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Hezbollah refuses Lebanese order to disarm, threatens war with Israel
The Week
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Hezbollah has condemned the Lebanese government’s decision to begin disarming the Iran-backed group, calling the move a “grave sin” and accusing Beirut of acting under American pressure to serve Israeli interests. “We will treat this decision as...
Strikes on Iran Force Tashkent to Bet on Risky Afghan Corridor
Oil Price
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August 4, 2025
The American and Israeli attacks on Iran to “obliterate” its nuclear program have hit another target: Central Asia’s opportunity to use Iran’s transport links to trade with the wider world. The American and Israeli attacks made an impression in...
Promises, Promises
Coronado Eagle & Journal - California
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I wonder about our collective memory. Early in my career, I moderated focus groups—small gatherings of demographically targeted respondents who answered the organizers’ questions about predetermined subjects like movies or politics. I read a...
ListN Up Playlist: Badie Khaleghian (August 7, 2025)
I Care if You Listen
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August 7, 2025
ListN Up playlists are commissioned by American Composers Forum. Artists are selected by ACF staff (including I CARE IF YOU LISTEN and innova Recordings). Badie Khaleghian, an Iranian-American composer and multimedia artist based in Southern...
20 iconic American TV shows that inspired international duplicates
Yardbarker
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August 4, 2025
The United States knows good TV. These 20 series have been duplicated in other countries around the world. 1 of 20 'Saturday Night Live' Broadway Video Everyone deserves to have quality sketch comedy. Saturday Night Live has been remade in several...
7 Book-To-Movie Adaptations With Unmade Sequels You Had No Idea Existed
Screen Rant
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August 4, 2025
Many books are only famous because of their significant film adaptations, with many not realizing their stories are based on books in the first place. These books occasionally sport some bizarre sequels that filmmakers never attempted to adapt,...
Yo Yo Honey Singh, Karan Aujla issued notices for inappropriate lyrics in recent songs
The Week
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Punjabi rappers Yo Yo Honey Singh and Karan Aujla are facing heat from the Punjab State Commission for Women, who are accusing the musicians of objectionable lyrics that demean women in their recent songs. The Commission’s chairperson, Raj Lali...
10,000 rials to 1: Iran to knock four zeroes off currency
The National News
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Iran has moved a step closer to knocking four zeroes off its currency, after economic woes pushed the value of one US dollar to almost a million rials. The change would mean 10,000 rials would become one, making trading simpler. It was backed by...
Iran, Pakistan sign 12 cooperation documents during President Pezeshkian's visit
Press TV
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Iran and Pakistan have signed 12 memoranda of understanding (MOUs) in various sectors during the official two-day visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to the neighboring country. After holding a joint meeting in Islamabad on Sunday,...
Filmed assaults on women in Iran spark outrage
Iran International
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August 4, 2025
On Monday, women's rights advocate and journalist Masih Alinejad shared a video showing a man kicking a woman to the ground apparently after her headscarf slipped off in the southern Iranian city of Gachsaran. According to Alinejad, the man had...
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Episode 10 Written Update: Viren Deletes Another Evidence Against Him, Leaves Tulsi Worried
Times Now
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August 7, 2025
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Episode 10 Written Update: Viren Deletes Another Evidence Against Him, Leaves Tulsi Worried Smriti Irani, the OG bahu of India, became a household name with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's Tulsi. The show that run...
Iran govt. withdraws controversial internet regulation bill to review freedom of expression concerns
Iran Front Page
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August 3, 2025
The Iranian government has officially withdrawn a proposed bill aimed at countering the spread of false information on social media, citing the need for further review to better align with constitutional protections for free speech. President...
What To Watch: Independence Week OTT (AUG 7–15) ZEE5 leads with Tehran, Jarann, and more
IWMBuzz
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August 4, 2025
What to watch this Independence Week? Know the biggest offerings releasing on OTT and in theatres: ZEE5: ‘Tehran’ Streaming on August 14 John Abraham’s tremendous action-thriller film ‘Tehran’ will come to your home this Independence Day through...
Israeli PM had political capital after Iran conflict to reach Gaza truce, but the war is stuck in stalemate
The New Zealand Herald
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August 4, 2025
The move brings negotiations to where they were 19 months ago, when mediators last tried to reach a comprehensive deal, and it is just as likely to fail as it did then. Now as then, both Hamas and Netanyahu are refusing to make the compromises...
Iran says no rush for US talks amid regional tensions
Iran Front Page
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August 3, 2025
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister and head of the Institute for Political and International Studies, Saeed Khatibzadeh, has stated that Tehran is in no hurry to enter talks with the US unless firm guarantees for results are provided. In an interview...
Mohammad Hossein Omid appointed as president of University of Tehran
Iran Front Page
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August 4, 2025
Iran's Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution has held a meeting led by its Secretary, Hojjatoleslam Abdolhossein Khosropanah, where the proposed presidents of 11 universities were confirmed. The session took place at the council’s secretariat...
Letters From Readers, August 7, 2025
The Antelope Valley Press - California
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All attacks are not created equal Regarding Mr. Marsh’s July 25 opinions: A few statements you made are correct; most are probably result of being fed and/or choosing to believe propaganda. “So it’s Iran that’s under attack.” Yes, but don’t...
Iran's army chief says Israeli threats remain, state media say
The Gazette - Colorado
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DUBAI (Reuters) -The commander-in-chief of Iran's military, Amir Hatami, said on Sunday that threats from Israel persist, according to state media. In June, Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities during the so-called...
Entire Muslim Family Experiences Supernatural Dream of Jesus
Charisma Magazine
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August 7, 2025
In countries where Christianity is illegal and Bibles are banned, God is still reaching hearts in miraculous ways—even through dreams. That’s exactly what happened in southwest Iran, where an entire Muslim family had the same supernatural...
SMB ace sparkplug for Guam
Philstar
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August 7, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-Guamanian standout Jericho Cruz served as one of the few silver linings as Guam – like Gilas Pilipinas – stumbled in its 2025 FIBA Asia Cup debut at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The PBA star...