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We are fully prepared to respond to US sanctions and economic pressure — Islamic Republic of Iran
Iran has vowed to retaliate against the United States after Washington announced a new wave of broad economic sanctions against Tehran. Iranian Finance Minister Ali Madanizadeh said Iran is fully prepared to confront the new U.S. pressure, while Tehran maintains that its major trading partners will not bow to Washington’s demands.
Xi Jinping Likely to Visit India After Seven Years With a 400-Member Delegation
Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to visit India next month to attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, according to Reuters, although Beijing has not yet officially confirmed his visit. Indian sources said Chinese officials are working on hotel arrangements and security protocols for the possible trip.
President Masoud Pezeshkian Pledges Full Support for Domestic Solar Panel Manufacturers to Meet Iran’s Power Demand and Strengthen Energy Security
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has pledged full government support for domestic solar panel manufacturers and investors in the renewable energy sector, saying there will be no restrictions on supporting investment and expanding domestic production.
South Africa Ready to Cooperate With Iran on Legal Action Against the United States and Israel Over Alleged International Crimes
South Africa is prepared to cooperate with Iran in pursuing legal action against the United States and Israel over alleged international crimes, according to a statement made by a member of the South African legal delegation at the 11th BRICS Legal Forum 2026 in New Delhi.
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Arrives in Tehran as Diplomatic Efforts Intensify to De-escalate Iran–U.S. Conflict
Pakistan’s Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has arrived in Tehran as part of diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the ongoing Iran–U.S. conflict and promote regional peace and security. He was accompanied by Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
Afghanistan Five Years Under Taliban Rule: The Reality of Women’s Education, Freedom and Freedom of Expression — Seen Through the Lens of BBC News
Nearly five years after the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan, questions are once again being raised about women’s rights, education, freedom of expression and the everyday lives of ordinary Afghans. A two-year BBC investigation has provided a rare look inside the Taliban administration and the impact of its policies on the people.
Top-Level Representatives to Hold 25th Round of Talks on Long-Standing India–China Border Dispute
India and China are set to hold the 25th round of Special Representatives’ talks on their long-standing border dispute. India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will participate in the talks as their respective Special Representatives.
India’s Powerful Space-Based Technology to Strengthen Air Defence Against Missile Attacks — How Effectively Could It Counter Pakistan?
India is developing space-based early-warning technology to further strengthen its air-defence capabilities against potential missile attacks from Pakistan. The technology is designed to detect missile launches within seconds, giving ground-based radars and defence systems more time to prepare for an incoming threat.
China Rejects Trump Administration’s Economic Pressure on Iran; Russia Warns Washington Is on the Wrong Path
China has rejected the Trump administration’s latest initiative to increase economic pressure on Iran, while Russia has warned that Washington is pursuing the wrong approach in dealing with Tehran. The developments were reported by Iran’s Tehran Times.
Iran Is Currently in a Position of Strength and Dignity, the World Recognizes Iran’s Victory — President Masoud Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the ongoing war in West Asia. He said the world recognizes Iran’s “victory” and that ending the war while Iran remains in a position of “strength and dignity” would be more advantageous for Tehran.
Who is Natalie Harp? Is Trump’s ever-present close aide causing tensions or a power struggle with First Lady Melania Trump?
Fresh attention has emerged in the White House surrounding Natalie Harp, a close aide to US President Donald Trump. Various reports and comments from Trump biographers have claimed that First Lady Melania Trump is unhappy with Harp’s close relationship with the president. However, there is no independently confirmed evidence of a direct “power struggle” between the two women.
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth Meets Nepal PM Balendra Shah After Being Conferred Honorary General Rank
Indian Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth met Nepal’s Prime Minister and Defence Minister Balendra Shah on Tuesday. The meeting took place at Singha Durbar in Kathmandu, with strengthening the longstanding defence and military ties between India and Nepal high on the agenda.
If Oman Interferes in Talks on Ending the War with Iran and Navigation Through the Strait of Hormuz, We’ll Bomb Them” — President Trump Threatens
US President Donald Trump has threatened to launch a bombing attack on Oman if Muscat obstructs discussions on ending the war with Iran and restoring navigation through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The Islamic Republic of Iran Achieved Victory Both on the Battlefield and at the Negotiating Table — Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has said that the Islamic Republic of Iran achieved success on both the military and diplomatic fronts in its conflict with the United States and Israel. He described the memorandum of understanding (MoU) reached between Iran and the United States in Islamabad as a significant diplomatic achievement for Tehran, strengthening Iran’s position on the diplomatic front.
U.S. Intelligence Could Not Verify Israeli Warnings of Iranian Plots to Assassinate President Donald Trump — Reuters
U.S. intelligence agencies were unable to independently verify several warnings received from Israel concerning alleged Iranian plots to assassinate President Donald Trump, Reuters reported. Citing current and former U.S. officials, the report said some of the intelligence was assessed by U.S. agencies as “low confidence.”
Could Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir Become the ‘Islamic NATO’ Commander? Turkey Says Military Chiefs Will Play a Key Role
The potential military leadership structure of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye has come under renewed attention. Türkiye’s Ministry of Defence has said that a coordinated political and military framework will be established involving the three countries’ defence ministers, foreign ministers, and military chiefs.
India Deepens Trade Ties with Southern Africa as Global South Economic Engagement Expands
India is taking steps to further strengthen its economic and trade relations with countries of the Global South. As part of the initiative, New Delhi has agreed to resume negotiations with the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) on a preferential trade agreement.
Ukraine Losing Ability to Intercept Russian Missiles, Has Only 10% of Required Interceptors, Zelenskyy Tells CNN
Ukraine’s air defence system is under severe pressure as Russia intensifies its missile attacks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. According to Zelenskyy, Ukraine currently has only 10% of the air-defence interceptors it needs to counter Russian missile attacks.
President Donald Trump Confirms Secret Plane Switch in Türkiye Amid Fears of a Possible Iranian Attack
Amid fears of a possible Iranian attack, U.S. President Donald Trump was secretly transferred to another military aircraft after leaving a NATO summit in Türkiye last month, according to U.S. media reports. Trump himself confirmed the move on Tuesday, saying that he switched planes on the instructions of the Secret Service and the U.S. military.
100% Tariff Threat on One Side, Vance’s Call to Deepen Strategic Partnership on the Other — A Complex India-U.S. Diplomatic Equation
India-U.S. relations have entered a new and complex phase, marked by two seemingly contrasting developments: growing pressure from Washington over India’s energy imports from Russia, including the possibility of steep tariffs and sanctions, alongside high-level efforts to further deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries.