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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,…

President Joe Biden speaks during the 70th National Prayer Breakfast at the United States Capitol in Washington, DC on February 3, 2022. | SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden has spoken of the United States having "new hope"…

WASHINGTON — A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined to oppose a proposal to move New York's congressional primaries to Aug. 23, rejecting Democrats' demand that the primaries be held as originally scheduled for…

In a telephone conversation on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian and his Irish counterpart Simon Coveney discussed a range of bilateral and international issues.Highlighting Iran's political initiatives during the Vienna talks,…

The Solomon Islands' envoy to Australia said Chinese police stationed there would be under local command.The Solomon Islands' envoy to Australia said Chinese police sent there would be under local force jurisdiction and unable to use the…

A report commissioned by the Queen's representative had called for the Caribbean territory to be effectively governed by London.Hundreds of people demonstrated in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) against a proposal to place the British…

In a phone conversation with his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon on Sunday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi stressed the need for closer security coordination between Tehran and Dushanbe."Iran is concerned about the security situation in…

During a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in Tehran on Saturday, Thune described strengthening diplomatic contacts with Iran as a high priority in his country's foreign policy regarding the West Asian…

In comments during a televised interview on Friday evening, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani unveiled plans to field two advanced destroyers.The commander said that the production process of destroyers "Zagros" and…

Governor Andrew Cuomo, D-NY, speaks during a coronavirus press conference, October 5, 2020. | Flickr/Governor Andrew Cuomo Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is being sued over his pandemic order placing thousands of COVID-19 patients…

The increase in violence comes as gangs tighten their grip on the island following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.Criminal violence in Haiti has escalated this week, with fighting between rival gangs in part of the capital…

Recent developments, particularly the fact that the flames of the Intifada (Palestinian uprising) have broken through the walls of the Tel Aviv regime center mean that the days of the occupying regime are numbered and the occupiers are fast…

Members of the congregation participate in a mass at the National Shrine Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on June 22, 2020 in Washington, DC | Getty Images/Alex WongSouth Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed a law that prohibits…

Speaking at a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart in Tehran on Wednesday, the Iraqi parliament speaker said: "We should not allow nations to be targeted for sanctions and intimidation and should not allow armed groups to act…

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nearly 40 leading figures from the legal, judicial, political, academic and media communities will meet in Chicago on May 26 to discuss growing threats to the independence and impartiality of courts in…

By Ryan FoleyChristian Post reporter | Monday, April 25, 2022LA setFranklin Graham has warned Disney has "gone too far" in its submission to LGBT activists after speaking out against a Florida parental rights bill.Graham, the CEO of…

The government is 'confident' supplies of HRT drugs will be 'back on track' soon after shortages left some women feeling suicidal.Maria Caulfield, Minister for Patient Safety, said the main hormone replacement therapy (HRT)…

Although the two governments confirmed the agreed visit, they did not give a date for the visit of the American president.US President Joe Biden will visit Israel following an invitation from Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. While…

In an interview with Tasnim, Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri said the IRGC Navy embarked on the production of ocean-going ships to protect Iran's interests in communications and international relations.A failure to protect the interests of…

"We call on the current (Taliban) leaders of Afghanistan to protect the lives of Muslims, who are being killed in mosques during the fast, and to prevent rogue elements who viciously target ordinary people and public security," he said. he…

Both sides express hope that the talks could ease bilateral and regional tensions, but have played down expectations of a major breakthrough.Tehran, Iran - Iran and Saudi Arabia have held a fifth round of direct talks in Baghdad, a media…

Far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has pardoned a lawmaker convicted of calling for violence against Supreme Court justices.Brazil's opposition parties have challenged far-right President Jair Bolsonaro's decision to pardon a political ally…

Addressing a cultural ceremony in Isfahan on Thursday, Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, the top military adviser to Islamic Revolution leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, said the nation of Iran has become so strong that " no power is in…

In a statement on Thursday, Saeed Khatibzadeh expressed Tehran's concern over "bitter incidents" in Afghanistan following reports of multiple explosions in various towns in the neighboring country.Denouncing the indiscriminate terrorist…

Hossein Amirabdollahian on Wednesday sent separate letters to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Organization of Islamic Cooperation Secretary General Taha Hussein and foreign ministers of Islamic countries, in which he declared the…

Activist Tam Tak-chi was one of the defendants in the city's first sedition trial since its handover to China in 1997.Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and radio DJ Tam Tak-chi has been sentenced to 40 months in prison after being found…

