Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential vote
TEHRAN (Agencies): Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran’s presidential election, the country’s electoral authority said Saturday, defeating his hardline rival in a pivotal vote amid heightened tensions both domestically…
Moscow Announces Defense Deals with India Ahead of Modi Visit
Moscow (Agencies): Russia’s state-owned defense corporation, Rostec, has revealed plans to manufacture ‘Mango’ missiles for the Indian Army’s T-72 and T-90 tanks within India. The 125-mm projectiles, designed for firing…
Russian experts sound alarm over post-Covid health issue
MOSCOW (Agencies): A significant number of Russians who recovered from Covid-19 are suffering from further devastating effects of the disease such as lung fibrosis, according to the Russian Health Ministry’s…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Vladimir Putin Discuss Strengthening Pakistan-Russia Relations in Astana
Astana (Agencies): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on Wednesday, engaging in discussions focused on expanding bilateral trade and strengthening relations between Pakistan and Russia. During…
Finnish Parliament Approves Defense Deal with US, Allowing Troop Access to Military Sites
HELSINKI (Agencies): In a significant move, the Finnish parliament has unanimously approved a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the United States. The agreement grants the US access to 15 military…
India’s new army chief reveals force’s top priorities
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India must equip its soldiers with the latest armaments while continuously revising its strategic planning to stay ahead of potential threats, the new chief of the nation’s…
US Supreme Court rules Trump has presidential immunity
WASHINGTON (Agencies): American presidents have “absolute immunity” for their official actions, the US Supreme Court ruled on Monday, addressing a series of charges against former President Donald Trump. Federal prosecutors…
Five dead after storms lash France, Switzerland
Geneva (Agencies): Ferocious storms and torrential rains that lashed France, Switzerland and Italy this weekend have left five people dead, local authorities said on Sunday. Three people in their 70s…
Indian T-72 tank sinks while crossing river near China border, killing 5
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Five Indian soldiers were killed when a T-72 military tank they were traveling in sank while crossing a river in the remote region of Ladakh, which borders…
Bolivian general accused of failed coup is transferred to maximum-security prison
LA PAZ (Agencies): The Bolivian general accused of leading a failed coup was sent Saturday to a maximum-security prison as he faces charges of terrorism and starting an armed uprising.…