Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Contest Iran Presidential Polls Again After 12-Year Hiatus

Ahmadinejad was first elected as Iran's president in 2005.

Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Enters Iran Presidential Race Amidst Uncertainty In a surprising turn of events, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran’s hardline former president, has registered to run in the upcoming presidential election set for June 28. This election follows the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month. Ahmadinejad’s candidacy was announced … Read more

U.S. aid deliveries to Gaza by sea suspended after damage to temporary pier

U.S. aid deliveries to Gaza by sea suspended after damage to temporary pier.

TEL AVIV — The Defense Department announced on Tuesday that the U.S. military was obliged to halt humanitarian supplies into the Gaza Strip by sea due to damage to its makeshift pier infrastructure off of Gaza caused by inclement weather. Declaring at a press conference, “Unfortunately, we had a perfect storm of high sea states,” … Read more

Iran’s Election Process Spotlighted Following Ebrahim Raisi’s Death

Iranians voting in the second round of legislative elections in Tehran earlier this month.

With the sudden and tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s political landscape has been thrust into uncertainty, forcing the regime to confront the imminent need for a presidential election. This unexpected development poses a critical decision for Tehran: whether to permit a semi-democratic, contested election or to secure the position for a regime-preferred hardliner … Read more

Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Lives of Iran’s Top Leaders, Including President Raisi

Iran’s president, foreign minister and others found dead at helicopter crash site,

Iran Mourns the Loss of President Ebrahim Raisi and High-Ranking Officials in Helicopter Crash In a devastating incident, Iran has lost several of its top leaders, including President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, in a helicopter crash. The tragic accident occurred in a foggy, mountainous region of East Azerbaijan province, as reported by … Read more

Giuliani’s Mocking Backfire: Indictment Papers Served After Incident

Rudy Giuliani was enjoying an early birthday celebration in Palm Beach on the night he was served.

Rudy Giuliani faces unexpected consequences after a mocking incident leads to the serving of indictment papers at his own birthday party.   The Mocking Incident: Giuliani’s Controversial Remarks Rudy Giuliani finds himself in hot water after making controversial remarks during a recent incident. The incident took place during a public event where Giuliani was mocking … Read more

Israel and Egypt Trade Blame Over Closure of Vital Gaza Crossing

Trucks waiting on an Egyptian road along the border with Israel, near the Rafah border crossing with Gaza, earlier this month.

The Rafah border crossing’s closure sparks tensions between Israel and Egypt, with each blaming the other. The closure exacerbates Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, hindering aid delivery and preventing people from leaving amid escalating conflict. Introduction Israel and Egypt Lock Horns Over Rafah Border Crossing Closure Tensions Over Closure Israel and Egypt find themselves embroiled in a … Read more

Kashmir: Why Modi’s BJP is not fighting elections in the Himalayan region

Experts say the BJP is fearful of losing elections in Indian-administered Kashmir.

  The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has chosen not to run in the general election this year in Indian-administered Kashmir, more than four years after the party terminated the region’s special status. The choice, according to opposition leaders and political observers, suggests that there is resentment in the area over the change and the … Read more

Australia backs gas beyond 2050 despite climate fears

Australia is a big exporter of liquefied natural gas.

In spite of international recommendations to phase out fossil fuels, Australia has declared it will increase its gas extraction and consumption until “2050 and beyond”.   The administration of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claims that the action is necessary to facilitate the shift to net zero energy while bolstering the domestic energy supply. The International … Read more

Billionaires Adani and Ambani are included in the electoral discourse in India

Billionaires Adani and Ambani are included in the electoral discourse in India.

NEW DELHI, May 8 (India) – On Wednesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi engaged in a savage exchange on campaign funding, with each accusing the other of embezzling funds from prominent industrialists Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani. The business titans have not responded to calls for comment from their … Read more