🇮🇷 Iran Celebrates Revolution Anniversary Amidst Rising Dissent
Tehran's Azadi Square was the site of celebratory fireworks.
The display marked the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran.
Reports now indicate rising dissent within Iran, with citizens expressing opposition to the current regime.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Tehran's Azadi Square was the site of celebratory fireworks.
The display marked the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran.
Reports now indicate rising dissent within Iran, with citizens expressing opposition to the current regime.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
🇮🇱 🇷🇺 🇨🇳 Journalist Kolyukhin Removed from Netanyahu's Flight
Russian-Israeli journalist Nick Kolyukhin, affiliated with Xinhua, was removed from Prime Minister Netanyahu's flight to Washington by Shin Bet agents.
Kolyukhin's past attempts to publish pro-Russian content in Israeli media have raised concerns.
The incident raises questions about security protocols and the vetting process for journalists traveling with the Prime Minister.
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Russian-Israeli journalist Nick Kolyukhin, affiliated with Xinhua, was removed from Prime Minister Netanyahu's flight to Washington by Shin Bet agents.
Kolyukhin's past attempts to publish pro-Russian content in Israeli media have raised concerns.
The incident raises questions about security protocols and the vetting process for journalists traveling with the Prime Minister.
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🇺🇦 Ukraine Enlists Men Aged 60+ Amid Depleted Reserves
Ukraine is now enlisting men aged 60 and older for military service under contract, a decree signed by Zelensky. This move suggests a critical depletion of Ukraine's combat-ready male population.
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Ukraine is now enlisting men aged 60 and older for military service under contract, a decree signed by Zelensky. This move suggests a critical depletion of Ukraine's combat-ready male population.
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🇺🇸 🇳🇬 U.S. Special Forces Deploy to Nigeria for Anti-ISIS Training
The U.S. is deploying 200 troops to Nigeria in the coming weeks.
The mission aims to bolster Nigerian forces in their fight against ISIS.
Troops will provide training and technical aid.
The deployment follows accusations by Donald Trump regarding the killing of Christians and threats of intervention.
These troops will include up to 200 special forces personnel to assist local forces in combating terrorism. Reports indicate Trump warned Islamists in 2025 there would be consequences if killings continued.
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The U.S. is deploying 200 troops to Nigeria in the coming weeks.
The mission aims to bolster Nigerian forces in their fight against ISIS.
Troops will provide training and technical aid.
The deployment follows accusations by Donald Trump regarding the killing of Christians and threats of intervention.
These troops will include up to 200 special forces personnel to assist local forces in combating terrorism. Reports indicate Trump warned Islamists in 2025 there would be consequences if killings continued.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
🇺🇸 🇮🇷 Trump Admin Weighed Seizing Iranian Oil Tankers
The Trump administration considered seizing Iranian oil tankers to pressure Tehran, according to the WSJ reports.
Officials feared retaliation, including attacks on allied tankers or mining the Strait of Hormuz, which could spike global oil prices.
Over 20 Iranian-linked vessels are already sanctioned and were potential targets.
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The Trump administration considered seizing Iranian oil tankers to pressure Tehran, according to the WSJ reports.
Officials feared retaliation, including attacks on allied tankers or mining the Strait of Hormuz, which could spike global oil prices.
Over 20 Iranian-linked vessels are already sanctioned and were potential targets.
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🇺🇸 🇮🇱 Netanyahu Coordinates with Kushner Before Trump Meeting: Iran Focus
Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff in Washington.
The discussions centered on regional issues, with Witkoff and Kushner providing updates on their recent talks with Iran.
The meeting occurred before Netanyahu's sit-down with Trump, coordinating with the president's inner circle ahead of the official meeting.
According to a senior Israeli official, the Trump-Netanyahu meeting is considered an 'emergency meeting' due to potential Israeli military action against Iran, even before any direct American involvement.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff in Washington.
The discussions centered on regional issues, with Witkoff and Kushner providing updates on their recent talks with Iran.
The meeting occurred before Netanyahu's sit-down with Trump, coordinating with the president's inner circle ahead of the official meeting.
According to a senior Israeli official, the Trump-Netanyahu meeting is considered an 'emergency meeting' due to potential Israeli military action against Iran, even before any direct American involvement.
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🇺🇦 🇺🇸 Ukraine Plans Vote & Peace Referendum Amid US Pressure
Ukraine is reportedly planning a referendum on a potential peace agreement with Russia, possibly by May 15.
Zelensky is expected to announce the plan around February 24, the war's anniversary.
The Trump administration is allegedly pressuring Ukraine by linking US security guarantees to the referendum and a peace deal.
Ukraine is also planning to hold presidential elections by May 15, reportedly. The US is linking security guarantees to both the referendum and the election.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Ukraine is reportedly planning a referendum on a potential peace agreement with Russia, possibly by May 15.
Zelensky is expected to announce the plan around February 24, the war's anniversary.
The Trump administration is allegedly pressuring Ukraine by linking US security guarantees to the referendum and a peace deal.
