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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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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In the early hours of the morning, two drones struck the US Embassy compound in Riyadh, sparking a limited fire and causing material damage, according to Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry. In a statement shared on X, the ministry said the incident resulted in minor structural damage following what it described as an initial assessment. Authorities […]
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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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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed India’s “firm” support for Israel during a visit to Jerusalem, following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks that left many lives lost. Speaking in the Knesset, Modi conveyed his condolences, saying, “We feel your pain, we share your grief. India stands with Israel firmly with full conviction in this moment […]
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In a high-stakes and record-long State of the Union address, Donald Trump stood before a sharply divided Congress and declared what he called a “turnaround for the ages.” The primetime speech, delivered to a joint session of Congress and broadcast nationwide, was designed to reset the narrative. After a turbulent year marked by political clashes, […]
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More than 94 million people around the world are living with cataracts, a condition that clouds the eye’s lens, blurs vision, and can eventually lead to blindness. Yet, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), half of those in need of surgery cannot access it. Cataracts primarily affect older adults, and as global populations age, […]
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Former US President Donald Trump has warned that he may prevent the opening of a major new bridge linking the United States and Canada, escalating tensions with a key neighbor he has repeatedly criticized on trade and sovereignty issues. Speaking on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said he would not allow the Gordie […]
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The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics officially began today with a dazzling opening ceremony at San Siro Stadium, marking the start of what will be the most geographically spread Games in history. From Milan’s bustling streets to the snow-capped peaks of the Dolomites, athletes will compete across four stunning venues this year. The ceremony, starting at 1900 […]
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The United States and Iran are meeting in Oman for the first nuclear negotiations since heightened conflict erupted earlier this year. Both sides are cautiously exploring whether diplomacy can ease tensions over Iran’s nuclear program, while the possibility of military action still hangs in the background. The talks, confirmed late Wednesday after weeks of uncertainty […]
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