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Saba Yemen
15-04-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran's issues should not be linked to Amman negotiations, red lines clear to us
Tehran - Saba: Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has emphasized that Iran's problems should not be linked to the negotiations with the United States, noting that they are one of dozens of actions undertaken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During his reception of a group of government members, members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, senior officials of the judiciary, and officials of some institutions on the occasion of the beginning of the Iranian New Year, Ayatollah Khamenei emphasized that the Islamic Republic views these negotiations with neither excessive optimism nor excessive pessimism, and that a decision has been made regarding a step that has been implemented well in its early stages. He explained: "Of course, we are very pessimistic about the other side, but we are optimistic about our own capabilities." He added, "The mistake made in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) should not be repeated." He referred to the nuclear agreement. During the negotiations over the JCPOA, all issues in the country were linked to the progress of the negotiations, noting that investors do not invest in the country when they see that everything depends on negotiations. The Leader of the Islamic Revolution believed that the best way to confront the sanctions is to invest in production, explaining, "We do not have the power to lift the sanctions, but we can neutralize them. There are many ways and domestic capabilities for this, and if this goal is achieved, the country will become immune to these sanctions." He considered expanding relations with neighbors and economic centers in Asia, Africa, and other countries important, noting that this work also requires follow-up, especially with regard to changing some practices at the intermediate levels. Avoiding "excessive optimism and pessimism" in these talks, Ayatollah Khamenei said, "The country's decision to negotiate was implemented well in the first steps, but after that, we must proceed with caution, as the red lines are very clear for us and for the other side." He continued: "The negotiations may or may not reach a conclusion. We are neither very optimistic nor very pessimistic about these talks. Of course, we are very pessimistic about the other side, but we are optimistic about our capabilities." The leader concluded his remarks by addressing the latest developments in Gaza, pointing to the unprecedented crimes committed by the criminal Zionist gang in its deliberate attacks on patients, journalists, ambulances, hospitals, and oppressed children and women in Gaza. He explained that these crimes require extraordinary cruelty, which the occupying criminal gang possesses. He emphasized that coordinated action by the Islamic world in the economic, political, and even operational spheres, if necessary, is an urgent need. He said: "We are confident that God will bring down His punishment on these oppressors, but this does not absolve governments and peoples of their grave responsibilities." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
The Hill
21-03-2025
- Science
- The Hill
Spring equinox has begun, but what is it exactly?
Spring is almost here — officially, at least. The vernal equinox arrives on Thursday, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere and the fall in the Southern Hemisphere. On the equator, the sun will be directly overhead at noon. Equinoxes are the only time when both the north and south poles are lit by sunshine at the same time. The events have been marked and celebrated around the world for centuries. Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is based on the spring equinox, for example. And at the Mayan site Chichen Itza in Mexico, people gather during the equinox to watch the sun create a shadow pattern that resembles a serpent descending a building called El Castillo. But what is happening in the heavens? Here's what to know about how we split up the year using the Earth's orbit. What is the equinox? As the Earth travels around the sun, it does so at an angle. For most of the year, the Earth's axis is tilted either toward or away from the sun. That means the sun's warmth and light fall unequally on the northern and southern halves of the planet. During the equinox, the Earth's axis and its orbit line up so that both hemispheres get an equal amount of sunlight. The word equinox comes from two Latin words meaning equal and night. That's because on the equinox, day and night last almost the same amount of time — though one may get a few extra minutes, depending on where you are on the planet. The Northern Hemisphere's spring — or vernal — equinox can land between March 19 and 21, depending on the year. Its fall – or autumnal — equinox can land between Sept. 21 and 24. What is the solstice? The solstices mark the times during the year when the Earth is at its most extreme tilt toward or away from the sun. This means the hemispheres are getting very different amounts of sunlight — and days and nights are at their most unequal. During the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice, the upper half of the earth is tilted in toward the sun, creating the longest day and shortest night of the year. This solstice falls between June 20 and 22. Meanwhile, at the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from the sun — leading to the shortest day and longest night of the year. The winter solstice falls between December 20 and 23. What's the difference between meteorological and astronomical seasons? These are just two different ways to carve up the year. While astronomical seasons depend on how the Earth moves around the sun, meteorological seasons are defined by the weather. They break down the year into three-month seasons based on annual temperature cycles. By that calendar, spring starts on March 1, summer on June 1, fall on Sept. 1 and winter on Dec. 1.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Spring equinox has begun, but what is it exactly?
