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Iranian Protester Sentenced to Death Said He Suffered Horrific Torture
The lawyer of Seyed Mohammad Hosseini, an anti-government Iranian protestor sentenced to death, says his client's confessions have…
Rights Monitor: More Than 500 Killed Since Iran Protests Began
At least 500 people have been killed in Iran since protests there began in mid-September, according to U.S.-based…
P.A. Preparing Major Diplomatic Offensive Against New Netanyahu Gov’t
The Palestinian Authority is not wasting any time waiting for the formation of a new right-wing government in…
Iran University Bans Entry to Students Who Protested
A university in Tehran has banned 20 students from entering classes after they participated in December 7 Students' Day rallies, officials…
Iran Authorities Arrest Actress of Oscar-Winning Movie
Iranian authorities arrested one of the country’s most renowned actresses Saturday on charges of spreading falsehoods about nationwide…
Three U.S. Citizens, One Canadian Charged with Raising Money for ISIS
Authorities have charged three U.S. citizens and one Canadian with conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic…
Ex-Twitter Employee Gets Prison Sentence for Spying on Behalf of Saudis
A former Twitter employee with dual U.S.-Lebanese citizenship has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison by…
Abu Dhabi’s Government Fund Acquires Controlling Stake in Israel’s Largest Insurance Company
Isranomics Staff | December 15, 2022 A significant event took place on Tuesday as Abu Dhabi's government-owned Development Holding…
Taliban Publicly Flog 27 Afghan Men, Women Convicted of ‘Moral’ Crimes
Taliban authorities in southern Afghanistan publicly flogged 27 people, including two women Wednesday, for allegedly committing theft, adultery…
Hamas, Celebrating its Anniversary, Brandishes Gun of IDF Soldier Killed in 2014
The Hamas terror group held a major rally in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday as it celebrated the…