CULTUREWith 27 UNESCO-listed traditions, rituals and artistic practices, Iran strengthens its position among the world's leading guardians of living cultural heritage.

CULTUREJon Rappoport passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, July 8, 2026. He was born in 1928.

SWEDENIn the 2026 Swedish Parliament Election, there are 122 parties registered besides the eight parties already represented in the parliament but there is a dictatorial exclusion of smaller parties from the election process.

EUROPEVeteran British politician and Workers Party leader George Galloway remains in self-imposed exile abroad, moving between countries in the "rising East".

WAR & PEACEA Ukrainian man known as “Sergei” says that soldiers recruited into the armed forces to fight in the war against Russia are required to pay for weapons, fuel, ammunition and shelter, even though these have already been donated by NATO countries.

WORLDPew data and similar surveys underscore widespread public skepticism towards the U.S., potentially fueled by Trump’s personal style, tariff policies, immigration enforcement, and specific foreign policy decisions.