Civilian shipping hit in Odesa
A Russian strike hit a Liberian-flagged civilian cargo ship in an Odesa-region port on October 3, killing one sailor and injuring three, Ukrainian authorities said. The incident renews concern about Black Sea trade routes.
Failed lethal injection raises legal and medical questions
Christa Pike was critically ill and receiving life-saving medical care in the latest confirmed update from her attorneys after Tennessee administered two doses of lethal-injection drugs. The governor has paused executions and ordered an independent review.
Kyiv seeks guarantees as Moscow raises sanctions and shipping
Russia and Ukraine reported fresh attacks on energy targets on September 15, despite Donald Trump’s claim of a mutual halt. Kyiv is asking for credible guarantees, while Moscow says protecting shipping and easing sanctions are also needed to lower fuel prices.
Press freedom fears deepen after unrest in Niamey
Moussa Kaka, director of Radio Télévision Saraounia and a veteran Nigerien journalist, has been missing in Niamey since August 31, 2026, prompting warnings of a possible enforced disappearance.
Eight years in power, a convicted inner circle and a government running out of trust
Pedro Sánchez entered La Moncloa in 2018 promising to clean up Spanish politics. He has not been charged with a crime, but convictions and investigations now reach from a former minister and party organiser to his brother and wife. At what point does “I did not know” stop being a defence and become a verdict on leadership?
After a long and challenging licensing process
AsiaNews Iran, an independent Persian-language news and analysis platform founded and managed by Iranian journalist "Navid Jamshidi", has officially received its publishing license from Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, following approval by the Press and News Agencies Supervisory Board.
How Beijing’s commercial, diplomatic and covert channels have reportedly helped Tehran rebuild missile and dual-use supply chain
Western intelligence and investigative reporting say China has supplied Iran with dual-use components, chemicals and logistics support that have helped Tehran recover missile and other capabilities after recent strikes — a development that Washington and European partners say complicates regional security and sanctions enforcement.
Regional Geopolitics and Internal Strife
The intricate and often violent relationship between Turks and Kurds stands as one of the most enduring geopolitical fault lines in the modern Middle East. Spanning decades and rooted in historical, linguistic, and political disputes, this conflict is not merely an internal Turkish security issue but a transnational dynamic with profound consequences for Iran, Iraq, and Syria, continuously challenging regional stability and the prospects for democratic integration.
EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT TO 'ASIANEWS IRAN' FROM THE POLISH EMBASSY IN TEHRAN
The Polish Embassy in Tehran, in a statement emailed directly to the newsroom of "AsiaNews Iran," has exposed a blatant and premeditated military aggression by Russia into its airspace, involving approximately 20 drones. Warsaw has condemned this brazen act, launched from Belarusian territory, as a desperate attempt by the Kremlin to drag NATO into the war and destabilize the European continent, responding decisively by activating Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
Kazakhstan's Ambassador in Tehran: Astana Advances Toward Digital and Economic Transformation with AI Focus
In a press conference held this morning (September 15, 2025) at the Kazakhstan Embassy in Tehran, Ontalab Onalbayev, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Iran, unveiled the annual message from Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan, to his people. In this message titled "Kazakhstan in the AI Era: Current Challenges and Solutions Through Digital Transformation," Tokayev emphasized priorities such as artificial intelligence, economic modernization, transit corridors, and energy transition.
Unveiling the Enigma: Catherine Perez-Shakdam’s Alleged Role as a Mossad Spy Shakes Iran’s Political Landscape
Catherine Perez-Shakdam, a French-Jewish journalist and political analyst, has emerged as a polarizing figure in the Iran-Israel intelligence saga. Accused of being a Mossad operative who infiltrated Iran’s political and media circles, her story blends espionage allegations, claims of personal relationships with officials, and a mysterious meeting with Iran’s Supreme Leader. As Tehran grapples with security breaches following the 2025 Iran-Israel conflict, Shakdam’s case raises questions about t...
Milei's Austerity Miracle or Time Bomb
Argentina's inflation has dramatically fallen from 292% to 39.4% under President Javier Milei's radical austerity program—but with unemployment hitting 9.1% and GDP shrinking, is this economic medicine curing the disease or killing the patient?
Exclusive Report: Unraveling the Rumors
The New York Times has made a controversial claim, alleging that Brigadier General Esmail Ghaani, the commander of Iran's Quds Force, was killed in a recent Israeli strike. This report, which has sent shockwaves across the region, has yet to be officially addressed by Iranian authorities, leaving the international community in a state of suspense.
Why did Iranians fall victim to the travel ban
The US government has once again made a strange decision to ban travel from 12 countries, including Iran, on security grounds. But are Iranians really a threat to US national security? A review of the statistics of terrorist attacks on US soil over the past 25 years shows that no Iranians have played a role in these incidents. This decision has put the lives of thousands of Iranian students at risk. Is this ban really a security decision or a political game? An open letter addressed to Trump and...