Targeted by Trump, ICC in running for top EU rights prize

The European Parliament has named the Netherlands-based tribunal among the three finalists for its Sakharov Prize alongside Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu and twin sisters Taraneh and Romina Rahimi, representing those prosecuted by the Iranian government.

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Russian strikes prove ‘no real change’ in Moscow’s attitude: Zelensky

“Almost immediately after another round of talks, Russia launched a pointed attack. This means there has been no real change in its attitude toward everything that is happening,” Zelensky said on X. 

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IRGC says struck vessels in Hormuz, threatens regional ‘aggressor’ bases

“Four offending vessels, engaged in ship-to-ship transfers of oil cargoes, have been struck simultaneously and are currently ablaze,” read a statement from IRGC’s navy forces, accusing the ships of having “utilized unauthorized paths.” 

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US orders ‘non-emergency’ embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia

“The US Department of State issued an ordered departure for non-emergency US government employees and their family members in Saudi Arabia,” State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said on X. 

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Kremlin sees little 'substance' in Ukraine peace ideas

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters, including AFP, that Witkoff briefed Putin on "some new aspects in the approaches of the Europeans and Kyiv" from the Oslo meeting, adding though that "there wasn't really much substance in them".

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Iraq invites hijab-wearing Azerbaijani students amid headscarf restrictions

In a statement, the ministry said it approved “an invitation for Azerbaijani female students who wear the hijab to pursue their studies at Iraqi universities, through established admission channels and the 'Study in Iraq' initiative, including the full-scholarship program."

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Iraq says coordinating with Iran, Turkey on Kurdish opposition groups, PKK

Iraqi government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi said that Baghdad is carrying out high-level talks with Iran and Turkey to address the presence of Kurdish opposition groups and the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) on Iraqi soil.

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President Barzani urges election law reform to protect Christian representation

Barzani "highlighted the importance of amending the election law to ensure that the Christian community can exercise its own free will, preventing others from making decisions on their behalf,” a statement from his office said. 

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Iraq says Iran border crossings under ‘rehabilitation works’

The Iraqi official’s comments follow reports from AFP earlier in the day which claimed that the closure of the border crossings came following pressure from Washington on Baghdad to shut all entry points with its eastern neighbor, citing Iraqi sources.

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