Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised the wisdom, visionary leadership and profound influence of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

A two-day farewell ceremony for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei began at Imam Khomeini's Mosalla prayer hall in Tehran on Saturday morning, drawing huge crowds from across the country.

Late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family were killed in a US-Israeli air strike on February 28.

Iran has marked the second day of funeral processions for its late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Saudi Arabias Vice Foreign Minister Walid al-Khuraiji unexpectedly attended the former Supreme Leader's funeral

Top Iranian officials and foreign dignitaries pay respects to late leader killed in joint US-Israeli strike in February.

The country's theocracy plans to see millions flood the streets of the capital beginning Saturday in scenes reminiscent to the burial of the late Supreme Leader.

Gharibabadi has stated that the martyrdom of Leader stands as a poignant symbol of America's persistent enmity toward the Iranian nation.

IRGC caretaker chief Vahidi makes first public appearance Ahmad Vahidi, the caretaker commander of Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has made his first public appearance since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, according to Al Jazeera. The appearance comes as Iran prepares for the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an air strike early in the conflict

Khameneis body arrives in Tehran for funeral ceremonies The body of Irans former supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, has arrived at Tehrans Grand Mosalla mosque as funeral ceremonies begin for the leader who headed the country for more than 36 years

Former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's coffin has been readied as Iran prepares for seven-day funeral.

Funeral processions for Iran's late supreme leader will take place between July 3-9 across Iran and Iraq.

UN chief and Iran foreign minister hold phone call on regional situation Antnio Guterres expressed his sympathies with the Iranian nation and government as the country prepares for the farewell and funeral rites of the assassinated supreme leaderAyatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, IRNA reported

Body of Seyyed Ali Khamenei brought to farewell ceremony in Tehran The body ofIran's supreme leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei arrives at the Imam Khomeini Hussainiya, southern Tehran, for the farewell rite, IRNA reported

Iran's Gharibabadi: 3 July reminder of crime in which America took 290 lives Irans deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi wrote on X that "July 3rd is a reminder of the crime in which America took the lives of 290 innocent people, including 66 children

Andy Burnham says the UK must take the defence investment plan 'very seriously' despite 4.7bn-pound funding hole.

An estimated 10 million mourners attended Irans first Supreme Leaders funeral in 1989.

In a statement, Pakistans Foreign Ministry said the discussions would continue in the coming period. Parties have agreed to continue discussions over the coming period, with the next meeting to be set at the earliest possible time following the funeral processions of the former Iranian Supreme Leader, the ministry said

Qatar says US-Iran talks made positive progress Qatar says indirect talks between Iran and the United States in Doha have made positive progress, with another round expected after the funeral of Irans former Supreme Leader

Iran plans six-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei Iran is preparing the largest state funeral in its history for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli strike on 28 February

Qatari official says 'positive progress' made on US-Iran MoU Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson says "positive progress" was made on issues related to the memorandum of understanding following a separate meeting between Qatari and Pakistani mediators and the US and Iranian delegations in Doha. "The parties agreed to continue discussions over the coming period, with the next meeting to be scheduled at the earliest possible time following the funeral processions of the former Iranian Supreme Leader," the official said in a post on X.

Carroll's lawyers have asked for an expedited resolution to the payment question after US Supreme Court declines appeal.

Critics say the ruling invites corruption, benefitting wealthy donors and amplifying special interest sway in politics.

The decision, unanimous on Title IX but split 63 on equal protection, upheld bans in twenty-seven states on transgender female athletes playing on girls and womens teams.

Set backs on tariffs, birthright citizenship overlay broad interpretation of presidential power supported by Trump.

The Supreme Court on Monday denied a request by President Donald Trump that it review a jury's verdict that he sexually abused and defamed the writer.

Iranian president insists supreme leader did not bar negotiations Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei against allegations that he did not sign off on the memorandum of understanding with the US

The US Supreme Court has rejected Trumps bid to stop the children of some immigrants obtaining US citizenship at birth.

The Supreme Courts 6-3 ruling on birthright citizenship could signal that the issue could return to the Court.

The decision that rejected Donald Trumps attempts to rewrite the Constitution was much too close.

Despite some rulings that limited the Presidents authority, the Court made clear its commitment to a conservative agenda.

Nation's highest court strikes down executive order that would have restricted right established in US Constitution.

President Donald Trump attended oral arguments in the case, underscoring his staunch opposition to granting automatic citizenship to many immigrants' babies.

President Donald Trump took a victory lap after the ruling, writing on Truth Social that it was "A BIG WIN FOR REPUBLICANS."

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that the recent peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States was achieved in full coordination with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and with the support of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued despite ongoing tensions, while several governments and maritime authorities monitored developments closely. People cross a street in Tehran past a billboard depicting Irans slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei kissing slain commander Qasem Soleimani near the shrine of Imam Hussein in Karbala, Iraq, 29 June 2026 (AFP)

Politics also are on the radar as the Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a split scorecard on executive power.

