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For young voters in Iran, the memories of the 2022 clashes against rulers have shaped the upcoming presidential race.All six candidates have targeted youth voters through social media, recognizing their role in Iran's political future.The memory of the 2022 protests continues to influence Iranian youth, shaping their outlook on governance and political participation.Atousa joined angry protests against Iran's rulers in 2022 that loyalists like Reza helped crush. Two years on, the two young Iranians' political views remain at odds, reflecting […]

Yemen's Houthi rebels are suspected of launching an attack in the Gulf of Aden, targeting a ship near Nishtun, Yemen, close to Oman's border.The attack was one of the furthest from previous assaults by the Houthis, occurring near Yemen's Socotra Island.The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported an explosion near a merchant vessel, with the crew reported safe as the ship continued to its next port.A possible attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Monday targeted a ship further away from nearly […]

Ukraine, through its ongoing war with Russia and extensive reforms, is nearing its long-held aspiration of European Union membership.The launch of talks is an important step for a nation that has pushed through the reforms required in its pursuit of EU membership.Kyiv filed its request to join the EU days after Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.A veteran of Ukraine's 2014 revolution who is now fighting Russian forces, Yehor Sobolev knows the price of Kyiv's decade-long drive to join the […]

The top U.S. general is visiting Africa to discuss preserving U.S. presence in West Africa after Niger's decision to expel U.S. military in favor of Russia.Air Force General C.Q. Brown discussed exploring opportunities with existing partners in West Africa to relocate capabilities previously stationed in Niger.The U.S. has initiated talks with countries like Benin, Ivory Coast and Ghana to potentially reposition military assets.The top U.S. general is making a rare trip to Africa to discuss ways to preserve some of […]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has voiced reluctance toward a U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal for the war in Gaza.Netanyahu said he is ready to make a partial deal to bring back some of the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip but seeks to continue the war.Hamas has demanded a permanent cease-fire and full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza before releasing all hostages.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will only accept a partial cease-fire deal that would not end the […]