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US President Joe Biden's visit to the Middle East this week is the culmination of an urgent need and a growing desire. It's about the United States convincing its partners in the region to fully support its position on Russia's war in…

Eight candidates will be on the ballot when Tory MPs across the UK begin voting on Wednesday to elect a successor to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady has announced. Johnson was forced to resign after…

A total of 146 lawmakers voted against Elisabeth Borne, well below the 289 votes needed to impeach her.French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne comfortably survived a motion of no confidence brought against her by a broad alliance of leftist…

Unity leadership returned to the AIADMK after five years as the party passed a new resolution on Monday favoring the appointment of Edappadi K Palaniswami as acting general secretary. At today's crucial General Council meeting, the AIADMK…

In a statement on Saturday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani reacted to comments by John Kirby, strategic communications coordinator at the US National Security Council, on US plans for a integrated air defense between the member…

President Joe Biden in the Oval Office in Washington, DC on May 5, 2022. | Adam SchultzPresident Joe Biden signed an executive order to 'protect and expand access to abortion' in response to several states banning the controversial…

NHK and Kyodo report Abe's death, hours after the 67-year-old was gunned down while campaigning in the city of Nara.Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been pronounced dead, doctors treating him have confirmed, after he was shot…

Boris Johnson has announced his resignation after less than three years in Number 10.He said he had tried to persuade his cabinet that it would be 'eccentric' to change prime ministers now, but added: 'I regret that I was not…

Simon Hart has resigned as Secretary of State for Wales following Boris Johnson's refusal to step down, despite calls from some of his own ministers to do so.Mr Hart had previously been among cabinet ministers who told Mr…

In the statement issued on Tuesday, the Foreign Ministry said that the anniversary of the kidnapping of the four Iranian diplomats symbolizes the flagrant violation of all provisions of the Vienna Convention (1961) known as diplomatic…

During a meeting with Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, held in Tehran on Monday, Raisi received a detailed report on the increase in diplomatic exchanges and consultations between the two countries and its effect on the…

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray backed Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar's prediction on Monday that the government led by Eknath Shinde could fall within the next six months. He said there is a high probability of…

After the massive show of force in the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker elections, Eknath Shinde's camp moved towards the disqualification of 16 Uddhav Thackeray Sena MPs. Shiv Sena (Shinde Camp) Chief Whip Bharat Gogawale informed newly…

Chris Pincher, who lost Tory whip after being accused of groping two men, said he was seeking 'professional medical support' as he hopes to return to his duties as an MP 'as soon as possible'.In a statement, the MP for…

Pincher: The name sounds like a character from a Jeffrey Archer novel or the House of Cards TV series.There were also, inevitably, wry smiles and chuckles among MPs over the former Deputy Chief Whip's unusual surname and…

In a statement released on Thursday, Nasser Kanaani dismissed baseless allegations made against Iran by two Arab officials in the Bahraini capital, Manama.He described the claims as malicious and unconstructive that pursue particular goals…

After the resignation of Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray as CM of Maharashtra, his MVA cabinet minister and Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat said on Thursday that the former CM should have faced the vote of confidence. Speaking to…

Participants in a rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington DC hold signs expressing their position on abortion following the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, June 24, 2022. | Christian Post/Nicole…

As the MVA government is on the verge of collapse, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Pravin Darekar has written to Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari asking for his intervention on the unusually high…

During a meeting with D-8 Secretary General Isiaka Abdulqadir Imam, held in Tehran on Monday, President Ebrahim Raisi stressed Iran's cooperation policy with regional and international organizations.Highlighting the progress made by young…

The Iraqi leader is trying to facilitate the restoration of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia.Tehran, Iran - Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi arrived in Tehran on Sunday leading a high-level delegation for talks with Iranian…

"We are ready to resume talks in Vienna in the coming days," Amirabdollahian said at a joint press conference with European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell held in Tehran on Saturday.Borrell visited Iran as part of efforts to break…

Pro-life activists celebrate near the U.S. Supreme Court on the streets of Washington, DC, June 24, 2022. - The U.S. Supreme Court struck down nationwide abortion legalization on Friday in one of the most controversial and hard-fought…

US lawmakers investigating the deadly riot at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 have turned their attention to President Donald Trump's pressure on the US Department of Justice to void the 2020 election. The House committee held its fifth…

In comments Thursday, Hassan Mortazavi expressed deep sympathy to the Afghan nation and the families of the earthquake victims, stressing the need to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the affected areas.Deploring the sanctions…

In comments on Tuesday, Saeed Khatibzadeh dismissed as politically motivated a recent report by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on human rights in Iran, saying Tehran remains committed to promoting human rights regardless of the fact…

The Iowa Judiciary Building, home of the Iowa Supreme Court, in Des Moines, Iowa. | Screenshot: Google Maps The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled there is no right to abortion in the state constitution, which overturned an earlier ruling by the…

