TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei praised the Persian language and literature as a major capacity for promoting the rich culture and civilization of Islamic Iran across the world.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, on Friday outlined China's vision for deeper cooperation among BRICS countries while also expressing condolences over the loss of lives caused by severe storms and heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh. In a post on X, Xu said he was 'honoured to address on behalf of Chinese FM WangYi at the Session on BRICS@20. ' <a href="https://x.
Maharajganj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 15 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday urged the public to support the central government amid the energy crisis in the wake of the West Asia conflict, after petrol and diesel prices were hiked by Rs 3 per litre.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 15 (ANI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday criticised the Centre over the recent hike in fuel prices, alleging that the move reflects a lack of a 'pro-people' approach at a time when essential commodities are already becoming expensive.
Beijing [China], May 15 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that China has indicated it is 'not in favour' of militarising the Strait of Hormuz or introducing any tolling mechanism as done by Iran during the course of the conflict in West Asia.
Palestinian ambassador Husam Zomlot to run for Fatah's central committee Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 09:52 The ambassador to the UK, who is originally from Gaza, announced his intention to run on Friday and has the backing of the widow of Yasser Arafat Husam Zomlot, the Palestinian ambassador to the United Kingdom, delivers a speech in Parliament Square, central London, on 8 June 2024 (Justin Tallis/AFP) Off The Palestinian ambassador to the UK , Husam Zomlot, has announced his intention to run for the central committee of Fatah. Zomlot, who has been a prominent voice during Israel's genocide in Gaza, posted the announcement on Instagram. "Today, Friday, 15/05/2026, which coincides with the 78th Nakba, Husam Zomlot, a Palestinian refugee born and raised in beloved Gaza, announces his intention to run for the member of the Central Committee for Fatah Movement," he wrote.
Iran’s Araghchi says open to China’s help to resolve Iran war Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday he was open to any support, including from China, to help resolve Iran war. "We appreciate any country who has the ability to help, particularly China," he told reporters in the Indian capital, where he attended a meeting of the Brics bloc of nations. "We have very good relations with China, we are strategic partners to each other, and we know that (the) Chinese have a good intention, so anything that can be done by them to help diplomacy would be welcomed by the Islamic republic.
Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs joined Netanyahu on 'secret' UAE visit during Iran war, report says Israel's Mossad chief and the Shin Bet director joined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to the UAE weeks into the war on Iran, Israel's i24 News reported on Friday. The report came after Israel and the UAE released conflicting statements on Wednesday night about a “secret” meeting that took place weeks into the war on Iran between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan. Netanyahu's office said the "visit has led to a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel and the UAE", while the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a flat denial.
A trial date has been set for three defendants charged over an alleged arson incident near Iran International’s studios in northwest London, with the case scheduled to begin on January 25, 2027, at the Central Criminal Court.
Inside Israel’s Flag March and the erasure of Palestinians in Jerusalem Submitted by Jared Hillel on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 09:19 Ultra-nationalist Israelis project dominance and control through Third Temple imagery, racist chants and violence, as Palestinians are forced into invisibility in their own city A man waves an Israeli flag above crowds gathered at the Western Wall, next to Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, during the annual Flag March on 14 May 2026 (Ronen Zvulun/Reuters) Off By midday, the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City in occupied East Jerusalem had largely emptied. "If I don't want to get attacked, I have to close," said Fadi, a 48-year-old shopkeeper, as he pulled a table inside and began lowering his metal shutter. Under normal circumstances, Thursdays are vibrant and bustling in the Old City.
Palestinian woman forced to demolish her home in occupied Jerusalem Israeli authorities on Friday forced a Palestinian woman to demolish her own home in the al-Suweih neighbourhood of occupied Jerusalem, Wafa news agency reported, citing the Jerusalem Governorate said. The Governorate said forces ordered Awatif Mahmoud al-Ghoul to demolish her house in the al-Suweih neighbourhood of the city, adding that she had no choice but to do so to avoid paying heavy fines and costs imposed by the municipality if the demolition were carried out using its machinery, under the pretext of lacking a building permit. Since the beginning of the year, Israeli authorities have demolished or forced the demolition of more than 200 homes and structures in Jerusalem, it added.
How the fall of Starmer will reshape British policy on Israel Submitted by Imran Mulla on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 17:21 Whoever becomes prime minister can be expected to take a more strident position on the Middle East Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham speaks to the press after the first roundtable meeting with regional English mayors outside 10 Downing Street in London on 9 July, 2024. (AFP) Off Israel 's genocide in Gaza and campaign of ethnic cleansing in the occupied West Bank have not yet become an issue in the battle to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as British prime minister. Reporters have focused on the manoeuvrings of the candidates amid criticisms of Starmer’s style of government.
Kolkata, (West Bengal) [India], May 15 (ANI): All India Trinamool Congress on Friday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party over recent fuel price hikes, alleging that promises made during elections are already being reversed in West Bengal under the new government. In a post on X, the party took a swipe at the BJP's West Bengal leadership and questioned the implementation of pre-poll assurances.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday issued a stark remark on the ongoing maritime crisis in the Gulf region due to conflict between Iran and US-Israeli coalition forces and the border concern over the blockade in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, noting
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday took part in the third Plenary Session of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting titled 'Reform of Global Governance and the Multilateral System. ' https://x.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday said India could serve as a potential mediator in the conflict involving Iran and the US, emphasising on New Delhi's 'vast diplomatic experience and international standing.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi described contradictory messages from the US as the main obstacle to diplomatic progress following the recent war of aggression imposed on Iran by Washington and the Zionist regime.
US policies under President Donald Trump are becoming more confrontational and unpredictable, Mario Draghi has warned US President Donald Trump's increasingly "confrontational and unpredictable" policies have left Europe "truly alone together" and unable to rely on Washington as its main security guarantor, former Italian prime minister and ex-ECB chief Mario Draghi has warned.
Iran’s Araghchi says US sending ‘contradictory messages’ Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed Washington for complicating negotiations with “contradictory messages”, in comments carried by Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB. Araghchi said Iran is not to blame for disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and reiterated Iran’s position that the strait is now open to vessels of “friendly countries”, as long as they coordinate with Iranian officials. He also said Tehran did not initiate the war and is only defending itself.
The U. S. blockade has intercepted dozens of vessels since mid-April.
