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Leah Kateb, a Love Island USA star, has spoken out after the US and Israel initiated a major strike against Iran on Feb. 28. She expressed that she is “truly shattered” after the loss of life and expressed her support to the families who are victims of all the conflict that has been going on.
A war of words was exchanged on social media by Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. Nancy Mace after the latter shared a post stating that she was sending “thoughts and prayers” to Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. Rashida Tlaib after hearing the news of the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Rep. Mace, a
Martinique has long occupied a distinct place in the Caribbean. An overseas department of France located in the Lesser Antilles, it is also the outermost region of the European Union. Its history of resistance to colonial domination and its intellectual contributions have shaped global conversations around race, liberation and identity. For Black Americans in particular,
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Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a joint attack by the U.S. and Israel, Iranian state media reported on Sunday. They have declared 40 days of public mourning following the news of the death of the Iranian top dog. Following the news of his death, Khamenei posted a message on his official
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However, former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene used the moment to distance herself from President Trump’s celebratory demeanor and to speak out against the country’s current economic situation and the growing international presence. “Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead. This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for
