In a deeply disturbing incident that has sparked outrage across international circles, a Belarusian tourist has been accused of violently assaulting a two-year-old Iranian child at Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow. The harrowing episode occurred on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, and has since left the infant in a critical condition, battling for life in a
As regional tensions in the Middle East continue to evolve and global attention remains fixed on defense posturing, military observers and defense analysts are increasingly calling on the Islamic Republic of Iran to complement its well-established missile arsenal with a modern, fully developed air force. According to experts, the strategic pairing of these two military
SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has withdrawn from attending the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague, citing pressing domestic commitments and heightened global uncertainty stemming from the deepening Middle East crisis. In a statement released by the Presidential Office on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, the administration confirmed that the president would remain in
In a bold declaration carried by several Iranian state-affiliated news platforms, Tehran has proclaimed itself as the first nation in history to confront and “defeat” both the United States and Israel simultaneously. The statement, widely reported across pro-government media outlets in the Islamic Republic, reflects growing confidence within the Iranian leadership amid escalating geopolitical tensions
As the New Islamic Year 1447 AH dawns, the holy city of Makkah once again witnessed the revered ceremony of replacing the Kiswah—the exquisite black and gold covering of the Ka’abah. This spiritual tradition, held shortly after the Isha prayers, serves not only as a renewal of the sacred cloth but as a powerful symbol
In a significant move that has drawn international attention, Iran’s Majlis (parliament) on June 25, 2025, officially passed legislation mandating the suspension of all cooperation with the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This development escalates the standoff with Western powers and marks a fresh pivot in Tehran’s nuclear diplomacy Under the
ABUJA — In a landmark step towards deepening economic ties, the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the United States of America have officially launched the Commercial Investment Partnership (CIP), aimed at unlocking new avenues for trade, investment, and private-sector collaboration between both nations. The initiative was formally unveiled on Tuesday, June 25, 2025, during a
NEW DELHI — Jubilation swept across India on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, as the nation successfully launched its first astronaut into space in over four decades, marking a significant milestone in the country’s space exploration ambitions. The astronaut, Wing Commander Prashanth Nair, was launched aboard the Gaganyaan-1 mission, India’s first human spaceflight since the country’s
THE HAGUE — Heads of state and government from NATO member countries gathered in The Hague, Netherlands, on Tuesday for the alliance’s annual summit, with a central focus on increasing defence spending, evaluating ongoing support for Ukraine, and reinforcing collective strategies to address evolving global security threats. The high-level meeting, hosted by Dutch Prime Minister
UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK — France’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jérôme Bonnafont, has welcomed the newly brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel, calling it a critical opportunity to restart diplomatic dialogue, particularly on Iran’s nuclear programme. Speaking during a UN Security Council briefing on Tuesday, Ambassador Bonnafont described the ceasefire as a
