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Hundreds protest in Stockholm to denounce Israel’s latest measures aimed at annexing West Bank

Hundreds protest in Stockholm to denounce Israel’s latest measures aimed at annexing West Bank

Despite cold weather, people gather at Odenplan Square in central Stockholm in response to calls from several civil society organizations before marching on roads to protest Israel's plans to annex parts of occupied West Bank

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Yemeni political bloc warns unlawful escalation in Aden threatens chances for political resolution
21.02.2026

Yemeni political bloc warns unlawful escalation in Aden threatens chances for political resolution

‘Rioting incidents’ took place in interim capital Aden a day after newly formed government convened its 1st meeting there

Death toll from Israeli strike on eastern Lebanon rises to 10, over 30 injured
21.02.2026

Death toll from Israeli strike on eastern Lebanon rises to 10, over 30 injured

Israeli raids ‘represent new violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty and clear breach of international obligations,’ says President Aoun

Iranian foreign minister demands evidence from Trump regarding 32,000 alleged deaths during protests
21.02.2026

Iranian foreign minister demands evidence from Trump regarding 32,000 alleged deaths during protests

US president says 32,000 people were killed in Iran over 'relatively short period of time'

‘It would be fine if they took it all': US envoy says about Israeli biblical claims
21.02.2026

‘It would be fine if they took it all': US envoy says about Israeli biblical claims

Mike Huckabee argues Israel has right to territory from Nile to Euphrates; defends Tel Aviv’s nuclear capabilities, cites Iran as threat

US evacuates hundreds of troops from Qatar, Bahrain amid Iran tensions: Report
21.02.2026

US evacuates hundreds of troops from Qatar, Bahrain amid Iran tensions: Report

Reported pullout seen as precautionary ahead of possible US strikes on Iran, expected to trigger retaliation against American forces region-wide