Tehran municipality accused of ‘overstep’ after launching welfare projects
Tehran's new municipal welfare projects face intense criticism over funding sources, transparency, and inflation claims.
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UN warns EU against cutting international aid in next budget
The UNHCR has cautioned the EU about reducing international aid in its future budget, highlighting potential negative impacts. This comes amidst Germany’s efforts to decrease the budget size.
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Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar sues Netanyahu for nearly $1M over Oct. 7 claims
Bar is suing for 3 million shekels ($970,000) over a Sept. 28 post on X in which Netanyahu blamed the former Shin Bet chief for Oct. 7 intelligence failures and accused him of withholding warnings.
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EU regrets Palestinian decision to postpone elections
The European Union expressed disappointment over Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’s decision to delay legislative and presidential elections. These elections, originally scheduled for November 28 and early 2027, are now postponed until September 11 next year.