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US Launches Fresh Airstrikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz Faces Renewed

Escalating hostilities threaten regional stability after renewed U.S. strikes, while maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz faces major disruption. Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated...

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The $25 Billion Question: America’s Hidden War Bill and the Human Cost of the Iran Conflict

In a nondescript hearing room on Capitol Hill, a Pentagon official named Jules Hurst did something that rarely...

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Uganda Army Chief Demands $1 Billion and ‘Most Beautiful Woman’ from Turkey in Diplomatic Meltdown

Kampala, Uganda — In an extraordinary diplomatic episode that has left foreign policy experts scrambling for explanations, Uganda's...

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Indian Police Cross State Lines to Seize ‘Viral’ Interfaith Bride, Sparking Federalism Crisis

Kochi, India — In a move that legal scholars say exposes deepening fractures in India's federal structure, a...

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Saudi Arabia Opens Aquarabia: The Middle East’s Largest Water Theme Park

Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia — The turnstiles began turning at dawn on Thursday, April 23, 2026, as Aquarabia...

Indian Teacher and Social Activist Rubal Nagi Wins $1 Million Global Teacher Prize

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The Azadi Times - February 7, 2026

Dubai, UAE – Indian educator and social activist Rubal Nagi has been awarded the prestigious $1 million Global Teacher Prize for her outstanding contributions...

Islamabad: Suicide Bombing at Imambargah Kills 32, Over 160 Injured

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The Azadi Times - February 7, 2026

At least 32 people were killed and more than 160 others injured after a suicide bombing struck a Shia Imambargah during Friday prayers in...

Iran Jams Starlink Internet Amid Nationwide Blackout: A Landmark in Digital Control

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The Azadi Times - January 13, 2026

Tehran: Iran has escalated its ongoing nationwide internet shutdown by effectively disrupting access to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service, marking a historic first...

U.S. Military Intervention in Venezuela: Maduro Captured, Global Tensions Surge

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The Azadi Times - January 3, 2026

CARACAS / WASHINGTON — January 3, 2026: In a dramatic escalation of the longstanding U.S.–Venezuela confrontation, the United States executed a coordinated military operation...

Mama Qadir Baloch: The Voice of Balochistan’s Missing Persons Who Stood Against Injustice

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The Azadi Times - December 21, 2025

Mama Qadir Baloch, a lifelong advocate for the recovery of missing persons in Balochistan, passed away on Saturday at the age of 85. Known...

Nationwide Strike Paralyzes Portugal as Unions Protest Government Labor Reforms

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The Azadi Times - December 14, 2025

A nationwide strike called by Portugal’s two largest trade union confederations on Thursday severely disrupted daily life across the country, paralyzing transport networks and...