Since March, Myanmar's military regime has announced the revocation of citizenship of 33 prominent dissidents, a move critics have described as a violation of human rights and a violation of international law. Those targeted include…

By Michel GryboskiSenior Church Editor | Tuesday, April 19, 2022President Joe Biden participates in a conference call with governors affected by a snowstorm in the Midwest and Southwest on February 16, 2021, in the Oval Office of the…

In a phone conversation on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and Acting Head of the Afghan Foreign Ministry Amir Khan Muttaqi held talks on issues of common concern.Expressing deep regret for recent events and attacks…

The bill backed by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador sought to give utilities 54% of the electricity market.Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador slammed opposition lawmakers for rejecting a planned constitutional overhaul of…

WASHINGTON — Western New York's 2022 congressional races are beginning to take shape — but it's amoeba-like shapes that could suddenly change thanks to rulings by a state court or the State Board of Elections.A Steuben…

In a statement on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh denounced the sacrilege of the Holy Quran in Sweden, saying: "The Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns the burning of the holy word of God. (the Koran) in…

In a statement on Friday, Foreign Office spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh described the UK government's stated plan to forcibly send refugees from the UK to Rwanda as a breach of the country's international obligations.He said transferring…

Tens of thousands of people flock to Pyongyang's main square to watch light shows and art exhibitions honoring Kim Il Sung.North Korea marked the 110th anniversary of the birth of late founder Kim Il Sung on Friday with fireworks, a…

In comments during Friday prayers in Tehran, Brigadier General Kiomars Heidari said Iran had received information during the 2021 war in the Karabakh region that the forces of the "illegitimate Israeli regime" were present in one of the…

In a telephone conversation on Thursday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his South African counterpart Naledi Pandor discussed the most important bilateral, regional and international issues.Amirabdollahian spoke of the…

By Michel GryboskiSenior Church Editor | Thursday, April 14, 2022Hand holding a sheet of paper with transgender symbol and equal sign inside. | GettyKentucky passed a law that bars biological men from participating in women's sports,…

Hossein Amirabdollahian had separate phone conversations with Iran's Ambassador to Kabul Bahador Amininan and the Consul in Herat on Tuesday, a day after videos of the attacks on the two diplomatic missions were posted online.The attackers,…

Speaking at a meeting with the heads of the three branches of government and a number of other officials on Tuesday, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei urged Iranian officials not to be held back by the JCPOA talks and to found their plans on the…

If there was a honeymoon period for the first woman and first upstater in a century to become governor of New York, it ended in a smash of monumental proportions on Tuesday afternoon.Governor Kathy Hochul now faces the most…

In a meeting on Tuesday with Yemeni Ambassador to Tehran Ibrahim Mohamed al-Dailami, Amirabdollahian hailed the resistance of the Yemeni people against military attacks by the Saudi-led coalition.Expressing his concern over the critical…

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan's parliament elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country's prime minister after Imran Khan was ousted last weekend in a vote of no confidence. Ahead of Monday's vote, MPs from Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)…

Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock is set to open his home to seven refugees fleeing Ukraine.Hancock, who resigned from government last June after admitting breaking COVID rules, told The Sun on Sunday he would be housing…

"Our message to non-regional and non-friendly countries is that there is enough power in our region, and there is no justification for their presence in the waters of this region," Irani said on Saturday.He added, however, that there is no…

By Ryan FoleyChristian Post reporter | Saturday 09 April 2022Adoration by artist Sean Feucht | Courtesy of Sean FeuchtA prominent Christian worship artist has staged a massive protest outside Disney's California headquarters as the…

By Michel GryboskiSenior Church Editor | Friday 08 April 2022Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks during an event celebrating her confirmation to the Supreme Court of the United States on the South Lawn of the White House on April 08,…

By Michel GryboskiSenior Church Editor | Friday 08 April 2022Getty ImagesArizona Governor Doug Ducey has signed a bill to ban discrimination against faith-based adoption and fostering organizations, including forcing them to place…

By Michel GryboskiSenior Church Editor | Thursday 07 April 2022Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear speaks at the Center for African American Heritage during a bill signing event on April 9, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky. | Jon Cherry/Getty…

The walls seemed to be closing in on Anon Nampa as he attempted to sleep on a small mat inside Bangkok's infamous remand center in August. Throughout a long and restless night, the activist's mind wandered to the recent protests in…

