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Crew abandons Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned ship attacked in the Red Sea, UK military says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Crew members aboard a Liberian-flagged ship set ablaze by a series of attacks in the Red Sea abandoned the vessel Sunday night as it took on water, marking the first serious assault in the vital corridor for...

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashura. Mr Khamenei was seen in a video broadcasted by state media greeting...

Brics leaders condemn strikes on Iran and tariffs, but avoid direct mention of US, Israel
Brics leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro condemned recent bombing campaigns against Iran in their final summit statement, calling the strikes a “violation of international law” and “deliberate attacks” on civilian infrastructure, but avoided direct...

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Makes First Public Appearance Since Iran-Israel War (See Pics and Video)
Tehran, July 6: Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made a rare public appearance after several weeks, attending a religious gathering in Tehran on Saturday, CNN reported, citing the Iranian state media outlet Press TV. This marks his...

Fmr. Dem Rep. shows skepticism in Musk’s bid to lead a potential new political party
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. At least 70 dead in Texas flooding, dozens missing 01:54 How much money has Trump made from crypto ventures? Investigative reporter lays it out 06:25 Dem Rep....

Millions in Iran commemorate Ashura with nationwide marches
Millions of Iranians marking Ashura emphasize unity under the slogan "Hussain's Iran is forever victorious." Millions of Iranians held mass rallies and marches on Sunday morning in the capital, Tehran, as well as in other cities and provinces, to...

Brics leaders condemn strikes on Iran and tariffs, but avoid direct mention of US, Israel
Brics leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro condemned recent bombing campaigns against Iran in their final summit statement, calling the strikes a “violation of international law” and “deliberate attacks” on civilian infrastructure, but avoided direct...

Iran's Khamenei makes first public appearance since war
TEHRAN Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on July 5 made his first public appearance since the outbreak of his country's recent 12-day war with Israel, taking part in a religious ceremony in Tehran. The octogenarian leader was shown in a...

Iran tells millions of Afghans to leave or face arrest on day of deadline
Millions of Afghan migrants and refugees in Iran have been asked to leave or face arrest as a deadline set by the government comes to an end. Sunday’s target date neared amid public concerns over security in the aftermath of the 12-day conflict...

Q&A: US, Saudi Arabia accuse Iran over Yemen missile launch
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Both Saudi Arabia and the U.S. now accuse Iran of supplying ballistic missiles to Shiite rebels in Yemen, including one that targeted the kingdom's capital of Riyadh and its international airport. Here's what is...

Iran’s renewable revolution with solar-hydro synergy
Iran is preparing for a transformative shift in its energy landscape with a strategy aimed at expanding renewable energy capacity, combining the reliability of hydroelectric power with the growing potential of solar energy. In a country long...

US bombing of Iran's nuclear sites set a dangerous precedent
Wang made these comments during a joint news conference with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris, according to Tehran Times. When asked about China's stance on the Iranian nuclear issue and the current situation in the Middle East,...

The TACO President? Why I refuse to bet against Trump the deal maker - or his chances of reeling in the biggest prize of all...
The TACO President? Trump will Always Chicken Out? That's been the slur levelled by some financial traders amid the many twists and turns of the tariff wars waged by the 47th president against America’s competitors. The big threats, the really big...

Khamenei makes first public appearance since Iran–Israel war
TEHRAN — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance since the outbreak of the 12-day war with Israel, state media reported Saturday, marking a symbolic return to the public eye on the eve of the Shia religious...

Xi Jinping's No-Show at BRICS Summit Fuels Political Speculation
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6–7, 2025. His absence has drawn considerable attention, as he has consistently participated in BRICS forums since taking...

Pro/Con: Congressional, international support should have preceded Iran strike
Congressional approval for military engagement still matters. Here’s why. The strike against Iran on Saturday, June 21, was perhaps the most consequential U.S. military action in the Middle East of the past decade. Early indications suggested the...

Pro/Con: Where previous presidents fell short, Trump triumphed by striking Iran
President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear capability represented a turning point in modern foreign policy — one that will keep the United States, the American people, and Americans abroad safe for years. It sent a signal to our...
Iran hit five Israeli military bases with ballistic missiles, says UK report
LONDON: Iranian ballistic missiles struck five Israeli military bases during the 12-day war last month, according to a detailed report by the British newspaper The Telegraph, citing satellite data from Oregon State University. Israel usually...

Israel suffered $3 billion in losses from Iran’s attack on refinery
Losses inflicted on Israel from Iran’s last month's attack on the regime’s largest oil refinery could amount to $3 billion, according to initial estimates by insurance companies and economic experts. The estimates cited in a Sunday report by the...

Ship attacked in the Red Sea is taking on water as crew prepares to abandon it, UK military says
A renewed Houthi campaign against shipping could again draw in U.S. and Western forces to the area, particularly after President Donald Trump targeted the rebels in a major airstrike campaign. Attack comes at a delicate time And it comes at a...