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- Eiffel Tower closes after staff walkout over treatment of women
- IAEA reports Syria’s Assad-era reactor configured for nuclear weapons
- Trump’s trade conflict with Canada becomes a key issue in U.S. midterms
- Congress not briefed on Hegseth leak investigation, says Rep. Jason Crow
- Vladimir Putin misled about military progress in Ukraine, experts say
- Latvia bans imports of Russian printed materials to safeguard security
- AfD secures victory in Saxony-Anhalt state election in Germany
- Iran plans restricted zone in Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions
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The International Atomic Energy Agency reported that Syria’s nuclear reactor, linked to the Assad regime, was configured to produce material potentially usable for nuclear weapons. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi confirmed that the facility in Deir Az Zor is now under agency safeguards, following inspections in August.
Analysts report that Russian commanders are misleading President Putin regarding military progress in Ukraine, affecting his approach to ceasefire negotiations.
Iran plans to establish a new restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz, with Secretary Mohsen Rezaei stating it will begin from the US Navy’s blockade line and extend into the Persian Gulf. Details about enforcement measures and the zone’s specific boundaries remain unclear amid escalating tensions with the US.
Pope Francis has chosen to be buried at Saint Mary Major Basilica, deviating from the tradition of burial in St. Peter’s Basilica, marking a break in nearly 150 years of precedent.
The Mexican government has condemned a US advertisement warning against undocumented migration, asserting it contains a “discriminatory message” that undermines human dignity and could incite violence against migrants.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has mandated that all individuals wishing to perform Hajj this year must acquire a permit through the Nusuk platform, which works with the unified Tasreeh system for issuing official permits.
President Trump stated that the administration cannot provide trials for all deportees, claiming it would take “200 years” to do so.
Sir Keir Starmer reiterated the UK’s support for Ukraine during a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, emphasising the need for a full ceasefire from Russia to end the ongoing conflict.
The anticipated remaster/remake of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion is expected to reignite interest in the game, which some believe surpasses both Morrowind and Skyrim in quality and gameplay experience.
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