Trump, Hegseth praise strike, criticise US media
The US government called its Iran strikes successful and condemned media reports that questioned the operation’s long-term impact.
Senegalese son accuses France of hiding father’s remains
France admitted killing Senegalese colonial soldier but has yet to reveal his burial site or provide reparations.
Gunmen ambush three army posts in northern Nigeria, kill 17 soldiers
The army said an investigation is under way and reinforcements have been dispatched to the affected bases
Israel orders Tehran strikes, says Iran broke ceasefire
Israeli army claims new missile attack from Iran
UN cash crunch halts Congo war-crimes inquiry
The Human Rights Council approved the fact-finding mission and a broader Commission of Inquiry in February after Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seized parts of North and South Kivu
Iran fires missiles at US base in Qatar; intercepted
The strike is the first direct Iranian attack on U.S. forces since Washington joined Israel’s air campaign against Tehran
Russia deepens Mali ties as Putin hosts junta leader
President Putin and Mali’s leader agreed on new economic and nuclear partnerships during high-level talks in Moscow.
Greek navy to patrol off Libya amid migrant surge
Greece will deploy navy ships off Libya to stop the growing number of migrants attempting to reach Crete and Gavdos from North Africa.
Trump says US ‘obliterated’ Iran nuclear sites
Speaking late Saturday, Trump said the U.S. hit Iran’s three key nuclear locations—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—with B-2 bombers dropping six bunker-buster bombs and U.S. submarines launching 30 Tomahawk missiles
US deploys B-2 bombers to Guam as tensions with Iran escalate
Though the officials did not directly link the deployment to the Middle East crisis, the move comes amid rising regional tensions
US-based NGO reports 657 dead in Israel’s strikes on Iran
US NGO reports that Israeli strikes have left hundreds dead and thousands wounded across Iran, with impacts seen in 21 provinces.
Arab diplomats gather ahead of OIC talks on Iran-Israel crisis
Arab League ministers met in Istanbul to address the growing Iran-Israel conflict as the OIC prepares for weekend talks.
Iran strikes Israeli hospital; Trump mulls US role
As international mediation stalls, the war continues with no clear off-ramp in sight
IAEA chief confirms Iran planned new enrichment plant in Isfahan
Iran’s new uranium enrichment plant in Isfahan was confirmed by the UN nuclear watchdog, as Israel’s attacks delayed inspections.
Trump weighs military action against Iran amid internal debate
Trump will decide within two weeks on military strikes against Iran amid divided GOP opinions and ongoing diplomatic talks.
UN calls for de-escalation amid rising Israel-Iran tensions
UN chief Antonio Guterres urges immediate de-escalation as Israel and Iran exchange deadly airstrikes, escalating tensions across the region.
Iran tells citizens to delete WhatsApp over spy claims
The Meta-owned platform, which uses end-to-end encryption, pushed back, warning that “false reports” like these may be used as pretext to block access
Trump urges Iran’s surrender as Israel hits defences
Trump signalled possible strikes on Iran’s leadership as Israel targeted key Iranian military sites and tensions escalated across the region.
Netanyahu and Christian Zionists steer the ME toward armageddon
Israel’s current far-right government under Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu has struck a dangerous bargain with America’s Evangelical Christian Zionists. This unlikely alliance – between ultra-nationalist Jewish leaders and apocalyptic-minded Christian conservatives – is framing today’s Middle East conflicts in biblical terms. Both sides invoke End Times prophecy to cast wars in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria,
Trump eyes Iran deal as Israel threatens Khamenei
Speaking after his early departure from the G7 summit in Canada, Trump said he may dispatch Vice President J.D. Vance or Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff to explore diplomatic options
US may expand travel ban to 36 more countries
The US government is reportedly planning a major expansion of its travel ban, adding countries across Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.
Trump predicts Iran will sign a deal and calls delay foolish
Trump says Iran will sign a nuclear deal and hints at unspecified US action after attending the G7 summit in the Canadian Rockies.
21 Arab-Muslim nations condemn Israel’s strikes on Iran
Regional foreign ministers called for an immediate halt to Israeli hostilities and stressed respect for sovereignty and international law.
Iran launches new missile barrage as war with Israel escalates
Loud explosions rocked Tel Aviv before dawn as Israeli air defenses scrambled to intercept incoming missiles