Khamenei remains in hiding as clerics fast-track succession plans

Khamenei remains in hiding as clerics fast-track succession plans

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Iran's top clerics are quietly accelerating succession plans for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was threatened...

Tariffs, inflation raise stagflation risk as Fed eyes next move

Tariffs, inflation raise stagflation risk as Fed eyes next move

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. business activity showed signs of softening in June while inflationary pressures continued to build, driven...

Muslim bloc calls on Israel to sign Nuclear Non-Proliferation treaty

Muslim bloc calls on Israel to sign Nuclear  Non-Proliferation treaty

ANKARA, Turkey: Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) announced it would form a new...

Trump goes on social media to announce Israel-Iran ceaeefire

Trump goes on social media to announce Israel-Iran ceaeefire

WASHINGTON DC, - U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed a ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Iran. He made the claim on...

U.S. bombs Iran nuclear sites, investors eye oil and safe havens

U.S. bombs Iran nuclear sites, investors eye oil and safe havens

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites has cast a shadow over global markets, with investors bracing for...

International law no longer a priority among Western leaders

International law no longer a priority among Western leaders

Western support for Israel's right to strike Iran backs up a pattern of pre-emptive violence that critics say is further eroding international...

Trump orders U.S. to join Netanyahu's war on Iran

Trump orders U.S. to join Netanyahu's war on Iran

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. President Donald Trump how bowed to pro-Israel elements in his administration and Congress, announcing that the...

Israel says Iran's nuclear weapons program set back by 'many years'

Israel says Iran's nuclear weapons program set back by 'many years'

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 25 (ANI/TPS): After the White House took the unusual step of prematurely sharing a statement from the Israel...

Trump claims he prevented India-Pakistan nuclear war through trade deals

Trump claims he prevented India-Pakistan nuclear war through trade deals

By Reena Bhardwaj Hague [Netherlands], June 25 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has claimed he stopped a potential nuclear conflict...

Israel's natural gas rigs reopen with end of Iran fighting

Israel's natural gas rigs reopen with end of Iran fighting

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 25 (ANI/TPS): With the ceasefire with Iran in effect, Israel's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Eli Cohen...

Mideast in Pictures: Iranians celebrate ceasefire

Mideast in Pictures: Iranians celebrate ceasefire

TEHRAN, June 25 (Xinhua) -- People in Iran's capital Tehran took to the streets on Tuesday to celebrate the ceasefire between Iran...

Nepalese nationals thank India for evacuation from Iran under Operation Sindhu

Nepalese nationals thank India for evacuation from Iran under Operation Sindhu

New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Nepalese nationals thanked the Indian government on Wednesday for evacuating them from conflict-hit...

Operation Sindhu: 296 Indians, 4 Nepalese nationals evacuated from Iran; total reaches 3154

Operation Sindhu: 296 Indians, 4 Nepalese nationals evacuated from Iran; total reaches 3154

New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Another special flight carrying 296 Indian nationals and four Nepalese nationals stranded in conflict-hit...

Trump denies discussing ceasefire with Zelensky

Trump denies discussing ceasefire with Zelensky

The US president has dodged questions about support for Kiev during a press conference at the NATO summit US President Donald Trump...

NATO boss calls Trump daddy

NATO boss calls Trump daddy

Mark Rutte was referring to the US presidents on-camera F-bomb over Israel and Iran NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has rushed...

Trump compares Iran strike to Hiroshima

Trump compares Iran strike to Hiroshima

Washingtons bombing of Tehrans nuclear facilities stopped its conflict with Israel, the US president has claimed President Donald...

Iran thanks Indians who 'stood firmly, vocally' in Israel conflict

Iran thanks Indians who 'stood firmly, vocally' in Israel conflict

New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi on Wednesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people and institutions...

Millionaires leaving UK at rate 10x faster than Russia report

Millionaires leaving UK at rate 10x faster than Russia  report

Britain is set to lose tens of thousands of wealthy individuals in 2025 due to tax reforms and uncertainty, according to new research...

DXB LIVE wins three prestigious awards at Middle East Event Awards 2025

DXB LIVE wins three prestigious awards at Middle East Event Awards 2025

DUBAI, 25th June, 2025 (WAM) - DXB LIVE, the experiential agency of the of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), marked a new milestone...

Vance flips middle finger during party speech

Vance flips middle finger during party speech

The US vice president joked that critics of Republican candidates use it to say we are number one in Washington US Vice President...

China warming to new Russian mega gas pipeline WSJ

China warming to new Russian mega gas pipeline  WSJ

The Israel-Iran conflict has renewed Beijings interest in Power of Siberia 2, according to the outlet China's interest in the construction...

NATO summit underway in the Hague

NATO summit underway in the Hague

The event is expected to have a decreased focus on Ukraine support compared to previous years NATO leaders have convened for a two-day...

NATO summit underway in the Hague: Live Updates

NATO summit underway in the Hague: Live Updates

The event is expected to have a decreased focus on Ukraine support compared to previous years NATO leaders have convened for a two-day...

NATO commits to doubling military budgets: Live Updates

NATO commits to doubling military budgets: Live Updates

The US-led blocs member states agreed to significantly increase military expenditures The leaders of NATO member states agreed to...

