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Iran seizes ‘fuel-smuggling’ vessel in Persian Gulf

Iran seizes ‘fuel-smuggling’ vessel in Persian Gulf

Iran has seized numerous oil tankers in Persian Gulf in recent years over 'fuel smuggling'

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Greece's Mitsotakis risks harsh judgement of history for meeting with Israel's Netanyahu, say analysts
24.12.2025

Greece's Mitsotakis risks harsh judgement of history for meeting with Israel's Netanyahu, say analysts

'Mitsotakis’ visit does not signal any distancing from the genocidal Israeli government,' says Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch

Israeli premier asks aides to prepare for possible Knesset dissolution, early elections: Media
24.12.2025

Israeli premier asks aides to prepare for possible Knesset dissolution, early elections: Media

According to Israeli law, government has to pass general budget in the Knesset by end of March to prevent early elections

1 Palestinian killed, 12 injured in Israeli fire in Gaza Strip despite ceasefire
24.12.2025

1 Palestinian killed, 12 injured in Israeli fire in Gaza Strip despite ceasefire

Israeli strikes, gunfire reported in and out of army-controlled yellow zone

Syrian foreign minister says end of war, lifting of sanctions main achievements of past year
24.12.2025

Syrian foreign minister says end of war, lifting of sanctions main achievements of past year

Asaad al-Shaibani speaks at meeting with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow

Canada condemns Israel’s approval of 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank
24.12.2025

Canada condemns Israel’s approval of 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank

'This continued settlement expansion, illegal under international law, puts at risk the 20-point Peace Plan,' says Canada's Foreign Ministry