Iranian police have arrested 466 people accused of online activities aimed at undermining national security, state media reported on Tuesday, marking one of the largest security operations since the start of the conflict involving Israel and the United States.

Economists are warning that the global economic system could face a deeper financial crisis in the final quarter of 2025, spanning October to December. Rising geopolitical tensions, tighter monetary policies in major economies, shifts in capital flows, and trade imbalances are key factors weakening financial stability. Declining liquidity, higher risk premiums, and falling investor confidence are increasing volatility in asset prices, amplifying instability in both financial and real sectors.

Gold prices grew by about 30% in 2024, and the upward trend will continue in 2025, as gold will continue to be viewed by investors as a "safe haven" during periods of economic and political instability, News.az reports citing Gazeta.Ru.

In an interview with News.Az, Pakistani journalist and researcher Hamza Asar Salam, founder and editor of The Pakistan Daily, provided insights into the current political situation in the country.

A senior Iranian diplomat called Israel the main source of instability in the region, citing its actions in Gaza and Lebanon, News.az reports citing IRNA.

Tensions remained high in Haiti's capital on Wednesday as violence erupted once more, forcing residents to flee in fear for their safety, News.Az reports citing foreign media.

By Samir Muradov