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[ad_1] Cyprus, in a joint operation with Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, has reportedly thwarted an Iranian plot to target and kill Israeli businessmen. Two Iranian asylum-seekers, reportedly in contact with Tehran’s Revolutionary Guard, were arrested last month. The men were detained just before a hit squad was believed to arrive …

[ad_1] The United States on Tuesday imposed a new round of sanctions against 10 entities and four individuals for their involvement in procuring materials for the production of drones in Iran.  The sanctions target a network spanning Iran, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Indonesia led by Hossein Hatefi Ardakani, according to …

[ad_1] Poland’s new prime minister, Donald Tusk, said on Tuesday that his pro-European Union government has appointed new heads of state security, intelligence and anti-corruption offices. Two of the new appointees are women. The appointments replace officials who had served under the previous right-wing, Euro-sceptic government. Tusk told a news …

[ad_1] A document from the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith that approved blessings for people in same-sex relationships caused waves as prelates in the U.S. attempt to clarify the document. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) published guidance for the U.S. faithful on Monday after …

[ad_1] Israeli President Isaac Herzog signaled on Tuesday that the Jewish state is ready to work out another foreign-mediated temporary cease-fire in Gaza.  “Israel is ready for another humanitarian pause and additional humanitarian aid in order to enable the release of hostages,” Herzog told a gathering of ambassadors, according to …

[ad_1] Germany’s highest court ordered a partial rerun of the 2021 national election in Berlin due to severe glitches at many polling stations in the capital. The rerun is limited and unlikely to significantly impact the majority of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party government in the Bundestag. The 2021 election day …

[ad_1] Britain and France are determined that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine ends in failure, officials say. U.K. and French leaders emphasized the need to leverage economic strength to outmatch Moscow. The European Union and its member states have sent $91 billion in wartime assistance to Ukraine, with discussions ongoing …

[ad_1] The father of one of the three Israeli hostages mistakenly killed by the IDF in Gaza grieved and lashed out at Israel’s leaders on Tuesday. Avi Shamriz’ son, Alon, was killed along with two other Israeli hostages after they apparently escaped from Hamas custody and attempted to surrender to …

[ad_1] The British government announced plans Monday to charge a carbon levy on imported raw materials such as aluminum, iron, steel and cement from 2027, in an attempt to prevent firms being undercut by overseas producers. However, the plan has come under criticism from the body representing British steel as …

[ad_1] The European Union said Monday that it has imposed fresh sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine, targeting the lucrative diamonds industry, more than 140 officials and organizations, and closing loopholes that Moscow has used to bypass previous punitive measures. It’s the 12th round of sanctions and restrictions …