TEHRAN (Tasnim) – During a visit to damaged sections of the Sa’dabad Cultural and Historical Complex in Tehran, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned attacks on cultural heritage as a violation of international norms and a hostile act against nations’ civilizational identity.
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): A wooden dhow carrying general cargo with 18 Indian crew members capsized near the Strait of Hormuz after catching fire, leaving one Indian national dead and four receiving burn injuries, said a Government source. The incident occured on Friday near the strategic waterway, with authorities still working to determine the exact cause of the fire.
Tehran [Iran], May 9 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei sharply criticised 'whimsical adventurism and roguish behaviour' of the US, saying recent developments had exposed the consequences of 'lawless irresponsibility'.
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Global investors began rotating back into gold ETFs in April as India recorded positive flows of USD 297 million, marking its 11th consecutive month of inflows, according to a report by the World Gold Council (WGC). Following notable outflows in March, global physically backed gold ETFs recorded inflows of USD 6. 6 billion during the month.
Israeli strikes kill at the least three in southern Lebanon Israeli bombing killed at least three people in the Tyre district in southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. The strikes hit a car which was travelling near the Martyr Mohammed Saad High School, between Burj Rahhal and al-Abbassieh, the agency reported.
Bahrain arrests 41 people it says are linked to Iran’s IRGC Bahrain’s interior minister said on Saturday that it arrested 41 people allegedly connected to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, according to reports in the state news agency.
'Integrity costs something': Eurovision winners want Israel out of the contest Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Wed, 05/06/2026 - 14:43 Former champions call for boycott of event over 'catastrophe' in Gaza and say show cannot be separated from political reality 2013 Eurovision winner, Danish singer Emmelie de Forest, performs on stage during the song contest 2014 Grand Final in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 10 May 2014 (Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP) Off The organisers of the Eurovision song contest have always maintained that they want to keep politics out of the event. In practice, however, politics has always played a major role, with rows over international affairs, human rights and domestic unrest popping up each year. The 1974 Carnation Revolution in Portugal that overthrew the country's dictatorship and led to independence for its African colonies was sparked off by the airing of Portugal's Eurovision entry for that year, E depois do adeus ("And After the Farewell"), by Paulo de Carvalho.
Germany's 'constructive dialogue' is a sham, a cloak used to shield its support of a genocidal regime Submitted by Jurgen Mackert on Wed, 04/29/2026 - 09:15 With its emphasis on weasel words, Germany has given Israel a free hand and backing for its barbaric campaigns of extermination German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul pictured during a flight to Tel Aviv, Israel, 10 March 2026 (Felix Zahn/AA/Israeli Foreign Office supplied) On It was to be expected. On 21 April, Germany , together with Italy, blocked a motion by Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia to suspend the EU-Israel trade agreement due to Israel ’s human rights violations, its genocidal war against Gaza , and settler violence in the occupied West Bank . Although this step would not have changed much - if anything- as the Zionist entity would have retained its privileged access to the European market, in another shameful, unmasking reaction, Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul declared the three countries’ move to be " inappropriate ", saying: "We have to talk with Israel about the critical issues… that has to be done in a critical, constructive dialogue with Israel.
Staff have not observed attacks near the facility amid reported violations of the US-Iran ceasefire, Rosatom CEO Aleksey Likhachev has said Iran's only operating nuclear power plant in Bushehr continues to function normally despite reports of renewed US-Iran military exchanges, Aleksey Likhachev, CEO of the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom, has said.
Staff have not observed attacks near the facility amid reported violations of the US-Iran ceasefire, Rosatom CEO Aleksey Likhachev has said Iran's only operating nuclear power plant in Bushehr continues to function normally despite reports of renewed US-Iran military exchanges, Aleksey Likhachev, CE
UN says 40,000 Palestinians displaced in West Bank since start of 2025 The UN says around 40,000 Palestinians have been internally displaced in the occupied West Bank since the start of 2025 due to Israeli army and settler violence. Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the UN secretary-general, said in a statement on Friday that at least 42 people, including 12 children, were displaced due to home demolitions from Israeli settlers in the first week of May alone.
The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster Tehran’s ability to withstand the U. S. assault.
Washington DC [US], May 9 (ANI): The US Treasury Department on Friday (Local Time) announced sweeping new sanctions targeting individuals and companies accused of helping Iran procure weapons, UAV components and missile-related materials as part of the US President Donald Trump administration's 'Economic Fury' campaign.
Taiwan, one of the world’s biggest plastic users, is facing supply disruptions caused by the war in Iran. The crunch is already trickling down into everyday life.
As these books show, the United States has long struggled to reconcile its imperial ambition with its founding ideals, prompting detractors at home and abroad.
The shadow of a closed Strait of Hormuz no longer looms as a mere threat; it is a reality that has shattered the traditional foundations of the global energy market.
Israeli strikes hit areas in southern Lebanon Israeli air raids have hit the outskirts of Nabatieh, along with the towns of Aroun and Kfar Tibnit, according to reporters at Al Jazeera Arabic. The report also said that Israeli drones have struck the towns of al-Mansouri, Burj Rahhal and Nabatieh al-Fawqa.
Tehran [Iran], May 9 (ANI): Iran on Saturday said it was still reviewing the United States' proposal linked to ongoing negotiations over the West Asia conflict and would respond 'at the appropriate time', according to a report by Al Jazeera.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated the Iranian national youth weightlifting team on their remarkable victory at the 2026 IWF World Junior Championships in Egypt, praising the athletes for their determination, talent, and spirit of perseverance.
"Gas prices have increased dramatically and other expenses have arisen as well. The political environment still is treacherous for President Trump and the Republican Party," said Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Darrell West. WASHINGTON, May 8 (Xinhua) -- The U.
