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THE US military has bombed three Iranian nuclear facilities in an historic strike against the Islamic Republic. America has now directly joined Israel’s campaign as they both seek to obliterate Tehran’s nuclear program. President Donald Trump announced the strikes in a surprise late-night post on TruthSocial. He said US bombers had hit three nuclear plants in Iran…

The Middle East risks a nuclear catastrophe if Israel strikes Iran’s southern nuclear facility in Bushehr, the head of the UN atomic watchdog warned on Friday (Jun 20). Rafael Grossi, director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), told the UN Security Council that while no radiation has been detected so far from Israel’s week-long military campaign…

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra visited the border with Cambodia on Friday as she faced resignation calls following a leaked phone call between her and Cambodia’s former leader discussing recent border tensions. Paetongtarn traveled to a border town in northeastern Ubon Ratchathani province, near a small contested territory with Cambodia where a brief confrontation between the two…

Israel’s defence minister said on Thursday (Jun 19) that Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei “can no longer be allowed to exist”, just days after reports that Washington vetoed Israeli plans to assassinate him. The comments from Defence Minister Israel Katz came after the Soroka Hospital in the southern city of Beersheba reported 40 people injured following…

Chinese authorities have warned of flash floods and swift currents in mountainous areas in the eastern, central, southern and southwestern regions of the country after heavy rains there. The red alerts, the first for this year, were issued late on Thursday (Jun 19) covering areas in the provinces of Anhui, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou and Guangxi region,…

Hidden away in a mountainside south of Tehran is an enrichment plant that is vital to Iran’s nuclear ambitions – and Israel’s attempts to dismantle them. Israel may have achieved dominance over Iran’s skies but the Fordo nuclear facility – believed to be deeper underground than the Channel Tunnel connecting the UK and France – has remained…

In a setback for transgender rights in the United States, the conservative-dominated court voted to uphold a ban on hormone therapy, puberty blockers and gender transition surgery for minors. The United States Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors. The court, which is dominated by conservative justices, voted 6-3…

THIS is the terrifying moment a huge cargo ship is sent up in flames after reportedly smashing into another vessel. Footage shows a supposed “dark fleet” tanker on fire in the Persian Gulf with thick black plumes of smoke billowing over the water. The MV Adalynn was left a flaming wreck after it was crashed into by…

President Donald Trump called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” on Tuesday (Jun 17) and warned that US patience was wearing thin, but said there was no immediate intention to kill Iran’s leader “for now”, as the Israel-Iran air war raged for a fifth day. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said meanwhile that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei…

On Friday, after Israel launched an unprecedented attack on Iran, its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Iranians directly. Speaking in English, he told them that the time had come for them to stand up against an “evil and oppressive regime”. Israel’s military operations were, he announced, “clearing the path for you to achieve your freedom”. Now, as…

The FBI is warning millions of Americans to be wary of an innocuous-seeming text message that’s making the rounds — and to delete it immediately if they get it. (Surprise! It’s a scam.) Americans have been bombarded with text scams for some time now, but according to Forbes, attacks on iPhone and Android users surged more than…

Satellite imagery shared with BBC Verify has provided a clearer picture of damage inflicted on two of Iran’s key nuclear sites as well as other military targets. Imagery from two different providers shows damage to the Natanz nuclear facility as well as a missile site south of the city of Tabriz – hit in the first round…

IRAN and Israel have both launched blistering missile attacks at each other as the Middle East faces a third night of carnage. Benjamin Netanyahu said just before his latest blitz that Iran is now “very weak” as he warned of an impending “regime change” in Tehran. Israel successfully blasted numerous Iranian targets on Sunday as Tehran Iran…

Israel launched an expanded assault on Iran on Sunday, targeting its energy industry and Defense Ministry headquarters, while Tehran unleashed a fresh barrage of deadly strikes. The simultaneous attacks represented the latest burst of violence since a surprise offensive by Israel two days earlier aimed at decimating Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program. New explosions boomed across Tehran…

Masses of demonstrators packed into streets, parks and plazas across the U.S. on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump, marching through downtowns and small towns, blaring anti-authoritarian chants mixed with support for protecting democracy and immigrant rights. Organizers of the “No Kings” demonstrations said millions had marched in hundreds of events. Governors across the U.S. had urged…

Iran and Israel targeted each other with airstrikes early on Saturday after Israel launched its biggest-ever offensive against its longtime foe in a bid to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon. Iranian missiles and rockets struck Tel Aviv early on Saturday, while explosions were heard in Jerusalem, Israel’s two largest cities, as hostilities between the Middle…

The role of Elon Musk’s SpaceX in an ambitious new U.S. missile defense system is in question following the dramatic feud last week between the billionaire entrepreneur and President Donald Trump, according to three people familiar with the project. The White House until recently had considered a plan for SpaceX, Musk’s rocket and satellite venture, to partner…

