Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that the country is not ruling out the possibility of another airstrike, and that they are more prepared than ever before. In an interview with Russian media, Araghchi emphasized that Iran does not welcome war, but is fully prepared for it. He also stated that the best way to avoid war is to be prepared for it, and that they have learned from past aggressive actions.
Araghchi’s comments come as tensions between Iran and the West continue to escalate. Israeli media reports suggest that Israel is concerned that Iran is developing a ballistic missile program, and is seeking to coordinate with the US on potential airstrikes. The US media reports that Israeli Prime Minister may discuss the issue with US President Donald Trump in an upcoming meeting.
In other news, a small plane crashed in Galveston Bay, Texas, killing seven people, including a patient and six others. The plane was headed to Houston Airport when it crashed. In India, a woman was arrested for allegedly killing her husband and disposing of his body in the Ganges River and a nali. The woman had been in a relationship with another man and had killed her husband to be with him.
US President Donald Trump has weighed in on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, stating that those who previously spoke out against Epstein may see their reputations suffer. US Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has stated that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will have to step down. Trump also announced that the US Navy is building 15 new warships to make it the world’s strongest navy.
In a separate development, the US is recalling 30 ambassadors under the “America First” policy, with Trump aiming to make US embassies a reflection of the policy. Tensions between Bangladesh and India have increased, with Bangladesh suspending its consulate and visa services in Delhi. Israeli forces have been accused of violating a ceasefire in Lebanon, with a video of the incident going viral on social media.
In the UK, a report has highlighted the growing popularity of nicotine pouches among teenagers, with one in eight 14-17 year olds using the product. The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s new chair, Marsha de Cordova, has warned that the UK’s decision to leave the European Convention on Human Rights may be a “huge mistake” in the face of pressure to reduce immigration.
The Russian Investigative Committee has confirmed that Lieutenant General Valery Vasilyev was the head of the Russian General Staff’s Operational Training Directorate. Naseer Janjua, a former Pakistani army major, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for corruption, with his sentence being commuted to six years in 2022.
A Pakistani police officer, Shabana Naqvi, has become the subject of social media attention once again. In a separate incident, a Pakistani woman was arrested for allegedly killing her husband and disposing of his body in the Ganges River and a nali.
A young Pakistani cricketer, Mohsin Naqvi, was accused of provoking Pakistani players during the Under-19 Asia Cup final. In a separate incident, a woman in India was arrested for allegedly killing her husband and disposing of his body in the Ganges River and a nali.
