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Iran Demands ‘Fair and Comprehensive Agreement’ as Trump Cites ‘Great Progress’ in Talks
TEHRAN/BEIJING/WASHINGTON – Iran will only accept "a fair and comprehensive agreement" in any negotiations with the United States aimed at ending the widening Middle East conflict,…
Russian Attacks Kill 22 as Kyiv’s Open-Ended Ceasefire Proposal Nears Deadline
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least 22 people on Tuesday, including 12 in one of the deadliest single attacks so far this year, as the clock ticked down to a proposed…
Deadly Explosion at Fireworks Factory in China Leaves Dozens Dead, Triggers Industry Shutdown
An explosion at a fireworks manufacturing plant in central China has killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, prompting authorities to suspend all fireworks production in…
WHO, ICRC, MSF Denounce Rise in Attacks on Health Services in Conflict Zones
Geneva / New York – Three of the world’s leading humanitarian and health organizations have jointly condemned the international community’s failure to protect health care workers,…
US Warship Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Media Claims
Developing story: Two missiles reportedly struck a US Navy vessel near Jask in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after it ignored warnings from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
UN Chief: Press Freedom Essential for Peace and Human Rights, as 85% of Crimes Against Journalists Go Unpunished
United Nations – On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, observed annually on 3 May, United Nations Secretary General António Guterres reaffirmed that press freedom is a…
Trump to Review 14-Point Plan as Israel Intensifies Lebanon Strikes
Tehran’s proposal seeks a permanent end to hostilities; Washington remains skeptical as regional death toll mounts.
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will “soon be…
‘War With US Likely,’ Iran Official Says After Trump Rebuffs Proposal
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON – A senior Iranian military officer warned on Saturday that renewed fighting between Iran and the United States is “likely,” just hours after President Donald…
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Cars, Escalating Trade Tensions
WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS – President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will raise U.S. tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25% next week, accusing the…
Saudi Arabia welcomed Iranian pilgrims with flower crowns
Saudi Arabia welcomed Iranian pilgrims with flower crowns
Images circulating in the virtual space show that Iranian pilgrims have been warmly welcomed in the Hajj ceremony in…