The streets of Tehran were filled with millions of mourners today as Iran held one of the largest funeral processions in its modern history to honor its late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. The overwhelming turnout reflected the significance of the moment, with crowds stretching across major roads and public squares throughout the capital. Although officials […]
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Indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran are expected to resume after the funeral ceremonies of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to international mediators. The discussions represent another step toward easing tensions in the Middle East after months of military confrontation and diplomatic uncertainty. The latest round of talks took place […]
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Iran has accused the United States of committing a “blatant violation” of the peace agreement that was reached to end the recent conflict in the Middle East following the latest American strikes on Iranian territory. In a statement released today, Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks, describing them as “brutal” and alleging that they targeted […]
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have issued a stern warning to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying any ship crossing the strategic waterway without authorisation from Iran “will be dealt with.” The statement comes as uncertainty continues over the future governance of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes and […]
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Despite the announcement of a peace agreement aimed at reducing hostilities across the Middle East, Israeli military operations continued in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, raising concerns about the stability of the ceasefire and the safety of civilians returning to their homes. According to Lebanese state media, Israeli warplanes carried out multiple airstrikes targeting areas in […]
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As international tensions continue to rise, a coalition of 22 countries has issued a strong and unified warning to Iran, accusing the country of orchestrating attacks and intimidation campaigns beyond its borders through criminal networks and proxy groups. The joint statement, released by nations including the United States, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and numerous […]
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China has strongly criticised the United States after Washington expanded its list of companies allegedly linked to China’s military, adding major tech players such as Alibaba and Baidu. The move has further strained already fragile relations between the world’s two largest economies. According to the US Department of Defense, the updated list includes around 80 […]
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New Zealand and Slovakia have temporarily closed their embassies in Tehran and evacuated their diplomatic staff as security conditions in Iran continue to deteriorate. New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that its diplomats departed Iran safely on commercial flights overnight. For now, all embassy operations have been relocated to Ankara, Turkey, where officials will […]
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Kazakhstan is poised to officially join the Abraham Accords — a diplomatic framework that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab and Muslim-majority nations — marking a symbolic yet significant move to reinforce peace and collaboration in the broader Middle East and Central Asian regions. The announcement, made Thursday, signifies support for an initiative that […]
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SEOUL, Sept 19 – In a significant move highlighting the delicate balance between diplomacy and economic ambition, South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun announced that the government will first work to resolve US visa issues affecting Korean workers before pushing forward with a monumental US$350 billion (RM1.47 trillion) investment package in the United States. The […]
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