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A Russian report says a worker at a Siberian plague research institute fell ill and died of an unknown cause

Although unconfirmed reports suggest pneumonic plague, officials have not publicly identified the infection.

A Russian report says a worker at a Siberian plague research institute fell ill and died of an unknown cause

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Iran poised to exploit security vacuum as US leaves Iraq

The end of the US military mission in Iraq leaves the Kurdistan region facing a severe security vacuum. As Erbil grapples with deep internal divisions, Tehran is well positioned to make strategic…

  • US withdrawal from Iraq creates security vacuum in Kurdish region
  • Iranian-backed militia and IRGC seize opportunity to influence region
  • Iran aims to curb Kurdish political influence, fueling regional tensions

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