Italy's football federation dropped its support for FIFA President Infantino's reelection, joining England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Israel ahead of the March 2027 vote.
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Iran: Fars outlines what it calls Khamenei’s 8-point strategy for the “new phase of battle,” shifting the focus beyond military confrontation:
1. National unity as the foundation of power.
2. Economy and cost of living as top priorities.
3. More effective governance focused on solving problems.
4. Cautious diplomacy without trusting U.S. commitments.
5. Countering cognitive and media warfare against society and the state.
6. Public participation as a source of national power.
7. Military superiority and capabilities against emerging threats.
8. Regional influence tied to domestic strength and a “new order.”
1. National unity as the foundation of power.
2. Economy and cost of living as top priorities.
3. More effective governance focused on solving problems.
4. Cautious diplomacy without trusting U.S. commitments.
5. Countering cognitive and media warfare against society and the state.
6. Public participation as a source of national power.
7. Military superiority and capabilities against emerging threats.
8. Regional influence tied to domestic strength and a “new order.”
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Kirill Budanov, head of the office of Ukraine's President, says talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations may be held in September, with representatives of the United States also attending.
According to The Times, President Trump threatened the British Prime Minister: "If you impose sanctions on the settlements, including products from the Israeli settlements, it will open a trade war."
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Iranians inside the country are describing daily life reduced to survival under U.S. sanctions and a worsening economy.
"There is no fuel, no electricity, no work, no money, no water, no hope," one told her. Gasoline stations sit closed or draw car lines kilometers long.
Regime forces fill the streets. The desire to protest again is there, held back by fear of the price.
"The Iranian people are thirsty for freedom. I hope the world won't leave us alone."
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"There is no fuel, no electricity, no work, no money, no water, no hope," one told her. Gasoline stations sit closed or draw car lines kilometers long.
Regime forces fill the streets. The desire to protest again is there, held back by fear of the price.
"The Iranian people are thirsty for freedom. I hope the world won't leave us alone."
@sapirlipkin
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Iran can't import enough fuel to cover a domestic shortfall due to the U.S. naval blockade, Vice President Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah said.
"Fuel production is insufficient, and because of the U.S. naval blockade, we cannot import it."
"Fuel production is insufficient, and because of the U.S. naval blockade, we cannot import it."
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf: "The country is in a full-scale economic war."
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BIG: Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf: "The country is in a full-scale economic war."
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Kremlin:
Many scare stories are being published in the West about Russia’s alleged plans against NATO, but they have nothing to do with reality.
Many scare stories are being published in the West about Russia’s alleged plans against NATO, but they have nothing to do with reality.
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EU Commission spokesperson: The CIA director did not notify the EU of his trip to Russia.
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