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UN watchdog director refutes Iranian diplomat’s suspicions about Natanz nuclear facility

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The United Nations’ top nuclear watchdog on Monday refuted claims by an Iranian diplomat that U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeted Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility. Rafael Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), told reporters he had not seen any large-scale military activity targeting nuclear facilities and had received no information. Source: https://thehill.com/policy/international/5762852-natanz-nuclear-site-iran/

Administration, defense, House, International, News

Democratic Leader: Trump’s refusal to respond to questions about dead soldiers is ‘pathetic’

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Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan (N.Y.), an Army veteran, on Sunday criticized President Trump for not monitoring U.S. troops after three U.S. troops have been killed so far during operations against Iran. In an interview with Kaitlan Collins on CNN, Ryan said President Trump did not answer questions from White House reporters. Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5762364-ryan-criticizes-trump-operation/

House, International, News, Senate

Lawmakers and world leaders react to Khamenei’s death after Iran attack

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The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday following a U.S.-Israeli airstrike on Iran drew praise from some lawmakers and world leaders, while others criticized the Trump administration and declared its actions illegal. Rep. Yasamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), the only Iranian-American member of Congress, called Khamenei “the epitome of evil” and said: Source: https://thehill.com/policy/international/5761137-ayatollah-khamenei-death-reaction/

Administration, International, Iran nuclear program, israel, News, Policy, Senate, Senate Democrats, Trump administration, U.S. military, U.S. strikes on Iran, U.S.-Iran talks

Kaine: Trump is ‘too mentally incompetent’ to understand that he set the stage for Iran’s nuclear development

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Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) asked whether President Trump was “too mentally incompetent” to realize that he had set the stage for the growth of Iran’s nuclear program during his first term. “Has President Trump learned nothing from America’s decades of involvement in Iran and perpetual war in the Middle East?” Kane asked. “Is that person

Administration, International, News

US designates Iran as ‘state sponsor of illegal detention’

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The United States on Friday designated Iran a “state sponsor of illegal detention” and demanded the release of all Americans in its custody. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the designation as tensions between the two countries rise and President Trump considers an attack on Iran. Prime Minister Rubio mentioned Iran’s strengthening of power. Source:

Administration, International, News

Vance: Iran attack is unlikely to lead to a long-term war in the Middle East

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Vice President Vance on Thursday defended the possibility of the United States launching a military strike against Iran, saying a prolonged war in the Middle East was unlikely. Vance told the Washington Post that the attack would serve as a deterrent to Iran’s development of nuclear weapons. Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5758310-vance-defends-iran-strikes/

Administration, Health Care, humanitarian crises, International, Israel-Hamas war, News, Policy, Russia-Ukraine war, Senate, starvation, Sudan, World Food Programme

Cindy McCain resigns as Director General of World Food Program (WFP)

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Cindy McCain announced Thursday that she will resign from her position as executive director of the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), citing health concerns. McCain, who returned to work last month after suffering a minor stroke in October, said in a press release that he hopes to serve the remainder of his term. Source:

Career, International, News

New Zealand to Change Open Work Visa Rules from April 2026

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Immigration New Zealand has announced major changes to open work visa conditions that will come into effect from 20 April 2026. The government said the updates would clarify which types of work visa holders can legally carry out and reduce confusion for immigrants and employers. Two categories of open work visas From April 2026, New

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