Hosna Salimi, a student of the Faculty of World Studies (FWS) of University of Tehran has won the title of the ‘Young Researcher of the Year’ in BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Young Leaders Award 2025 for her scientific and research activities.

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has ordered his royal title to be changed from "His Majesty" to "His Greatest Majesty," in a move that has drawn scorn and ridicule from social media users.