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Homeland Security revokes temporary status for 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans

MIAMI — The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that it will revoke legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans, setting them up for potential deportation in about...

Three Iranian short films to vie at Fribourg International Film Festival

TEHRAN -Three short films from Iran will compete in the 39th Fribourg International Film Festival (FIFF), set to be held from March 21 to 30 in Fribourg, Switzerland. The...

Turkish opposition leader says 210,000 people taking part in rally in Istanbul

Rallies and marches in support for detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu are also held in Ankara and several other Turksih cities ANKARA - Ozgur Ozel, the leader of Turkey's...

Japan says no shift in U.S. alliance despite Trump budget cut plans

TOKYO - Japan pledged Friday to remain committed to enhancing the deterrence and response capabilities of its alliance with the United States, despite media reports indicating Washington could halt the expansion of...

Judge rules DOGE’s USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

Musk’s public statements and social media posts demonstrate that he has “firm control over DOGE,” the judge found pointing to an online post where Musk said he had “fed USAID...

Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire, but Zelenskyy is skeptical that Russia...

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to hold talks on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he looks to get buy-in on a U.S. ceasefire proposal that he hopes can create a pathway...

India orders curfew after violence over tomb of 17th-century Muslim ruler

Violence in the central Indian city of Nagpur damaged many vehicles and injured several people Situation escalated after several members of Muslim groups marched near a police...

Iran welcomes Nowruz, a season of renewal

Tehran - With the countdown to Nowruz underway, Iran is buzzing with preparations for one of the most significant and cherished celebrations in Iranian culture. Millions plan to travel across the country...

Iran’s ‘Tourism Triangle’ showcased at cultural week in Qatar

TEHRAN – Iran’s renowned “Tourism Triangle”—the cities of Shiraz, Isfahan, and Yazd—was a major highlight of Iran Cultural Week in Qatar, where their rich cultural heritage and tourism potential were prominently showcased.

Trump’s 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports go into effect

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25% on Wednesday, promising that the taxes would help create U.S. factory jobs at a time when his...