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Eleven Days Until Nowruz, Many Iranians Hesitate to Go Home as Fear Outweighs Tradition
As Nowruz approaches, many Iranians are opting not to return home, citing safety concerns, legal risks and economic pressures. This reluctance threatens traditional family reunions and carries wider social, economic and political implications for Iran and its diaspora.
Tel Aviv Streets Fill with Anti‑War Voices as Public Pressure Mounts on Israeli Military Policy
On March 7 in Tel Aviv, citizens staged a peaceful protest calling for an end to Israeli military actions, images captured by Xinhua photographer Jamal Awad. The rally highlights growing domestic unease that could influence Israeli politics and international responses to the conflict.
Takaichi’s Rebuff of Parliamentary Oversight Fuels Backlash Over Japan’s Push to Loosen Arms-Export Rules
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told a parliamentary committee that weapon export decisions do not require prior Diet approval, triggering domestic criticism as the ruling party moves to relax arms-export rules. The proposals would remove several export limits and let the government approve transfers in “special circumstances,” a shift that raises questions about democratic oversight, reputational risk and Japan’s postwar restraint. The dispute highlights a deeper tension between Tokyo’s desire for strategic flexibility and civil-society demands for transparent, parliamentary control over decisions with potential human and geopolitical costs.