Putin Mourns Khamenei, Hails His Role in Russia–Iran Strategic Ties
President Vladimir Putin has expressed deep condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, and members of his family. In a message addressed to Tehran, Putin strongly condemned the killing, describing it as a brazen act that violated fundamental principles of morality and
Ayatollah Arafeh Joins Council to Temporarily Assume Supreme Leader’s Duties
Iran has appointed Ayatollah Arafeh to the country’s Governing Council in a legal capacity, granting him the authority to temporarily perform the duties of the Supreme Leader, the Islamic Republic News Agency (ISNA) reports. The appointment is intended to ensure continuity in Iran’s highest office, with Arafeh stepping in on
Russia Condemns US and Israeli Strikes on Iran, Rejects Trump’s Nuclear Claims
Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya, has sharply condemned what he described as “armed aggression” by the United States and Israel against Iran, dismissing President Donald Trump’s claim that the strikes were intended to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons. Addressing the UN, Nebenzya called the attacks
Russia Slams US and Israel for Unprovoked Aggression in Iran, Warns of Dangerous Escalation
Russia has accused the United States and Israel of carrying out a “deliberate and unprovoked act of armed aggression” against Iran, warning that the airstrikes risk plunging the Middle East into wider instability. In a statement released by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday, Moscow said US and Israeli forces
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed in US–Israeli Strike, Tehran Declares 40 Days of Mourning
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has been killed in what Iranian state media describe as a joint United States–Israeli airstrike, marking a seismic moment in Middle East geopolitics and pushing the region to the brink of wider war. The announcement, carried early Sunday by state-affiliated outlets including Tasnim News Agency,
US and Israel Launch Strikes on Iran, Tehran Responds
The United States and Israel reportedly carried out military strikes on Iran early Saturday, with explosions reported in several cities, including Isfahan, Qom, Karaj, Kermanshah, and the capital, Tehran. In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed it had launched missiles and drones toward Israeli territory. “In response to
Russia Marks Defender of the Fatherland Day with Call for Unity
Russia on Sunday commemorated Defender of the Fatherland Day with solemn ceremonies, military tributes and a renewed call for national unity from President Vladimir Putin. Observed annually on February 23, the holiday honours serving military personnel, veterans and others regarded as defenders of the nation. It remains one of the
Inside Pope Leo XIV’s Inaugural Apostolic Journey to Africa
Pope Leo XIV is set to undertake three major Apostolic Journeys in the first half of 2026, visiting Africa, Spain and the Principality of Monaco, the Holy See Press Office has announced. The travels will begin with a one-day visit to the Monaco on 28 March, followed by a 10-day
World Enters Nuclear Governance Vacuum as New START Treaty Expires
The world’s last remaining strategic nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia officially expired on February 5, plunging global security into what analysts describe as a dangerous “nuclear governance vacuum” with no binding limits on the world’s largest nuclear arsenals. The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty
Emirates Ends 2025 on a High, Sweeps Five More Global Awards
Emirates is ending 2025 on a sky-high note with another five global accolades, this time scooped at the 32nd annual World Travel Awards held in Bahrain. Closing out a year already overflowing with victories, the airline adds yet more metal to its trophy wall reaffirming its place as one of
