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POLITICS1h agoWomen, Life, Freedom Leaves Its Mark On A New Wave Of Iranian CinemaIranian cinema has a long history of confronting censorship. But the Women, Life, Freedom protests changed the terms of that confrontation. Where filmmakers once worked within, or carefully around, an elaborate approval system to tell their stories, many now bypass it entirely at great risk.RFE/RL
POLITICS1h agoIran-US war latest: Trump says conflict ‘hopefully’ nearing end and claims to be in direct talks with TehranIran dismissed Donald Trump’s renewed claims that the Islamic Republic is seeking a quick deal to end the warThe Independent World
POLITICS3h agoOutcry by aspirants over low-number of advertised teacher posts in U.P.After eight years, the mere 12,000-odd posts will not work; the government should issue a joint advertisement for 60 thousand posts, including both urban and rural areas, said an aspirant based in PrayagrajThe Hindu
POLITICS7h agoIran war live: Trump says US nearing end of war, claims Tehran direct talksPresident Trump says the US is nearing the end of the conflict with Iran and claims direct talks with Tehran.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS7h agoScoop: Trump to hold Iran talks with Gulf leaders next weekPresident Trump is expected to hold a meeting with Gulf leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York next Tuesday to discuss the next steps in the war with Iran, three sources with direct knowledge tell Axios.Why it matters: The meeting is expected to focus on U.S. ideas for a postwar strategy as Trump and his senior team work on a day-after plan expected to be finalized after the midterms.What we're watching: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also wants to meet Trump in New York, but no meeting has been scheduled, an Israeli source said.Flashback: Last year, Trump mAxios
POLITICS8h agoHouse passes Russia and Iran sanctions bill championed by Sen. Lindsey GrahamThe House passed a Russia and Iran sanctions bill championed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham Wednesday night.ABC News
POLITICS10h agoUS House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags onFor a third time, the US House has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS15h agoSweden expels Iran embassy employee, citing security concernsStockholm says Iran-backed groups are plotting against 'Jewish and Israeli interests' in the country.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS15h ago2 Iowa GOP reps support Iran war powers resolution for first timeTwo Iowa Republicans backed a war powers resolution in the House over the conflict in Iran for the first time, a notable move for two members from the deep-red Hawkeye State as the midterms near. On Tuesday, the House passed a Democratic-backed war powers resolution with an aim to restrict President Trump’s military actions in…The Hill
POLITICS15h agoEx-Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene says war on Iran must ‘stop’Former Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed US President Donald Trump’s war on Iran.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS15h agoHouse votes to limit Trump's Iran war powers for a third timeThe House voted for a third time to restrict President Trump's power to strike Iran. Meanwhile, GOP Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.CBS News
POLITICS16h agoChina Willing To ‘Safeguard’ Iran’s Right- Foreign MinisterChina, a top economic partner of Iran, has long sought a detente in the months-long conflict in the Middle East, which has at times spilled over into neighbouring countries. The post China Willing To ‘Safeguard’ Iran’s Right- Foreign Minister appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS16h agoIran war has cost the US $38bn: How will it impact US economy, politics?High energy costs at the pump and strategic setback for US in the Iran war will likely cost Trump in the midterms.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS16h agoFour years on, Iranians reflect on impact of ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’Amnesty International says Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during the 2022-23 protests.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS17h agoWatch live: Jeffries gives remarks amid Iran war, midterm pressureHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will give remarks Wednesday morning as Democrats hope to retake control of Congress after November’s midterms, now less than two months away, and capitalize on backlash to President Trump’s agenda. The House passed its third Iran war powers resolution on Tuesday evening, seeking to bring an end to the…The Hill
POLITICS17h agoIran: Activists sound alarm as regime seizes Baha'i assetsRights groups warn Iran is increasingly confiscating assets from government critics and members of the country's Baha'i faith, but also actors, athletes and journalists living abroad.DW News [en]
POLITICS17h agoChina willing to ‘safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights’, official saysChina says the US-Israel war on Iran highlights flaws in the Middle East's 'existing security architecture'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS18h agoFour Years On, Iranian Woman Seeks Justice For Brother Killed In Women, Life, Freedom ProtestsIn an interview with RFE/RL, Asrin Mohammadi recalls how her brother was killed during the brutal state crackdown on the Women, Life, Freedom protests that began four years ago.RFE/RL
POLITICS18h agoIn a Signal to Trump, Beijing Hosts Iranian Diplomat Ahead of U.S.-China SummitChina renewed calls for an end to the fighting in the Middle East while demonstrating its influence over Tehran.NYT World
POLITICS20h agoCould the GCC and Iran collaborate to solve the Strait of Hormuz crisis?A Gulf-led maritime cooperation could break the Hormuz stalemate by offering Iran an off-ramp while preventing unilateral control. The post Could the GCC and Iran collaborate to solve the Strait of Hormuz crisis? appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICS23h agoIran war has cost the US more than $38 billion so far, says Congressional Budget OfficeThe nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reports that up to $3 billion more is being spent on the war each month, depending on the intensity of fighting.EuroNews [en]