On July 5, the second day of public farewell and mourning for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Khamenei in Tehran, his three sons attended the ceremony, but the successor, Mojtaba, remains missing. Under the shadow of the US-Israel war, the funeral faces security challenges, with key decisions now in the hands of IRGC commanders.
A UK citizen stumbled upon classified British Army documents, including soldiers’ names, ranks, shift patterns, and weapon distribution details, in a skip in Newcastle. The Ministry of Defence Police have launched an urgent investigation to determine how this sensitive material ended up in public trash.
A US senior official reveals that after President Trump’s meeting with Ukraine’s President Zelensky during the NATO summit, he is likely to hold further talks with Russian President Putin. Both leaders recently spoke by phone, discussing the front-line situation and a potential end to the conflict.
As the US marks its 250th Independence Day, the celebrations reveal deep political rifts. From partisan boycotts and empty state pavilions to protests against historical erasure, what should be a unifying national moment instead exposes a nation grappling with polarization and systemic dysfunction.
On July 4, the U.S. celebrated its 250th birthday, with former Presidents Clinton, Bush, Obama, and Biden all weighing in. Clinton issued a stark warning about division and threats to democracy, while Bush urged citizens to vote. Obama called for trust in checks and balances, and Biden offered a hopeful note. Yet polls show declining faith in America’s future.
Qatar has fully resumed all maritime shipping activities as of July 5, lifting a previous suspension on sailboats and fishing boats. The move comes after a deadly incident involving Qatari citizens and follows the restoration of sea trade with Iran.
President Trump revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu personally requested a White House meeting, possibly next week. Trump emphasized Netanyahu knows who’s in charge. The meeting, if confirmed, would be their first since February, amid growing US skepticism and tension over Iran policy.
As the US marks its 250th Independence Day, extreme heat and storms have upended festivities in Washington D.C. and beyond, while deepening political rifts overshadow the celebrations. From a far-right march chanting “Take America Back” to partisan battles over event planning, the nation’s birthday reveals a society more divided than ever.
Thousands of mourners flooded Tehran for the funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Khamenei, chanting “Down with the US, Down with Israel” and waving flags in a powerful display of unity and defiance. The ceremony, marked by calls for “blood for blood” and a strong anti-West sentiment, signaled Iran’s commitment to its path of resistance as it enters an uncertain new era.
Iran insists on charging service fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz after a 60-day free transit period, aiming to fund post-war reconstruction and bolster control. This move faces global opposition, including from the US, and could reshape international shipping norms, potentially sparking a prolonged geopolitical tug-of-war.
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