Politics

Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s inner sanctum bore signs of a hasty exit.In a sumptuous palace office, a pair of wigs lay abandoned on a desk strewn with documents, bottled water, a glasses case and a magnifying glass. Mr Assad and his family fled the country when rebel forces entered the capital, Damascus, on Sunday, marking the end of about …

In a statement shared first with NBC News, Rep. Michael McCaul, D-Texas, the House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman, called out the “barbarity” of the Assad regime and called for the international community to work “to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS.” “Bashar Al Assad has been one of the world’s most brutal war criminals and dictators. Backed by Russia, Iran, …

French President Emmanuel Macron rolled out a lavish welcome for Donald Trump, the United States’ president-elect, as he visited Paris on Saturday. Against the backdrop of the highly anticipated reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral, the meeting was as much about spectacle as it was about addressing urgent global crises. Macron, a seasoned diplomat, showcased France’s hospitality while navigating the …

Seyed Abbas Abtahi was born in Evin-Darke neighborhood, which in the past had a traditional and religious background like all the villages of Shemiranat. The Abtahi clan along with the Arabi, Masoudian, Mir Sharifi, Evini, Shoaibi, Fekri, Mir Rahimi and Bazar Afshan clans are among the old and traditional families of Evin and Derke. Darka police station is also called …

Saeed Mortazavi: A Controversial Career in Iran’s Judiciary Saeed Mortazavi, born in 1346 in the city of Taft, Iran, is a name closely associated with some of the most controversial events in the country’s judicial history. Known for his long tenure in various high-ranking legal and governmental positions, Mortazavi’s career has been marked by significant controversy, particularly for his role …

On [insert date], a group of distinguished professors and students from Thailand gathered at the shrine of Imam Khomeini to meet and converse with Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of the late Iranian leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. The gathering offered a unique opportunity for cross-cultural exchange, allowing attendees to delve into topics of history, spirituality, and the importance of unity …

A Pennsylvania mother who was served by former President Donald Trump at a local McDonald’s and begged him not to let the U.S. become “my native Brazil, please,” revealed more details about their exchange during an interview with FOX News on Monday (October 21). Nayara Andrejczyk, a mother of three who moved to the U.S. from Brazil 26 years ago, …

Israel’s government said a drone targeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s house Saturday, with no casualties, as fighting with Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Gaza-based Hamas showed no pause after the killing of the Hamas mastermind of last year’s Oct. 7 attack. Israel’s military said dozens of projectiles were launched from Lebanon a day after Hezbollah announced a new phase in fighting. Netanyahu’s …

Israel vowed Iran “will pay” for its missile attack and an Israeli official told NBC News the country would retaliate swiftly. Tehran urged the U.S. to “step aside” and warned of “a far more crushing response,” as fears grew of all-out war in the Middle East. The Israeli military announced the deaths of eight soldiers in Lebanon today and said …

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he has spoken with Netanyahu and “expressed the UK’s steadfast commitment to Israeli security and the protection of civilians”, according to a readout of the call from Starmer’s office.He added he condemned the Iranian attack “in the strongest terms”.Spain also released a statement saying it “strong condemns” the attack.“The international community must act immediately …