Ebrahim Raisi

A row of handguns are shown with the handle facing outward and a hand holding on to one of the weapons.

Mexico sues US-based gunmakers over arms trafficking and gun violence

August 5, 2021Top of The World

Top of The World: The Mexican government has sued several prominent US-based gun manufacturers. And, WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus has called for a moratorium on administering COVID-19 booster shots. Also, Iran will inaugurate Ebrahim Raisi, an ultra-conservative judiciary chief, as the country’s next president on Thursday.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is shown behind a large number of microphones.

US takes down Iran-linked news sites, alleges disinformation

June 23, 2021Internet

A woman is shown walking and wearing a face mask and blue t-shirt in a nearly empty dining hall with a sign in the nearground that says "Tokyo 2020."

Tokyo Olympics to allow spectators amid ongoing coronavirus crisis

June 21, 2021Top of The World

Iran's new President-elect Ebrahim Raisi is shown standing at a podium with several dozen microphones.

Iran’s hard-line president-elect says he won’t meet Biden

June 21, 2021Elections

Three security officers are shown wearing black vests noting their police affiliation and holding Ryan Law by his handcuffed hands.

Police in Hong Kong arrest newspaper editors under security law

June 17, 2021Top of The World