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What to know about the Iranian nuclear sites that were hit by US strikes

The Natanz, Fordo and Isfahan facilities, integral to the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program, were repeatedly hit in covert attacks

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The Times of Israel

Jacob Magid

When Soft Power is Weaponized: The Thai-Cambodian Border Crisis

In an era when a private conversation can be transformed into a global spectacle, diplomacy can be co-opted into a theatre of national humiliation...

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E-International

Apipol Sae-Tung

‘Only time will tell!’: Trump further teases possible US attack on Iran in next 2 weeks

COGAT says it facilitated entry of 430 aid trucks into Gaza this week; UN says 600 needed daily * Saudi Arabia, Egypt denounces ‘blatant Israeli...

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The Times of Israel

Jacob Magid

East German cities offer free stays to fight depopulation

Towns and cities in eastern German states are inviting people to come and stay in the hope of encouraging more people to move there long-term.

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Deutsche Welle

Helen Whittle

Iran threatens ‘everlasting consequences’ after US strikes nuclear sites

Top Iranian diplomat condemns assault as illegal under international law; Tehran calls for UN emergency session; state broadcaster warns every...

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The Times of Israel

Jacob Magid

Netanyahu hails US strikes on Iran: ‘First comes strength, then comes peace’

Trump averted Mideast ‘nuclear arms race,’ says opposition leader Lapid, as US attacks on nuclear sites receive widespread Israeli support

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The Times of Israel

Jacob Magid

The Foolishness of Trump’s Persecution of American Universities: Silencing campuses, driving talent away, and empowering America’s rivals.

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New Eastern Outlook

Ricardo Martins

Gazans ‘desperately need more aid,’ says humanitarian group backed by US and Israel

US officials say GHF approached the Trump administration to ask for $30 million in order to expand reach across Strip; eight said killed near aid...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

Democrats divided over American involvement in Israel-Iran war

Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders proposes legislation that would forbid use of federal funds to attack Iran; mainstream Dems more cautious

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The Times of Israel

Reuters

A Sneaky New Way to Spot a Chronic Liar

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Psychology Today

Susan Krauss Whitbourne Phd

Making AI Safe for Mental Health Use

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Psychology Today

Grant Hilary Brenner Md

Why Failure Is the New Success

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Psychology Today

Jordan Grumet M.d

(PERSPEKTIVA) Kolumna Tineta Lugariča: Koliko je vredno kreativno delo?

Profimedia Če odmislimo fizični list papirja in nekaj linij fizične barve, je to, kar dela Picassov portret dame pomemben in vreden, abstraktno in...

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Večer

Tine Lugarič

What's next for Ukrainians returning from Russian prisons?

Humiliation, subjugation, torture — Ukrainian prisoners of war often recount degrading treatment and other horrors. What they choose to do after...

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Deutsche Welle

Nikita Oshuev

Foreign Hotel Chains Transforming Japanese Market; Luxury Brands Open in Diverse, Non-Tokyo Locations

By Shingo Sugime 8:00 JST, June 21, 2025 The Japanese hotel market is entering a new era. As the tourism industry shifts its focus from quantity to...

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The Japan News

Shingo Sugime

White, white wine: Argentina is producing more of it than Malbec

In our monthly meeting, my editor asked whether, as Argentina is known for its red wines, there was any mileage in a story about whites....

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Buenos Aires Herald

Sorrel Moseley-Williams

How Delegative Argentine Democracy Has Become under Milei

Argentina’s constitution significantly limits presidential power, guarantees institutional resilience, and decentralizes political authority.

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E-International

Tim Pires Alves

خامنئي ليس هيروهيتو.. وإن بدا مقدّسًا

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العين الإخبارية

علي ليتيم

العلاقات الباكستانية–الأمريكية: مصالح ظرفية أم حلم تحالف استراتيجي؟

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العين الإخبارية

د. عبيدالله برهاني

Israel said pressing for swift action on Iran’s Fordo nuclear site, may act without US

Israeli officials believe US will agree to join the fray, given Trump’s aggressive rhetoric toward Iran and Tehran’s refusal to accept ceasefire...

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The Times of Israel

Reuters

If the World Adopted Israel's Norms of War, It Would Lead to Global Catastrophe

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Haaretz

Hanin Majadli

‘They’re still there’: Hostages’ families rally online as Iran war diverts public attention

With in-person gatherings restricted, 2,000 join virtual meeting as relatives urge leaders not to forget captives: ‘We are one decision away from...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Israeli carriers to start outbound flights on Monday, limited to 50 people per plane

El Al opens registration for flights to destinations in Europe, the US, and Far East, enabling foreigners and Israelis to leave by air for first...

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The Times of Israel

Sharon Wrobel

Middle East Crisis Broadens: Top Priority Is Avoiding All-Out War

Editorial 15:00 JST, June 18, 2025 The devastating attacks being traded by Israel and Iran on each other’s major cities constitute a state of...

