The United States has launched two consecutive nights of military strikes against Iranian targets, killing at least 14 people and wounding 78 across five provinces, according to reports from Iranian health officials. The escalation follows attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and has brought the June 17 memorandum of understanding (MoU) between … Read more
Global financial and energy markets remained relatively stable Thursday despite a significant escalation in hostilities between the United States and Iran. Following days of retaliatory U.S. strikes against Iranian military infrastructure and Iranian missile launches toward Jordan, investors are assessing the viability of future peace efforts. While crude prices saw a modest increase, the market … Read more
Iran is preparing to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in his hometown of Mashhad, following a week of massive funeral processions across the country and in neighboring Iraq. According to IRNA and the Popular Mobilisation Forces, millions have participated in ceremonies to mourn the leader, who was killed in a February 28 … Read more
Growing instability in the Middle East and ongoing warnings regarding Russian military ambitions have reignited a national debate over whether the United Kingdom could be forced to reintroduce conscription in the event of a major conflict. While Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has stated there are no plans for compulsory service, security concerns—highlighted by the … Read more
The United States military has launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iranian targets following a series of retaliatory attacks, marking the most severe escalation since a June memorandum of understanding (MoU) ending the fighting. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), these operations aim to degrade Iran’s ability to threaten maritime traffic in the Strait … Read more
President Donald Trump has signaled a significant escalation in the conflict with Iran, declaring an interim ceasefire “over” and confirming that US forces have carried out strikes on Iranian targets, including the strategically vital Kharg Island. According to US Central Command, the operations involved strikes on more than 60 boats used by the Islamic Revolutionary … Read more
The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory has issued an urgent call for the immediate, unconditional release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, the 52-year-old director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza. According to the UN commission, there are credible reports that Abu Safia has endured “continued and severe abuse” … Read more
President Donald Trump has declared the ceasefire between the United States and Iran “over,” warning that the U.S. may launch heavy strikes in the coming hours. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Turkiye, Mr. Trump stated that the U.S. response to recent maritime attacks would be significant, targeting key infrastructure … Read more
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has formally challenged the officiating during Egypt’s 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 loss to Argentina, citing the improper use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. The EFA alleges that inconsistent refereeing, particularly regarding a disallowed goal and a denied penalty appeal, directly influenced the match outcome. FIFA has not yet … Read more
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated as Iran asserts control over the waterway following a series of drone strikes on commercial vessels. United States President Donald Trump has declared the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tehran “over,” citing the attacks as a violation of regional security protocols. Military operations have intensified, with the … Read more