Cuba turns to solar power amid energy crisis
The country is building solar plants as fuel shortages and blackouts continue.
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Iran: The Strait of Hormuz will not return to the old status quo
Sadeq Amoli Larijani said sovereignty over the strait belongs to Iran.
Hamas urges mediators to pressure Israel
Hamas says it remains committed to the Cairo roadmap for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire.
Ayatollah Khamenei assigns Mohsen Rezaei a new role
Rezaei was appointed as the Leader’s representative to the Supreme National Security Council.
Hezbollah: Israel is destroying the environment to expand its territory
The movement described damage in southern Lebanon and western Bekaa as part of an expansion policy.
Eurasian Union looks to expand into Africa
The bloc is preparing new free-trade talks and broader economic links across the continent.
Trump: We are pursuing Iran talks “half-heartedly”
The US president said Washington would keep economic pressure on Tehran while continuing limited talks.