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"Indian Memes Are GOAT": Iran Mocks US' Hormuz Blockade With 'Dhamaal' Video
Amid continued crossfire in the Middle East, Iranian diplomatic handles on X have launched a different kind of 'war' against the United States and Donald Trump -- using memes and takedowns posted.
Ex-Student Opens Fire At Turkish School Wounding 16, Then Kills Self
The 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, fired randomly at a vocational high school in Siverek, Sanliurfa province, before hiding inside the building.
"Is It Epstein Being Cared For?" Iran's Dig At Trump Over "Jesus" Image
US President Donald Trump uploaded an image which showed him dressed in a white robe and placing a glowing hand on the forehead of a man lying in a hospital bed.
"They Cut The Pipes": Afghans In Kabul Face Acute Water Crisis
The level of Kabul's aquifers plunged by 25 to 30 metres over the past decade, according to an April 2025 report by the aid group Mercy Corps.
Iran Condemns "Insult" To Pope After Trump Targets Him Over Calls For Peace
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian’s remarks came after US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image that depicted himself in a Jesus Christ-like form.
Not Soldiers, Ukraine Sends Robots To Frontline, Takes Over Russian Post
Giving an example of how technology is saving lives, Zelensky said that in the last three months, ground vehicles have carried over 22,000 missions.
Hormuz Blockade: The Complex Regional Realities US Ignores At Its Peril
This is something of a blind spot, because understanding the deeper cultural dynamics of the strait and its surrounds can tell us something of what might now lie ahead.
Saudi Arabia Is "Pressing" US To Drop Iran Port Blockade Plan: Report
Saudi Arabia has managed to get its oil exports up by piping its crude across the desert to the Red Sea, while Iran's Hormuz blockade persisted. Riyadh is worried those supplies would be at risk if the Red Sea's exit route were also closed.
"How Can We Trust You?" Iran's Question And Collapse Of Islamabad Talks
After a sleepless and at times tense night in Islamabad, Iranian and U.S.
$435 Million: Iran's Estimated Per-Day Loss Due To US' Hormuz Blockade
Successfully enforcing the blockade will require a sustained commitment of US Navy ships and personnel, as well as clear guidance from the Trump administration and the Navy's legal department
331 Children Contracted HIV From Syringe Reuse In Pakistan Hospital, Shocking Investigation Reveals
Over 32 hours of hidden filming captured staff reusing syringes on multi-dose vials and injecting patients without sterile gloves.
Made Lot Of Progress, Ball In Iran's Court: JD Vance On US-Iran Peace Talks
US Vice President JD Vance says Iran moved towards the US in Islamabad peace talks but did not go far enough
Amid Middle East Tensions, Iran Embassy In Australia Showcases "World's Largest Mall" In Tehran
The Iran Mall was ranked the world's largest shopping mall by total area by WorldAtlas in 2023.
Iran Slams US Blockade As 'Grave Violation Of Sovereignty'
Iran slammed a US blockade around its ports on Monday as a "grave violation" of its sovereignty, as Washington and Tehran's belligerent...
US, Iran Weighing New Talks On Thursday, 2 Venues In Consideration: Report
According to the report, Islamabad and Geneva are two of the possible locations being discussed for the new round of talks.
Pakistan Weighs 'All Options' To Repay $3 Billion UAE Loan
The country's foreign-exchange reserves stood at $16.4 billion as of March 27, enough to cover close to three months of imports.
US-Sanctioned Tanker Linked To China Tests Trump Blockade With Hormuz Transit
Rich Starry, a medium-range tanker earlier known as Full Star, was blacklisted by Washington in 2023 for helping Tehran evade energy sanctions.
Iran Steps Up Meme War Against Donald Trump, Calls Him "Miserable Pirate Of The Persian Gulf"
The Iran Embassy in South Africa shared a post depicting Trump in a musical-style video, where he is seen appealing to allow ships to pass through a blockade.
Why Trump Gave $100 Tip To Grandma On McDonald's Delivery To White House
Sharon Simmons, dressed in a "DoorDash Grandma" T-shirt, walked up to the Oval Office's exterior door to deliver food from McDonald's.
