Iran’s clerical leadership has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader, a decision widely seen as a direct challenge to Donald Trump and a clear signal that hardliners remain firmly in control of the Islamic Republic. The appointment was confirmed by the Assembly of Experts, the powerful clerical body responsible for selecting Iran’s […]
Israeli authorities have confirmed the recovery of the body of Tanzanian national Joshua Loitu Mollel, one of the foreign hostages killed by Hamas during the October 7, 2023, attacks. In a statement issued overnight, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Foreign Ministry reported that Mollel’s remains were identified by forensic experts after being returned […]
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Turkey over the weekend, killing one woman and causing the collapse of at least 16 buildings in Balikesir province, authorities confirmed. According to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, the tremor’s epicenter was located in the town of Sindirgi, but shocks were felt as far as Istanbul, Turkey’s most populous city. […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Claims U.S. Attacks on Nuclear Sites Were “Ineffective” Tehran — For the first time since the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has spoken publicly, sharply criticizing the United States and dismissing the effectiveness of recent Western-led military operations. In a televised address broadcast […]
In a stunning series of events that began with military escalation and ended with a diplomatic about-face, President Donald Trump announced on Monday evening that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire,” effective within hours. The announcement comes just two days after Trump authorized direct strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, a […]
Netanyahu Orders Immediate Renewal of Humanitarian Deliveries Amid International Pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved the immediate resumption of humanitarian aid deliveries into Gaza, following a security cabinet meeting held on Sunday evening. The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed the move in a statement, noting that the decision was made upon the recommendation of […]