Philadelphia Independent - round-the-clock news in 6 languages from Philadelphia, the US and the world

Pennsylvania -

IN THE NEWS

Iran's Khamenei: ruthless revolutionary at apex of Islamic republic

Iran's Khamenei: ruthless revolutionary at apex of Islamic republic

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei, a pillar of its theocratic system since the Islamic revolution, has seen off a succession of crises throughout his rule with a mixture of repression and strategic manoeuvring but now could be facing his biggest challenge.

Read more
In Iran attack, Trump seeks what he foreswore -- regime change

In Iran attack, Trump seeks what he foreswore -- regime change

Launching a major attack alongside Israel against Iran, US President Donald Trump is pursuing the goal he once adamantly rejected -- regime change.

Read more
Climate change forces facelift for Michelangelo masterpiece

Climate change forces facelift for Michelangelo masterpiece

Michelangelo's famous The Last Judgment fresco in the Sistine Chapel is getting its biggest facelift in more than three decades to remove a light whitish residue left by sweaty visitors.

Read more
Trump says US aims to destroy Iran's military, topple government

Trump says US aims to destroy Iran's military, topple government

US President Donald Trump announced a major attack against Iran on Saturday, vowing to "annihilate" the country's navy and missile sites, and urging Iranians to overthrow their government.

Read more
Acosta wins season-opening MotoGP sprint after Marquez penalty

Acosta wins season-opening MotoGP sprint after Marquez penalty

Pedro Acosta won the season-opening MotoGP sprint in Thailand on Saturday after defending champion Marc Marquez was forced to drop a place because of a penalty.

Read more
US and Israel launch strikes against Iran

US and Israel launch strikes against Iran

The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iranian cities on Saturday triggering explosions and columns of smoke in the capital Tehran.

Read more
Afghanistan says Pakistan fighter jet down as cross-border strikes flare

Afghanistan says Pakistan fighter jet down as cross-border strikes flare

A Pakistani fighter jet crashed in Jalalabad in Afghanistan's east, the Afghan military and police said on Saturday, after Islamabad launched air strikes on at least three cities in a flare-up of cross-border fighting.

Read more
Kerr says only '85 percent' fit for Women's Asian Cup

Kerr says only '85 percent' fit for Women's Asian Cup

Australia captain Sam Kerr admitted Saturday she was still only "85 percent" fit leading into the Women's Asian Cup, but the Chelsea striker warned she was starting to hit her peak again.

Read more
Messi's Inter Miami to visit White House: US media

Messi's Inter Miami to visit White House: US media

Inter Miami will visit the White House in March to mark the club's 2025 MLS Cup triumph, with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi expected to attend, the Miami Herald reported Friday.

Read more
Thunder beat Nuggets in overtime on Gilgeous-Alexander's return

Thunder beat Nuggets in overtime on Gilgeous-Alexander's return

The Oklahoma City Thunder celebrated star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's injury return with a hard-fought 127-121 NBA overtime victory over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Friday.

Read more