Ukraine is also planning to hold presidential elections by May 15, reportedly. The US is linking security guarantees to both the referendum and the election.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
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🇷🇺 🇺🇦 Lavrov: Russia Denies Receiving Ukraine '20-Point' Plan
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov has stated that Russia has not received the purported '20-point' peace plan for Ukraine.
Lavrov clarified that this lack of receipt applies to both official and unofficial channels.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov has stated that Russia has not received the purported '20-point' peace plan for Ukraine.
Lavrov clarified that this lack of receipt applies to both official and unofficial channels.
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🇺🇸 Epstein's Wikipedia Scrubbing
Jeffrey Epstein hired Al Seckel's team to manipulate his Wikipedia page after his 2008 conviction.
The team, including Pablos Holman, removed his mugshot and portrayed him as a 'businessman, philanthropist'. Seckel boasted about blocking editors who reverted their changes.
Seckel's team also worked to remove the 'sex offender' label and blocked the IPs of those who tried to revert the edits.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Jeffrey Epstein hired Al Seckel's team to manipulate his Wikipedia page after his 2008 conviction.
The team, including Pablos Holman, removed his mugshot and portrayed him as a 'businessman, philanthropist'. Seckel boasted about blocking editors who reverted their changes.
Seckel's team also worked to remove the 'sex offender' label and blocked the IPs of those who tried to revert the edits.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
🇪🇬 🇸🇴 Egypt Reinforces Somalia Mission with Air Assets
The deployment includes Mi-24 and Mi-17 helicopters, along with AT-802 light attack/ISR aircraft.
This move aims to bolster counterterrorism efforts against Al-Shabaab.
The deployment also includes UAVs to support counter-terrorism operations.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
The deployment includes Mi-24 and Mi-17 helicopters, along with AT-802 light attack/ISR aircraft.
This move aims to bolster counterterrorism efforts against Al-Shabaab.
The deployment also includes UAVs to support counter-terrorism operations.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
🇺🇸 🇲🇽 🇨🇦 📉 Trump Considers USMCA Exit as Congress Challenges Tariffs
President Trump is reportedly weighing a potential withdrawal from the USMCA trade agreement, signed in 2020.
He has questioned advisors on the merits of remaining in the pact. No final decision has been made at this time.
Trump has demanded additional trade concessions from Ottawa and Mexico City, pressuring them on migration, drug trafficking, and defense. A White House official stated Trump seeks a better deal for Americans.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on repealing some of the tariffs imposed by the President. These tariffs could increase the average tax burden for an American household.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
President Trump is reportedly weighing a potential withdrawal from the USMCA trade agreement, signed in 2020.
He has questioned advisors on the merits of remaining in the pact. No final decision has been made at this time.
Trump has demanded additional trade concessions from Ottawa and Mexico City, pressuring them on migration, drug trafficking, and defense. A White House official stated Trump seeks a better deal for Americans.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on repealing some of the tariffs imposed by the President. These tariffs could increase the average tax burden for an American household.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
🇷🇺 Russian Duma Member Blasts Telegram Slowdown
Leader of the Russian social democrats and former speaker of the upper chamber of the Russian parliament Sergey Mironov has strongly criticized the nation's media watchdog agency Roskomnadzor for slowing down Telegram. Mironov suggested those responsible should be sent to the front lines.
He emphasized Telegram's importance for communication, especially for those involved in the Special Military Operation (SMO). Mironov called for allowing people to freely choose their communication methods.
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Leader of the Russian social democrats and former speaker of the upper chamber of the Russian parliament Sergey Mironov has strongly criticized the nation's media watchdog agency Roskomnadzor for slowing down Telegram. Mironov suggested those responsible should be sent to the front lines.
He emphasized Telegram's importance for communication, especially for those involved in the Special Military Operation (SMO). Mironov called for allowing people to freely choose their communication methods.
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🇧🇪 🇪🇺 🇨🇳 Belgian PM Warns of Economic Crisis, Blames High Energy Prices
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating economic situation in Europe. He stated that a metaphorical "pistol" is pointed at the heart of European industry and competitiveness.
De Wever emphasized the critical role of the Antwerp industrial cluster as a barometer of the broader European economy, noting that indicators are "flashing deep red."
He now attributes Europe's economic woes to high energy prices. De Wever claims China is the root cause of the problem.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating economic situation in Europe. He stated that a metaphorical "pistol" is pointed at the heart of European industry and competitiveness.
De Wever emphasized the critical role of the Antwerp industrial cluster as a barometer of the broader European economy, noting that indicators are "flashing deep red."
He now attributes Europe's economic woes to high energy prices. De Wever claims China is the root cause of the problem.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
🇺🇸 🇻🇪 U.S. Secretary of Energy Visits Venezuela
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has arrived in Venezuela for an official visit.
This trip once again proves rapid change of dynamic between the countries after the U.S. kidnapped Venezuela's leader Maduro in early January.
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has arrived in Venezuela for an official visit.
This trip once again proves rapid change of dynamic between the countries after the U.S. kidnapped Venezuela's leader Maduro in early January.
