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Meta Exposes Iranian Hacker Group Targeting Global Political Figures on WhatsApp

Meta Platforms on Friday became the latest company after Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI to expose the activities of an Iranian state-sponsored threat actor, who it said used a set of WhatsApp accounts that attempted to target individuals in Israel, Palestine, Iran, the U.K., and the U.S. The activity cluster, which originated from Iran, “appeared to have focused…
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August 25, 2024
Egypt rejects Israeli request for help in thwarting Iranian retaliation

Egypt has rejected an Israeli request to help thwart a threatened Iranian retaliation. The request came after an Israeli attack on Iranian targets. Egypt, concerned about escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, is calling on both sides to exercise restraint to avoid further destabilizing the region.
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August 7, 2024
The ceremony of approval and confirmation of the elected president of Iran

The ceremony of approval and confirmation of the elected president of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, by the country’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, has begun in Tehran. The ceremony is attended by over 1,000 dignitaries, including ambassadors from various countries, government officials, representatives from the military and various sectors of the economy, as well as university professors…
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July 28, 2024
Saudi Arabia Leads in Sharp Reduction of Offshore Oil Supplies

In June, Saudi Arabia drastically reduced its offshore oil supplies by 529,000 barrels per day (bpd), likely due to increased domestic demand driven by a heat wave. Ship tracking data shows that offshore supplies dropped by approximately 1.08 million barrels per day (mb/d). This monthly decline, the largest this year, saw Saudi Arabia contributing to…
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July 9, 2024
How strong is the Axis of Resistance?

“Iran, and all members of the “Axis of Resistance”, will support the Lebanese Shia movement, Hezbollah, in the event of a conflict with Israel.” This assertion was made by Kamal Kharrazi, Adviser to the Supreme Leader of Iran, to Financial Times on July 2. So, what’s behind the group’s military strength? 🇱🇧 Lebanon: Hezbollah ▪️…
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July 6, 2024
Russia’s Kazan will host a forum of BRICS+ cities

🌇 On June 21, the Forum of Cities of the BRICS+ Countries will open in the Russian city of Kazan. The event will be attended by 200 heads of municipalities from 21 countries, including China, India, South Africa, Brazil, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Egypt, Turkey, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Argentina, Chile, Morocco, Indonesia, Mexico.…
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June 18, 2024
Gambia may become first nation to reverse female genital mutilation ban

Errekunda, Gambia — Lawmakers in Gambia will vote Monday on legislation that seeks to repeal a ban on female genital mutilation, or FGM, which would make the West African nation the first country anywhere to make that reversal. The procedure, which also has been called female genital cutting, includes the partial or full removal of…
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April 16, 2024