Thousands rally in Lisbon to fight breast cancer
Women and families filled Lisbon’s streets in the rain to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer care.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a call from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday, marking an important diplomatic exchange ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr.
The two leaders exchanged greetings and expressed their mutual wishes for peace and prosperity for their nations and the broader region.
During the conversation, the leaders reviewed several key developments and issues of mutual interest, with a particular emphasis on ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations. This call comes as part of a broader diplomatic initiative by Iran to enhance ties with Islamic countries and neighboring nations.
Earlier this week, President Pezeshkian engaged in similar discussions with leaders from Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Bahrain, as reported by the Iranian news agency IRNA. In these calls, he extended an invitation to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for a visit to Iran to further discussions on expanding bilateral cooperation. Additionally, during his conversation with Jordan’s King Abdullah, Pezeshkian reiterated Iran’s commitment to strengthening ties with Jordan and condemned Israel’s alleged violations of ceasefire agreements in Gaza.
The call between the Saudi crown prince and the Iranian president underscores a renewed emphasis on diplomatic dialogue in the region as both nations navigate complex geopolitical challenges while seeking regional stability and improved cooperation.
Aid groups in Myanmar’s worst-hit areas urgently need shelter, food, and water after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed over 2,700 people. Rescue efforts face challenges due to ongoing civil war, damaged infrastructure, and restricted aid access, with the toll expected to rise.
The inaugural Samarkand International Climate Forum will kick off on 4th April at the Silk Road Samarkand Congress Center in Uzbekistan. The high-profile forum will be held under the theme "Central Asia Facing Global Climate Challenges: Consolidation for Shared Prosperity."
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was banned from running for public office for five years after being convicted of embezzlement, ruling her out of the 2027 presidential race. She received a four-year prison sentence, with two years suspended, and a €100,000 fine. Le Pen plans to appeal.
The first-ever summit between the European Union (EU) and the five Central Asian nations—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan - began today in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
The cost of the U.S. military’s offensive against the Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen has reached nearly $1 billion in just under three weeks, but the campaign has had limited success in crippling the group’s capabilities, sources briefed on the operation told CNN.
The global fashion industry was left in shock on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a sweeping set of tariffs, the highest and most comprehensive in nearly a century.
Türkiye's foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, stated on the sidelines of a NATO meeting in Brussels that Ankara seeks to prevent any direct confrontation with Israel in Syria.
Syria has welcomed a United Nations resolution aimed at investigating human rights abuses and improving the country’s record following 13 years of brutal civil conflict under former President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
U.S. President Donald Trump hopes for the signing of a long-awaited peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which could mark a new era of stability in the South Caucasus, a senior U.S. official said.
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