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Armenia has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the United States as Prime Minister Pashinyan faces pro-Russian opposition ahead of June parliamentary elections. The deal includes a framework for critical minerals and a transit corridor through southern Armenia, granting the U.S. a 74% stake. The move deepens Armenia's tilt toward the West, straining relations with traditional ally Russia.
In his first papal message, Pope Leo XIV warns that artificial intelligence must be 'disarmed' to prevent it from becoming a tool of domination, exclusion and death, and urges global leaders and tech companies to tightly control AI development. The encyclical highlights risks of AI in warfare and job losses, and includes an apology for the Church's historical role in slavery.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that her government has allowed Iran's national football team to set up a training base in Mexico during the 2026 World Cup after the US refused to host the team overnight. The team will play all its group-stage matches in the US but will train in Tijuana, near San Diego. The move comes amid ongoing conflict in Iran involving the US and Israel.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for stronger Islamic unity to counter rising regional security threats, including terrorism and foreign intervention. Speaking at an event, he stressed that division solely helps hostile forces and urged OIC member states to pursue dialogue and cooperation. The appeal comes amid heightened Middle East tensions, with analysts linking it to efforts against Israel and U.S. influence.
An Israeli airstrike in eastern Lebanon killed at least 14 people and wounded many others, according to local security and medical sources. The attack occurred in a Hezbollah-controlled area, and Hezbollah has vowed to respond. This is one of the deadliest strikes in the current conflict, which has killed mostly civilians and displaced thousands.
Iran and Iraq reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing consultations on issues of mutual interest, focusing on regional security, economic cooperation, and border matters. Analysts see this dialogue as a positive signal for regional peace amid Middle East volatility.
Iran has warned of a strong response to any U.S. actions it sees as aggressive and in breach of a ceasefire, amid elevated bilateral tensions. The statement calls for international condemnation of U.S. strikes, which Washington defends as self-defense. Analysts fear the rhetoric could heighten regional instability.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim exchanged congratulations on Eid al-Adha and pledged to enhance bilateral cooperation. In a phone call, they emphasized deeper ties in economy, trade, culture, and politics, and discussed regional issues within the OIC.
Japan Airlines (JAL) announced it will begin transporting culturally significant items to the Moon to preserve them from threats such as climate change, natural disasters, and conflict. The "Moon Payload Service" will use a lunar lander developed by a JAL subsidiary and is expected to launch within three to five years.
New revelations about systematic torture of Palestinian prisoners have emerged, with Israeli soldiers showing joy rather than remorse. This reflects a deep societal shift away from the old 'shooting and crying' narrative, as violence becomes celebrated rather than mourned.
