Iranian authorities have arrested many anti-government protestors during the recent unrest in the country. An Iranian media outlet said on Friday that around 3,000 people have been detained. Some government officials are pushing for a tougher crackdown.
The Tasnim News Agency, which is linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported on the detentions. It cites security officials as saying the detainees have been involved in killing civilians and damaging public property, and that some have ties to Israel. The protests and riots started late last month over soaring prices, fueled largely... Read More
Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran’s government” The exiled son of the last Iranian shah (king) has called on the world to help protesters topple Iran’s government, saying he is confident “the Islamic Republic will fall – not if, but when”.
Reza Pahlavi, a US-based opposition leader, asked the world to target Iran’s Revolutionary Guard leadership, which he said would “facilitate our task and prevent more loss of life”. More than 2,600 protesters have been killed, according to a human rights group, in demonstrations that started over the economy on 28 December and turned into calls... Read More
Trump taps Blair, Rubio for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
US President Donald Trump boasted it is the “Greatest and Most Prestigious Board ever assembled at any time, any place.” The body will oversee the transitional government in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. The board’s creation comes shortly after the announcement of a 15-member Palestinian technocratic committee to manage post-war Gaza governanceImage: Amir Cohen/REUTERS US President Donald... Read More
Trump taps Blair, Rubio for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ US President Donald Trump boasted it is the “Greatest and Most Prestigious Board ever assembled at any time, any place.” The body will oversee the transitional government in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. Advertisement US President Donald Trump on Friday announced the names of some of the... Read More
At least seven people have been killed as Uganda’s presidential election descended into violence, with the opposition leader had been forcibly taken away.
Posting on X, the party said an army helicopter landed in Bobi Wine’s compound, before taking him away to an unknown destination.President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to prolong his four-decade rule in an election that saw widespread repression and an internet blackout. His main opponent, singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine earlier said he had been under house... Read More
India : Coast Guard Seizes Pak Boat With 9 Crew Members Inside Indian Waters.
The boat is being towed to Porbandar by an ICG ship for thorough “rummaging” and joint interrogation of the crew by agencies concerned, a post said.Press Trust of India. Coast Guard Seizes Pak Boat With 9 Crew Members Inside Indian WatersThe boat is being brought to Porbandar, officials said.Ahmedabad:The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has seized... Read More
New Zealand closes embassy in Iran, evacuates staff –
New Zealand has temporarily closed its embassy in Iran and evacuated all diplomatic staff, citing what it described as a worsening security situation, officials said on Friday. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said all New Zealand staff had left Iran safely on commercial flights overnight and that operations had been... Read More
The Berlin foreign ministry said Germany was against inviting Iranian officials given the events in Iran, where thousands have been reported killed in a crackdown on demonstrations against clerical rule
The Berlin foreign ministry said Germany was against inviting Iranian officials given the events in Iran, where thousands have been reported killed in a crackdown on demonstrations against clerical rule. Conference DetailsThe Berlin foreign ministry said Germany was against inviting Iranian officials given the events in Iran, where thousands have been reported killed in a crackdown on... Read More
Iran economy hits rock bottom amid protests “
Hyperinflation has destroyed the country’s currency and Iranians can no longer afford basic goods and services. Protests in the streets have escalated and thousands are feared dead. Iran is facing its most severe economic crises in decades, fueling nationwide protests that are thought to have already claimed thoussands of lives. Soaring inflation, collapsing purchasing power... Read More
Trump receives the Nobel Peace Prize from María Corina Machado.
The US president called the gift a ‘wonderful gesture of mutual respect’ but made no mention of the opposition leader’s possible involvement in the Venezuelan transition. A gold-plated medal, weighing 196 grams and measuring 6.6 centimeters in diameter, was the star of the highly anticipated meeting between María Corina Machado and Donald Trump. As she... Read More