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Beijing: We Support Gulf Security, the Two-State Solution, and Supply Chain Protection

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New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 13:20

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Mohamed Salah's Absence from Egypt's National Team Against South Sudan Sparks Controversy

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New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 13:00

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Trump: Iran Cannot Obtain Nuclear Weapons

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New Face 241 minuteSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 12:23

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The Sudanese Army Intensifies Pressure in North Kordofan with 'Qualitative Operations'

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New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 12:21

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Yemeni Forces Target Weapons Depots and Houthi Gatherings in Marib

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New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 12:18

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"Number 5".. A Bad Omen Disrupts Trump's Calculations with Xi

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New Face 244 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 11:52

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Bezhakian Reveals a Committee of 6 Members Making Decisions in Iran

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New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 11:03

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America Contacted More Than 50 Countries to Strangle Tehran Economically

The United States has intensified its economic pressure on Iran rapidly in recent times through a wide-ranging diplomatic and financial campaign aimed at pushing Tehran's trading partners to choose between dealing with it and facing sanctions or maintaining their relations with Washington, according to informed American sources on Saturday.

New Face 243 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 10:57

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Israel Advances Towards Olive Groves in a Lebanese Town.. Warnings for Residents

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New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 10:03

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Ethiopian Army Chief Accuses Egypt and Sudan of Supporting Opposing Groups

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New Face 243 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 09:51

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Why is Russia Sending Dead Princes and Saints to the Battlefield?

- As Russian forces prepare for another winter on the front lines of eastern Ukraine, they are receiving an unusual form of support: the remains of a warrior prince who fought for Moscow over 600 years ago. Part of the remains of Prince Dmitry Donskoy — celebrated in Russia for his victory at the Battle of Kulikovo

New Face 248 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 09:28

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3 Days of the Trump-Xi Summit: Temporary Agreements and Deferred Files

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New Face 247 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 09:06

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F-35 Parts in China.. The Pentagon Investigates Supply Chain Breach

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New Face 243 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 08:41

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The Pentagon is hacked.. and data of 4 million military personnel leaked

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New Face 243 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 08:13

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New Israeli Incursion in Quneitra and House Searches in Al-Rafid

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New Face 243 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 08:13

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Closure of shops until 10 PM.. Start of winter hours implementation in Egypt

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New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 08:12

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Terrified the Lebanese.. Revealing the Identity of "Rami the Stone Thrower" on the Road to Beirut Airport

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New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 08:12

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After Tehran's Display.. Trump Posts a Picture of the Strait of Hormuz in His Name

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New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 08:00

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"The mother of my children is in God's care".. The death of Shadi Mohamed's ex-wife and an investigation into medical negligence

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New Face 241 minuteSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 07:50

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France is working on issuing a UN resolution regarding the Strait of Hormuz

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New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 07:42

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Full Canals and Flooded Roads.. Floods Paralyze Bangkok

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New Face 244 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 07:29

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Famous Egyptian Doctor Proposes Utilizing Organs of Death Row Inmates

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New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 07:17

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Russia Announces Targeting of Starlink Data Processing Center in Kyiv

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New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 05:03

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Tehran Awaits Washington's Response to Its Offer.. and Bezhakian Confirms "We Will Commit"

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New Face 243 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 04:16

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Gulf Cooperation Council: We stand with Saudi Arabia in all it takes to protect its security

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New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 03:37

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Bezhikian Excludes Meeting with Trump.. "Every Day They Threaten Us"

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New Face 243 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 02:33

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The White House Prevents Afaq News from Covering Trump's Trip to Tennessee

- The White House prevented Afaq News from traveling on Air Force One on Saturday, a mission that the network was set to undertake as part of its coverage of U.S. President Donald Trump's activities on behalf of major television networks. Afaq News was scheduled to travel on the plane during his trip to the state.

