Kataeb Hezbollah threatens US bases over Iran-Israel war
In a statement, Kataeb Hezbollah leader Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi warned that any direct U.S. military involvement in support of Israel would trigger a swift and forceful response
Trump administration weighs adding 36 nations to US travel ban
Rubio gives 60-day ultimatum to 36 nations to tighten ID checks or face U.S. travel ban
Israel and Iran intensify strikes as Trump says conflict ‘can easily end...
In Israel, rescue crews worked through the night to recover victims trapped in collapsed buildings
Israel and Iran exchange fresh strikes, nuclear talks scrapped
Iran said 60 people were killed when a missile hit a residential tower in Tehran
Israeli strike forces partial shutdown at Iran’s South Pars gas field
The blaze erupted in one of four processing units at Phase 14 of the offshore field, located in southern Bushehr province
Vietnam officially joins BRICS as a partner country in 2025
Vietnam has been formally admitted as the 10th partner country of BRICS, joining the bloc’s expansion efforts and strengthening its global ties.
Trump urges Iran to ‘make a deal’ after Israel pounds military sites
Iran confirmed the deaths of armed-forces chief Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami, aerospace chief Amir Ali Hajizadeh and six nuclear scientists
Israel launches ‘Rising Lion’ strikes on Iran, swift retaliation expected
Witnesses in Natanz reported multiple explosions, while Iranian state television said blasts were heard in Tehran and other cities as air defences opened fire
Egypt detains 200 activists ahead of Gaza border march
The mass action, expected to take place Friday, aimed to pressure Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into the besieged Palestinian enclave through Rafah
US warns allies off UN two-state meeting
In the June 10 demarche, Washington says any “anti-Israel actions” that follow the New York meeting will be treated as opposition to U.S. policy
Monaco in, UAE out of EU’s money laundering list
The EU removed the UAE from its money laundering high-risk list while adding Monaco and nine other countries.
Israel seizes Gaza-bound activist ship Madleen, tows it to port
Israel to deport activists on ship to their countries
Gunman shoots Colombia’s Uribe twice in head at rally
Colombian candidate Miguel Uribe is in grave condition after being shot in the head during a Bogota rally as citizens rally in support and outrage.
British soldier faces arrest in Kenya amid rape allegation claims
UK authorities confirmed the arrest of a British soldier in Kenya following reports of a rape accusation from local media.
Freedom Flotilla edges closer to Gaza as Israel plans interception
Israel has instructed its military to block the Madleen yacht, which carries activists including Greta Thunberg, from reaching the Gaza Strip.
Trump deploys National Guard to crush migrant riots in Los Angeles
White House: Troop deployment needed to stop migrant-fueled chaos, arson, and attacks on officers
Israeli attacks on Eid kill 72 Palestinians in latest Gaza strikes
Israeli airstrikes and gunfire on Eid al-Adha killed at least 72 Palestinians in Gaza and wounded around 100 more, with fears the toll may rise further.
Trump says Musk ‘lost his mind’ as fallout from feud deepens
The fallout began after Musk slammed Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful” mega-bill as an “abomination” earlier this week
Three Iranians appear in UK court over alleged Iran spy plot
Prosecutors allege the men engaged in activities to support a foreign intelligence service — specifically Iran’s — between August 2024 and February 2025
Colorado firebombing suspect charged with attempted murder
The 45-year-old suspect could face over 600 years in prison if convicted on state charges, prosecutors said
Trump’s travel ban mostly affects African, Muslim nations
Trump signed an executive order restricting travel from 19 countries, mainly affecting African and Muslim-majority nations.
Israel recovers hostage bodies as US veto sparks Hamas fury
The captives were identified as Judy Weinstein-Hagi and Gadi Hagi
Suspected crypto kidnapper arrested in Morocco
A Franco-Moroccan man suspected of leading kidnappings targeting French cryptocurrency entrepreneurs was arrested in Morocco amid increased cross-border cooperation.
Musk blasts Trump spending bill after White House exit
Despite Musk’s departure, Trump insists the billionaire remains an informal ally, saying, “He’s really not leaving”