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Iran Claims Downing US Drone Over Bandar Abbas
Donald John Trump
— Oct 25, 2026
Iran's army said it destroyed a U.S. LUCAS drone over Bandar Abbas on Oct. 25, 2026; the unverified claim came as Trump floated strikes or a deal.
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Israel Coalition Talks Face Deadlock After Election
Benjamin Netanyahu
— Oct 27, 2026
After Israeli election exit polls showed neither bloc winning a Knesset majority, Ra’am leader Mansour Abbas said representatives from both sides had approached him, while coalition prospects remain uncertain amid opposition parties’ reluctance to partner with Arab parties. Abbas said he was open to joining a government led by Gadi Eisenkot if it proved viable.
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Herzog to Choose Israel Government Mandate-Holder Sunday
Benjamin Netanyahu
— Nov 5, 2026
Gadi Eisenkot received more recommendations than Benjamin Netanyahu to form Israel’s next government, prompting his Yashar party and Arab-led parties Ra’am and the Joint List to urge President Isaac Herzog to give him the mandate. Ra’am backed a broad coalition but its leader, Mansour Abbas, declined to explicitly call Hamas a terrorist organization when pressed by Herzog, while supporting its disarmament.
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US Again Denies Abbas Visa Ahead of UN Assembly
United States of America
— Sep 16, 2026
The United States again denied entry visas to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and dozens of his officials for the UN General Assembly, forcing Abbas to address the gathering virtually for a second year in a row. Washington cited deviations from US law and failure to reform by Ramallah as grounds for the visa bans, while the Palestinian mission pushed a virtual address and sought to keep the UN gathering on schedule.
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Tom Gallagher
A virtual speech again this year just highlights how little trust exists between Washington and Ramallah right now.
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Duffy Floats $50 Billion Price Tag For Congress To Prevent Repeat Paralysis Of US Air Travel
Spencer Lombardo · 4 min · 2h
EU Urges US Reconsider Palestinian UN Visa Ban
Mahmoud Abbas
— Sep 17, 2026
The European Union has urged the United States to rethink its decision to deny entry visas to Palestinian Authority officials ahead of the UN General Assembly, citing the host country’s obligations and the importance of Palestine’s full participation, with Abbas set to address the gathering via prerecorded video after again being denied a visa. The push from Brussels, echoed by UN leaders, comes as the UN votes to allow Abbas to appear virtually and as visa restrictions continue to strain diplomacy surrounding the New York gathering.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Iran Opens Strait Of Hormuz … For Now
Donald John Trump
— Apr 17, 2026
President Donald Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced Friday that the Strait of Hormuz was officially open. Trump took to Truth Social to thank the Iranians for opening the strait after…
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Iran Claims Ships From All Countries May Transit Strait Of Hormuz, Except Israel, US
United States of America
— Mar 15, 2026
Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi stated in a Saturday interview on MS NOW the only countries prohibited from using the Strait of Hormuz are the United States and Israel. Iran reacted to Operation Epic…
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American Rockets Reportedly Slam Into Iranian Soil Amid So-Called Ceasefire
United States of America
— May 7, 2026
The U.S. military reportedly attacked Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island on Thursday, a senior U.S. official told Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin. The strikes on Iranian oil ports on Thursday did not…
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Iran’s Araghchi Accuses Netanyahu of Risking US Lives
Benjamin Netanyahu
— Oct 10, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to preserve his political standing at the cost of American lives and resources, calling him a wanted war criminal. His remarks came amid renewed scrutiny of Netanyahu’s handling of the October 7, 2023, attacks and the subsequent Gaza war; Netanyahu disputes allegations about his response and prior warnings.
