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Vance Heads to Islamabad: A New Chance or a Tough Gamble?

April 11, 2026

A U. S. vice president is set to travel to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials, a move that some in Tehran see as a hopeful break from the war that began last February. Iran regards Vance as a figure who could negotiate in good faith, partly because he is known for opposing the war and has bee

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Peace Talks on the Line: U. S. , Iran Face Hurdles in Islamabad

April 11, 2026

The United States and Iran were set to meet in Islamabad on Saturday, hoping to stop a war that began six weeks ago. The U. S. team, led by Vice President J. D. Vance and including former envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, had just finished refueling in Paris before heading to Pakistan. Iran’s g

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Planes Downed Over Iran Raise New Risks for U. S. Forces

April 4, 2026

Two American aircraft were hit by Iranian fire over the last week, creating fresh danger for U. S. personnel in the region. One incident involved a twin‑seat fighter that crashed near Tehran, while another A‑10 “Warthog” was struck after landing in Kuwait. In both cases, the pilots survived th

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A Mother’s Plea: The Man Still Held After 20 Years Without Trial

April 3, 2026

In a quiet corner of Pakistan back in 2007, a 40-year-old Afghan was taken by U. S. forces. No court ever found him guilty of anything, yet Mohammad Rahim now sits in Cuba’s Guantánamo Bay, marking his 20th year behind bars. His mother, Safora Yousufzai, now in her own later years, has written a ple

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War in Lebanon: A Long‑Term Crisis

April 2, 2026

Lebanon is now in the second month of a fierce conflict between Israel and the Iranian‑backed group Hezbollah. The fighting has pushed more than one million people out of their homes, and the Prime Minister says there is no clear end in sight. The Israeli army has launched air strikes and holds f

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Bullet In Mosque: Police Say It Was Accidental Shot

March 25, 2026

The Hillsboro police announced that they have no proof the Islamic Community Center was aimed at during a shooting that left a bullet stuck in its wall on Saturday morning. The incident happened right after Eid al‑Fitr, a time when many families visit the center for community events. The bullet ent

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Students Rise Again: Campus Voices Push Back Against Iran’s Crackdown

February 24, 2026

In the wake of a brutal crackdown that left thousands dead, Iranian university students have taken to their campuses for a third straight day of protest. The demonstrations come as tensions between Iran and the United States flare, with Washington building up forces in the region while negotiating a

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Berlinale’s Politics: A New Look at the Festival’s Fight for Free Speech

February 15, 2026

The Berlin film festival, founded in 1950 as a voice for the free world, has long been a stage for political protest. In recent years it backed Iranian demonstrators, condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and amplified Ukrainian filmmakers in exile. This year the focus has shifted from film to p

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Indonesia's Rescue Agency Faces Budget Cuts Amid Rising Disasters

January 28, 2026

Indonesia's government has decided to reduce the budget for its main rescue agency, Basarnas. This decision comes even though the country faces more and more disasters. The cuts were approved by a parliamentary panel. They reduced the budget by 69. 38 billion rupiah, or about 4. 5%. This money will

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Learning from the Past: How Highguard Plans to Avoid Apex Legends' Early Mistakes

January 28, 2026

Highguard, the upcoming game from Wildlight Entertainment, is a fresh start for many developers who were part of Respawn Entertainment's Apex Legends team. About 60% of Wildlight's team, including design lead Mohammad Alavi, worked on Apex Legends. They know what went wrong at the start and are dete