WASHINGTON/TEHRAN – The United States carried out powerful airstrikes on Iran’s suspected nuclear facilities, but the Pentagon insists the operation was not about removing the Iranian government. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated on Sunday that the mission focused solely on damaging Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. He emphasized that the strikes were carefully planned over […]
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Israel signs U.S. proposal for Gaza ceasefire, Hamas yet to respond: White house
The White House has announced that Israel has signed a new U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal aimed at halting the ongoing war in Gaza. However, the Palestinian resistance group Hamas has not yet responded to the offer. Talks are still ongoing, and hopes for a breakthrough remain alive. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt shared the update during […]
Sony cracks down on Russian playstation accounts without warning
TOKYO – Sony has suspended thousands of PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts linked to Russian users in a major crackdown on efforts to bypass regional restrictions. The move comes as part of Sony’s push to enforce service limitations following its 2022 exit from the Russian market. After suspending official operations in Russia due to geopolitical tensions, […]
Global stocks rally on US-China truce, but gold suffers weekly blow
Investor optimism grows as equities rise and trade tensions ease NEW YORK/SYDNEY – Global equity markets ended the week on a high note, with Wall Street and European shares rising on Friday. Investors responded positively to strong corporate earnings and a truce in the US-China tariff war, easing fears of a global economic slowdown. European […]
Tragedy in Hyderabad: Fire in Indian building claims 17 lives, including six children
A devastating fire broke out in a multi-story building in Hyderabad, India, claiming the lives of 17 people, including six children under the age of five. The incident has left the local community in shock. According to Indian media, the fire started due to a short circuit on the ground floor of the building, which […]
Mango mishap: U.S. rejects Indian mango shipment worth $500,000 over documentation issues
In a major setback for Indian exporters, the United States has refused to accept multiple shipments of Indian mangoes, sending the consignments back due to incomplete documentation. The rejection is estimated to have caused a potential loss of around $500,000. According to a report by The Economic Times, 15 shipments of mangoes sent from India […]
FBI declares palm springs fertility clinic explosion an ‘act of terrorism’
PALM SPRINGS – A deadly explosion outside the American Reproductive Centers (ARC) clinic in Palm Springs has been officially declared an “intentional act of terrorism” by the FBI. The Saturday morning blast killed one person and injured four others, shaking the typically peaceful city. The explosion occurred around 11:00 a.m. near the clinic’s parking lot […]
Three Iranians charged in UK spy probe linked to Iran
LONDON – British police have charged three Iranian men with offences under the National Security Act as part of a major counter-terrorism investigation. The men are accused of activities likely to support a foreign intelligence service, specifically Iran. The suspects — Mostafa Sepahvand, 39, Farhad Javadi Manesh, 44, and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori, 55 — […]
Russia and Ukraine agree to major prisoner swap amid stalled peace talks
In a rare moment of cooperation, Russia and Ukraine have agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each during their first direct talks in over three years. The meeting, held at Istanbul’s historic Dolmabahce Palace, brought together top officials from both countries, marking a small step forward despite no agreement on a ceasefire. Chaired by […]
Trump acknowledges Gaza starvation amid rising civilian death toll in Israeli strikes
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that “a lot of people are starving” in Gaza, as deadly Israeli airstrikes continue to devastate the besieged Palestinian territory. His comments came during a press briefing in Abu Dhabi, marking the end of his first foreign tour since starting his second presidential term. Trump’s statement follows growing global […]