North Korea has issued a stark warning over the annual South Korea-US military exercises, with Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of leader Kim Jong Un, cautioning of “terrible consequences.” This statement comes just weeks after Pyongyang appeared to end hopes for a diplomatic thaw with Seoul. Seoul and Washington launched their springtime military drills, […]
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Iran’s top diplomat, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, declared that the country is prepared to continue its military actions for as long as necessary, challenging US President Donald Trump’s prediction that the Gulf conflict would end quickly. Araghchi’s remarks, which also ruled out any negotiations with Washington, came just hours after Tehran launched a fresh round […]
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Tens of thousands of people took to the streets around the world this Sunday, as International Women’s Day sparked passionate calls for gender equality and peace. From Paris to Madrid, Istanbul to Rio de Janeiro, demonstrators marched to demand women’s rights, denounce gender-based violence, and call for an end to conflict in the Middle East. […]
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The United States has confirmed it will not target Iran’s energy infrastructure, even as tensions escalate in the region. Speaking to CNN, Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasized that any disruption to petroleum and natural gas operations in Iran would be brief. “Worst case, that’s a few weeks. That’s not months,” he said. This comes after […]
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In a dramatic escalation of Middle East hostilities, the Israeli military has launched a “broad-scale wave of strikes” targeting Tehran, following reports of explosions in the western part of Iran’s capital. The move comes after Iran fired missiles towards Israel, intensifying fears of a wider regional conflict. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the detection […]
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US President Donald Trump is convening a high-stakes meeting today with a dozen right-wing leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean to tackle pressing issues in the region, ranging from organized crime to illegal immigration. The event, dubbed the “Shield of the Americas” summit, is not just about regional security—it’s also aimed at reinforcing US […]
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The United States military says it has sunk more than 30 Iranian naval vessels as its ongoing campaign against Iran moves into a new and intensified phase. According to senior American military officials, the operation has significantly weakened Iran’s ability to launch missile and drone attacks across the region. Speaking during a press briefing on […]
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Beirut, Lebanon – Israel launched airstrikes on Beirut on Thursday, targeting Hezbollah positions, as Lebanese media reported that a senior Hamas official was killed in a drone strike. The attack escalates the ongoing regional conflict, which drew Lebanon directly into hostilities earlier this week. The Lebanese state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported that several strikes […]
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Saudi Arabia’s defence authorities announced that two cruise missiles were successfully intercepted and destroyed over an area south of the capital, Riyadh, in what officials described as a swift and coordinated response to an aerial threat. According to a statement released by the defence ministry, the missiles were brought down over the Al-Kharj district before […]
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The United Kingdom has announced a dramatic shift in its immigration policy, activating what it calls an “emergency brake” to temporarily block study visas for nationals from four countries and pause work visas for Afghans. The move comes as the government seeks to address a sharp increase in asylum applications from individuals who initially entered […]
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