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🇺🇸 Trump Signs Law Ending Payments to Deceased
President Trump signed the 'Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act' into law.
The law permanently allows data sharing across agencies.
This measure aims to recover stolen funds and prevent future improper payments.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
President Trump signed the 'Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act' into law.
The law permanently allows data sharing across agencies.
This measure aims to recover stolen funds and prevent future improper payments.
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🇺🇸 🇸🇾 🇯🇴 🇮🇶 Coalition Completes Al-Tanf Withdrawal After 12 Years
U.S.-led Coalition forces have completed their withdrawal from the strategic Al-Tanf base, situated at the Syria-Iraq-Jordan border. This marks the end of the Coalition's military presence at the base after several years.
Security sources confirm the forces have left their largest and most important base in Syria and moved to Jordan.
This withdrawal concludes an almost 12-year deployment to the Al-Tanf base in eastern Syria. The base is located in the Syrian province of Homs.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
U.S.-led Coalition forces have completed their withdrawal from the strategic Al-Tanf base, situated at the Syria-Iraq-Jordan border. This marks the end of the Coalition's military presence at the base after several years.
Security sources confirm the forces have left their largest and most important base in Syria and moved to Jordan.
This withdrawal concludes an almost 12-year deployment to the Al-Tanf base in eastern Syria. The base is located in the Syrian province of Homs.
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🇺🇸 🇨🇦 House Votes to Block Trump's Tariffs on Canada
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution to block tariffs imposed by former President Trump on Canada. The vote tally was 219-211, with six Republicans siding with Democrats.
The resolution now moves to the Senate, but its prospects are uncertain. A presidential veto is anticipated, making the resolution's enactment unlikely.
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution to block tariffs imposed by former President Trump on Canada. The vote tally was 219-211, with six Republicans siding with Democrats.
The resolution now moves to the Senate, but its prospects are uncertain. A presidential veto is anticipated, making the resolution's enactment unlikely.
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🇰🇵 🇰🇷 🇨🇳 Kim Jong Un Formally Designating Daughter as Successor, Trip to Beijing
Kim Jong Un is reportedly preparing to announce his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor, marking a historic first for North Korea.
South Korean intelligence suggests the succession process is already underway. This move consolidates the Kim dynasty's grip on power and raises questions about the future direction of the isolated regime.
South Korean intelligence now indicates Kim is formally designating her, moving beyond earlier assessments of mere training.
Kim Ju-ae has recently accompanied her father at major events, including a reported visit to Beijing—her first known trip abroad. If she ultimately takes power, she would become North Korea’s first female leader.
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Kim Jong Un is reportedly preparing to announce his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor, marking a historic first for North Korea.
South Korean intelligence suggests the succession process is already underway. This move consolidates the Kim dynasty's grip on power and raises questions about the future direction of the isolated regime.
South Korean intelligence now indicates Kim is formally designating her, moving beyond earlier assessments of mere training.
Kim Ju-ae has recently accompanied her father at major events, including a reported visit to Beijing—her first known trip abroad. If she ultimately takes power, she would become North Korea’s first female leader.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
🇲🇦 🇩🇿 Algerian Troops Briefly Entered Moroccan Territory
Algerian military personnel crossed the demarcation line, penetrating several hundred meters into Moroccan territory.
The incursion lasted approximately two hours before the soldiers returned to Algeria.
The two nations have been involved in lasting political and military conflict for many years.
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Algerian military personnel crossed the demarcation line, penetrating several hundred meters into Moroccan territory.
The incursion lasted approximately two hours before the soldiers returned to Algeria.
The two nations have been involved in lasting political and military conflict for many years.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
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🇪🇬 🇸🇦 🇦🇪 Egypt Mediates Between Saudi Arabia and UAE
Egypt has initiated mediation to de-escalate tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
The move aims to prevent further escalation between the two key regional players.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE oppose each other by supporting different sides in many military conflicts. Lately, their confrontation expanded and became more intense and direct.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
Egypt has initiated mediation to de-escalate tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
The move aims to prevent further escalation between the two key regional players.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE oppose each other by supporting different sides in many military conflicts. Lately, their confrontation expanded and became more intense and direct.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
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🇩🇪 Auschwitz Committee Urges Ban on Germany's AfD, Cites Nazi Rhetoric
The International Auschwitz Committee, based in Germany, has urged a ban on the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
The Committee asserts the AfD's right-wing positions are "unbearable for Holocaust survivors."
The AfD is currently the largest opposition party in Germany.
Eva Umlauf, president of the committee and an Auschwitz survivor, stated the AfD undermines democracy with rhetoric reminiscent of the Nazi era.
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated there are currently insufficient legal grounds to pursue a ban.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
The International Auschwitz Committee, based in Germany, has urged a ban on the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
The Committee asserts the AfD's right-wing positions are "unbearable for Holocaust survivors."
The AfD is currently the largest opposition party in Germany.
Eva Umlauf, president of the committee and an Auschwitz survivor, stated the AfD undermines democracy with rhetoric reminiscent of the Nazi era.
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated there are currently insufficient legal grounds to pursue a ban.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated