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Pezeshkian expresses gratitude to Azerbaijan for humanitarian assistance

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his appreciation for the support and solidarity shown by Azerbaijan.

03 Apr 2026-23:30
Iranian music school reportedly destroyed in airstrike

In the heart of Tehran, the halls of the Honiak Music Academy once resonated with the intricate melodies of classical Persian music. From the delicate plucking of the setar to the bright, rhythmic ring of the santur, the school served as a vibrant sanctuary for Iran’s musical heritage—until a devastating airstrike silenced its rooms forever

03 Apr 2026-14:36
Russian passenger train derailment injuries at least 24

The number of injured people has risen to 24 after seven carriages of a passenger train derailed in Russia's Ulyanovsk region on Friday.

03 Apr 2026-13:30
Medvedev says Russia should harden position on EU expansion

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, has said Moscow should abandon what he called its “tolerant attitude” toward Ukraine’s aspirations to join the European Union, escalating rhetoric amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

03 Apr 2026-12:47
Kremlin push for state messenger MAX sparks backlash

The Kremlin is accelerating efforts to promote a state-backed messaging app called MAX, sparking concern among some Russians who say they are uncomfortable with increased digital control and surveillance risks.

03 Apr 2026-12:00
Iran threatens strikes on regional ICT companies - VIDEO

Iran’s military has warned that it could target telecom companies in the Middle East with American shareholders if the US proceeds with threats against Iranian power plants.

03 Apr 2026-11:18
Passenger train derails in Russia’s Ulyanovsk - VIDEO

Seven cars of a Chelyabinsk-Moscow passenger train derailed on Friday in Russia’s Ulyanovsk region, according to Russian Railways.

03 Apr 2026-10:02
Iran claims to have shot down second US F-35 - PHOTO

Iran military said it shot down a second US F-35 fighter jet over central Iran.

03 Apr 2026-09:21
Explosion at Armenian military training ground leaves one dead

A 29-year-old serviceman has been killed in an explosion at a military training ground operated by the Armenian Ministry of Defence in the enlarged community of Bagramyan in the country’s Armavir region, according to local media.

03 Apr 2026-00:12
Russia prepares second oil shipment to Cuba

Russia is preparing to send a second oil shipment to Cuba, signaling continued energy support for the island as it faces an ongoing fuel shortage and widespread blackouts.

02 Apr 2026-16:34