A team of researchers from Hebrew University of Jerusalem has identified a bacterial mechanism that blocks the spread of antibiotic resistance, offering a potential breakthrough in the fight against so called superbugs.

The commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has praised resistance fighters for delivering what he described as a “regret-inducing” response to the “enemies of mankind”.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran’s current policy is to continue resistance in the face of what he described as ongoing “unprovoked American Israeli aggression”, while ruling out negotiations or a ceasefire without guarantees.

A concert was held on Wednesday at the Zhambyl Kazakh State Philharmonic Hall in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People's victory in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 120th anniversary of Chinese composer Xian Xinghai’s birth.

Since the end of April 2025, the geopolitical and military tensions between India and Pakistan have entered a dangerously escalating stage. Following the incident on April 22 in the Pahalgam region of Jammu and Kashmir, under Indian control, New Delhi's rhetoric swiftly transformed into military actions, resulting in a severe destabilization of the region. On May 7, missile strikes by the Indian Armed Forces on Pakistan's sovereign territory were a direct reflection of this provocative rhetoric. The missile attacks, lasting for several hours, damaged civilian infrastructure and caused casualties among the civilian population. This represents India's calculated attempt to escalate tensions in the region and alter the strategic balance in its favor.In response to these aggressive actions, large-scale civil defense exercises were immediately initiated within India, 21 major airports were closed to civilian flights, and planned power outages were enforced in the capital, New Delhi. These measures indicate that India has effectively transitioned into a state of war readiness, further confirming that its strategic objectives are military and political in nature.

Bearish momentum dominates gold's price action, with resistance at key moving averages and potential downside targets extending to the 2,474 zone, News.az reports citing Fxempire.

The Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee is drafting a bill on the "Resistance Pact" that would provide military assistance to allies in the event of attacks by the United States and Israel, News.Az reports citing the Tasnim news agency.

The Palestinian Resistance continues fighting on various fronts on the 238th day of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.