US says Iranian linked to Trump assassination plot killed
The U.S. military has killed an Iranian official accused of leading a unit linked to an alleged plot to assassinate President Donald Trump, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, though officials stressed the individual was not the original focus of the current conflict. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the Iranian operative, described as
US assault on Iran ahead of schedule, US commander says
US commander says Iran campaign ahead of schedule as strikes expand and regional tensions rise
Bangladesh Islamists back Iran, ignore attacks on Gulf states
Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami condemns strikes on Iran but stays silent on Iranian attacks on Gulf states
Drone strike sparks small fire near US Consulate in Dubai
A drone strike caused a minor fire near the US Consulate in Dubai amid regional tensions after US and Israeli attacks on Iran.
US urges citizens to leave 15 Middle East countries
US tells citizens to leave 15 Middle East states amid Iran war tensions
GCC signals possible measures after Iranian strikes
GCC reserves right to respond after Iran targets Gulf states with missiles and drones
Trump says joint US-Israeli war on Iran to last four weeks
Trump said US-Israeli strikes on Iran are progressing as planned, eliminating top leaders, with Saudi involvement, and he hopes for positive democratic changes afterward.
Israel launches new strikes on Iran after Khamenei killed
Israel hit Iran again after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli strike, raising fears of wider regional war
Trump says Khamenei killed as US, Israel hit Iran
Trump claims Khamenei was killed and says attacks on Iran will continue
US, Israel launch strikes on Iran, begin ‘major combat operations’
Explosions hit Tehran as the US and Israel launch joint strikes and Iran vows retaliation
Fans knock Lionel Messi down during pitch invasion in Puerto Rico
Fans invaded the pitch during an Inter Miami friendly in Puerto Rico, knocking Lionel Messi to the ground, though he appeared unhurt and later scored the winner.
Ghana urges Ukraine to free two captured fighters
Ghana’s foreign minister asked Ukraine to release two Ghanaian prisoners captured fighting for Russia, citing humanitarian grounds and concerns over recruitment networks.
Macron and Madagascar leader agree to renew ties
French President Emmanuel Macron and Madagascar interim leader Michael Randrianirina agreed to renew ties, as Antananarivo balances relations with Russia during its political transition.
Why are the Saudis targeting Abu Dhabi?
A rare public feud pits Saudi Arabia against the UAE, driven by Yemen, proxy conflicts, and rising economic rivalry
US envoy says Israel has biblical right from Nile to Euphrates
US envoy Mike Huckabee invokes the Bible to justify Israeli territorial claims, drawing regional and international backlash
Iran says US did not demand end to enrichment
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said US negotiators did not demand zero enrichment, as talks continue amid military threats and rising regional tension.
Trump orders agencies to release UFO and alien files
US President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to begin identifying and releasing government files related to UFOs, UAP and extraterrestrial life.
Trump warns Iran of ‘bad things’ as 10–15 day deadline looms
Trump says Iran has up to 15 days to strike a nuclear deal, warning of consequences amid US military buildup
US poised for possible strikes on Iran as weekend nears
US forces are positioned for possible action as fears grow that strikes on Iran could come within days
African Union chief urges end to Palestinian extermination
African Union Commission chairman Mahmoud Ali Youssouf called for an end to Palestinian killings in Gaza while addressing ongoing conflicts across Africa at the AU summit.
BMW recalls hundreds of vehicles over starter motor fire risk
BMW is recalling vehicles produced from 2020 to 2022 due to starter motor faults that may prevent starting and potentially cause fires while driving.
Suicide bomber kills dozens of worshippers in Pakistan
A suicide bomber struck a Shiite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers, killing at least 31 people and wounding scores more.
Russia and the US agree to restore military contacts at Ukraine talks
Russia and the United States agreed to restore high-level military contacts during Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, as negotiations continue despite deep divisions over territory.
Chad turns back to France amid Sudan war and rising fighting
Chad is renewing ties with France to bolster security amid rebel threats and Sudan’s war.