New Face 244 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 01:58

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Trump Rejects the Iranian '7-Day Plan'.. 'Bombing After the Elections'

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New Face 243 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 00:07

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Kuwaiti-Iraqi Agreement to Address "Pending Files".. Within 30 Days

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New Face 242 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 22:50

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Do you feel "jealous" of Trump's meeting with the Chinese president? Putin responds

- Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday that his country "welcomes trade negotiations between the United States and China," noting that any agreements reached between the two richest countries in the world "will affect the global economy." Putin told reporters at a cultural forum in St. Petersburg: "They are the largest economies.

New Face 242 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 22:00

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Putin Comments on Trump and Xi Talks.. "Their Agreements Affect the World"

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New Face 242 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 21:33

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Al-Elyami Calls on Yemenis for 'General Mobilization and Alarm'

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New Face 242 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 17:08

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Salam: The Support War Brought Calamity to Lebanon and Cost It 20 Billion Dollars

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New Face 243 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 16:53

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The West Bank Under Pressure: Military Deployment and Settlement Expansion Affecting Olive Trees

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New Face 244 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 15:22

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The United Nations Adds 61 Companies to the Settlement-Linked List

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New Face 243 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 15:12

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"The Golan is Arab Syrian".. A Campaign in Response to Netanyahu's Claims

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New Face 244 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 14:53

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Israel Announces the Dismantling of a Financial Network that Transferred One Billion Dollars to Hamas

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New Face 243 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 14:48

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Peace: Lebanon Will Not Be a Battleground or a Bargaining Chip for Others

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New Face 243 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 14:44

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The Security Council Calls on the Houthis to Immediately Halt Escalation Against Saudi Arabia

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New Face 242 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 14:27

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Music is banned in Afghanistan.. Taxi drivers defy the decision

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New Face 243 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 14:11

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Zelensky Reveals Trump's 'Final' Decision on Allowing Ukraine to Manufacture 'Patriot'

- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump will allow Ukraine to manufacture 'Patriot' missiles, a key demand as Kyiv seeks to fend off ongoing Russian air attacks. Zelensky stated to reporters: 'There are already concrete agreements in place.

New Face 241 minuteFriday, 25 September 2026 at 12:54

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The International Criminal Court Challenges Washington's Sanctions: We Have Fortified Ourselves

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New Face 245 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 11:40

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In a swift operation.. Yemeni forces control Mount Naman and Dar al-Kafir

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New Face 242 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 11:19

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UNICEF Warns: Acute Malnutrition Increases Among Children in Yemen

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New Face 243 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 09:53

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Algerian Women Break the Silence.. An Initiative to Document Femicide

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New Face 242 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 08:17

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Notable Absence.. Why Didn't Xi Bring Heads of Major Chinese Companies to Washington?

- When U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held their prominent meeting in Beijing in May, Trump brought with him a delegation of senior executives from American technology companies, including Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, and Tim Cook, who was then serving as the president.

New Face 242 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 08:12

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France on the Golan Debate: We Respect Internationally Recognized Borders

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New Face 242 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 07:33

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Trump Comments After Court Ruling Orders the Return of Ofq News to the White House

- U.S. President Donald Trump resumed his criticism of Ofq News and MS NOW on Friday, claiming that their viewership is extremely low, following a U.S. court ruling that overturned his ban on three major American media outlets from entering the White House. Trump wrote in a post on his official account on his platform "Truth

New Face 242 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 06:51

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Analysis: "Thucydides Trap" and "Win-Win".. China's President Repeats May Summit Messages to Trump

Analysis by John Liu from Horizon News. - During his official visit to the United States, Chinese leader Xi Jinping repeated some prominent phrases and terms he used during his previous summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in May, indicating the continuity of his political message, as well as ongoing concerns.

New Face 241 minuteFriday, 25 September 2026 at 06:44

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Houthi Shell Kills Child and Injures 5 Civilians in Taiz

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New Face 242 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 01:00

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After numerous attempts.. Correspondents from Afaaq News, MS NOW, and Politico allowed into the White House by court order

Washington, United States - Afaaq News was allowed to return to the White House after a federal judge ordered President Donald Trump's administration to temporarily reactivate the press credentials for the network, as well as for MS NOW and Politico. After numerous attempts to enter the building on Thursday morning, a correspondent was allowed in.

