On July 5, three sons of Iran’s former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attended funeral prayers held in his honor, but his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, was notably absent, further fueling speculation across the country.
Iran is in deep mourning following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country’s Supreme Leader, who was killed at the beginning of the war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.
BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday hailed the 105-year history of the Communist Party of China (CPC) as the “most magnificent epic” of the Chinese nation and urged the Party to press ahead to build China into a modern socialist country on schedule.
China’s modernization has not only reshaped the country but also provided new development options for developing countries, including Arab and African states, a former Sudanese foreign minister said.
The funeral is being viewed as one of the most significant events in the Islamic Republic’s history, marking the end of Khamenei’s 37-year leadership.
Diplomatic efforts progress as Iran and Qatar discuss US deal implementation and broader Gulf regional security concerns.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has called for an investigation following the national team’s elimination from the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a development that was quickly followed by the resignation of head coach Hong Myung-bo.
Iran and the United States agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and renew talks regarding their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said on Sunday.
The U.S. military’s United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said it targeted Iranian missile storage facilities, drone depots, and coastal radar installations.
China advances global supply chains through green development, AI, and innovation-driven ecosystems.
