Cultural performances mark the occasion, while messages from global leaders are read out during the ceremony.
Naim Qassem says his group will not surrender or lay down weapons in response to Israeli threats.
China's embassies leading charge to undermine Rafale sales after India-Pakistan conflict in May, says report.
Move follows war with Israel, but humanitarian groups warn mass deportations may further destabilise Afghanistan.
Helicopters, boats, and drones deployed in frantic search for missing children as the floods kill at least 50 people.
Leaders expected to decry US President Trump's trade tariffs while presenting the bloc as a defender of multilateralism.
Trump says a deal for a 60-day ceasefire could lead to an end to the war, but others are more pessimistic.
Tesla CEO follows through on pledge to create a new political party after Donald Trump signs his budget bill into law.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended a mourning ceremony on the eve of the Muslim holy day of Ashura.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended a mourning ceremony on the eve of the Muslim holy day of Ashura.