Mojtaba Khamenei Named Iran’s New Supreme Leader
Assembly of Experts appoints son of Ali Khamenei amid rising regional tensions.
9 Mar, 2026
U.S. Military Targets Suspected Drug Trafficking Vessel in the Eastern Pacific, Six Reported Dead
The United States Southern Command announced that U.S. forces struck a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, killing six people and reigniting international debate over the legality of such maritime counter-narcotics operations.
9 Mar, 2026
Jesse Jackson, veteran US civil rights leader, dies at 84
Longtime civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate Jesse Jackson, who marched with Martin Luther King Jr. and championed racial justice for decades, has died at 84.
17 Feb, 2026
‘Racist slob’ and ‘modern Klansman’ Randy Fine faces resignation calls over rabid anti-Muslim post
Jewish Republican lawmaker from Florida sparks massive outrage after commenting that choosing between “dogs and Muslims is not difficult.”
17 Feb, 2026
Fireworks kill eight amid China’s Lunar New Year celebrations
First time since 1967: Israeli government approves registering West Bank lands as ‘state property’
Obama slams ICE raids in Minnesota, says tactics resemble ‘dictatorships’
Russia denies BRICS seeking to transform into military alliance
West’s double-speak allows Israel to entrench West Bank occupation
9 Feb, 2026
SpaceX prioritises ‘self-growing city’ on the Moon in less than 10 years: Musk
The company also plans to begin building a city on Mars within five to seven years, though no human has yet set foot on the planet and no manned mission is scheduled.
9 Feb, 2026
Can daily intake of caffeinated drinks help prevent dementia?
Bioactive ingredients in coffee and tea such as caffeine and polyphenols have emerged as possible factors that reduce nerve cell inflammation and damage while protecting against cognitive decline, study reveals.
9 Feb, 2026
South Korean army Cobra helicopter crash during drill kills two
Military grounds AH-1S fleet and launches investigation after deadly training accident near the North Korean border.
8 Feb, 2026
Iran not ‘scared’ of US naval presence, defends nuclear plans
Top Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran is prepared for all scenarios to protect its nuclear infrastructure from US and Israeli pressure.
6 Feb, 2026
Fury and outrage in US after Trump posts video of Obamas as apes
Depiction of Obamas, shared on Trump’s official Truth Social account, appeared in a video promoting theories about voting machines during the 2020 election.
4 Feb, 2026
Who should pay for the harm caused by children’s social media use?
Across countries from Türkiye to Australia, a new shift in regulations reflects a shared view that parental oversight alone cannot prevent social media harms to children.
2 Feb, 2026
US cutting tariffs on India to 18% after Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil, says Trump
US President Trump announces “trade deal” with India, saying PM Narendra Modi promised to stop buying Russian energy and may purchase it instead from Venezuela.
1 Feb, 2026
Iran’s Khamenei warns of regional war if US attacks
Tensions are at an all-time high between Tehran and Washington after Trump’s war threats.
1 Feb, 2026
Iran declares European armies ‘terrorist groups’ in retaliatory move
Tehran moves to retaliate against the EU after the bloc labels its Revolutionary Guard Corps a “terrorist organisation”.
31 Jan, 2026
Iran is ‘ready’ for ‘fair, equitable nuclear deal’: top diplomat
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed a non-nuclear stance and openness to diplomacy during a visit to Türkiye.
