Category: Middle East
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Dubai Airport, one of the world’s busiest, is empty this morning
The military escalation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has caused one of the largest recent disruptions in international commercial aviation, with strategic airports in the Middle East closed or operating in an extremely limited manner. The information was reported by the g1 portal on Monday (2). Images captured in the early hours show…
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Trump Warns Iran Against Retaliation After Death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran’s Supreme Leader, 86-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a joint American-Israeli operation against Iran on Saturday, state-run Iranian media confirmed. The Iranian government announced 40 days of mourning. The country’s supreme leader was killed following an attack launched by the US and Israel on Saturday against Iran, as part of a major military…
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Meet Milo and Tina, the ‘First Openly Gen Z Mascots’ of the Olympics
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For decades, every Olympic and Paralympic Games has been represented by some kind of mascot, with varied public receptions—from the much-criticized “Izzy” from Atlanta in 1996 to the beloved panda from Beijing 2022 and the big-eyed, divisive hats from Paris 2024. Taking over the post for 2026 are Milo and Tina, a pair of sibling…
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Meet Milo and Tina, the first openly Gen Z Olympic mascots
For decades, each edition of the Olympic and Paralympic Games has been represented by a mascot, with varying public reactions—from the much-criticized “Izzy” from Atlanta in 1996 to the beloved panda from Beijing in 2022 and the controversial big-eyed hats of Paris 2024. Taking up the post for 2026 are Milo and Tina, a pair…
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Remains of last Israeli held in Gaza recovered, Israeli Army says
The Israeli Army announced on Monday (26) the recovery of the remains of Ran Gvili, identified as the last Israeli held in the Gaza Strip. According to military authorities, the conclusion of the identification process allows advancing to the next phase of the ceasefire agreement signed in October, which provides for gradual measures to end…
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Remains of Last Israeli Held in Gaza Recovered, Israeli Army Says
The Israeli Army announced the recovery of Ran Gvili’s remains, the last Israeli held in Gaza, allowing progress in the ceasefire agreement phases.
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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…