Politics
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Gerry Adams faces High Court trial over IRA bomb claims
Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams is appearing in a London High Court to defend against civil claims linking him to IRA bombings in the 1970s and 1990s.
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Ben-Gvir Expands Jerusalem Gun Access Amid Legal Scrutiny
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has significantly widened gun license eligibility in Jerusalem, even as his office faces ongoing investigations into the legality of previous permit approvals.
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Kai Trump’s Erewhon Vlog Sparks Public Backlash
Kai Trump, granddaughter of President Donald Trump, faces intense online criticism after filming a luxury grocery store trip accompanied by her Secret Service detail.
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Lebanon Postpones Parliamentary Elections Amid Security Concerns
Lebanon’s parliament has delayed the scheduled May elections by two years due to security issues linked to Israel-Hezbollah clashes.
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Willis stands by poll critique as leadership questions persist
Deputy Prime Minister Nicola Willis defends her ‘truthful’ assessment of poor polling data as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon dismisses leadership coup speculation.
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SAPS Faces Scrutiny Amid Personnel Shifts and Rising Crime
As long-serving officers retire, the South African Police Service (SAPS) grapples with high-profile violent crime cases, including a fatal shooting in Edenvale and syndicate activity near OR Tambo.
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US Airport Delays Worsen as DHS Shutdown Hits TSA Staffing
Travelers across the U.S. are facing hours-long security wait times as a Department of Homeland Security shutdown leads to increased TSA staff absences during peak spring break travel.
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Explosive Device Thrown Near NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Home During Protest
Two arrested after an “improvised explosive device” was thrown near NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence during clashes between anti-Islam protesters and counter-demonstrators.
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Pezeshkian Faces Internal Pressure After Leadership Shift
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian navigates a volatile political landscape following the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader, amid ongoing regional tensions and contradictory military actions.
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Trump and Netanyahu Collaborate on Iran Ceasefire Strategy
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are coordinating a joint decision to halt hostilities with Iran, considering regional security and diplomatic factors.
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Amit Shah’s High-Stakes Weekend: From Citizenship to Cricket Glory
Union Home Minister Amit Shah navigated a high-profile weekend, balancing the formal issuance of Indian citizenship to refugees in Uttarakhand with a public victory celebration at the T20 World Cup final.
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Ali Larijani Asserts Control Amid Iran Power Struggle
As Iran navigates a volatile leadership transition, top security official Ali Larijani has emerged as the de facto authority, overriding civilian attempts at diplomacy.
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Lev Parnas Launches Florida House Bid as Democrat
Lev Parnas, the former Trump associate and central figure in the 2019 impeachment inquiry, has officially entered the race for Florida’s 27th District as a Democrat.
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Trump Announces Direct Negotiations with Cuba Amid Regional Shift
President Donald Trump has initiated direct talks with Havana, signaling a potential shift in U.S.-Cuba relations while launching a new anti-cartel military alliance in Miami.
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Dharmendra Pradhan Calls for Holistic Women’s Empowerment
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan outlines a new strategy for women’s empowerment, moving beyond isolated initiatives to address deep-seated cultural barriers.