Gunmen kills 15 at southern Iran Shia mausoleum

Gunmen kills 15 at southern Iran Shia mausoleum

There has been an attack at the Shah Cheragh mausoleum in Shiraz, Iran. Three armed men entered the shrine and started fire on worshippers inside. Police have apprehended two of the assailants, and are continuing their search for the third. There has been an attack at the Shah Cheragh mausoleum in the city of Shiraz, … Read more

Ukrainian official calls Russia “dirty bomb” claims “something of a joke”

Ukrainian official calls Russia "dirty bomb" claims "something of a joke"

Ukraine is not creating a so-called “dirty bomb,” as Russia has claimed without any proof. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, chief of the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence, told media. A dirty bomb is a weapon that combines radioactive material like uranium with ordinary explosives like dynamite. Ukraine is not creating a so-called “dirty bomb,” as Russia has claimed … Read more

Muhammad Saeed Sheikh receives the “2022 Global Leader of Influence Award”

Muhammad Saeed Sheikh receives the "2022 Global Leader of Influence Award"

Muhammad Saeed Sheikh was presented with the 2022 Global Leader of Influence Award by the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston. Sheikh is the first South Asian Pakistani American to receive this prestigious recognition. He received this award in honor of his global impact, exceptional leadership, and outstanding contributions to Houston’s international spirit. At the … Read more

Around 70,000 citizens evacuates Kherson region in recent days

Around 70,000 citizens evacuates Kherson region in recent days

More than 70,000 people have fled the right side of the Dnieper river in southern Kherson region. There is a possibility that Ukrainians will “blow up” the dam of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant. More than 70,000 people have fled the right side of the Dnieper river in the southern Kherson region in the past … Read more

Russia’s Moldova “malign influence effort” attracts US penalties

Russia's Moldova "malign influence effort" attracts US penalties

US sanctions are in an effort to fight Russian influence operations and corruption in Moldova. Russia considering “desperate steps” to prevent further loss of power. Moldovan ex-politician Vladimir Plahotniuc is one of those sanctioned by the US Treasury Department. The Biden administration has imposed penalties on nine individuals and 12 organizations in an effort to … Read more

No use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine war

Russia will not use nuclear weapons in Ukraine war

Russian envoy to UK: “There will be no use of nuclear weapons by Russia”. Russian President Vladimir Putin was leading military training manoeuvres at the same time as the envoy’s remarks were made. The ambassador’s comments are consistent with what has been communicated by both the defense and president. The battle between Russia and Ukraine … Read more

Drone strikes are response to Crimea bridge explosion

Drone strikes are a response to Crimea bridge explosion

Russia has initiated drone strikes across Ukraine in response for the Crimean bridge incident. Volodymyr Zelensky claims Russian missiles and drones have “destroyed more than a third” of Ukraine’s energy industry. Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin stated Ukrainians crossed a “red line” and that Moscow has initiated drone strikes across Ukraine in response … Read more

Russian military returns American corpse to Ukraine

Russian military returns American corpse to Ukraine

The Russian military has handed over the body of an American soldier who was killed in Ukraine. Joshua Jones, a 24-year-old American, was slain in August. The move happened close to Vasylivka, in the buffer zone between Ukraine and Russia. The Russian military has handed over the body of an American soldier who was killed … Read more

NATO chief says Putin’s army “failing on the battlefield”

NATO chief says Putin's army "failing on the battlefield"

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says Russian forces are failing on the battlefield. Ukraine’s forces are getting stronger and better equipped, he said. NATO will continue to back Ukraine’s right to self-defense for however long it takes without caving to pressure. Russian forces in Ukraine are struggling while Ukrainian forces are gaining stronger, According to … Read more

Putin overseeing military drills that entail mock missile launches

Putin overseeing military drills that entail mock missile launches

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in charge of military training exercises on Wednesday that included mock launching of ballistic and cruise missiles. According to the statement, practice firing of the air-based cruise missiles were conducted using Russian Tu-95MS military jets. Assessments of the military command’s level of readiness as well as the operational staff’s and … Read more

Seoul police discovers North Korean defector’s decaying corpse

Seoul police discovers North Korean defector's decaying corpse

North Korean defector’s rotting remains last Wednesday in Seoul, South Korean officials opened an inquiry. The defection occurred in 2002, and the police and South Korea’s Unification Ministry identified the defector as a lady in her 40s. According to Seoul police, the woman had often skipped rent payments and was unable to be reached. Following … Read more

Iran releases New Zealand social media influencers

Body of American killed in Ukraine returned to Ukrainian custody by Russian military

Two New Zealanders who had been held in Iran for a few months had been given permission to leave. “It’s fair to say there’s been an incredibly difficult situation over the last few months,” Ardern said. Topher Richwhite and Bridget Thackwray, who post as Expedition Earth, are two social media influencers. Two New Zealanders who … Read more