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Newly identified ancient Egyptian copper drill rewrites history of region’s craftsmanship

The drill’s chemical composition was also surprising, study co-author Jiří Kmošek noted, as it is made up of an unusual copper alloy containing arsenic, nickel, lead, and silver. 

Original photograph of the artifact published in 1927 (L) and the actual artifact, February 20, 2026.
Security information is displayed ahead of a Taylor Swift concert, following the cancellation of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna because of a planned attack, outside Wembley Stadium in London, Britain, August 15, 2024.

Austria files charges against suspect over planned 2024 Taylor Swift terror attack

REFUGEES FROM Hungary gather in the HIAS Vienna office, some expressing a desire to immigrate to the United States, and others to Australia, where they have relatives.

Historic Vienna HIAS office shut down following Trump admin's halt to refugee program

Swiss flags are seen on the Swiss Parliament building (Bundeshaus) in Bern, Switzerland, November 6, 2024.

Second Iranian diplomat abandons post, seeks asylum for family in Switzerland - report


US: 'There was some modest progress in the talks last week'

US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said that the US will “be watching very closely,” to determine whether Iran was sincere about re-joining the Iran Nuclear Deal.

 Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Enrique Mora and Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani and delegations wait for the start of a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna, Austria December 17, 2021.

Iran nuclear agreement better for Israel than no deal - IDF intel head

IDF intelligence chief Aharon Haliva said that the restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program within the framework of the Iran deal are better for Israel than non-compliance with the agreement.

Maj.-Gen. Aharon Haliva (right), the incoming head of Military Intelligence with IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi and Mossad director Yossi Cohen.

Russia’s 'so what if Iran has significant nuke material' moment - analysis

Ulyanov's brutal honesty reveals why checkmating Iran is daunting.

 Russia's Governor to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mikhail Ulyanov briefs the media after a meeting of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in Vienna, Austria, November 29, 2021.

Bennett: Israel can attack even with new Iran agreement

Israel's gov’t has a great relationship with Biden administration, even if there are disputes; recent Palestinian terror attacks are not yet a major wave, PM says.

 Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is seen holding a special press conference on COVID-19 in Jerusalem, on December 19, 2021.

Weeks, not months for Iran deal, EU mediator says as Vienna talks resume

Lapid warns that Israel will act alone against Iran if needed.

Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Enrique Mora and Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani wait for the start of a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna, Austria, December 3, 2021.

Iran: Challenges and dilemmas in reaching nuclear deal - comment

The problem for Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is that they have pinned all their policies on more or less complete acquiescence with the Biden administration (except on Palestine).

President Isaac Herzog shakes hands with US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides at the ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem earlier this month at which the new ambassador presented his credentials.

Lapid warns that Israel will act alone against Iran if needed

The Iran talks resumed in Vienna on Monday.

 Foreign Minister and Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid at his faction's meeting, December 13, 2021.

Iran's oil exports are focus of Vienna nuclear talks, top diplomat says

The nuclear talks have made scant progress since they resumed last month after a five-month hiatus following the election of hardline Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.

 Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Enrique Mora and Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani and delegations wait for the start of a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna, Austria December 17, 2021

Top Iran diplomat: European stance not constructive at nuclear talks

On Wednesday, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan had warned that the troubled talks with Iran could be exhausted within weeks.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian attends a press conference after his meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon, October 7, 2021.

Iran nuclear deal talks to resume in Vienna on December 27

The 8th round of talks on Iran's nuclear program will begin in Vienna on December 27, amid growing concern that Iran is nearing a point where the JCPOA will no longer be relevant.

‘THERE IS less access, let’s face it.’ Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Mariano Grossi ahead of a virtual IAEA Board of Governors meeting at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna last year.