Iran Apologises to Gulf States as Israel Iran War Intensifies
Donald Trump insisted that Iran must accept unconditional surrender
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Lewandowski’s Future at DHS Uncertain after Kristi Noem’s Dismissal
The longtime Trump adviser says no decision has been made about his role at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after the dismissal of Kristi Noem
Donald Trump Fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
Lawmakers from both parties had recently criticised her leadership
White House Uses Call of Duty Clip in Video Showing U.S. Strikes on Iran
The post came days after the United States joined Israel in airstrikes against Iran
Spain Denies Allowing U.S. to Use Military Bases for Iran Operations
Spain’s foreign minister José Manuel Albares rejected White House claims that Madrid had agreed to support US military operations against Iran
Iran Could Boycott 2026 World Cup Amid Escalating War Tensions
Reports suggest Tehran could withdraw despite qualifying, raising the prospect of an unprecedented political boycott
Iranian Navy Reportedly Hit in Operation Epic Fury Strikes
Reports indicate damage at key naval bases and possible disruption to shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz
Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi Declares Jihad Against U.S. and Israel
The influential Shia cleric calls for retaliation following escalating tensions after reported US-Israeli strikes
CENTCOM Says Iranian Attacks Caused no U.S. Casualties, Operations Unaffected
The Pentagon reports limited damage as regional tensions escalate following Iran’s retaliatory attacks
Read Trump’s Full Statement on Iran Attacks
The U.S. president made the remarks in an eight-minute video posted on Truth Social amid escalating tensions
Experts Question Iran’s Ability to Sustain Retaliation Against U.S. and Israel
Analysts warn Tehran’s arsenal remains significant but weakened capabilities and internal pressures may constrain long-term conflict
Trump Suggests Possibility of a “Friendly Takeover” of Cuba
Tensions escalated after Cuban forces killed four exiles
Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at Israel Following U.S.-Israeli Strikes
Air-raid sirens are sounding across northern Israel and in Haifa
Iran Warns US Forces Would be Targeted in Event of War
Tehran and Washington trade sharp rhetoric, fuelling fears of renewed Middle East escalation
Hilary Knight calls Trump remarks a “distasteful joke” after Olympic wins
The US women’s hockey captain says the controversy distracted from historic Olympic success and reignites debate over recognition of women in sport
Tommy Schaefer Deported from Indonesia After 11 Years in Bali Jail
Before boarding his flight, he apologised to the victim’s family
Cuba Says Four Exiles Killed After Florida-Registered Speedboat Opened Fire
Authorities said the group departed from the United States wearing camouflage
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Uzbek National Over Alleged Cyber Exploits
Washington alleges that Mamashoev worked alongside Russian national Oleg Kucherov
Iran Tests Shahid Soleimani-Class Missile Corvettes in Strait of Hormuz Drills
New missile launches highlight Tehran’s evolving naval strategy and focus on sea-denial tactics in a key global energy chokepoint
Uzbekistan, U.S. Launch Project to Develop Nationwide Fuel Station Network
Joint initiative aims to build up to 100 gas stations and modernize roadside infrastructure across Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, U.S. Agree to Launch Joint Investment Platform
New initiative aims to boost infrastructure financing, energy projects, and technology cooperation between Tashkent and Washington
Uzbekistan Bets on Critical Minerals as U.S. Partnership Deepens
New U.S. partnership could unlock investment in rare earths and lithium — but puts Tashkent at the center of geopolitical competition
US-Iran Nuclear Talks in Geneva End without Breakthrough
Second round of Oman-mediated negotiations closes with no agreement, but Iran signals readiness for prolonged talks while the US seeks wider commitments
Anthropic Raises $30Bn, More Than Doubles Valuation to $380Bn
Claude chatbot developer targets break-even by 2028 as investors double down on artificial intelligence growth