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02 Sep

U.S.-run ‘Gaza Riviera’: Post-war redevelopment plan sees ‘voluntary relocation’ of millions

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U.S.-run 'Gaza Riviera’: Post-war redevelopment plan sees 'voluntary relocation' of millions A 38-page document detailing plans for post-war Gaza aims to make President Donald Trump's "Gaza Riviera" vision a reality . It involves mass displacement, artificial intelligence, and at least a decade of U.S. trusteeship over the war-ravaged enclave . The plan was developed by some of the same Israelis behind the controversial U.N.- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

At least 800 people killed as earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan

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At least 800 people killed as earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan Magnitude 6 tremor hits the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar, and a government spokesman warns the toll could rise. One of Afghanistan’s worst earthquakes has killed more than 800 people and injured at least 2,800, authorities say as they warn that the death toll could rise. Helicopters ferried the wounded to hospital on Monday in the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar as officials combed the rubble for survivors after a magnitude 6 tremor hit just before midnight on Sunday. At least 812 people have died, government spokesman Zabihullah…
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02 Sep

Iran’s currency hits new low as ‘snapback’ looms over nuclear programme

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Iran’s currency hits new low as ‘snapback’ looms over nuclear programme Iran is facing multiple crises at home as Israel’s Western allies pile on the pressure and threaten more sanctions. Tehran, Iran – Iran’s currency has been sharply depreciating again as European powers push to reinstate United Nations sanctions against the country amid stalled diplomacy and fears of war with Israel and the United States. The US dollar hit a price of more than 1.06 million rials in Tehran’s open currency market on Monday, slightly higher than before Tehran and Washington started mediated negotiations in April. The Iranian government and…
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