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Iran supreme leader Khamenei calls for economic battle to 'disappoint and defeat' enemies

Iran supreme leader Khamenei calls for economic battle to 'disappoint and defeat' enemies

Mojtaba Khamenei urged Iranians to wage economic and cultural jihad as inflation tops 50%, the rial hits record lows and US-Iran peace talks remain frozen.

Asia
12 nations condemn Israeli assault on Global Sumud Flotilla, demand immediate release of activists

12 nations condemn Israeli assault on Global Sumud Flotilla, demand immediate release of activists

Foreign ministers from 12 nations, including Pakistan and Türkiye, condemn Israel's raid on the Global Sumud Flotilla and demand activists' release

Europe
Activists on Gaza aid flotilla detained by Israel disembark in Crete

Activists on Gaza aid flotilla detained by Israel disembark in Crete

Around 175 Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel in international waters near Crete have disembarked in Greece as European governments demand their release

Middle East
US urges meeting between Lebanese president, Israeli PM

US urges meeting between Lebanese president, Israeli PM

US Embassy has urged a Lebanon-Israel summit as Israeli strikes kill 17 despite an active ceasefire, Hezbollah rejects direct negotiations outright

North America
Trump faces midnight War Powers Act deadline as administration declares Iran war 'terminated'

Trump faces midnight War Powers Act deadline as administration declares Iran war 'terminated'

US administration argued the Iran war has ended due to a ceasefire, defying Democratic calls for congressional authorization