Chinese state television broadcast rare footage apparently showing the US Air Force's Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, as a target for the PLA's missile force, accompanied by warnings from an officer.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian describes interaction with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as 'very difficult' amid speculation over Khamenei's health and prolonged public absence since a US-Israeli air strike in February.
The Chinese air force is employing an AI-enabled "intelligent strike planning system" for battle plans involving over 100 units, as revealed in a state television documentary. The system prioritizes targets, coordinates attack waves, and allocates tasks, having been used multiple times in training exercises.
PLA Rocket Force officer Cui Daohu described completing the construction of China's 'strategic trump card' missile positions on schedule, overcoming challenges with heavy components and precise assembly, as reported by state broadcaster CCTV.
Iranians gathered for the burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad, his hometown, following his death in an Israeli strike. The ceremony took place amidst ongoing hostilities between Iran and the US.
A fire at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang city, Fujian province, eastern China, on Thursday killed at least 28 people. President Xi Jinping called for accountability as rescue efforts continued, with fears that people were still trapped.
Eighteen people were injured in twin explosions in central Damascus, near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying. The devices, one in a parked car and another in a bin, detonated as security forces attempted to defuse them. Macron, in Syria for talks, was reported safe.
Two explosions near the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus injured 18 people, including four police officers. French President Emmanuel Macron, who had been staying at the hotel, was safe and continued his visit as planned.
French President Emmanuel Macron is safe after reports of explosions in Damascus where he was meeting Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa. Videos showed smoke rising near a hotel, and a security source reported two explosive devices wounded several people.
A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught fire Tuesday after being struck by a projectile. Iran's state TV implied Tehran carried out the assault, but there has been no official claim. The incident occurs amid ongoing tensions and stalled negotiations between Iran and the U.S.
A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught fire Tuesday after being struck by an unknown projectile. UKMTO reported the incident near Limah, Oman. Iranian state TV cited anonymous sources implying Tehran's involvement, though no official claim was made.
Iran's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei's funeral procession began in Tehran on Monday, with authorities preparing for massive crowds. The ceremonies aim to project resilience amid regional tensions and focus attention on Khamenei's successor, his son Mojtaba. The event aims to avoid the chaos of the 1989 funeral of his predecessor, which resulted in fatalities.
A foreign container ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz on a route not approved by Iran, according to state television. The incident highlights Iran's leverage over the vital waterway amidst ongoing peace talks.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed 1,430, injured 3,200, and left 3,100 homeless. Rescuers, including international teams, search for survivors amid rubble, with at least 68,900 unaccounted for. Damage estimated at $6.7bn (6% of GDP).
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that ending Israeli strikes on Lebanon is a vital component of the peace deal with the US. He emphasized that the war's end on all fronts, including Lebanon, is the most critical aspect of the memorandum between Iran/Hezbollah and the US/Israel.
Iran sent its response to the latest US ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators and wants negotiations to focus on permanently ending the war, but President Donald Trump quickly rejected it as “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” with no details. Iran seeks to end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where Israel is fighting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, and to ensure the security of shipping, state television said. Washington’s latest proposal addressed a deal to end the war,...
Myanmar state television announced that detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred from prison to house arrest, more than five years after the military coup that removed her from power. The order came from newly installed President Min Aung Hlaing, the former military general who led the 2021 coup. Her son and lawyers cannot confirm the move, with her son calling her a hostage. The transfer follows a military-organized election widely dismissed as a sham and comes amid China's increased involvement and US lobbying efforts by the DCI group, including Roger Stone.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the United States of abandoning internationally recognised diplomatic conventions in pursuit of its own interests, particularly in dominating global energy markets. In an interview with Russian state television, Lavrov claimed Washington was taking the world 'back to a world where nothing existed' in international law, citing Venezuela and Iran as examples where US actions were driven by oil interests.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on April 24 for talks with Pakistani officials, marking a return visit following Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir's trip to Tehran last week. The Iranian state television reported the visit comes amid preparations for the second round of talks with the United States. The Tasnim news agency noted that Araghchi's program in Pakistan does not include any meetings with US representatives.
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani denounced the “extremely serious and offensive statements” broadcast on Russian state television.
