian authorities have implemented an almost total internet blockade in a crackdown on widespread anti-government protests, but a small portion of the population is managing to communicate with the outside world via satellite. Starlink, a division of Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX, is playing a fundamental—and, in the view of foreign activists, crucial—role in connecting…
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María Corina Machado Gifts Donald Trump Her Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan leader María Corina Machado said she gifted President Donald Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal at the White House on Thursday, even after he questioned her credibility to take command of the country following the deposition of then-president Nicolás Maduro by the United States. The Nobel Institute stated that Machado could not give her…
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María Corina Machado Presented Her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump
Venezuelan leader María Corina Machado handed over her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday (15), even as he questioned her credibility to take over the country after the US deposed then-president Nicolás Maduro. The Nobel Institute said Machado could not give her prize to Trump, an honor…
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U.S. Suspends Visa Processing for 75 Countries, Including Brazil
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The U.S. Department of State is suspending all visa processing for 75 countries, including Brazil, Somalia, Russia, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Nigeria, Thailand, and Yemen, Fox News reported on Wednesday (14). The U.S. Department of State posted on X stating that the suspension applies to immigrant visas. Thus, it does not affect Brazilian travelers who…
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Trump Threatens “Strong” Military Action as Death Toll Rises in Iran Protests
Hundreds of protesters have been killed in Iran, according to human rights groups, while videos showing security forces attempting to violently suppress the demonstrations continue to circulate, despite the internet blackout imposed by the Iranian regime, which faces a nationwide challenge to its decades-long government. As the White House assesses how to respond to the…
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Trump Threatens ‘Strong’ Military Action as Deaths in Iran Protests Rise
Hundreds of protesters have been killed in Iran, human rights groups say, while videos showing security forces trying to violently suppress the demonstrations circulate, despite an internet blackout imposed by the Iranian regime facing a national challenge to its decades-long rule. While the White House assesses whether to respond to the crackdown on this popular…
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Rubio says US plan for Venezuela will have three phases: ‘stability, recovery and then transition’
The United States has defined a three-stage plan for Venezuela that begins with the stabilization of the country, goes through a recovery process, and culminates in a political transition. The strategy was presented on this Wednesday (7) by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, following the military operation that resulted in the kidnapping of Venezuelan…