Iran and U.S. Relations
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Iran turns internet back on, but old restrictions remain
Iran has lifted an 88-day total internet blockade but continues to impose heavy restrictions on online communications, leading to significant social and economic consequences. Read more (DW) -
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran’s military oil sales, Treasury says
The U.S. has announced new sanctions on Iran’s military oil trade, even as negotiations for a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz progress amid ongoing tensions. Read more (Reuters) -
What’s happening on Iran war day 91 as US, Iran near 60-day deal
The U.S. and Iran appear to be nearing a 60-day agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating talks about nuclear concerns and other diplomatic matters. Read more (Al Jazeera) -
Israel orders mass forced displacement for all south Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces have issued orders for the mass forced displacement of people in southern Lebanon as hostilities with Hezbollah escalate. Read more (Al Jazeera)
United Nations Developments
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UN ‘adds Israel to blacklist’ for conflict-related sexual violence
In an unprecedented move, Israel has been added to a UN blacklist for perpetrating sexual violence during conflicts, prompting a strong reaction from Israeli officials. Read more (Al Jazeera) -
Israel, Russia included in UN sexual violence blacklist
A UN report has accused Israeli forces and Russian troops in Ukraine of various abuses, adding both countries to a controversial blacklist for sexual violence in conflict situations. Read more (DW)
Climate and Humanitarian News
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UN predicts limit-smashing global warming in the next five years
A UN report forecasts a high likelihood that global temperatures will exceed the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold in the next five years, intensifying the urgency for climate action. Read more (AP News) -
WHO chief heads to ‘hardest hit’ Ituri as DRC’s 17th Ebola outbreak spreads
The WHO’s director general is set to visit the eastern Congo, where the latest Ebola outbreak has worsened, with rising cases and fatalities. Read more (Al Jazeera)