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2025-12-26 21:40
By Ezzedine Shallah, Palestinian filmmaker and researcher
Who will tell our story?
The Gaza-based filmmaker Ezzedine Shallah reflects on the endless sufferings of his people
DEIR AL-BALAH - In the early days of the war on Gaza—in a time that can only be described as genocide—I found myself trapped in emotions that defied language: disorientation, anxiety, fear, grief, and a pain so heavy it blurred reality itself.
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Enemy seeking to hit Iran hard via economic pressure: Iran FM
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Israeli media alleges second Iranian spy arrest within a week; one suspect knew IDF chief
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Politics
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Former Iranian FM says Israel drives U.S. policy, calls Netanyahu main obstacle to peace
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Iran to host trilateral naval exercise, says navy commander
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IRGC intercepts smuggling tanker in Iran’s territorial waters
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Sports
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Persepolis edge Mes in 2025/26 PGPL
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Iran to send four skiers to 2026 Winter Olympic Games
TEHRAN – Four skiers will represent Iran at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy.
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Esteghlal into AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 Round of 16
TEHRAN - Esteghlal made their way into the Round of 16 with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Al Muharraq in their final AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 Group A tie on Wednesday.
Culture
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Israeli forces injure Press TV correspondent during West Bank raid
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Fajr Anthem Festival kicks off in Tehran
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Economy
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Iran's export to Eurasia increases 16% in 7 months on year
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South Azadegan oil field’s production capacity hits 160,000 bpd
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Iran exports non-oil goods worth $1.66b to Afghanistan in 8 months
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Society
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National document on women’s health declared
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INSF, RSF to support implementation of 15 joint research projects
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Iran, Armenia to expedite joint projects in health sector
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Tourism
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Parthian art and architecture linked East and West across a vast empire
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Iran-Kazakhstan cultural night held in Tehran to promote shared heritage
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Iran, Tajikistan national museums plan joint exhibitions to expand cultural cooperation
TEHRAN — Officials from the National Museum of Iran and the National Museum of Tajikistan have agreed on plans to expand cultural cooperation and organize joint exhibitions during a meeting in Tehran on Wednesday.
International
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Syria under the weight of Israel’s occupation
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Trump’s Nigeria attack: Evangelical politics weaponized against reality
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