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Iran has executed a man accused of spying for Israel’s intelligence service in a case that reflects ongoing tensions between the two regional rivals. The Iranian judiciary said the executed individual was Ali Ardestani, who was convicted on charges of passing sensitive information to Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency. Details of the Execution Iran’s judiciary reported
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Japan has criticised China’s decision to ban exports of certain dual-use items to Japan, calling the move unacceptable and warning of its potential impact on economic and security ties between the two countries. Tokyo said the restriction runs counter to international trade norms and unfairly targets Japan amid rising regional tensions. What the Export Ban […]
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A US-led military operation in Venezuela aimed at capturing President Nicolás Maduro has resulted in a significant number of deaths, according to multiple official figures. The raid, which took place in Caracas, ended with the capture of Maduro and led to clashes between US forces and Venezuelan and allied personnel. Casualties Reported Venezuelan and Cuban […]
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United States President Donald Trump has announced that the US will receive between 30 million and 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela, with the crude to be sold at prevailing market prices. The statement was made as part of a broader address outlining Washington’s position on Venezuela’s sanctioned energy assets. Oil Transfer and Sale […]
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A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck western Japan early on Monday, shaking buildings and causing alarm among residents but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake was felt strongly in parts of Shikoku and western Honshu, with tremors reported in several cities including Takamatsu and Okayama. Officials said there was no risk of a tsunami following the […]