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ExplainerFrom Freedom to Forced Veiling: The Broken Destiny of Iranian Women

Bélinda Ibrahim 20/06 17:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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During the 1960s and 1970s, Iran underwent sweeping transformations. In a bid to modernize the nation, the Shah launched a series of reforms under the banner of the “White Revolution.” Women stood at the forefront of this societal shift: they gained the right to vote in 1963, entered universities, joined the civil service and were gradually ...

VideosDay 8: Israeli and Iranian Strikes Intensify, Civilian Toll Mounts

This is Beirut 20/06 16:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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As Iran targets Beersheba and claims responsibility for a strike near Microsoft, Israel responds with massive bombardments on Iranian military and nuclear sites. As evacuations and diplomatic efforts intensify, the death toll in Iran has reportedly surpassed 650, according to the Washington-based group Human Rights Activists, while the official ...

Europe to Offer Iran 'Diplomatic Solution' to War with Israel

This is Beirut 20/06 15:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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European powers hope to offer a "diplomatic solution" to end the Iran-Israel war at talks in Geneva with Iran's foreign minister, French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday. It comes as US President Donald Trump mulls the prospect of entering a war now in its second week. Israel, saying Iran was on the verge of developing nuclear weapons, ...

Thousands Protest in Tehran Against Israel

This is Beirut 20/06 14:42 - Reading : less than a minute

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Thousands of people joined a protest against Israel in the Iranian capital on Friday after weekly prayers, chanting slogans in support of their leaders, images on state television showed. "This is the Friday of the Iranian nation's solidarity and resistance across the country," the news anchor said. Footage showed protesters in ...

VideosEight Days into the Conflict: International Diplomacy under Pressure

This is Beirut 20/06 13:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Iran-Israel war escalates diplomatically: Trump signals possible talks with Tehran but delays intervention decision, Russia issues a stern warning and European ministers meet in Geneva to seek de-escalation. With the #Iran-Israel conflict entering its eighth day, #Washington weighs intervention, #Moscow warns against escalation and #Europe ...

US Appeals Court Allows Trump Control of National Guard in LA

This is Beirut 20/06 13:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A US appeals court on Thursday ruled that President Donald Trump could continue control of National Guard troops in Los Angeles, over the objections of California Governor Gavin Newsom. Trump ordered the deployment of thousands of National Guard troops and hundreds of Marines into Los Angeles this month in response to protests over federal ...

Iran Foreign Minister to Address UN Human Rights Council

This is Beirut 20/06 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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Iran's foreign minister will address the UN Human Rights Council on Friday on the sidelines of talks with European counterparts aiming for a diplomatic solution to the Iran-Israel war. Abbas Araghchi "will intervene in person... at the beginning of the council's afternoon meeting" at 1300 GMT, after which the council will resume its normal ...

Iran Rejects any Negotiation with US While Israeli Attacks Continue

This is Beirut 20/06 11:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected any negotiations with the United States while Israel continues its attacks on Iran, in an interview with state TV broadcast on Friday. "The Americans have repeatedly sent messages calling seriously for negotiations. But we have made clear that as long as the aggression does not stop, there will be ...

Rice Prices Double in Japan as Inflation Accelerates

This is Beirut 20/06 10:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The price of rice doubled in Japan in the 12 months to May, data showed Friday, as an acceleration in inflation piled fresh pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of key elections next month. Polls for parliament's upper house are crucial for Ishiba after public support for his administration tumbled to its lowest level since he took ...

SpotlightRussia Steps out from Shadows in Africa with State Paramilitary

This is Beirut 20/06 10:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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With the rise of a paramilitary force that analysts say is controlled by the Kremlin, Russia is openly expanding its state military footprint in Africa, after years of distancing itself from mercenaries deployed on the continent to support pro-Russian rulers. Russia is using the Africa Corps force to increase its influence in particular in ...

Day 8 of the Israel-Iran Conflict: Key Developments and Current Status

Alissar Boulos 20/06 09:10 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Early on Friday, a missile launched by Iran struck near a technology hub in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba, igniting fires close to a building housing Microsoft’s offices. Emergency responders confirmed that five people suffered minor injuries and shared images on X showing vehicles ablaze at the scene. Israeli news outlets reported ...

European, Iranian Diplomats To Meet as US Mulls Joining Israel Campaign

This is Beirut 20/06 06:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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European foreign ministers will hold talks Friday with their Iranian counterpart, hoping to reach a diplomatic solution to the war with Israel as US President Donald Trump mulls the prospect of US involvement. Israel, claiming Iran was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon, launched air strikes against its arch-enemy a week ago, triggering ...