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Iran: More than 7 million people sign up to defend country

More than 7 million Iranian citizens have registered as volunteers to defend their country against a potential U.S. invasion, according to Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. This surge follows a government recruitment campaign, with state media reporting a significant increase from 5 million volunteers earlier in the week. Iran is currently mobilizing its population of 90 million as regional tensions continue to rise.

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US: two Iranian drones headed for Strait of Hormuz shot down

The US military shot down two Iranian drones on Saturday evening that were threatening shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. This incident marks the latest escalation in tensions between the two nations within the Middle East region.

Yet another house in Wijk aan Zee subdivided for migrant workers: '22 percent of the village are now migrant workers'

Residents of Wijk aan Zee are protesting the increasing conversion of homes into housing for migrant workers, who now make up 22% of the village population. After the Beverwijk municipality rejected an enforcement request regarding a property on Stetweg, the local Village Council accused officials of avoiding regulatory enforcement. The council views the situation as part of a broader trend of diminishing local housing availability.

Apologizing for historical wrongs – how do you do it?

The Dutch state will officially apologize on July 2 to mothers who were forced to give up their children between 1956 and 1984. Historian Nicole Immler notes that while addressing such historical injustices is essential, the process of offering apologies remains complex.

Multiple victims in US festival shooting

Eight people were injured in a shooting during the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday afternoon. Local police reported finding multiple victims at the scene, many of whom were transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment.

Source: US wants to use Iranian assets for reparations

The United States plans to use Iranian assets to fund reconstruction in friendly Gulf states and cover future damages caused by Iran. This proposal follows a series of Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, according to an anonymous government source.