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Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Iranian drama 'It Was Just an Accident' arrested in Tehran

Mehdi Mahmoudian's arrest comes days after he signed a statement condemning Iran's violent crackdown on protesters.
From left, Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr as Hamid, Majid Panahi as Ali, Hadis Pakbaten as Goli sit outside near a car
From left, Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr as Hamid, Majid Panahi as Ali, Hadis Pakbaten as Goli sit outside near a car

Former Prince Andrew should testify before Congress, U.K.'s Keir Starmer says as Epstein revelations mount

A release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein included photos of the former prince kneeling over an unidentified woman, though no details about on the circumstances were provided.
A photograph from the latest Epstein document release appears to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor kneeling over an unknown woman.
A photograph from the latest Epstein document release appears to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor kneeling over an unknown woman.
14h ago

Pakistan

Pakistan

Pakistan forces kill 145 militants in two-day battle after wave of attacks

Attackers dressed as ordinary civilians entered hospitals, schools, banks and markets Saturday before opening fire, Pakistani officials said.
Local residents look at a damaged bank on the outskirts of Quetta on February 1, a day after an attack by Baloch separatists.
Local residents look at a damaged bank on the outskirts of Quetta on February 1, a day after an attack by Baloch separatists.

Further Russia-Ukraine talks scheduled for next week, Volodymyr Zelenskyy says

Top Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev said he had a "constructive meeting with the U.S. peacemaking delegation" in Florida.
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Image: UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CONFLICT
16h ago

Iran's supreme leader warns any U.S. attack would spark 'regional war'

Trump said that Iran is "seriously talking to us" as he presses for a deal to prevent the country from obtaining nuclear weapons.
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Image: IRAN-EU-PROTESTS-IRGC-POLITICS
17h ago

Russia

Russia

Gay hockey drama 'Heated Rivalry' becomes a hit in Russia, but fandom could lead to prison

The Russian Supreme Court banned what the government called the LGBTQ "movement" in 2023, labeling it an extremist organization.
Connor Storrie, left, and Hudson Williams pose together
Connor Storrie, left, and Hudson Williams pose together
1d ago

Venezuela

Venezuela

New U.S. envoy arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 years

Venezuela and the U.S. broke off diplomatic relations in February 2019 in a decision by Maduro.
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Image: VENEZUELA-US-CONFLICT-CRISIS-DIPLOMACY
2d ago

Russia

Russia

Russians feel strain of Putin's war with mobile internet shutdowns

Officials have urged residents to treat the outages, intended to prevent attacks by Ukrainian drones, as an opportunity for a "digital detox."
Russia Putin
Russia Putin
2d ago

Canada

Canada

Canada's Conservatives keep Pierre Poilievre as leader despite election loss

In a speech to party members before the party vote, Poilievre did not mention U.S. President Donald Trump's name despite the president's ongoing threats to Canada's economy and sovereignty.
Canadian leaders made their final push for votes Sunday, one day before an election dominated by US President Donald Trump's policies, but rattled in the campaign's final hours by a deadly car-ramming attack in Vancouver.
Canadian leaders made their final push for votes Sunday, one day before an election dominated by US President Donald Trump's policies, but rattled in the campaign's final hours by a deadly car-ramming attack in Vancouver.
2d ago

China

China

China's corruption watchdog probing emergency management minister

In President Xi Jinping’s years-long corruption purge, the defense ministry announced it was investigating the nation's top general.
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CHINA-BEIJING-LEADERS-NATIONAL DAY-RECEPTION (CN)
2d ago

U.S. warns Iran over planned military drills close to American forces

Tensions have continued to rise between the two nations after the Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown on nationwide protests left thousands dead.
An Iranian walks past a huge anti-US mural painted on the side of a building in the Iranian capital Tehran on January 31, ahead of the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
An Iranian walks past a huge anti-US mural painted on the side of a building in the Iranian capital Tehran on January 31, ahead of the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.