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Iran’s Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei has spoken for the first time after the recent riots broke out in Iran. He was very clear about one thing: the violent unrest following the death of a young woman in Iran was planned by the US and the Zionist regime. For years, Iran’s adversaries have been trying to stop Iran’s progress by any means and the death of Mahsa Amini was an opportunity for them to use it as a pretext to instigate rioting in the country.

The US calls it a new strategy of high-tech containment, but in essence, it is an effort to prevent China from advancing. In other words, a technological blockade. This is the US's way of flexing its muscle, the same way that it imposes sanctions. And instead of welcoming competition, it is doing all that it can to stop China. The products the US is targeting are chips and not edible ones.

Clashes have erupted between French police and protesters angry at the fatal shooting of a teenager by an officer.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has conceded that Washington's long-time practice of imposing economic sanctions against other nations has led to the declining use of the dollar as the dominant currency. She further warned the country should anticipate a slump in the dollar’s share of global reserves in the coming years. Yellen made the remarks in response to a question during a Congressional hearing.

A new study in the US paints a grim picture of the scope of homelessness in California. It says over 17,000 people do not have a roof above their head in the country’s western state. According to the study by the University of California, the state is home to almost one-third of the total US homeless population. It says the vast majority of homeless people in the state are Californians.

The global trend of substituting the US dollar with local currencies has been on the rise in recent years. Now, The United States treasury secretary has warned that economic sanctions imposed on other countries like Russia and Iran threaten the dominance of the dollar in the global economic market.

A group of African Human rights activists has condemned Europe's migration policy, as the death toll of migrants trying to cross into the continent keeps rising. The activists called for a transnational solidarity pact with migrants and slammed the expulsion of asylum seekers. That’s while the asylum seekers endanger their lives to get away from the results of wrong Western policies in their countries, including war.

A daughter of slain African-American civil rights activist Malcolm X, says she intends to sue the FBI, the CIA and New York City police. She accuses various federal and state agencies of fraudulently concealing evidence. She claims the evidence shows the agencies conspired to assassinate Malcolm X. Malcolm X was the iconic leader of African-American Muslims who was assassinated 58 years ago.

Germany and France are alarmed over new trade laws in the US that make an investment in the country overly competitive. Washington’s new tax cuts and energy benefits for companies investing in it have prompted strong reactions from Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron.

Iran's leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, says there's nothing wrong with an agreement with the West but the country's nuclear infrastructure should remain intact. The leader says Tehran is not seeking nuclear weapons, but the enemies are using the allegation as a pretext to stop the country’s progress.

US sanctions are finally working…just not in the way they were supposed to! Iran and Russia have signed a $1.6 billion deal for the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway.

Russia says it has adopted a new foreign policy doctrine, prioritizing the elimination of what it calls Western dominance in global politics. The 42-page document, presented by the Russian foreign minister and signed by President Vladimir Putin, sets a new global approach given what Russia faces as existential threats to its security.

As students across US university campuses face arrest, the protestors say the ‘fight against genocide’ will continue.

One person died on Tuesday as police raided the compound of the anti-Iran MKO terrorist group near the capital Tirana and clashed with some of the group’s members. Albanian authorities raided the camp to seize computer devices they say were linked to prohibited political activities. During the inspection, the security forces faced resistance and attack by some members of the terror organization.

Leader commends Iranian Armed Forces for military prowess in Operation True Promise Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has commended the Iranian Armed Forces for showcasing strength and military prowess following Operation True Promise. He expressed pride in their demonstration of national glory and emphasized the successful portrayal of Iranian capabilities and authority, particularly in punishing Israel.

Despite two decades of American military presence in Africa on the pretext of combating extremists and terrorists, the security situation in the region is an absolute nightmare. Statistics show that US arms and training have not only failed to contribute to a reduction in terrorism and militancy in Africa but have rather prepared the ground for the persistence and thriving of terrorism across the continent.

Over the past weeks, Iran has been hit with unrest and riots in different cities. The protests were triggered by the death of a young woman in police custody. They were initially peaceful, but were then hijacked by Western-backed agents. Western-backed media outlets and social media platforms have also turned into a battleground of anti-Iran narratives and fake news. The online campaign is fed by fake accounts used by members of anti-Iran groups like the notorious Mujahedin-e-Khalq Organization terrorist cult.

Iran has launched massive drills involving drones. This display of drone and drone technology sends a strong message to Iran’s enemies. And as a drone manufacturer, this is also significant since it shows that Iran is prepared to sell its drones to its allies, something that has angered the US.

A report by the Guardian says Britain's special forces have carried out secret operations in 19 countries over the past 12 years. It says an investigation by a research group, Action on Armed Violence, has revealed that the UK's elite military units carried out covert operations in Russia, Ukraine, Nigeria, Kenya, the Philippines, as well as Muslim countries of Iraq, Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, Oman, Somalia, and Yemen.

The European satellite operator, Eutelsat, has issued a warning to Iran’s English-language news channel Press TV that it will suspend its services to the broadcaster. The operator says the potential move is part of EU sanctions against Iranian individuals and entities, including Press TV over Iran’s response to the recent riots.

For decades, the Hannibal Directive has been one of the most controversial, most mysterious procedures in the dark history of the Israeli military. The Hannibal Directive is an order that is used to prevent the capture of Israeli soldiers by enemy forces, even at the cost of the soldier’s life. Now with the development of social media, the directive is becoming more challenging for the regime in Tel Aviv.

How do you protect the surfaces of industrial machinery against abrasion, impact, and corrosion? Well, you cover it with a tough layer using a metal core welding wire, of course!

Iranians from all walks of life take to the streets across the country to condemn Wednesday’'s terrorist attack on the Shah Cheragh Shrine as they called for bringing the perpetrators to justice. Daesh terrorist group quickly claimed responsibility for the attack, a group that was almost wiped out completely because of Iran’s anti-terror efforts.

Tensions rise between Turkey and the US after the American ambassador to Ankara met with the country’s opposition candidate ahead of crucial elections. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has slammed the move saying the ambassador needs to know his place. Erdogan has also called on his supporters to teach the United States a lesson in the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections.

The US announced on January 25 that it would send Abrams tanks to Ukraine. US officials have said that maintenance of the tanks is very complex, and using them adds significant logistical complexities for Ukraine. But if the Abrams tanks are not ideally suited to the current battlefield, why is the US sending thirty-one of them to Ukraine?