The debate over Iran's potential agreement with the United States has spilled beyond the country's political class and into the religious establishments and street gatherings that have long served as the Islamic republic's most loyal base of support.
Tehran [Iran], June 26 (ANI): Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy on Friday said that transit through the strategic Strait of Hormuz would only be permitted through routes approved by Tehran, despite the IRGC establishing a 'communication line' with the US Central Command (CENTCOM)
Tehran [Iran], June 26 (ANI): Moments after the United States and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers jointly called for curbing Tehran's nuclear programme, Iran on Friday slammed the two sides, describing the remarks as 'interventionist, irresponsible and provocative'.
Responding to news that Kazakhstani authorities have detained Batikha Bilashkyzy, whose brother, Serikzhan Bilash, is a human rights defender and the founder of the Atajurt movement, Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s Eastern Europe and Central Asia Director, said: “Batikha Bilashkyzy’s detention on apparently politically motivated and fabricated fraud charges is deeply alarming. She must be released […] The post Kazakhstan: Authorities must end apparent reprisals against relatives of Atajurt activists appeared first on Amnesty International .
'I was doxxed': UK doctors welcome BMA protections for criticism of Israel The British Medical Association (BMA), which represents over 200,000 doctors in the UK , this week voted to reject the use of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition on antisemitism within the NHS. The motion, which was passed at the union’s annual representatives meeting (ARM), raised concerns about the application of the definition, and called for an immediate investigation into its impact on legitimate political speech and professional expression on Israel 's actions in Palestine , as well as the right for healthcare bodies to challenge attempts to use it to suppress debate on human rights violations and war crimes. Its passage means that BMA members can lobby the government, NHS England, and stakeholders for policy change on these issues.
Tehran [Iran], June 26 (ANI): Iran and the United States on Friday have established a 'communication line' in the Strait of Hormuz to prevent incidents that could escalate into military confrontation and to facilitate the implementation of provisions under the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two countries, Iranian state media Press TV reported.
Ships crossing Hormuz use Oman passage despite Iran warnings Traffic levels in the Strait of Hormuz fell back from Wednesday's high, but vessels continued to use a non-Iranian-approved passage, despite a ship being struck by a projectile, tracking platforms showed Friday. At least 42 commodity vessels - including tankers carrying oil, gas, and dry bulk such as fertilisers - crossed on Thursday, Kpler's tracking platform showed, down from a high of 57 on Wednesday. Ten of those vessels entered the Gulf, while 32 exited.
Iran’s World Cup match against Egypt has become a test not only of FIFA’s approach to inclusion but also of whether LGBTQ+ Iranians can claim visibility on one of the world’s biggest sporting stages.
New Delhis UN ambassador has called incomplete the protection of children without accountability India has raised concern about the repeated targeting of children during armed conflicts, demanding that those committing such crimes be held accountable.
Responding to the news that a Tunisian court has sentenced Sihem Bensedrine to 25 years in prison after being convicted on bogus charges in connection with her work as the President of the Truth and Dignity Commission (IVD), Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard said: “This verdict is an utter travesty of justice. It is outrageous […] The post Tunisia: 25-year-prison term for prominent human rights defender Sihem Bensedrine an outrageous injustice appeared first on Amnesty International .
US considering moving Gulf bases damaged by Iran to Israel The US is considering moving some of its Gulf bases to Israel after they were attacked by Iran earlier this year. A report in the Wall Street Journal says the US is considering refurnishing its base in Bahrain and winding down its presence in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia . Two officials cited in the report suggest the US could relocate some bases to Israel.
Rights groups file complaint against Polish TNT producer over Gaza war crimes Three international organisations have filed a criminal complaint against Polish state-owned company Nitro-Chem, accusing representatives of the Nato alliance’s largest TNT producer of alleged involvement in international crimes against Palestinians in Gaza. The complaint was filed by the Hind Rajab Foundation, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the European Legal Support Center (ELSC). Three Palestinian rights groups, including Al-Haq, Al-Mezan and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights, as well as individual survivors, will join proceedings and submit evidence detailing the scale of destruction in Gaza.
UN says 115 vessels, 2,500 seafarers evacuated from Strait of Hormuz since Tuesday A total of about 115 vessels and 2,500 seafarers have been evacuated from the Strait of Hormuz since Tuesday, the head of the UN maritime body said Friday. International Maritime Organization secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez gave the update after the IMO on Thursday suspended its efforts to evacuate some 600 ships and 11,000 sailors, following an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman. Dominguez told an online press conference that "115 (vessels) have evacuated in the last three and a half days, representing around 2,500 seafarers that have now safely left the Strait of Hormuz.
'I was doxxed': UK doctors welcome BMA protections for criticism of Israel Submitted by Amara Sophia Elahi on Fri, 06/26/2026 - 09:21 The British Medical Association rejects use of IHRA's definition on antisemitism within the NHS A member of the British Medical Association joins staff during the first day of a six-day resident doctors' strike outside the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust on 7 April 2026 (AFP) Off The British Medical Association (BMA), which represents over 200,000 doctors in the UK , this week voted to reject the use of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition on antisemitism within the NHS. The motion, which was passed at the union’s annual representatives meeting (ARM), raised concerns about the application of the definition, and called for an immediate investigation into its impact on legitimate political speech and professional expression on Israel 's actions in Palestine , as well as the right for healthcare bodies to challenge attempts to use it to suppress debate on human rights violations and war crimes. Its passage means that BMA members can lobby the government, NHS England, and stakeholders for policy change on these issues.
Tokyo [Japan], June 26 (ANI): Despite Iran's repeated denial of inspection of its nuclear sites as per the said agreement with the US, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi on Friday expressed hope that the UN nuclear watchdog would soon be able to resume in
Washington DC [US], June 26 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance confirmed that the US and Iran have agreed to set up a direct deconfliction channel with military representatives from both countries, reported Al Jazeera. The arrangement involves representatives from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the US Army's Central Command (CENTCOM) being stationed in Doha, Qatar.
Vancouver [Canada], June 26 (ANI): Belgium winger Jeremy Doku and star striker Romelu Lukaku are not ready for full 90 minutes of action, said head coach Rudi Garcia ahead of their all-important final league stage FIFA World Cup match against Belgium scheduled for Thursday.
Santa Clara (California) [US], June 26 (ANI): Australia head coach Tony Popovic hailed his side's qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 as a 'wonderful achievement' after the Socceroos played out a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Paraguay in their final Group D fixture in Santa Clara, California.
Sanctioned ICC judges sue Trump in US over 'attack on judicial independence' Submitted by Sondos Asem on Fri, 06/26/2026 - 13:06 Three serving members of The Hague-based court say asset freezes and travel bans tied to investigations in Palestine and Afghanistan are punishment for doing their jobs Canadian ICC judge Kimberly Prost is among three judges bringing the case against the Trump administration (ICC official photo) Off A federal court in New York has summoned US President Donald Trump to respond to a lawsuit brought by three sitting judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), who accuse his administration of punishing them with sweeping sanctions for their work on investigations involving Israel and the United States . The summons, issued on Thursday by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, requires the government to respond within 60 days to a complaint filed a day earlier by judges Kimberly Prost of Canada, Solomy Balungi Bossa of Uganda and Reine Alapini-Gansou of Benin. The case names Trump as the lead defendant, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Pretoria maintains relations with China, Russia, and Iran in pursuit of national interests and constructive global engagement, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended Pretoria's non-aligned foreign policy during questions in Parliament. Tension with US persists over relations with China, Russia, and Iran, as well as trade.
