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IRGC signals readiness for nuclear doctrine change as Iran weighs policy options

IRGC signals readiness for nuclear doctrine change as Iran weighs policy options

The IRGC says Iran will make preparations if its leadership revises its nuclear doctrine, though no decision has been announced, Fars news agency reported

Asia
Christians protest attacks on churches in India's West Bengal

Christians protest attacks on churches in India's West Bengal

Hundreds of Christians protest attacks on churches in West Bengal, demanding action over 48 reported incidents since May. Police filed FIRs in only 15 cases

Europe
PM Shehbaz offers condolences after deadly Spain train collision

PM Shehbaz offers condolences after deadly Spain train collision

Shehbaz Sharif offered condolences to Spain after the Spain train collision in Toledo killed at least 64 people, and the death toll could still rise.

Middle East
Middle East on high alert after strikes hit Iran's Qeshm Island

Middle East on high alert after strikes hit Iran's Qeshm Island

Iran launches retaliatory surface-to-air missile over the Strait of Hormuz, and intense combat air patrols along the Iran-Iraq border, prompting Washington to warn American diplomats and citizens across the region to brace for rapid escalation

North America
Trump appoints hardliner Stephen Miller as Chief of Staff following midterm defeat

Trump appoints hardliner Stephen Miller as Chief of Staff following midterm defeat

US president appoints long-time senior adviser and immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as his new White House Chief of Staff