Teenage twins Taraneh and Romina Rahimi face execution and lengthy prison sentences after being subjected to severe torture and forced confessions following their involvement in anti-regime protests in Iran.
Europe’s left-wing parties are forging a powerful “Red-Green Alliance” with Muslim voters, a strategy that is reshaping continent-wide politics, particularly regarding Israel, and is increasingly linked to a surge in antisemitism.
NATO jets downed a suspected explosive-laden drone over Lithuania, marking a significant escalation as tensions rise along the alliance’s eastern flank.
First Ministers of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland call for UK breakup preparations, amplified by Trump’s support for Irish reunification, challenging Prime Minister Burnham’s authority.
Russia is reportedly in the final testing stages of a new 500-mile range ballistic missile, which experts warn could overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses with advanced maneuvering capabilities and potential mass production.
Iran-backed Houthis have built a multibillion-dollar sanctions-evasion network, generating billions through port control and international facilitators, threatening global trade despite U.S. efforts to cut off funding.
Africa is emerging as a key AI frontier due to infrastructure limitations in the US and Europe, attracting significant investment and US government backing.
Sweden’s election is defined by voter concerns over immigration-fueled crime and economic pressures, challenging its once-celebrated social welfare model.
India hosts a high-stakes BRICS summit with leaders from Russia, China, and Iran amid escalating global tensions, testing the bloc’s unity and India’s diplomatic balancing act.
Saudi Arabia urges President Trump to take military action against Iran-backed Houthis who have seized key positions along the Bab al-Mandab Strait, threatening global shipping.