New Face 244 minutesThursday, 24 September 2026 at 17:19

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"Created for Each Other".. What Do We Know About Peng Liyuan, the Wife of the Chinese President?

- Peng Liyuan, the wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, caught attention during her visit with her husband to the United States this week, and her meetings with Melania Trump, the wife of American President Donald Trump. Peng hails from Shandong Province in eastern China and began receiving professional vocal training at the age of 16, then joined

New Face 242 minutesThursday, 24 September 2026 at 16:39

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Ahead of Meeting with China's President.. Trump on Artificial Intelligence: I Want to Keep It as Is

- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he intends to discuss artificial intelligence with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during his official visit to Washington. Trump wrote on Thursday on the "Truth Social" platform: "It is an important day with President Xi of China.

New Face 241 minuteThursday, 24 September 2026 at 13:29

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In Pictures.. The Palmyra Funerary Treasure and the Tilleit Mosaic Return to Syria

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New Face 243 minutesThursday, 24 September 2026 at 08:59

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U.S. Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Access for Afaq News and MS NOW Networks and Politico Website to the White House

- Federal Judge Timothy Kelly restored access for Afaq News and MS NOW networks, and the Politico website to the White House, after they were barred from entering the building by U.S. President Donald Trump. On Thursday, Federal Judge Timothy Kelly ordered the Trump administration to restore access for Afaq News and MS NOW networks, and the Politico website to the White House.

New Face 244 minutesThursday, 24 September 2026 at 05:31

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Trump: Whoever Wins the AI Race Wins Everything

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New Face 243 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 16:44

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Ethiopia Suspends Tigray Television Broadcast After Alliance Announcement Against the Government

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New Face 243 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 16:22

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Iraq Suspends Flights of Iranian Airlines Subject to US Sanctions

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New Face 242 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 16:11

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"CENTCOM" Forces 110 Ships to Change Course

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New Face 242 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 15:59

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Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council: There is no sovereignty with duality of weapons

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New Face 243 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 15:37

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Vance: Iran's Attacks on Ships Behind Rising Fuel Prices

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New Face 243 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 14:57

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4 Major Networks Stop Covering Trump News in Solidarity with "CNN"

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New Face 242 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 14:38

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Salam: We are committed to controlling weapons and enhancing the capabilities of the Lebanese army

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New Face 242 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 14:30

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American Official: Trump Delayed a Strike That Was Planned Against the Houthis

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New Face 242 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 14:24

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Qatar Responds to "The New Yorker" Report: Based on Forged Documents

The International Media Office announced Qatar's firm rejection of the claims made by "The New Yorker" magazine in a report published on September 19, affirming that they are based on forged and fabricated information and documents, and have no relation to the truth.

New Face 243 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 14:02

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In Solidarity with Ofoq News.. Television Networks Refuse to Send Joint Coverage Crew for Trump

- Major television networks announced on Monday their solidarity with Ofoq News and refused to assign an alternative filming crew to carry out joint coverage tasks after U.S. President Donald Trump barred the network from covering White House news. The director of the "Fox News" office in Washington and the current president of the joint coverage group wrote,

New Face 242 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 14:01

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When Protocols Fail World Leaders at the United Nations

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New Face 244 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 13:57

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Trump Calls for an End to the Russia-Ukraine War.. Describes it as Absurd

U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his call to put an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, which he described as absurd, just a day before his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

New Face 242 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 13:27

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Unknown projectiles hit gas tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

A British maritime authority reported that a liquefied gas tanker was struck by debris resulting from unknown projectiles while sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz, noting that all crew members are safe and that the incident did not result in any environmental impact.

New Face 243 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 13:12

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Analysis.. Russia Faces a "Spring of Discontent" and Putin Responds in the Only Way He Knows

Analysis by Nathan Hodge - After four years of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia is facing a spring of popular discontent, as repeated internet outages in Russian cities have sparked anger among ordinary citizens, and growing dissatisfaction against Russian President Vladimir Putin is beginning to emerge. Russia has managed to overcome economic difficulties.

New Face 245 minutesMonday, 27 April 2026 at 13:46