Born to Kurdish-Persian parents in 1961 near Mashhad, a Shiite pilgrim hub in Iran's northeast, Ghalibaf is an expert in human and political geography, who married Zahra Sadat Moshir in 1982 - their wedding officiated by Khomenei - and has three chil
On the night of March 25, 1971, the Pakistan Army launched Operation Searchlight, a planned military offensive designed to crush Bengali demands for democracy, autonomy and the transfer of power after the Awami League's electoral victory in Pakistan'
Dubai will implement key changes in April 2026, including the removal of OTPs for banking, resumption of in-person classes, return of airline services and the end of a temporary residency rule.
While cooler areas may see fewer deaths, many hotter countries and cities will face rising mortality if no action is taken.
"The container ship SELEN was turned back by the IRGC Navy due to failure to comply with legal protocols and lack of permission to pass through the Strait of Hormuz," IRGC Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri said in a post on X.
A viral video shows a grey squirrel holding a vape, raising concerns over wildlife exposure to litter and nicotine.
Four weeks into the conflict, Trump appears to have realised that he underestimated Tehran's resilience
The Iranian envoy's remarks came after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause on American escalation and called on Tehran to return to the negotiation table.
US President Donald Trump threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping traffic.
Trump has described the Gulf as ''an area of only marginal significance to the United States for its oil supplies, but one upon which Japan and others are almost totally dependent.''
A Reuters poll noted that Trump's handling of the cost of living crisis and his war efforts against Iran have led to a nosedive in his approval ratings.
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Iran-Israel war: Health experts say exposure to such air can have both short- and long-term consequences.
Sweden's new bill that increases the scope of deportation for migrants by making their work permits conditional on 'honest living'.
The Future Homes Standard will ensure that new homes generate renewable electricity on-site, with most of it coming from solar power
The weather system is so large that some areas could see between 100 mm and 500 mm of precipitation in the next three days, raising serious concerns about catastrophic flash flooding.
The trio has been accused of espionage and stealing trade secrets from major tech firms, including Google, in Silicon Valley.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said, 'let's do it', when asked by President Donald Trump about invading Iran. Who is the United States Defence Minister and Trump's Iran war point man.
The New York Times, quoting two anonymous officials, said that the proposal was sent to Iran via Pakistan, which has offered to mediate.
Analysts familiar with Saudi government thinking believe that MBS is concerned that if US forces pull back now, Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Middle East will be left to confront an "emboldened and furious" Iran on their own.
Belarus and North Korea are expected to sign a treaty of friendship as their leaders meet in Pyongyang.
The latest war powers resolution in the US Senate to end US attacks on Iran has failed in a 47-53 vote.
Tehran believes so, and will seek to extract concessions that the US and Gulf nations can't agree to, analysts caution.
Gaza's professionals adapt careers to survive, shifting from arts and business to whatever they can find to make money.
Some 450,000 people without electricity in Belgorod region, while power cut off for 150,000 consumers in Chernihiv.
Iranian officials continue to deny any peace talks, amid reports the US sent the country a ceasefire proposal.
The spokesman for the IRGC has rejected President Trump’s suggestions that talks have been taking place with Iran.
Zolghadr, an ex-IRGC commander, will manage Iran's security amid external US-Israeli pressures and internal unrest.
Iran, Israel, the Gulf faced new missiles and drones. The US has signalled military escalation and openness to a deal.
Some are left without an income, others are temporarily displaced, and no one knows when the internet will return .
Developing economies in Asia, Africa and the Middle East are most exposed to surging energy costs.
This is first big step by ChatGPT maker to focus its business on potentially more lucrative areas, such as coding tools.
Trita Parsi argues that Iran is unlikely to agree to end the war without sanctions relief.
Thousands of people took to the streets in Buenos Aires to mark the 50th anniversary of Argentina’s last military coup.
The teams are set to play on June 15 in Los Angeles, but Iran has threatened to boycott its matches due to the war.
Two villages in Indonesia’s West Java province faced off with wooden cannons in a traditional post-Eid celebration.
Canada and France call on Israel to halt plans to occupy southern Lebanon as invasion preparations under way.
The verdict marks the first time a US state has successfully sued the social media giant over child safety issues.
US media reports the Trump administration has proposed a temporary ceasefire and a 15-point plan to end the war on Iran.
The US is expected to deploy up to 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East.
Tehran's statement on opening of key waterway comes as US President Trump says talks are taking place to end the war.
A drone has sparked a fire at a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport.
Transport unions say emergency declaration a 'superficial band-aid' that does not address root cause of fuel crisis.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a year-long national emergency as fuel supplies begin to dwindle.
Indian police have been stationed at petrol pumps in the state of Gujarat as people panic over possible fuel shortages.