The Supreme Court issued a pair of highly anticipated rulings on Monday that have far-reaching implications for household finances.

The ruling allowing President Donald Trump to fire FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter overturns a key precedent known as "Humphreys Executor."

Justice Amy Coney Barrett, whom Trump nominated in 2020, rejected arguments that federal laws preempt Mississippi permitting late-arriving absentee ballots.

Andy Burnham, Britains likely next leader, vowed to enact radical change to the nations politics during a speech.

The ruling by the Supreme Court means that Lisa Cook will remain as a Federal Reserve governor as her lawsuit challenging Trump's effort to fire her proceeds.

Justices rule in favour of expanded executive power, preserving Lisa Cooks Fed position amid Trumps dismissal attempt.

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Andy Burnham wants to be prime minister

Thousands of Kurds in Turkiye rallied to demand the release of PKK leader Abdullah calan and other prisoners.

Iranian official says serious warning being given to Bahrainis Ali Akbar Velayati, adviser to Irans supreme leader, said, A serious warning is being given to the Bahrainis to know their limits and not play such games with their own fate, and not force Iran to adopt harsh decisions

Two new rulings make it easier for the Administration to prevent migrants from claiming asylum and to expel lawful refugees.

The US Supreme Court cleared the way on Thursday for US President Donald Trump's administration to strip hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants of a humanitarian status that protects them from deportation, giving another boost to his hardline approach to immigration.

US Supreme Court allows Trump to end protections for Haitian and Syrian migrants The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disasters in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands of people to possible deportation

Glyphosate, used in Roundup weedkiller, is the most commonly utilized herbicide in agriculture, and it has long been linked to cancer claims.

It will be yours to take. This will be, probably, your only chance for generations." Iran's ballistic missiles were 'never on the table' in US talks Read More But regime change in Iran failed, despite the US and Israel assassinating the former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as well as a slew of other top leaders

More than 100,000 plaintiffs had filed cases in US state and federal courts alleging cancer link to weedkiller Roundup.

Cantor said that investment flows still have "so much" allocation to the U.S., because investors recognise that the country was still one with a "rule of law."

Trump has made his first comment on the UKs likely next leader describing Andy Burnham as extremely liberal.

Thousands gathered in Tehran on the eve of Ashura, the first since the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

Aipac rebuffed as Mamdani-backed candidates sweep NYC Democratic primaries Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 06/24/2026 - 18:52 Victories by candidates aligned with the New York mayor have sparked celebration online Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander takes the stage with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani after winning the 10th District Democratic primary in Brooklyn (Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP) Off New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdanis growing political machine passed its first major electoral test on Tuesday, as all three of his endorsed congressional candidates won closely watched Democratic primaries

UN: RSF used rape and sexual slavery as weapons of war in Sudan since 2023 Submitted by Sondos Asem on Wed, 06/24/2026 - 17:04 OHCHR report finds RSF responsible for about 87 percent of verified incidents of gang rape and sexual slavery that may amount to crimes against humanity A Sudanese woman carries water at the Abu al-Naga displacement camp in Gedaref State, 420km east of the capital Khartoum on 6 February 2026 (AFP) Off The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group is responsible for the majority of sexual crimes committed by warring parties in Sudan over the past three years, the United Nations human rights office said on Tuesday

Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), on Tuesday attended a commissioning ceremony of its new-type multi-mission destroyer Choe Hyon at Nampho Port, the official Korean Central News Agency reported Wednesday.

China's top diplomat Wang Yi met with Ali Mohammed Hammed AI Shamsi, secretary-general of the Supreme National Security Council of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in New Delhi on Tuesday.

The high court has upheld ruling that prisoners cannot sue prison staff for money damages under religious liberties law.

The US Supreme Court made it easier for US companies to seek compensation from Cuba's government for assets seized.

Court rules 6-3 that suspicion alone justifies placing green card holders on immigration parole at border crossings.

Former Labour leader revives bill on 'Britain's complicity in genocide' Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has reintroduced a bill calling for an independent public inquiry into what he described as "Britain's complicity in genocide" in Gaza

US suspends Iran sanctions after 'good progress' in talks Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 06/22/2026 - 19:47 The first round of US-Iran negotiations concludes with a temporary lifting of sanctions but progress on the nuclear issue muddied by both sides US Vice President JD Vance speaks to the media after the US and Iran held high-level talks at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland, 22 June 2026 (Nathan Howard/AFP) Off The US suspended sanctions against Iran on Monday as the two sparred over nuclear and weapons inspections during a day of talks that US Vice President JD Vance characterised as "good progress"

Londoners shared mixed reactions to Keir Starmer's resignation.

Iran says it will continue cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog Iran says it will continue cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under existing legal frameworks, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei

At long last, Starmer is out

The announcement paves the way for Britain to have its seventh leader in 10 years.

Keir Starmer said he will resign as U.K