KAMPALA — In a bizarre and unprecedented diplomatic outburst, Uganda’s Army Commander General Muhoozi Kainerugaba — son of President Yoweri Museveni — has demanded that Turkey hand over one billion dollars and what he described as the country’s “most beautiful bride,” warning that failure to comply would result in the closure of Turkey’s embassy in…
ISLAMABAD — Iran’s chief negotiator and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Sunday that while the United States has come to understand Iran’s logic and core principles during talks held in Islamabad, Washington ultimately failed to gain Tehran’s trust during the negotiation process.In a statement released on social media following the conclusion of the talks…
Its head, Ágoston Mráz, points to 22 so-called “battleground seats” out of the total 106 constituencies. If Fidesz were to win those seats, he foresees a potential victory. However, as 5% of the votes in those seats will not be counted immediately, it could take several days for the final result to become clear, he…
“ANKARA — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has delivered his most forceful ultimatum to Israel to date, warning Tel Aviv to “stop playing with fire” or face a “devastating lesson” it will not forget.Addressing a large rally in Ankara, Erdoğan declared that any Israeli military strike on Lebanon or Iran would be considered a direct…
WASHINGTON — A classified assessment by U.S. intelligence agencies has revealed that Iran possesses thousands of missiles and launch systems — a stockpile far exceeding previous American estimates — sending shockwaves through Washington’s defence and foreign policy establishment.The joint report, compiled by the CIA and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), found that Tehran has systematically…
TEHRAN — Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence announced Sunday the arrest of 50 individuals across the country on charges of passing sensitive national security information to enemy states, in what officials are calling one of the largest counter-espionage sweeps in recent months.According to an official statement, those detained are accused of maintaining direct contact with American…
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly finalising plans for a comprehensive naval blockade of Iran, mirroring the economic pressure strategy previously applied against Venezuela, according to multiple American media reports.The plan, being developed at the highest levels of the White House and Pentagon, would extend beyond targeting Iran’s oil exports to halting all…
TEL AVIV / ISLAMABAD — Israel has openly expressed satisfaction over the failure of peace negotiations between Iran and the United States held in Islamabad, with the Israeli Prime Minister taking a sharp jab at Tehran in a nationally televised address.“Iran once threatened to wipe us off the map,” the Israeli Premier said with undisguised…
TEHRAN — Iran has firmly dismissed Washington’s assertion that American naval vessels have begun clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the claim a “baseless fabrication” and a deliberate act of provocation.The Iranian military spokesperson stated: “The Strait of Hormuz falls under Iran’s sovereign maritime jurisdiction. No foreign power has been authorized to conduct…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday welcomed what he described as “constructive dialogue” between Iran and the United States, calling on both nations to remain committed to de-escalation and peace.Speaking to the media, Dar stated: “I am grateful to both Iran and the United States for choosing diplomacy over confrontation.” He reaffirmed…
