Russia imprisons top defense figures on suspicion of bribery
Russia has detained the deputy head of the army’s general staff, Lieutenant-General Vadim Shamarin, on suspicion of large-scale bribe-taking, Russian media…
Joe Biden opposes “unilateral recognition” of a Palestinian state by European nations
The White House said on Wednesday that President Joe Biden opposes “unilateral recognition” of a Palestinian state, after recent moves by Spain, Ireland, and…
Pakistan set up thousands of relief camps as country braces for heatwave
Over 1,000 camps have been set up across Pakistan’s southern province of Sindh in anticipation of a severe heatwave, disaster management officials said Tuesday.…
Ali Khamenei led funeral prayer for the late Iranian President Raisi and others killed in a helicopter crash
Iran’s supreme leader presided over a funeral Wednesday for the country’s late president Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister, and others killed in…
Norway set to recognize an independent Palestinian state: Reports
Norway’s government will announce on Wednesday that the Nordic country recognizes an independent Palestinian state, public broadcaster NRK and daily…
India ordered schools to shut down as temperatures hit 47 degrees Celsius
Indian authorities in the capital have ordered schools shut early for the summer holiday, after temperatures hit 47.4 degrees Celsius…
Thousands of Iranians gathered to mourn at funerary procession of late president Ebrahim Raisi
Iranians gathered on Tuesday to mourn at the funerary procession of president Ebrahim Raisi in the northwestern city of Tabriz, the capital…
In Photos: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, FM died in a helicopter crash
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian died when their helicopter crashed as it was crossing mountain terrain in…
Mohammad Mokhber: the man who is set to become Iran’s first vice president
Here are some key facts about Iran’s first vice president Mohammad Mokhber who, based on the country’s constitution, is expected to become interim president following the…
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, FM declared “dead” after no sign of being alive left
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian died when their helicopter crashed as it was crossing mountain…
Helicopter carrying Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi made ‘hard landing’: State TV
A helicopter transporting Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi experience a “hard landing” on Sunday, state TV reported. State TV aired live footage of worshippers praying…
Russia’s Putin reject France’s Macron call for ceasefire in Ukraine during Olympics
Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested on Friday that Moscow would not comply with calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine during the Summer…
What danger lies behind the astonishing auroras and how far solar storm is from Earth?
Months ago, Tourists paid big amounts to see a glimpse of the aurora but last weekend things changed after many…
West urges Israel to comply with international law in Gaza
Israel must comply with international law in Gaza and address the devastating humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave, a group of Western…
Pope Francis explains his stance on blessing same-sex couples: “Blessing is for everyone”
Pope Francis is explaining his position on permitting Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples in his television interview set to air on 60…
North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea: South Korea
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Friday, South Korea’s military said,…
Narendra Modi dance video prompts authorities to combat “fake” AI videos
Narendra Modi's recent AI video shows the PM of India sporting a trendy jacket and trousers, grooving on a stage…
India opposition party slams PM Modi for anti-Muslim comments
India’s main opposition party on Thursday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for anti-Muslim comments in election campaign speeches that have…
Slovak PM Robert Fico stable but condition ‘very serious’ following assassination attempt
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was in “very serious” but stable condition on Thursday, a hospital official said, after he was…
David Copperfield accused by 16 women of sexual misconduct, the magician denies
Sixteen women have come with accusations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior against renowned American magician David Copperfield. More than…