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theiranproject.comworld4 days ago
Iran Condemns UK Bill Labeling Revolutionary Guard a Security Threat
Iran's foreign ministry rejected a British bill that would designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a security threat. The ministry called the measure unjustified and accused Britain of violating international law.
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Los Angeles Timesworld10 days ago
Poll Finds U.S. Jews Split by Religious Ties on Israel and Gaza Operations
A June survey of 1,022 Jewish adults shows differences in attachment to Israel and views on Gaza operations between religiously affiliated and unaffiliated respondents. Religiously affiliated Jews report stronger support for Israel and higher rates of seeing its actions as justif…
al-monitor.compolitics22 days agoUpdated
Vance and Rubio Statements on Israel’s Lebanon Campaign Differ in Emphasis but Administration Claims Unity
Vice President JD Vance criticized Israeli bombings of civilian infrastructure in Beirut last week. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the operations during a Gulf trip this week as a justified response to Hezbollah attacks. The administration maintains that both officials r…
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The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics43 days ago
Albanese Defends Broken Negative Gearing and CGT Promises as Critics Condemn Limited Scrutiny
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese justified overhauling negative gearing and the CGT discount to deliver real change and counter grievance-based politics. The Productivity Commission will examine ways to increase housing supply.
middleeasteye.netpolitics48 days ago
France Requests UN Security Council Emergency Meeting Over Lebanon Operations
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting after Israeli forces seized Beaufort castle. He stated that Israel's deepening occupation of Lebanese territory cannot be justified.
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Los Angeles Timesworld62 days ago
Ukraine Launches Large-Scale Drone Strikes on Russia, Killing at Least Four
Ukrainian drones struck targets near Moscow and in the Belgorod region overnight, killing at least four people and wounding 12 others. Russian air defenses reported shooting down hundreds of drones while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the operation justified.
fortune.comfinance62 days agoUpdated
Ukrainian Drones Strike Moscow Region, Killing Three
Ukrainian drones hit targets near Moscow overnight, killing three people and wounding others, Russian officials said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the strikes a justified response to recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Financial Timesfinance62 days ago
Ukrainian officials say drone strikes on Moscow were justified
Ukrainian officials stated that recent drone strikes on Moscow were justified as retaliation for Russian attacks on Kyiv. The statements followed reports of strikes in the Russian capital.
France 24politics62 days agoUpdated
Ukraine Launches Drones at Russia, Zelensky Calls Attack Justified
Russian air defenses intercepted around 600 Ukrainian drones during an overnight attack that killed four people. The strikes targeted 14 Russian regions and the annexed Crimean peninsula.
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world64 days ago
Zelenskyy Says Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Oil and Military Sites Are Justified
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that strikes targeting Russia’s oil industry and military production facilities are entirely justified following a Russian attack that killed at least 24 people in Kyiv. Ukraine launched long-range drone strikes on Russian energy and…
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oneindia.comfinance66 days ago
SEIU Local 2 Cleaners to Hold Rallies in Four Canadian Cities Against Dexterra Group
Unionized cleaners with SEIU Local 2 are scheduled to hold public rallies on May 13, 2026 in Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Halifax to protest what the union describes as mistreatment of workers by Dexterra Group. The union said it has filed multiple unsafe labour practice compla…
abcnews.go.comscience68 days ago
Andean Court Backs Colombia’s Compulsory License on ViiV HIV Drug
The Court of Justice of the Andean Community ruled that Colombia properly justified and timed a compulsory license issued two years ago for an HIV medicine sold by ViiV Healthcare. The decision confirms the legal framework for such measures when public interest is at stake. Consu…
nypost.compolitics72 days agoUpdated
U.S. Trade Court Rules Trump’s 10% Global Tariff Exceeds Authority Under 1974 Trade Act
The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled 2-1 on May 7, 2026, that President Donald Trump’s across-the-board 10% tariffs on most imports were not justified under a 1970s trade law. The decision favored small businesses that challenged the tariffs, which took effect Feb. 24. One…
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GB Newspolitics75 days ago
Austria Expels Three Russian Diplomats Over Suspected Embassy Antenna
Austria has expelled three Russian diplomats suspected of espionage after discovering a 'forest of antennae' on diplomatic buildings in Vienna used for data interception. Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger stated the action addresses a security issue, bringing total expulsion…
thehindu.comworld81 days ago
Brazilian Court Sentences Left-Wing Leader to 2 Years for Antisemitic Speech
A leader of a left-wing party in Brazil received a two-year prison sentence for a speech at a protest. The speech condemned Israeli Zionists and justified armed resistance against Israel. The conviction was for racism against Jews, as reported by @ggreenwald.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld83 days ago
Adalah Petitions Israel's High Court to Return Bodies of Six Arab Citizens
The Palestinian legal aid group Adalah has filed a petition with Israel's High Court of Justice seeking the return of bodies of six Arab citizens held by the state. The group argues that the policy of withholding bodies for leverage in hostage negotiations is no longer justified…
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Harper's Weekly / Wikimedia (Public domain)world84 days ago
Poll: 26% of 18-44 Liberals See Political Violence as Sometimes Justified
A recent poll indicates that 26% of liberals between 18 and 44 years old believe violence can sometimes be justified for political goals. This figure is more than double the overall U.S. average of 11%. A chart from the poll highlights a trend where younger and more liberal indiv…
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under30ceo.comworld87 days ago
Elon Musk's Company to Significantly Boost Capital Expenditures Starting in 2026
Elon Musk announced that 2026 is shaping up to be a very exciting year. He stated his company will substantially increase investments and capital expenditures. These increases are justified for a substantially increased outcome, according to Musk.
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tass.comworld95 days ago
US Treasury Secretary: Short-Term Economic Pain Justified for Long-Term Security Against Iran
The US Treasury Secretary told the BBC that a small amount of economic pain is acceptable to address the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals. This comes amid warnings from the International Monetary Fund that the US-Israel war with Iran could lead to a global recession.…
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Glenn Greenwald Discusses Public Justifications for US Government Actions During War on Terror
Glenn Greenwald reported that during the War on Terror, some Americans justified various US government practices by attributing them to actions against terrorists. These practices included lifelong imprisonment without charges, warrantless surveillance, torture, rendition, and dr…
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Unknown authorUnknown author / Wikimedia (Public domain)world102 days ago
Iranian Leaders Seek Compensation for Damages from Recent Conflict
Iranian leaders view recent attacks as unjustified and believe the country is entitled to compensation for sustained damages. According to analyst Suzanne Maloney, these leaders plan to pursue reparations if they remain in power after the conflict. The statement highlights ongoin…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics102 days ago
U.S. Bishops President Urges Trump to Negotiate with Iran Over Threats
Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has called on President Donald Trump to pursue negotiations with Iran. He stated that threats to destroy a civilization and target civilian infrastructure cannot be morally justified. The statement com…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld104 days ago
GCC Countries Report Over 6,500 Iranian Projectile Impacts on Infrastructure
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have reported more than 6,500 Iranian projectiles striking residential areas, airports, power stations, and energy facilities. The GCC described the attacks as unjustified and stated that its members have exercised restraint. Officials ind…
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