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Azerbaijan Pardons Frenchman Following EU Sanctions Lift on Russian Billionaire

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WORLD Sep 23, 2026, 8:05 pm

Azerbaijan Pardons Frenchman Following EU Sanctions Lift on Russian Billionaire

Martin Ryan was released after being jailed for espionage, coinciding with the EU lifting sanctions on a Russian billionaire; another French national…

Iranian President Denounces US Attacks, Affirms Self-Defense at UN

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Sep 23, 2026, 7:50 pm

Iranian President Denounces US Attacks, Affirms Self-Defense at UN

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejects terrorism claims, accuses US and Israel of aggression, and defends Iran's nuclear program during UN General Assem...

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Syrian President Al-Sharaa Demands Israeli Withdrawal from Golan Heights

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Sep 23, 2026, 7:45 pm

Syrian President Al-Sharaa Demands Israeli Withdrawal from Golan Heights

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa insists the occupied Golan Heights must remain Syrian territory and calls for Israeli forces to withdraw.

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Millions of Moroccans Vote Amid Economic Uncertainty for New Parliament

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Sep 23, 2026, 7:30 pm

Millions of Moroccans Vote Amid Economic Uncertainty for New Parliament

Morocco holds parliamentary elections with 395 seats contested, introducing digital proxy voting and anti-fraud measures amid economic challenges.

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US-Iran Diplomatic Breakthrough Unlikely Despite New York Talks

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Sep 23, 2026, 7:20 pm

US-Iran Diplomatic Breakthrough Unlikely Despite New York Talks

Analysts view this week's US-Iran diplomacy in New York as unlikely to resolve core disputes, maintaining longstanding tensions between the two nations.

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UN’s 2030 Poverty Eradication Goal Faces Global Challenges

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Sep 23, 2026, 7:20 pm

UN’s 2030 Poverty Eradication Goal Faces Global Challenges

The UN aims to end poverty by 2030, yet millions worldwide continue to face severe hardships, highlighting significant obstacles to this target.

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UK to Refuel Saudi Jets as France Protects Energy Amid Yemen Conflict

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Sep 23, 2026, 7:15 pm

UK to Refuel Saudi Jets as France Protects Energy Amid Yemen Conflict

The UK will refuel Saudi fighter jets while France safeguards energy infrastructure during ongoing clashes with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

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South Sudan’s President Dissolves Government Ahead of Historic Elections

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Sep 23, 2026, 6:50 pm

South Sudan’s President Dissolves Government Ahead of Historic Elections

South Sudan's president dissolves government as the country prepares for its first elections since independence in 2011, after multiple delays.

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IOM Chief Declares Charging Fees on International Straits Illegal

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Sep 23, 2026, 6:50 pm

IOM Chief Declares Charging Fees on International Straits Illegal

IOM's Arsenio Dominguez states countries cannot legally impose fees on ships passing through international straits, emphasizing maritime law principles.

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