Interview: ICRC head marks 20 years of cooperation with China, citing strong partnership

Interview: ICRC head marks 20 years of cooperation with China, citing strong partnership

ICRC praised China's strong partnership in promoting international humanitarian law over 20 years of cooperation, while warning of...

Indian markets closed at highest level of 2025, Sensex closes at 82,755 and Nifty at 25,245

Indian markets closed at highest level of 2025, Sensex closes at 82,755 and Nifty at 25,245

New Delhi [India] June 25 (ANI): India's equity benchmarks closed the day on a high note, marking its highest closing level in 2025,...

MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-FIREWOOD

MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-FIREWOOD

(250625) -- GAZA CITY, June 25, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian child carries a bag of collected firewood at a temporary shelter amid...

Gaza's waste crisis deepens as conflict paralyzes sanitation services, raising health fears

Gaza's waste crisis deepens as conflict paralyzes sanitation services, raising health fears

GAZA, June 25 (Xinhua) -- In a trash-strewn alley in western Gaza City, 65-year-old Mohammed Abu Jabal sits outside a makeshift tent,...

India witnesses surge in millionaires, outpacing Asia Pacific; eyes 55% rise by 2029

India witnesses surge in millionaires, outpacing Asia Pacific; eyes 55% rise by 2029

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 25 (ANI): The number of individuals in the top wealth brackets--those with more than a million dollars...

Austria announces 3 million aid to support affected Palestinian civilians

Austria announces 3 million aid to support affected Palestinian civilians

VIENNA, 25th June, 2025 (WAM) - Chancellor Karl Nehammer of Austria announced the provision of financial assistance amounting to 3...

Israel kills key Hezbollah financier tied to Iran's Quds Force

Israel kills key Hezbollah financier tied to Iran's Quds Force

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 25 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces said Wednesday it had killed a key Hezbollah financial operative who...

Signed as replacement player, Bhupinder Singh keen to excel for Hyderabad Heroes at RPL

Signed as replacement player, Bhupinder Singh keen to excel for Hyderabad Heroes at RPL

Mumbai (Maharashtra), June 25 (ANI): After waiting in the wings for his opportunity, Bhupinder Singh eventually made his way into the...

Timeline: key events in Israel-Iran conflict

Timeline: key events in Israel-Iran conflict

JERUSALEM/TEHRAN, June 24 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday evening that Israel and Iran have reached a formal...

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje welcomes 224 Indian nationals returning from Israel under Operation Sindhu

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje welcomes 224 Indian nationals returning from Israel under Operation Sindhu

New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Under the Operation Sindhu, Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje received 224 Indian nationals who returned...

Trump slams CNN and NYT for demeaning strikes on Iran

Trump slams CNN and NYT for demeaning strikes on Iran

The outlets reported that the US bombing campaign had failed to destroy key facets of Tehrans nuclear program US President Donald...

Sensex, Nifty open in green; sentiments are up on Israel-Iran ceasefire but remain fragile: Experts

Sensex, Nifty open in green; sentiments are up on Israel-Iran ceasefire but remain fragile: Experts

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 25 (ANI): The Indian stock markets opened in the green on Wednesday, with the Nifty and Sensex both...

Western states lied about Irans nuclear program Russias UN envoy

Western states lied about Irans nuclear program  Russias UN envoy

Israel and the US falsely accused Tehran of plans to build a nuclear bomb, Vassily Nebenzia has said The US and Israel have spread...

Western states lied about Irans nuclear program Russia

Western states lied about Irans nuclear program  Russia

Israel and the US falsely accused Tehran of planning to build a nuclear bomb, UN envoy Vassily Nebenzia has said The US and Israel...

"Good news but fragile": EU Foreign Policy Chief Kallas on Israel-Iran ceasefire

"Good news but fragile": EU Foreign Policy Chief Kallas on Israel-Iran ceasefire

Brussels [Belgium], June 25 (ANI): The ceasefire announcement between Israel and Iran has been described as 'good news' by EU High...

"No alternative to dialogue, diplomacy": MEA on Iran-Israel ceasefire

"No alternative to dialogue, diplomacy": MEA on Iran-Israel ceasefire

New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday welcomed the 'reports' of a ceasefire between Iran and...

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Millions endure dangerous US temperatures, heat alert issued

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Multiple Israeli troops die as armored personnel carrier is blown up in Gaza
Multiple Israeli troops die as armored personnel carrier is blown up in Gaza

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Khamenei remains in hiding as clerics fast-track succession plans
Khamenei remains in hiding as clerics fast-track succession plans

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Iran's top clerics are quietly accelerating succession plans for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was threatened...


Monsoon floods batter China, raising climate concerns
Monsoon floods batter China, raising climate concerns

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UK and France issue heat warnings as temperatures climb
UK and France issue heat warnings as temperatures climb

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Muslim bloc calls on Israel to sign Nuclear Non-Proliferation treaty
Muslim bloc calls on Israel to sign Nuclear  Non-Proliferation treaty

ANKARA, Turkey: Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) announced it would form a new...


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