Iran reacts to US midterms results with two very different messages. Senior officials welcomed the heavy defeat of Donald Trump’s Republicans, saying American voters had rejected the war. However, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned on Wednesday, November 4, that anyone expecting Washington’s policy to change was “seriously mistaken”. The comments came hours after Democrats won… Continue reading Iran Hails US Vote as Khamenei Says Policy Will Not Change
US strikes on Qeshm Island, an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, have added fresh tension to talks aimed at ending the war with Iran. Washington called the action limited and defensive, according to US officials. At the same time, Qatar says both sides are still reviewing proposals to end the conflict. This report… Continue reading US Strikes Qeshm Island as Qatar Says Iran Talks Continue
Iran’s supreme leader orders forces to prepare an unlimited response to any attack while Qatar and Pakistan press on with US-Iran mediation. Key details.
The deadly shooting at Seattle’s popular Bite of Seattle food festival has left three people dead and four others injured, including a two-year-old child. Investigators now believe the violence may have been connected to gang activity. The shooting erupted Sunday evening near the Space Needle, sending thousands of festival-goers running for safety as gunfire broke… Continue reading Seattle Food Festival Shooting Leaves Three Dead
China AI hegemonism accusations have intensified after Beijing criticized Washington for considering new sanctions against several Chinese artificial intelligence companies. Chinese officials argue the proposed measures reflect an attempt to dominate global AI development and restrict fair competition. The dispute marks another escalation in the ongoing technology rivalry between the world’s two largest economies. China… Continue reading China Accuses US of AI Hegemonism as Sanctions Loom
Madison, Wisconsin, has canceled or disrupted several major summer events after a fatal police shooting sparked protests and renewed calls for racial justice and police reform. The demonstrations began after Corey Ruiz was shot and killed by a Madison police officer on Wednesday following a brief confrontation near a busy intersection in one of the… Continue reading Madison Cancels Major Summer Events After Fatal Police Shooting Sparks Protests
Iran has accused the United States of escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz by attempting to establish alternative shipping routes without consulting Tehran, despite an interim understanding between the two countries. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the arrangement reached between Tehran and Washington gives Iran a role in overseeing transit procedures and coordinating… Continue reading Iran Blames US Over Strait of Hormuz Dispute as Indirect Talks Continue
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said the city does not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu based solely on an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). In a video posted on social media, Mamdani said his administration had reviewed the legal question and concluded that… Continue reading NYC Mayor Says New York Cannot Arrest Netanyahu, Calls Him a ‘War Criminal’
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged Iran and the United States to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation in the Middle East. He said dialogue remains the best way to resolve growing regional tensions. The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, who arrived in Pakistan with a… Continue reading Shehbaz Iran US Dialogue Urged to Prevent Conflict
The National Coal Council has urged the Trump administration to provide financial support for existing coal-fired power plants and help finance new facilities. The group says these steps would strengthen America’s energy sector and improve long-term electricity reliability. Council members presented the recommendations during a meeting in Washington. They asked the US Department of Energy… Continue reading US Coal Power Gets New Support Push Under Trump