Breaking post-Brexit trade deals in Northern Ireland would inflict "economic vandalism", the Irish Prime Minister has warned.Micheal Martin said it would be a "very serious situation" if the UK government went ahead with…

Amirabdollahian and his Emirati counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, discussed a range of bilateral, regional and international issues in a telephone conversation on Saturday.Underscoring the priority Iran places on…

Speaking to Tasnim on Saturday, National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Member of Iran's Parliament, Abolfazl Amoee, lamented the UN nuclear agency's anti-Iranian resolve.He also warned that continued politically motivated reporting…

President Joe Biden signs an executive order on promoting equality for LGBT people as Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (L), Vice President Kamala Harris (2nd L), First Lady Jill Biden (3rd R ) and Javier Gomez (2nd R) of Florida and…

A pro-choice activist holds a sign during a rally outside the United States Supreme Court in response to the leaked Supreme Court's proposed decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on May 3, 2022 in Washington, DC | Alex Wong/Getty ImagesThe U.S.…

The Foreign Office said: "We, together with our European and NATO partners, will not allow a security vacuum in our immediate vicinity."The German government has paved the way for the deployment of troops with the European Union…

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Turkmen counterpart Rasit Meredow met Tuesday morning in Tehran ahead of the official visit that Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedow will pay to Iran on the occasion of the 30th…

A group including prominent lawyer Theary Seng has gone on trial over opposition leader Sam Rainsy's failed 2019 attempt to return home.Theary Seng, a prominent Cambodian American lawyer, and dozens of members of Cambodia's banned…

Speaking to reporters at a weekly press conference on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh deplored the anti-Iranian resolution issued by the Board of Governors of the International Security Agency. atomic energy as…

Amirabdollahian had political consultations with Zubairu Dada, Nigerian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, who is visiting Tehran to hold the joint economic commission meeting of the two countries.During the meeting, the head of Iranian…

Maduro made the remarks in an interview with Spanish Hispanic television channel Hispan TV after arriving in Tehran on Friday leading a high-ranking political-economic delegation.Venezuela and Iran, according to Maduro, are at the forefront…

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-California, holds her weekly press conference at the United States Capitol on August 25, 2021 in Washington, DC | Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesThe U.S. House of Representatives won't vote until next week…

'Miss Kitty Litter' reading to children during a 'Drag Queen Story Hour' at the Austin Public Library in Austin, Texas. | Courtesy of Mass Resistance A California state lawmaker has joked about making the controversial "Drag Queen Story…

Spain says it "regrets" Algiers' decision which comes after Madrid publicly acknowledged Morocco's autonomy plan for the disputed territory in March.Algeria is "immediately" suspending a two-decade-old friendship treaty with Spain after…

Athletes compete in the 5,000 meter final during the Oregon Relays at Hayward Field on April 23, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. | Getty Images/Steph ChambersLouisiana has become the latest state to pass legislation preventing biological boys from…

Elections for 57 Rajya Sabha seats in 15 states are scheduled for June 10. The results will be announced the same day. These polls have been scheduled because 57 members of Rajya Sabha are retiring. But effectively, polls will only be…

More than 75% of voters back plans for democratic reform as President Tokayev aims to step out of the shadow of his predecessor and former mentor Nursultan Nazarbayev.Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has vowed to follow through on…

Rached Ghannouchi says his party and allies will continue to work against the "coup" and attacks on the constitution.The speaker of Tunisia's dissolved parliament said the country was living under a state of tyranny as President Kais Saied…

The 10th round of political consultations between Iran and Norway was held during a trip to Oslo by Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Baqeri.The event was co-chaired by Baqeri and Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister…

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri, who is in Oslo for the tenth round of political consultations between Iran and Norway, met with Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on Thursday.Highlighting the benefits of bilateral…

Iran's Judiciary Media Center quoted Hamid Nouri's family members as saying it has not been able to contact them for 28 days now.Swedish justice reportedly cut off all communication with his family after transferring him to another…

In a statement released on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh deplored the position of the French Foreign Ministry in reference to the International Atomic Energy Agency's latest report on Iran.In a public…

After the decision of the Israeli regime to build the separation wall in the West Bank, Palestinian fighters invented new methods to transport weapons into the occupied territories. Meanwhile, indications are that Palestine's options for…

Two dissident artists have faced their first day of trial in Cuba after being detained nearly a year ago, in an ongoing legal process that human rights groups have called a "farce " and "circus". Police and security forces surrounded the…

"All crew members of the two Greek ships are in full health and protected on board in accordance with international law, and they are provided with the necessary services," the Iranian maritime body said in a statement on Saturday.He added…

Former security chief John Lee is due to take office on July 1, the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule.Hong Kong's next leader, John Lee, is on a visit to Beijing, where he is expected to get the official green light…

By Ryan FoleyChristian Post reporter | Friday, May 27, 2022Unsplash/Tim Foam HolderOklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed into law a measure that requires public school students to use restrooms that match their biological sex as…