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Footage Shows Family Scrambling as Brooklyn Building Begins to Collapse
Newly released footage from inside a Brooklyn apartment shows a family scrambling for safety as their building suddenly began collapsing, killing eight people and leaving at least… — by Andrew Powell
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Explosions Reported Across Iran's Southern Ports
World
— Aug 30, 2026
Several explosions were heard across Iran's southern coast, including Qeshm, Konarak, Sirik, Bandar Abbas, and Jask, with initial reports of clashes and possible strikes and CENTCOM confirming involvement, though details remain unverified. State media and local outlets say the blasts occurred along the Strait of Hormuz with no confirmed casualties or damage reported yet.
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CAR-Cameroon border artisanal mine collapse kills 100+
Central African Republic
— Aug 18, 2026
A gold mine collapse in the Abba region of the Central African Republic left dozens dead and many trapped, with rescuers racing to pull survivors as figures vary from about 30 confirmed dead to well over 100 feared dead. The incident underscores the high risks of artisanal mining in the region, where collapses are frequent and assistance is being sought from aid groups and authorities.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
Yourlist
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Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Zafar’s Romantic Action Film Set for March 2027
Bobby Deol
— Jul 24, 2026
Yash Raj Films and Ali Abbas Zafar have locked March 26, 2027, as the release date for their untitled romantic action drama starring Ahaan Panday, Sharvari, Aaishvary Thackeray as the antagonist, and Bobby Deol, with extensive UK shooting and Aditya Chopra as producer. The project highlights intensive training for Ahaan to portray a brute-force action avatar, continuing the duo’s fifth collaboration following their previous hits.
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Kano ready for state police, governor says
Abba Kabir Yusuf
— Jul 23, 2026
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf says Kano is fully prepared to establish a state police that will complement, not replace, the Nigeria Police and will be sustained once the necessary constitutional and legal frameworks are in place, emphasizing improved intelligence gathering, rapid response, and public confidence through closer collaboration between policing structures. He announced the readiness while inaugurating the Inter-Agencies Task Force on Drug Abuse and Trafficking and urged the task force to operate with professionalism and integrity as part of strengthening the state's security architecture.
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Netanyahu Defends Iran Strike at U.N.
Benjamin Netanyahu
— Sep 22, 2026
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan used his UN General Assembly addresses to condemn Israel’s actions in Gaza as the world’s largest graveyard for children and a concentration camp, citing mass injuries, ongoing siege conditions, and settler violence in the West Bank while urging recognition of Palestine and international pressure on Israel. He also highlighted the absence of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas due to a US visa denial and framed the Gaza crisis as a broader humanitarian and regional accountability issue that demands coordinated action to prevent escalation and ensure aid access.
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Minneapolis Narrowly Votes To Make Big Data Centers Buy Green Power
Simon August · 5 min · 5h
US-Iran Talks Near Breakthrough, Mediation
Donald John Trump
— Aug 10, 2026
Islamabad and Tehran are expanding high-level dialogue, with Iran inviting Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to Pakistan for official talks and signaling that senior officials may visit if conditions permit, as both countries seek to deepen bilateral ties amid wider US–Israel tensions. The moves come alongside heightened Middle East tensions and ongoing concerns about the Strait of Hormuz potentially triggering oil-market volatility, illustrating how Iran–Pakistan diplomacy fits into broader regional stability risks.
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Answer honestly and the AI sketches your soulmate
Quizie
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Not who you think you want — who your answers say you need. The AI drafts the wanted poster.
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Cocaine Ring Led by Abbatiello at Penn State
Pennsylvania State University
— Aug 17, 2026
A Pennsylvania attorney general charged 14 people in a cocaine-trafficking ring tied to two Penn State fraternities, focusing on off-campus houses where drugs were packaged and distributed to students from 2023 to 2024; two leaders, Agostino Abati (Sigma Chi) and Thomas Robinson (Delta Upsilon), allegedly directed operations with pledges involved in packaging, while a non-student helped conceal evidence. The case prompted university suspensions, additional hazing prevention efforts, and ongoing investigations, with charges spanning felonies for corrupt organizations and conspiracy and misdemeanors for possession and paraphernalia.
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