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The Japan News

The Japan News Editorial

U.S. Financial Policy: Tense Situation in Middle East May Also Cause Economic Difficulty

Editorial 15:20 JST, June 20, 2025 In addition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s high tariff policy, growing tensions over Israel and Iran are...

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The Japan News

The Japan News Editorial

Here's How Israel Can Take Down the Islamic Republic of Iran

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Haaretz

Saeid Golkar

(PORTRET TEDNA) Ali Hamenej: Vrhovni voditelj, ki se je vse življenje moral dokazovati

EPA V nadaljevanju preberite: - Zgodba o iranskem vrhovnem voditelju Aliju Hameneju je zgodba o sodobni Islamski republiki. - Kdo bo nasledil 86-...

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Večer

Mihael Šmirmaul

Argentine nurse gets life sentence for murder of five newborn babies

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Buenos Aires Herald

Facundo Iglesia

German cities offer free stays to fight depopulation

Towns and cities in eastern German states are inviting people to come and stay in the hope of encouraging more people to move there long-term.

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Deutsche Welle

Helen Whittle

Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 17: Field hospital without surgeon general — Pope Francis’ cracks laid bare

An ancient ethical maxim, traditionally ascribed to Chilon of Sparta — one of the illustrious Seven Sages of Greece — and transmitted through the...

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RT.com

Prof. Dr. Kai-Alexander Schlevogt

US joins Israel’s war in Iran, bombs fortified Fordo site and other nuclear facilities

Underground site hit with bunker-busters, while Natanz and Isfahan targeted by submarine missiles in strikes coordinated with Israel; IDF...

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The Times of Israel

Jacob Magid

Iran-Israel war: Will India need to pick a side?

The escalating conflict in the Middle East presents India with tough choices — balancing energy security, economic stability and its delicate...

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Deutsche Welle

Murali Krishnan

Is it time for Europe to choose China over the US?

EU interests may no longer be best served by alliance with US – especially under Trump’s increasingly dangerous agenda.

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Al Jazeera

Santiago Zabala

After US hits Iranian nuclear sites, nations urge diplomacy to end conflict

UN chief calls strikes ‘dangerous escalation’; Iran says it has right to respond to ‘outrageous’ move; Hamas pans ‘blind adherence’ to...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

Strikes on Iran mark Trump’s biggest, and riskiest, foreign policy gamble

Analysts warn of protracted conflict should Tehran retaliate against strikes, say US bombardment may increase Iranian resolve to build up nuclear...

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The Times of Israel

Reuters

US, Israeli militaries jointly drilled Iran strike during Biden administration – report

Last March, the Israeli Air Force held a joint exercise with the US Air Force, in what was seen at the time as a message to Tehran

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

All gatherings banned as military ramps up restrictions after US strikes on Iran

IDF’s Home Front Command increases wartime precautions across country; airspace to reopen for repatriation of stranded Israelis following temporary...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Daily Briefing June 22: Day 625 – US joins the Israel-Iran war, ‘obliterating’ 3 nuclear sites

Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman and US bureau chief Jacob Magid on overnight strikes on Iran, US President Donald Trump’s statements, Democrat...

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The Times of Israel

Amanda Borschel-Dan

At least 86 wounded as Iran launches two missile barrages at Israel after US strikes

Broad devastation at impact sites in Tel Aviv and nearby Ness Ziona; failed Israeli interceptor crashes in Haifa; IDF destroys primed Iranian...

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

Why only Japan is criticized for honoring its war dead

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The Japan Times

Edo Naito

"Peacemaker" Trump: How the U.S. President Ignited War in the Middle East 

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New Eastern Outlook

Viktor Mikhin

Long-Range Strategy: Why Australia Is Arming Itself — and Who Should Be Worried

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New Eastern Outlook

Rebecca Chan

Skewed diplomacy: Europe, Iran and unhelpful nuclear nonsense

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Middle East Monitor

Dr Binoy Kampmark

Iran’s Khamenei said to pick three potential successors as he hides in bunker

Iran’s Khamenei said to pick three potential successors as he hides in bunker

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has nominated three clerics as potential successors as he hides in a bunker while facing threats of...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Sa’ar claims Iran op added 2-3 years to time it would take Tehran to get nuclear bomb

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said the IDF has set back by at least two years Tehran’s ability to attain nuclear arms, and hinted that Israel could...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

El Salvador extradites members of Jewish cult Lev Tahor accused of child sex abuse

El Salvador extradites members of Jewish cult Lev Tahor accused of child sex abuse

El Salvador has extradited to Guatemala and Israel two members of the extremist Jewish sect Lev Tahor, who were under investigation for alleged...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

A UK woman tried to call her mother in Iran. A robotic voice answered the phone

A UK woman tried to call her mother in Iran. A robotic voice answered the phone

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — When Ellie, a British-Iranian living in the United Kingdom, tried to call her mother in Tehran, a robotic female...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Alleged member of Iran’s IRGC arrested in Cyprus over plot to attack military bases

Alleged member of Iran’s IRGC arrested in Cyprus over plot to attack military bases

An alleged member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of planning a terror attack, Cypriot media...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff