Monday, July 8, 2024

Iran

Iran conducts first execution over Mahsa Amini protests

The man identified as Mohsen Shekari was convicted of “waging war against God” for allegedly attacking a security officer with a knife and blocking a street.

Protesters start 3-day strike across Iran demanding abolition of morality police

Shopkeepers and lorry drivers staged a walkout in around 40 cities and towns on Monday in response to the calls for the strike.

15 killed, 40 injured in terrorist attack on shrine in Iran

At least 15 people were killed and 40 others were injured Wednesday in a “terrorist attack” at the Shahcheragh Shrine in the city of Shiraz, southern Iran

Iran protests intensify as death toll rises to 76

The riots, initially concentrated in Kurdish-populated northwestern regions, have spread to at least 50 cities and towns across the country.

Pakistan and Iran reaffirm ‘One-China’ policy after Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan

Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed strong commitment to ‘One-China’ Policy after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan

Iraqi protesters storm parliament second time in a week

Hundreds of protesters breach Iraq’s parliament building for a second time this week

Rare rains and floods hit UAE, Qatar and Oman

The United Arab Emirates and Qatar were hit by unusually heavy rains and flooding on Wednesday, which continued into Thursday.

Iran, Russia sign $40 billion energy cooperation deal

Tehran calls it the largest foreign investment commitment in the history of the Iranian oil industry

Putin arrives in Iran on first foreign visit since Ukraine invasion

Putin met with Turkish President Erdogan, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.

US and Israeli leaders discuss Iran, integrating Israel in Middle East

US President Joe Biden in Israel during his first trip to the Middle East

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Keir Starmer becomes UK’s new prime minister as Labour wins UK general election 2024

UK Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer has become prime minister of UK after a ceremonial meeting with King Charles III on July 5, 2024. Starmer has led Labour to secure a landslide victory in the UK’s 2024 general election to end 14 years of Conservative rule.