On the second anniversary of former President Ebrahim Raisi’s fatal helicopter crash, Iran's top leadership delivered highly defiant messages. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei lauded the nation's "historic epic of resistance" against the US and Israel, while President Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf warned that forcing Iran into submission remains an absolute illusion.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a major summit in Beijing just days after US President Donald Trump's visit. Highlighting the 30th anniversary of their strategic partnership, Xi issued an urgent call for a comprehensive ceasefire in the Middle East to secure global trade, while Putin reaffirmed Russia’s role as a reliable energy supplier amid maritime disruptions.
In a major legislative shift, the US Senate has voted 50-47 to advance a War Powers Resolution introduced by Senator Tim Kaine, aiming to force President Donald Trump to seek explicit congressional authorization for continued military operations against Iran. The vote comes amid a fragile ceasefire and fierce rhetorical exchanges, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claiming the downing of an American F-35 stealth fighter, while Trump asserts the conflict will conclude rapidly with zero tolerance for Iranian nuclear weapons.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for a critical summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Welcomed with extensive military honors and a 21-gun salute at Tiananmen Square, the two leaders are holding high-level bilateral talks to solidify their strategic alignment amidst shifting global dynamics.
In the wake of Prime Minister Evika Silina's resignation ahead of the October elections, Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics has appointed opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs of the United List Party to form a new coalition. Kulbergs has been given until May 25 to present a comprehensive framework for the upcoming administration.
During a weekly cabinet briefing, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu highlighted the nation's heightened state of alertness regarding regional developments. Announcing an upcoming consultation with U.S. President Donald Trump, Netanyahu stated that Israel remains prepared for all strategic scenarios concerning Iran.
Severe thunderstorms and destructive dust storms have battered the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, causing at least 111 fatalities and injuring 72 others. The catastrophic weather system collapsed local power grids, flattened housing structures, and prompted emergency rescue operations across rural communities.