Iran has issued a stark warning to countries considering joining the United States’ campaign of economic pressure against Tehran, saying nations that participate in the “economic war” will be considered enemies. The warning was issued by Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.

Rezaei specifically warned neighbouring countries against cooperating with Washington’s efforts to isolate the Iranian economy. He said Iran could retaliate against countries that assist the U.S. campaign and target their interests.

The warning comes after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a major new economic campaign against Iran, with Washington preparing additional sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on Tehran.

Iran: Nations Joining the Economic War Will Be Considered Enemies

UNESCO has warned that the Taliban’s continued ban on girls’ and women’s education could cause decades of damage to Afghanistan’s social and economic future.

An estimated 2.4 million Afghan girls have been excluded from secondary education since 2021, while women have also been barred from attending universities. Afghanistan remains the only country where girls and women are formally prevented from accessing secondary and higher education.

UNESCO estimates that the restrictions could push nearly 600,000 women out of the workforce by 2066, potentially resulting in around $9.6 billion in cumulative income losses.

The UN agency has also warned of a shortage of more than 11,000 qualified female teachers by 2030. More than 2 million primary-school children are already out of school for reasons beyond the ban on girls’ education.

Taliban Education Ban Sparks UNESCO Warning | Millions of Afghan Girls Locked Out of School

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a major trilateral defence pact aimed at strengthening mutual security amid growing threats and instability across West Asia.

The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement brings together three strategically important countries and is being presented as a defensive arrangement rooted in the UN Charter. Officials have stressed that the pact is not intended to create a new military bloc or automatically commit the three countries to offensive operations.

The agreement comes amid escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States, Yemen and the wider Gulf region. Iranian officials have reacted sharply to the pact, with some warning Saudi Arabia that a security agreement with Turkey and Pakistan would not guarantee protection.

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Sign Trilateral Defence Pact Amid Iran Tensions

In today's top world headlines, Russia launched another intense barrage of ballistic missiles and drones targeting Kyiv, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens, according to Ukrainian authorities.

In Colombia, at least 11 people were injured after a truck packed with explosives detonated near a police station in Cúcuta, close to the Venezuelan border, just days before the inauguration of the country's president-elect.

Meanwhile, thousands of Iranian Shia pilgrims continue their annual Arbaeen pilgrimage through Iraq toward the holy city of Karbala, one of the world's largest religious gatherings.

In Italy, a 4.7-magnitude earthquake near Naples injured 26 people, damaged buildings, and forced hundreds to evacuate as aftershocks raised fresh concerns.

The United States has also issued security alerts through its embassies across several Middle Eastern capitals, urging American citizens to remain vigilant and be prepared for possible regional escalation.

At the same time, wildfires fueled by strong winds continue to spread across Greece, including areas near Athens, while dangerous fire conditions persist in Spain and France, prompting emergency evacuations and large-scale firefighting operations.

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The United Kingdom is witnessing a sharp rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes, with reports suggesting that one mosque is attacked every five days. According to the British Muslim Trust, incidents including vandalism, intimidation, violence, hate speech, and online abuse have increased significantly across England and Wales. London, Greater Manchester, and the West Midlands remain among the worst-affected regions. The report also raises concerns over delays in government security funding for mosques, prompting calls for urgent reforms and stronger protection for places of worship.

Anti-Muslim attacks soar in Britain | UK mosques under increasing threat, says New Report


Global tensions continue to escalate as Iran claims attacks on multiple US military bases in Kuwait and Jordan following American strikes. The UK has temporarily withdrawn diplomatic staff from Iran, while Russia has warned the United States against continuing arms supplies to Ukraine. In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces fast-track courts for paper leak cases, promising strict action amid nationwide student protests. South Korean investigators raid the election commission over alleged voter turnout manipulation, while devastating wildfires continue across Italy, France, and Spain. Meanwhile, economists expect the Bank of Japan to delay any interest rate hike until December as global economic uncertainty persists.

Watch the full report for the latest international headlines, geopolitical developments, business updates, and breaking world news.

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Russia has launched another wave of heavy air attacks on Kyiv, with Ukrainian officials accusing Moscow of using its largest number of ballistic missiles since the war began. Meanwhile, Iran has warned the United States of a "devastating response" as tensions escalate following strikes on Iranian military facilities and attacks on US assets in the Gulf.

In India, opposition leaders staged a walkout during an all-party meeting over the participation of NCPI-linked rebel MPs, while flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir claimed at least eight lives as rescue operations continue.

Spain is battling a massive wildfire that has scorched thousands of hectares and forced evacuations, while Germany faces a growing gap between rising public investment and declining private sector spending.

Russia launches massive Kyiv attack | Iran warns US | J&K flash floods kill 8 | world news

In today's top world headlines:

Ukrainian drone attacks kill several people in western Russia as the war intensifies.
Kuwait accuses Iran of targeting civilian infrastructure after attacks on power, water, and oil facilities.
Uganda's school bus tragedy claims the lives of 23 children and one adult.
Flash floods in northern Vietnam leave several dead and missing.
Indian truck driver found dead in Canada; police launch homicide investigation.
Massive fire at a firecracker factory in Ahmedabad kills at least eight people.
Thousands of Tibetans in exile protest against China's ethnic unity law.
Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty jointly win Best Actor at the 72nd National Film Awards.

Stay tuned for the latest international news and breaking global developments.

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