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Iran vows to expand nuclear program after US-Israel strikes decimate key sites
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, condemned the US action as a violation of a "major red line" and declared the diplomatic phase over.
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'Stop the tragedy of war,' Pope Leo says after US bombs Iran
Addressing the crowds in St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo said people all over the world were praying and crying for peace.
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US urges citizens to leave Israel, West Bank, and Iran amid rising tensions
In a security alert, the US Department of State warned of a rapidly deteriorating situation in the region, urging Americans to leave using any available means.
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Trump administration fires hundreds of VOA journalists, shuttering US-funded news outlet
The decision, which affects hundreds of journalists, has drawn sharp criticism from within and outside the organization.
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U.S. strikes "crippling blow" to Iran's nuclear program- Trump
Speaking from the White House in a nationally televised address, Trump confirmed that the strikes had "completely obliterated" key Iranian nuclear facilities and warned Tehran against further escalation.
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Pakistan proposes Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Trump
The proposal made public on Saturday, June 21, 2025, acknowledges Trump’s diplomatic role in halting a four-day exchange between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
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Iranian missiles damage Israeli hospital as injuries reported
The strikes came at a tense moment, with former US President Donald Trump reportedly considering direct involvement in Israel’s campaign against Iran.
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Trump reportedly urged Israel against assassinating Iran’s supreme leader
One of the officials revealed that Trump advised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against the move, calling the idea to target Khamenei “unwise.” The president has yet to make a public statement regard...
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Trump eyes travel ban expansion: Tanzania, Uganda among 36 nations on watchlist
The consideration follows a presidential proclamation issued earlier this month by President Donald Trump, which blocked entry for nationals of 12 countries.
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Fifteen Kenyans deported from US arrive safely in Nairobi
Authorities said the deportees were removed for violating US immigration rules.
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Billionaire Ackman calls on Trump to launch ground offensive against Iran
Ackman, who has historically supported Democratic candidates but emerged as a prominent Trump backer in the 2024 presidential race, has taken a firm stance in favor of Israel's military actions in the ongoing G...
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Make a deal or face harsher strikes, Trump warns Iran
Trump's comments came in the aftermath of a deadly Israeli assault on Iran’s nuclear sites.