In 1989, Iran held a massive funeral for its supreme leader
Middle East

In 1989, Iran held a massive funeral for its supreme leader

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes in late February, was Iran’s second and longest serving supreme…
China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors
World

China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors

China on Monday conducted a rare test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile in the Pacific Ocean, sparking criticism from New…
What the title “Ayatollah” means in Iran’s leadership and politics
Middle East

What the title “Ayatollah” means in Iran’s leadership and politics

“Ayatollah,” an Arabic term meaning “sign of God” or “divine sign,” is a senior clerical title in Twelver Shiite Islam…
Bodies lie unclaimed and rats run rampant as months on Gaza’s ceasefire remains unfulfilled
Middle East

Bodies lie unclaimed and rats run rampant as months on Gaza’s ceasefire remains unfulfilled

Fourteen-year-old Karam dribbles a blue, yellow and white football down a sandy path in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. “My dream…
Meta is now designing its own, cheaper AI smart glasses
Technology

Meta is now designing its own, cheaper AI smart glasses

Meta on Tuesday announced a new line of AI glasses designed in-house, signaling a deeper push into the wearable technology…
Putin and Trump held ‘businesslike’ 90-minute July 4 call, Moscow says
World

Putin and Trump held ‘businesslike’ 90-minute July 4 call, Moscow says

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Donald Trump on a July 4 call lasting nearly 90 minutes in which the…
Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv was exceptionally deadly – here is why
World

Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv was exceptionally deadly – here is why

Kyiv —  A ferocious Russian attack on Kyiv Thursday killed at least 30 people, making it the third deadliest assault against…
Anger at US and Israel courses through vast crowds in Iran
Middle East

Anger at US and Israel courses through vast crowds in Iran

Tens of thousands of mourners — the faithful and the loyal clad in black — beat their chests and chanted…
Prince Harry will not bring Meghan and children on London trip amid dispute over security arrangements
World

Prince Harry will not bring Meghan and children on London trip amid dispute over security arrangements

London —  The Duchess of Sussex, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet will not be accompanying Prince Harry when he visits London…
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