Member of Iranian security forces killed during protests: state media

A member of Iran’s security forces was killed during protests that erupted last week, state television reported on Thursday citing a regional official. “A 21-year-old member of the Basij from the city of Kouhdasht was killed last night (Wednesday) by rioters while defending public order,” the channel said, citing Said Pourali, the deputy governor of […]

‘Russia brings war to New Year’: Zelenskyy claims Moscow fired 200 drones; targeted energy infrastructure

“Russia deliberately brings war into the New Year -– launching more than two hundred attack drones against Ukraine overnight,” Zelenskyy said on social media, adding that the “targets were our energy infrastructure.” Russia on Wednesday claimed fresh gains in northeastern Ukraine, saying President Vladimir Putin has ordered the expansion of a so-called “buffer zone” along […]