By Ryan FoleyChristian Post reporter | Thursday, May 26, 2022Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick speaks during a press conference on the introduction of a bill that would limit access to bathrooms and other facilities for transgender…

Pedro Sanchez is also promising a new law governing "classified information" after the phones of top politicians were hacked.Spain will "strengthen judicial control" over its secret services following a scandal over the hacking of the…

During a meeting with members of Iran's parliament in Tehran on Wednesday, Ayatollah Khamenei highlighted the difficulties and complexities of managing countries in the current treacherous circumstances on the international stage.On the…

Responding to reporters' questions on Monday, Saeed Khatibzadeh said the international community's inaction in the face of the Zionist regime's continued acts of aggression against Syria and Israel's flagrant violation of international…

Former United States President Donald Trump has been seeking revenge since Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger denied his demands to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. That battle comes to a…

Khan says he will never accept the new government and calls on his supporters to rally peacefully on Wednesday.The defiant former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan called on his supporters to march peacefully on Islamabad on May 25 to…

Slovak Deputy Economy Minister Jan Oravec, who traveled to Tehran to attend a joint economic commission, met Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Mehdi Safari on Saturday.Calling the economic potential of the two countries huge, the Slovak…

During a meeting of the UN Security Council on "The situation in the Middle East: (Syria)", held on Friday in New York, Majid Takht Ravanchi deplored the illegal sanctions against Syria which hamper the ability of the Syrian government to…

By Ryan FoleyChristian Post reporter | Friday, May 20, 2022A pro-choice activist holds a sign during a rally outside the United States Supreme Court in response to the Supreme Court's leaked proposed decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on…

The White House said it had not yet sent out invitations for the June 6-10 summit and declined to provide details.US President Joe Biden's administration has accused Cuba of stirring up controversy over its possible exclusion from the…

Conference host Mazzoni Center raised $5 million from US taxpayers in 2021By Ryan FoleyChristian Post reporter | Wednesday, May 18, 2022The Philadelphia School District headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. | Screenshot: Google Maps…

Primary elections for Republican congressional candidates in the United States on Tuesday are a serious test of former President Donald Trump's continued political influence. Trump's choices for two U.S. Senate seats face voter judgment in…

Parliament is meeting for the first time since last week's violence that saw Mahinda Rajapaksa resign as prime minister.Sri Lanka's parliament convened for the first time since violence erupted last week and the prime minister resigned, a…

In comments at a press conference on Monday, Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iran maintains a policy on Afghanistan that is based on the realities on the ground in the neighboring country and on Tehran's foreign policy principles. .Referring to…

During a meeting with Sunni clerics and clergy on Sunday, Raisi warned against the spread of takfiri currents in the region.Describing Muslim unity as a "strategy, not a tactical matter" for the Islamic Republic, the Iranian president said:…

Abortion activist Cristela Luiz (L) confronts a pro-life protester during a Ban Our Bodies rally at the foot of the Washington Monument on May 14, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Abortion supporters hold rallies in nationwide to urge lawmakers to…

The Texas State Capitol is seen September 20, 2021 in Austin, Texas. | Tamir Kalifa/Getty ImagesThe Texas Supreme Court has issued a ruling allowing child protective services to resume investigations into cases in which children with…

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, and his entourage held a meeting with Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran on Thursday evening.Speaking at the meeting, the leader stressed the need to intensify political and economic relations…

By Cecilia Ologunagba The UN, together with the Special Envoy for Youth, launched a campaign on Wednesday to help young people participate in politics and raise their voices in public life. "The intergenerational gap in power,…

In a statement released on Wednesday, Saeed Khatibzadeh strongly condemned the killing of Abu Akleh at the hands of Zionist regime forces.Offering his condolences to the family of the late journalist, Al Jazeera, and to journalists…

By Ryan FoleyChristian Post reporter | Tuesday, May 10, 2022Pro-abortion protesters and pro-life activists jostle with their signs as they demonstrate hoping for a ruling in their favor over Supreme Court rulings in Washington, U.S., June…

Colombia, Sri Lanka - With the resignation of Sri Lankan Prime Minister and two-time former Executive Chairman Mahinda Rajapksa in Colombo on Monday, the island nation is set to see the beginning of the end of the rule of Rajapaksas, one of…

China's growing influence in the Pacific has become a hot political topic in Australia ahead of the May 21 election.Australia will work with its allies to ensure China does not set up a military base in the Solomon Islands, Prime Minister…

Baghdad, Iraq – A mosque demolished by tractors, angry protesters torching buildings and arrests by police: Despite their relatively small scale, recent events in a few cities in Iraq have been enough to surprise the country in the last…

In a statement released on Saturday, Saeed Khatibzadeh condemned the Zionists' repeated attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque and the brutal attacks by Israeli forces on worshipers and defenders of Palestinian holy sites.The occupation and the…

Natalio Wheatley has been sworn in as leader of the British Overseas Territory as he faces scrutiny for corruption.The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has sworn in Natalio Wheatley as its new prime minister after the dismissal of Andrew Fahie,…