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Pakistan's Interior Minister has left for Tehran to engage in high-level talks, concentrating on security cooperation and border issues with neighboring Iran.
Airlines and airport authorities reported 2,427 flights during the Arbaeen season, serving millions of pilgrims traveling to Najaf and Baghdad. The operation concluded without major incidents, helping faithful complete their journey to Karbala.
Thousands of Muslim pilgrims gathered in Mashhad, Iran, on February 28 to visit the Imam Reza shrine, marking the death anniversary of Shia Islam’s eighth Imam. The event is one of the most important religious observances for Shia Muslims worldwide. Officials expect higher attendance this year, prompting enhanced security and support measures.
Iran's military chief has reaffirmed full backing for the Revolutionary Guards amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions in the Gulf. The pledge underscores internal unity as Washington boosts its military presence and sanctions.
Wisconsin voters head to the polls in a pivotal primary where Democrats are again seeing a fierce battle between progressive and moderate wings, following a progressive victory in Michigan. The outcome could shape the landscape for November's midterm elections.
As UNIFIL's mandate in southern Lebanon nears expiration, the future of peacekeeping in the region is uncertain, with a likely smaller and more limited force. International support remains, but analysts warn of a possible security vacuum if a new mission is not established promptly.
A drone with explosives crashed at Leipzig/Halle airport, a vital NATO hub, raising fears of Russian sabotage. Intelligence suggests Moscow orchestrated the incident to test NATO defenses, amid a broader drone campaign across Europe. Military experts warn European air defenses are outdated, and NATO's slow response highlights vulnerability.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rejected the 15-point peace roadmap for Gaza proposed by US President Donald Trump's Peace Council, while attacks in the territory have sharply declined over the past week. The rejection comes amid continued violence and settlement expansion in the West Bank.
More than 2,000 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the outbreak was declared less than three months ago, with at least 1,000 deaths in the past three weeks alone. It is the fastest-spreading outbreak on record in the Central African nation and the second largest in history. Health workers face challenges including strikes, misinformation, and traditional funeral practices, while no approved vaccine or treatment exists for the rare Bundibugyo strain.
South Carolina Republicans voted Tuesday in a special election to nominate a successor to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. The crowded field includes his sister, Darline Graham, who leads recent polls, and the winner will face Democrat Annie Andrews in November. The race carries implications for a state that remains Republican-leaning but is now seen as more competitive.
