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Internal Power Struggle or Fake News? US, Israeli Media Claim Iran’s Khamenei ‘Handing Power to Son’

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Ali Khamenei, 81, has been Supreme Leader of Iran since 1989, when he succeeded the late Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Under Iran’s Islamic republican system, the supreme leader ranks above the president and has the power to appoint senior military, government and judiciary figures, and serves as commander-in-chief of Iran’s armed forces. … Read More >Internal Power Struggle or Fake News? US, Israeli Media Claim Iran’s Khamenei ‘Handing Power to Son’

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Economy, New US Administration & Iran to Top Agenda of Likely Netanyahu-Sisi Talks, Ex-Diplomat Says

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Israel’s Prime Minister is set to embark on his second official trip to Egypt, where he is expected to meet with Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. But despite the rapprochement, Israel’s former ambassador to the Arab country says the improving ties will not change the Egyptian public’s negative perception of the Jewish state. … Read More >Economy, New US Administration & Iran to Top Agenda of Likely Netanyahu-Sisi Talks, Ex-Diplomat Says

Categories World

US Navy Official Lauds ‘Uneasy Deterrence’ With Tehran, ‘Cautious, Respectful’ Iran Maritime Tactics

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The Navy official’s recent statements were a stark contrast with rhetoric from his predecessor, Vice-Admiral James Malloy, who in summer 2020 had denounced Iran’s “aggressive harassing activities, attacks and seizures of ships, and unsafe and unprofessional encounters”. … Read More >US Navy Official Lauds ‘Uneasy Deterrence’ With Tehran, ‘Cautious, Respectful’ Iran Maritime Tactics

Categories Latin America

‘Serves to Keep Maduro in Power’: NSA O’Brien Slams Parliament Election in Venezuela

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enezuela is set to hold its regular National Assembly deputies election on Sunday. This election is going against the background of the ongoing political crisis in the country, as the unicameral parliament is controlled by an opposition led by its speaker, Juan Guaido, whom around 50 western countries have recognized as the interim president. … Read More >‘Serves to Keep Maduro in Power’: NSA O’Brien Slams Parliament Election in Venezuela

Categories Asia & Pacific

China’s Chang’e-5 Successfully Docks to Orbiting Spacecraft, Moon Samples Set for Delivery to Earth

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The People’s Republic of China planted its flag on the lunar surface on Thursday, successfully completing a historic mission to collect samples from the satellite’s surface before lifting off to transport the material back home. … Read More >China’s Chang’e-5 Successfully Docks to Orbiting Spacecraft, Moon Samples Set for Delivery to Earth

Categories Middle East

UAE Says It’s Weathering ‘Cyber Pandemic’, Facing Hack Attacks in Wake of Israel Normalization Deal

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In August, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain became the third and four Arab League member states to normalize ties with the State of Israel, with Washington sweetening the deal by offering Abu Dhabi a $23 billion arms agreement including up to 50 F-35 fighters and over a dozen Reaper drones. … Read More >UAE Says It’s Weathering ‘Cyber Pandemic’, Facing Hack Attacks in Wake of Israel Normalization Deal

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Israeli Media Claims Ex-PM Olmert Has Tape of Fakhrizadeh Talking About Building ‘Five Warheads’

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The revelation could help explain an uptick in US-Israel cooperation against Iran in the late 2000s, as well as providing further context behind the killing of leading Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, whose death has yet to be attributed. … Read More >Israeli Media Claims Ex-PM Olmert Has Tape of Fakhrizadeh Talking About Building ‘Five Warheads’