In a dramatic and unprecedented decision, Lebanon’s government has officially banned all military and security activities carried out by Hezbollah, marking a significant shift in the country’s internal power balance. The announcement came just hours after Hezbollah said it had launched rockets and drones toward Israel, describing the action as retaliation for the killing of […]
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Britain is moving quickly to look after its people living and traveling in the Gulf, where around 300,000 British nationals are currently based. Today, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper confirmed that the government is putting systems in place to help its citizens — including working closely with airlines and travel companies and preparing possible government‑led […]
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Australia has revealed that around 115,000 of its citizens and permanent residents are currently stuck in the Middle East, unable to leave due to airspace closures triggered by recent conflict after US‑Israeli military action in response to attacks linked to Iran. Foreign Minister Penny Wong told reporters the government is closely monitoring the situation and […]
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Early this morning, a drone believed to be Iranian struck the runway at the UK’s Royal Air Force base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, causing minor damage. The incident comes amid growing tensions in the region as the US and Israel continue their confrontations with Iran. Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides confirmed that shortly after midnight (2200 GMT/6am […]
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The United States has reportedly launched military strikes on Iran, joining Israel in what American officials have described as a coordinated joint operation. The development marks a dramatic escalation in already heightened tensions across the Middle East. According to multiple US media outlets citing senior American officials, Washington began carrying out targeted strikes shortly after […]
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Israel has carried out strikes targeting Iranian regime and military facilities, including ballistic missile infrastructure, according to an Israeli official cited by the public broadcaster Kan 11. The report, which appeared on the ticker of the Kan 11 television channel, stated that “regime targets and military sites are being attacked – including ballistic missiles.” The […]
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has raised serious concerns over what it describes as the “utmost urgency” of verifying all nuclear material in Iran, according to a confidential report reviewed by AFP. The call comes at a critical moment, with global tensions intensifying and diplomatic efforts racing against time. Two new reports are set […]
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Kashmir is feeling the warmth a little earlier than usual this year. Daytime temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday stayed significantly above seasonal averages, with some areas recording deviations of 6 to 9 degrees Celsius. In the Valley, Srinagar saw a high of 20.2°C—8.2 degrees above normal—while Qazigund topped 20.4°C, a striking 9.4 degrees […]
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Iran and the United States marked a hopeful step in their high-stakes negotiations on Thursday, with mediators announcing “significant progress” in Switzerland. Both sides have agreed to continue talks next week in Vienna, aiming to ease tensions that have long threatened to escalate into conflict. The Oman-mediated discussions come after repeated threats from former US […]
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced a humbling blow today as the Green Party captured Gorton and Denton, a Labour stronghold in Greater Manchester that had remained in the party’s hands for nearly a century. The result signals a significant shift in British politics, where voter loyalty is fragmenting and insurgent parties are gaining ground. The […]
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