International
Israel to expand operations in Lebanon
The Israeli military has been instructed to expand its operations in Lebanon, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday, after Hezbollah a heavy barrage of fired rockets at Israel overnight.
Over 1,100 children killed or injured in Middle East conflict: UNICEF
The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has created a “devastating” situation for millions of children across the Middle East, the UNICEF warned.
US launches trade investigation into Bangladesh, 15 other countries
The administration of Donald Trump has launched a new trade investigation targeting Bangladesh and 15 other countries over concerns related to structural excess capacity and manufacturing production that could affect US commerce.
Iran’s President sets three conditions for ending war
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has outlined three key conditions for ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, saying peace efforts can move forward only if those demands are met.
Satirical Trump–Epstein sculpture installed near Washington monument
A satirical sculpture depicting US President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a scene inspired by the film Titanic has sparked fresh controversy in Washington, D.C..
Middle East tourism losing $600mn per day
The ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel is inflicting heavy losses on the Middle East’s travel and tourism sector, with the industry losing about $600 million per day, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Iran threatens attacks on US and Israeli banks in Middle East
The ongoing war in the Middle East has taken a new and alarming turn. On the 12th day since the conflict began on February 28, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has openly threatened attacks on “banks and economic facilities” linked to the United States and Israel in the region. The threat came after an attack on an Iranian bank in Tehran.
Ordinary people will bear the burden of rising transport costs due to Iran war: Maersk CEO
The ongoing war involving the United States and Israel over Iran has severely disrupted the movement of cargo ships, leading to increased maritime transport costs – an additional expense that will ultimately have to be borne by ordinary consumers, the CEO of the world's second-largest shipping company, Maersk, has warned.
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei injured in US-Israeli attack
werIran's newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been seriously injured in his leg during a joint US-Israeli attack, the New York Times has claimed.
US increases ‘Doomsday planes’ operations for potential nuclear attack
Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, the operational activity of the US “Doomsday planes” has significantly increased due to concerns over potential nuclear conflict.