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News Desk LONDON: A British newspaper has reported that Donald Trump’s military strategy in Iran, based on the so-called “Venezuela model,” has failed after Tehran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader. According to the report, Trump had considered the political approach used in Venezuela—where Delcy Rodríguez was elevated to leadership—as a possible model for influencing leadership change in Iran. However, the election of Mojtaba Khamenei has undermined Washington’s expectations. The newspaper said Israel could attempt to remove the younger Khamenei, while the White House reportedly ignored calls supporting Reza Pahlavi as a potential leader. It added that…

News Desk BEIJING: China has opposed any attempt to target Mojtaba Khamenei, following his appointment as the new supreme leader of Iran. Reacting to the development, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China said the appointment of Iran’s new supreme leader is an internal and constitutional matter of Iran. The spokesperson added that China firmly opposes interference in the internal affairs of other countries under any pretext. #China #Iran #MojtabaKhamenei #SupremeLeader #ForeignPolicy #GlobalPolitics #MiddleEast

News Desk ANKARA: Türkiye has deployed an air defense system and six F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets in Northern Cyprus, as tensions continue to rise in the Eastern Mediterranean region. According to Turkish Ministry of National Defence, the measures were taken to ensure the security of Turkish Cypriots, adding that further steps could be taken if necessary. Regional tensions have also intensified following ongoing missile and drone attacks across Gulf countries. In Bahrain, an alleged Iran drone strike on Sitra Island left 32 people injured, including children. Bahrain’s health ministry said all the injured are Bahraini citizens and four remain…

News Desk NEW YORK: The New York Times has rejected a claim by Donald Trump that Iran was responsible for an attack on a girls’ school, stating that evidence suggests a US missile struck the site. According to the newspaper’s investigation, more than 160 girls were killed when a missile hit the elementary school during a strike near a naval base. Analysts examined video footage of a Tomahawk missile strike along with satellite images, social media posts and other videos. The findings indicated that the school was damaged at the same time nearby facilities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard…

News Desk GLASGOW: A major fire near Glasgow Central Station, the busiest railway hub in Scotland, has forced the station to close indefinitely. Officials reported that the blaze began at a vape shop on Union Street and quickly spread through a four-story building, causing part of the structure to collapse. Following the incident, the railway infrastructure body Network Rail announced that dozens of trains were canceled on Sunday, and no reopening decision had been made for Monday morning. Authorities advised passengers to make alternative travel arrangements as all train services passing through Glasgow Central Station remain temporarily suspended. #GlasgowFire #GlasgowCentral…

News Desk LONDON: global gold prices fell by 3 percent, with the price dropping by $157 per ounce to reach $5,023 per ounce in international markets. Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East have caused a sharp and unusual surge in global oil prices. On the international market, WTI and Brent crude oil prices have both increased by up to 30 percent, reflecting concerns over supply disruptions and geopolitical instability. hashtags:#LONDON #GoldPrices #OilPrices #WTI #BrentCrude #MiddleEast #MarketUpdate #GlobalEconomy #SamaaNews #CommodityNews

News Desk BEIRUT: At least 394 people have been killed and 1,130 injured in ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon since Monday, according to the country’s health minister, as tensions escalate in the region. Lebanese Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine said during a press conference that the casualties include 42 women and 83 children, while among the injured are 274 women and 254 children. The latest military escalation followed limited rocket fire from the Hezbollah, drawing Israel into a broader campaign amid ongoing regional tensions linked to the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Despite a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah in November 2024, Israel…

News Desk BEIJING: China has called for the immediate cessation of attacks on Iran, expressing strong opposition to the escalation of conflict in the region. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that the war should never have happened and emphasized that the use of force is not a solution to problems. He also noted that plans aimed at regime change have not gained public support, stressing the need for diplomatic solutions instead of military confrontation. Wang Yi further urged respect for the security and sovereignty of Iran and Gulf countries, warning that the conflict must not be allowed to spread…

News Desk FAISALABAD: The Supreme Court has ruled that rape and the act of making a video of the crime viral on social media are two distinct offences, each subject to independent investigation, trial, and punishment. The landmark decision came in the case of a medical student in Faisalabad, where separate FIRs had been filed for the rape and for circulating the video of the incident online. The court clarified that while both cases arise from the same incident, they are legally separate and may result in multiple punishments for the accused. The court rejected an application that sought to…

News Desk TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has clarified his earlier remarks after facing criticism at home, saying US bases and military installations in the region are considered legitimate targets for Iran. In a new statement, Pezeshkian said Iran had not targeted friendly neighboring countries but had instead carried out strikes on American military bases and installations in the region. He said those facilities were used for aggression against Iran, making them legitimate targets. The Iranian president added that the country would stand firm in defending itself and resisting threats until the very end, while also seeking friendly relations with…