Spring is almost here — officially, at least. The vernal equinox arrives on Thursday, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere and the fall in the Southern Hemisphere. On the equator, the sun will be directly overhead at noon. Equinoxes are the only time when both the north and south poles are lit by sunshine at the same time. The events have been marked and celebrated around the world for centuries. Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is based on the spring equinox, for example. And at the Mayan site Chichen Itza in Mexico, people gather during the equinox to watch the sun create a shadow pattern that resembles a serpent descending a building called El Castillo. But what is happening in the heavens? Here's what to know about how we split up the year using the Earth's orbit. As the Earth travels around the sun, it does so at an angle. For most of the year, the Earth's axis is tilted either toward or away from the sun. That means the sun's warmth and light fall unequally on the northern and southern halves of the planet. More than 20 arrests made in Tampa during spring break crackdown During the equinox, the Earth's axis and its orbit line up so that both hemispheres get an equal amount of sunlight. The word equinox comes from two Latin words meaning equal and night. That's because on the equinox, day and night last almost the same amount of time — though one may get a few extra minutes, depending on where you are on the planet. The Northern Hemisphere's spring — or vernal — equinox can land between March 19 and 21, depending on the year. Its fall – or autumnal — equinox can land between Sept. 21 and 24. The solstices mark the times during the year when the Earth is at its most extreme tilt toward or away from the sun. This means the hemispheres are getting very different amounts of sunlight — and days and nights are at their most unequal. During the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice, the upper half of the earth is tilted in toward the sun, creating the longest day and shortest night of the year. This solstice falls between June 20 and 22. Meanwhile, at the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from the sun — leading to the shortest day and longest night of the year. The winter solstice falls between December 20 and 23. These are just two different ways to carve up the year. While astronomical seasons depend on how the Earth moves around the sun, meteorological seasons are defined by the weather. They break down the year into three-month seasons based on annual temperature cycles. By that calendar, spring starts on March 1, summer on June 1, fall on Sept. 1 and winter on Dec. 1. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Middle East latest: Israeli airstrikes overnight killed at least 58 Palestinians, hospitals say
Israeli airstrikes overnight and into Thursday struck several homes and killed at least 58 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, according to three hospitals. Israel had resumed heavy airstrikes across Gaza on Tuesday, shattering a ceasefire that had halted the 17-month war. On Wednesday, the military was retaking control of the key corridor that cuts off northern Gaza from the south. Hamas has yet to respond militarily, but Israel's actions threaten to drag the sides back into all-out war. ___ Here's the latest: Iran's Supreme Leader condemns Israeli strikes on Yemen and Gaza Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called the strikes on Yemen a 'crime' that 'should be prevented.' In a message marking the Iranian New Year, he said Muslim nations must unite to resist the 'Zionist Regime," referring to Israel. He called the U.S. an accomplice in the resumption of Israel's strikes on Gaza and said the strikes by Israel have been carried out by 'the U.S. permission, or support and green light.' In a separate message, President Masoud Pezeshkian urged for domestic integrity, improving relation with neighbouring nations and other nations in the world. New airstrikes kill at least 58, hospitals say The death toll from new Israeli strikes on Gaza has climbed to 58, according to hospitals in the territory. Multiple homes were targeted in the middle of the night late Wednesday and early Thursday. The latest total of those killed was according to three hospitals in different parts of the territory. The strikes hit houses in the cities of Khan Younis and Rafah in southern Gaza and the northern town of Beit Lahiya, they said. The European Hospital in the southern city of Rafah said 26 people, mostly women and children, were killed in strikes on two family homes overnight. One of the strikes killed a father and his seven children, it said. The Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis received the bodies of seven people killed overnight in an attack on a home. In northern Gaza, the Indonesian Hospital said it had received the bodies of seven people killed in a strike on a home in Beit Lahiya, a town near the border. Israeli military says it intercepted missile launched by Houthi rebels The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile launched by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels early Thursday before it reached Israeli airspace, as air raid sirens and exploding interceptors were heard in Jerusalem. No injuries were reported. It was the second such attack since the United States began a new campaign of airstrikes against the rebels earlier this week. The Associated Press
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
The spring equinox is here. What does that mean?
Spring is almost here — officially, at least. The vernal equinox arrives on Thursday, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere and the fall in the Southern Hemisphere. On the equator, the sun will be directly overhead at noon. Equinoxes are the only time when both the north and south poles are lit by sunshine at the same time. The events have been marked and celebrated around the world for centuries. Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is based on the spring equinox, for example. And at the Mayan site Chichen Itza in Mexico, people gather during the equinox to watch the sun create a shadow pattern that resembles a serpent descending a building called El Castillo. But what is happening in the heavens? Here's what to know about how we split up the year using the Earth's orbit. What is the equinox? As the Earth travels around the sun, it does so at an angle. For most of the year, the Earth's axis is tilted either toward or away from the sun. That means the sun's warmth and light fall unequally on the northern and southern halves of the planet. During the equinox, the Earth's axis and its orbit line up so that both hemispheres get an equal amount of sunlight. The word equinox comes from two Latin words meaning equal and night. That's because on the equinox, day and night last almost the same amount of time — though one may get a few extra minutes, depending on where you are on the planet. The Northern Hemisphere's spring — or vernal — equinox can land between March 19 and 21, depending on the year. Its fall – or autumnal — equinox can land between Sept. 21 and 24. What is the solstice? The solstices mark the times during the year when the Earth is at its most extreme tilt toward or away from the sun. This means the hemispheres are getting very different amounts of sunlight — and days and nights are at their most unequal. During the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice, the upper half of the earth is tilted in toward the sun, creating the longest day and shortest night of the year. This solstice falls between June 20 and 22. Meanwhile, at the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from the sun — leading to the shortest day and longest night of the year. The winter solstice falls between December 20 and 23. What's the difference between meteorological and astronomical seasons? These are just two different ways to carve up the year. While astronomical seasons depend on how the Earth moves around the sun, meteorological seasons are defined by the weather. They break down the year into three-month seasons based on annual temperature cycles. By that calendar, spring starts on March 1, summer on June 1, fall on Sept. 1 and winter on Dec. 1. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
