The law, which was approved at the close of China's legislative meeting on Thursday, has wide-ranging provisions that touch on education, housing policy, entertainment and other areas
In his first comments as Supreme Leader, Khamenei said the critical Strait of Hormuz would remain closed as a means of leverage and that all US bases in the region should be closed immediately
Iran and groups aligned with it have generally avoided targeting ships linked to China, as per analysts, citing Beijing's relatively neutral position in the conflict and its economic ties with Tehran
Negotiations are still ongoing and are being handled by the ministry of foreign affairs, said the people, who asked not to be named as the conversations are sensitive
After the Ottoman Empire collapsed in World War I, European powers redrew West Asia's map through secret deals and mandates, creating borders and tensions that still shape the region today
As the IEA prepares its biggest-ever oil reserve release in the wake of the Iran war, here's a look at the countries that produce crude and the role of blocs such as Opec and Brics
In a post on X, state broadcaster Press TV shared a documentary showing Persian Gulf vessels at risk of IRGC targeting for minor movements, highlighting tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
The halt applies to cargoes that had yet to clear customs as of March 11 and goes beyond last week's move by Beijing urging refiners not to agree to new exports
Human rights advocates are warning that the Iran war not only has killed more than 1,000 people but upended the institutions and historical places that communities rely on
IRGC Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri said vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz must obtain Iran's permission, criticising ships hit in recent attacks and dismissing US escort assurances
More than 2,300 people with H-1B visas work as educators across 500 school districts, according to an analysis by the National Education Association teachers union
