Niccolo Machiavelli was an Italian Renaissance philosopher and writer. Regarded as the founder of modern political theory for separating politics from conventional morality, he notes in The Prince, “A wise ruler ought not to keep faith, when by doing so, it would be against his interest.”
The United Nations said India possesses several structural safeguards that may soften the direct economic impact of rising crude oil prices.
Senior Advisor of Iran's Supreme Leader criticised Donald Trump for publicly discussing military action against Iran and then delaying it, in 'vain hope' of trying to pressure Tehran into submission through threats.
In a strongly worded statement shared on social media, Ghalibaf claimed the future would belong to countries of the “Global South” as developing nations increasingly challenge the influence of Western powers in global affairs.
US investigators are reportedly examining Iran-linked cyber activity as a key line of inquiry due to Tehran’s previous record of targeting fuel and utility infrastructure. Sources quoted in media reports said the pattern of the attacks resembles earlier operations attributed to Iranian hacking groups.
Geopolitical upheaval costs nations, leading to prolonged uncertainty and human sufferings which get compounded by a food and energy crisis.
India flagged Hormuz risks, Iran moved the UN over a seized vessel, and Washington widened sanctions even as Trump chose to keep the ceasefire alive.
US President Donald Trump has made it clear that its position remains uncompromising - Iran must fully dismantle its nuclear programme. "Get rid of their nuclear weapons. That's all very simple," he stated, adding firmly, "There will be no nuclear weapon.”
The demonstrators, many affiliated with groups such as Veterans for Peace and About Face, said the action was intended to oppose a “forever war” with Iran and to condemn broader US military involvement in the Middle East, including support for Israel’s operations in Gaza, the ‘ethnic cleansing’ in southern Lebanon, and the potential ground operation in Cuba.
His testimony, shared in a video released by the Iranian Embassy in India, offers one of the first personal glimpses into the final hours of the IRIS Dena - a survivor’s account marked by shock, endurance, and tells a lot about a crew that refused to abandon their post until the very end.