Doha, Qatar – During the second week of March, some 300 Chadian rebels took up residence in a five-star hotel in downtown Doha. They had flown to the Qatari capital to sign an agreement with representatives of Chad's transitional…

Millions of workers will start paying higher National Insurance contributions from today as part of a plan to raise billions for the NHS and social care.The increase of 1.25 percentage points, first announced last fallis being…

A new strategy on how the UK will produce more of its own energy is due to be announced this week after several delays.The government has confirmed that it will release the "Energy Security Strategy" on Thursday to help tackle…

Pakistan's top court has adjourned without ruling on the legality of Prime Minister Imran Khan's actions in blocking an opposition bid to impeach him, a move that has led to political unrest in the South Asian nation. Khan, a former cricket…

"We are closely following developments in Pakistan," Iran's spokesman told a news conference in Tehran on Monday, noting that developments in the "friend and brother" neighbor are very important for Iran.His comments came after the decision…

All 26 ministers except the president and prime minister resign as anti-government protesters defy curfews.Sri Lankan cabinet members have resigned en masse, the education minister has said, as anti-government protests escalate despite…

The ceasefire involves a halt to military operations for two months. Ships will also be allowed to carry food and fuel, and Sanaa airport will partially reopen.Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh Khatibzadeh expressed hope…

Korea Future says evidence of widespread abuse in prison camps across the country should spur action.The future of Korea's UK based non-profit arpublished a list of almost 600 people associated with human rights abuses in the North Korean…

Washington D.C.- The White House, the US State Department and other government agencies have released statements celebrating Arab-American Heritage Month, an event that promotes hope to quell the bigotry faced by Arab-American communities.…

The territory's government is telling countries to stop "interfering" in its internal affairs after damning assessments on freedoms.Hong Kong reacted with fury to what it described as "unfounded and ludicrous allegations" in key reports…

Pro-life activists face up to 11 years in prison, up to $350,000 in fines if found guiltyBy Michel GryboskiSenior Church Editor | Thursday, March 31, 2022Pro-life activists demonstrate outside a Planned Parenthood clinic on January 20,…

Kais Saied said the move, eight months after parliament was suspended, was aimed at "preserving the state and its institutions".Tunisian President Kais Saied announced on state television that he was dissolving the country's parliament,…

The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium organized the first edition of the IONS maritime exercise (IMEX 2022) in Indian waters near Goa.Iranian naval forces aboard the local destroyer "Dena" took part in the joint exercise.Nine naval vessels from…

Pedro Castillo denies allegations of corruption, accusing economic groups of staging a "coup" against his government.Peruvian President Pedro Castillo faces an impeachment vote in Congress that could see the newly elected leader ousted just…

The Attorney General has called for a culture change around maternity rights, saying too many employers are breaking employment rules.Suella Braverman, who last year became the first cabinet minister to take maternity…

In a telephone conversation on Saturday, Amirabdollahian and his Belgian counterpart Sophie Wilmes discussed issues of common interest, with the two urging stronger economic and trade ties between Tehran and Brussels.Underlining the…

In a statement released on Saturday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh commented on the recently declared agreement between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait on the joint Arash gas field."Arash/al-Durra is a joint gas field between…

In a post on his Twitter account on Friday, Mora said he would meet with Iran's chief negotiator Ali Baqeri in Tehran on Saturday as part of efforts to "fill the remaining gaps" in the talks in the Austrian capital.“I am traveling to Tehran…

By Michel GryboskiSenior Church Editor | Friday, March 25, 2022Belo Horizonte International Airport, Confins, Brazil, March 12, 2021. | Unsplash/Lukas SouzaFamily Research Center Action on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against the Biden…

The legal tender says the Republican should be disqualified from running for Congress because of her support for the Capitol riot.A group of Georgia voters on Thursday called on state officials to bar Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from…

Iran's Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Thursday on the 7th anniversary of Saudi Arabia's military aggression against Yemen.Saudi Arabia and a number of its regional allies, backed by the United States and European powers, launched…

By Ryan FoleyChristian Post reporter | Wednesday, March 23, 2022Russian President Vladmir Putin (L) visits the Trinity Lavra monastery with Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, in Sergeiv Posad in the Moscow Region July 18, 2014. |…

By Michel GryboskiSenior Church Editor | Tuesday, March 22, 2022Inidana Governor Eric Holcomb speaks during a press conference on April 6, 2021. | Flicker/Gov. Eric Holcomb/Public DomainIndiana's Republican governor has vetoed a bill…