The parallel escalations in the Middle East and in the Russian war with Ukraine are creating fresh challenges for the budding partnership between Iran and Russia.
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The Guardian - World
At least eight killed and thousands injured in Lebanon pager explosions, says health minister – Middle East crisis live
Girl, 10, reportedly among those killed and about 2,800 people wounded after pagers explode, according to health minister. German news media outlets have called on Israel to grant them access to ...26 minutes ago -
The Hill - Politics
12 Democrats urge quick approval for new gas exports for Ukraine
A dozen Democrats are urging the Biden administration to quickly approve new projects that can ship natural gas to Ukraine and other countries in Eastern Europe. In a new letter sent Friday but ...33 minutes ago - Ukraine -
ABC News - World
Iran releases an Austrian man, the first time his imprisonment made public
Iranian state media say authorities have released an Austrian citizen who was held in prison in the country’s northwest, the first time information about his imprisonment was made public41 minutes ago - Iran -
The Hill - Politics
Meta bans Russian state media outlets, citing 'foreign interference activity'
Meta has banned Russian state media from its social media platforms in the wake of the outlets' “foreign interference activity,” the company announced late Monday. “After careful consideration, we ...1 hour ago - Russia -
ABC News - World
Doctors Without Borders closes operations in Russia
Doctors Without Borders says it has closed its operations in Russia after 32 years1 hour ago - Russia -
The New York Times - Business
$50 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Stalls Over Legal Questions
U.S. and European officials are struggling to honor their pledge to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.1 hour ago - Ukraine -
ABC News - World
Iran’s ambassador in Lebanon has been wounded in the explosion of pagers in the country, Iranian news reports say
Iran’s ambassador in Lebanon has been wounded in the explosion of pagers in the country, Iranian news reports say1 hour ago - Iran -
Financial Times - World
Israel adds securing northern front against Hizbollah to war aims
Decision increases fears about escalation of conflict with Lebanese militants2 hours ago - Israel -
CBS Sports - Sports
Luis Arraez strikes out: Padres star went 141 plate appearances between strikeouts, longest streak since 2001
Arraez has put up a minuscule 4.2% strikeout rate this season2 hours ago - MLB -
NBC News - Top stories
Putin orders Russian army to expand to become the world's second largest
The Kremlin said Tuesday that an order by President Vladimir Putin to transform Russia’s army into the second largest in the world was needed to address growing threats on Russia’s western borders ...3 hours ago - Russia -
Financial Times - Business
Microsoft wants more ‘clarity’ over AI chip curbs to Middle East
Tech giant creates new AI institutes with UAE’s G42 as it awaits decision to lift US controls on chip shipments4 hours ago - Microsoft -
NBC News - Top stories
Signs grow of escalation with Hezbollah as Israel sets new war goal
Israel has a new war goal, adding to mounting signs that the conflict could soon expand to the country's north as it warned the U.S. that “military action” would likely be the only way to address ...4 hours ago - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Negotiate with Moscow to end the Ukraine war and prevent nuclear devastation
When American leaders should be focused on finding a diplomatic off-ramp to a war that should never have been allowed to take place, the Biden-Harris administration is instead pursuing a policy ...4 hours ago - Ukraine -
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CBS News - Top stories
Meta bans RT and other Russian state media outlets
Meta says it's banning Russian state media outlets from its apps around the world due to "foreign interference activity."6 hours ago - Russia -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
London Fashion Week Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
Once upon a time the London scene was wild and revolutionary. Now its fashion week is 40. What happens when the wild child of dress grows up?6 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: EU plans €40bn in loans for Ukraine without US
Also in today’s newsletter, US-Japan tech curbs on China and Iran warms to nuclear talks6 hours ago - Ukraine -
The New York Times - World
Ukraine-Russia War Updates: Moscow Hits Back in Kursk as Air War Heats Up
Moscow’s troops have retaken a few villages in a border area that Kyiv’s forces invaded last month and are also advancing steadily in eastern Ukraine.6 hours ago - Ukraine -
BBC News - Top stories
Starvation in war-hit Sudan 'almost everywhere' - WHO
The head of the UN health agency says the world's attention to Sudan is "really low" and race is a factor.7 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Meta Plans to Ban the Russian TV Network RT
The Facebook and Instagram owner said it would bar Russian media outlets including RT, which the U.S. has accused of acting as an intelligence arm.8 hours ago - Russia -
BBC News - Top stories
Facebook owner bans Russian state media networks
Russian state media outlets have come under increased scrutiny in Western countries.8 hours ago - Russia -
The Guardian - World
Is a political settlement between Russia and Ukraine on the cards? I am sceptical | Rajan Menon
Neither war fatigue nor the fear of an escalation into nuclear war seem enough to spur on negotiations to end the conflict. Russia’s war against Ukraine has passed the two-and-a-half-year mark, ...9 hours ago - Ukraine -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
One Million Are Now Dead or Injured in the Russia-Ukraine War
The high losses on both sides are posing problems on the battlefield and accelerating demographic fears.12 hours ago - Ukraine -
Financial Times - Business
How Netflix won the streaming wars
The company has staged a remarkable recovery since the ‘great correction’ of 2022 and now has the edge over Hollywood rivals12 hours ago - Netflix -
ABC News - World
Bolivia's iconic ex-President Morales calls for anti-government march as political fight escalates
Evo Morales, Bolivia’s former president, has called on supporters to protest against current President Luis Arce13 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Meta bans Russian state media outlets over ‘foreign interference activity’
RT, Rossiya Segodnya and others accused of using deceiving tactics on Meta’s apps to carry out influence operations. Facebook owner Meta said on Monday it was banning RT, Rossiya Segodnya and other ...14 hours ago - Russia