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday U.S. personnel were being moved out of the Middle East because “it could be a dangerous place,” adding that the United States would not allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon. Reuters reported earlier on Wednesday that the U.S. is preparing a partial evacuation of its Iraqi embassy and will…

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that China will make it easier for American industry to obtain much-needed needed magnets and rare earth minerals, clearing the way for talks to continue between the world’s two biggest economies. In return, Trump said, the U.S. will stop efforts to revoke the visas of Chinese nationals on U.S. college campuses. Trump’s…

LA partial curfew goes into effect The curfew set by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in the downtown area has come into effect, with many protesters still being seen in the area. Protests are also taking place in New York and Chicago. Omaha food production plant raided by ICE Some 80 people have been detained as an…

A former pupil killed 10 people and himself at a secondary school in Austria’s second city, Graz, on Tuesday in the worst school shooting in Austria’s modern history. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said six of those killed at the school were female and three were male, without giving any details of their ages. Graz Hospital later confirmed…

Protests have rocked Los Angeles since last Friday (Jun 6) as federal agents faced off against hundreds of demonstrators following immigration raids. Over the weekend, US President Donald Trump ordered 2,000 National Guard troops to the city, a rare deployment that goes against the wishes of California Governor Gavin Newsom, who has called it “purposely inflammatory” and…

Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war under the age of 25 on Monday in emotional homecoming scenes, the first step in a series of planned prisoner swaps that could become the biggest of the war so far. The exchange was the result of direct talks between the two sides in Istanbul on June 2 that resulted…

The Israeli army said on Sunday it had retrieved the body of Hamas’ military chief Mohammed Sinwar in an underground tunnel beneath a hospital in southern Gaza, following a targeted operation last month. Another senior Hamas leader, Mohammad Shabana, commander of the Rafah Brigade, was also found dead at the scene along with a number of other…

US President Donald Trump’s order banning citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States goes into effect at 12.01am Eastern Time (12.01pm, Singapore time) on Monday (Jun 9), a move the president promulgated to protect the country from “foreign terrorists”. The countries affected by the latest travel ban are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo,…

“Private companies can do whatever they want,” leftists once snorted in defense of companies like Facebook banning conservative speech. But now the tables have turned, and LGBTQ activists have found themselves in a state between panicked and sulky as their fair-weather friends in corporate America are pulling sponsorships of Pride celebrations this month. As a result, Pride…

Thailand and Cambodia have reinforced their troops at a disputed border after a recent military skirmish. Tourists have been ordered not to use two border crossing points between the neighbors. Thailand on Saturday shut two of its border crossings to tourists as a safety measure amid ongoing tensions with its neighbor, Cambodia. The decision follows the killing…

US President Donald Trump is not interested in talking with Elon Musk, a White House official said on Friday (Jan 6), signaling the president and his former ally might not resolve their feud over a sweeping tax-cut bill any time soon. The White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said no phone call between Trump and…

India has said that the IWT will remain in abeyance until Islamabad “credibly and irrevocably” ends its support for cross-border terrorism. Pakistan wrote to India as many as four times urging it to reconsider its decision to suspend the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), which has now left Pakistan battling for water, reported news agency IANS, citing sources.…

Harvard University said on Thursday (Jun 5) that US President Donald Trump’s move to bar foreign nationals seeking to study at the Ivy League school from entering the United States is illegal, and asked a judge to block it immediately pending further litigation. Harvard amended an earlier lawsuit, which it had filed amid a broader dispute with…

Five countries won seats on the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday in uncontested elections and will start serving two-year terms in January on the U.N.’s most powerful but deeply divided body. The 193-member General Assembly held a secret-ballot vote for the five rotating seats on the 15-member council. Bahrain received 186 votes, Congo 183 votes, Liberia…

DONALD Trump has signed a sweeping new travel ban blocking people from a dozen countries from entering the US — with restrictions set to kick in within days. The bombshell move, announced late Wednesday, will take effect at 12.01am Monday. The countries hit with a full ban include Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea,…

Musk has launched his first public attack on the government since leaving the Trump administration last week ELON Musk has slammed Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful” tax and spending bill as “disgusting” and “pork-filled” – just days after leaving the White House. The tech tycoon’s scathing attack on one of the US president’s signature policies comes as he…

Bill Gates has urged African leaders to join him in advancing health and development on the continent. He says his foundation will partner with nations putting people’s health first. US billionaire Bill Gates on Tuesday announced that the majority of his philanthropic Gates Foundation’s $200 billion (€175 billion) endowment will be spent in Africa over the next…

THIS terrifying video shows the moment tourists run for their lives as the mammoth Mount Etna erupts behind them. Groups of hikers were on the volcano’s slopes when it began spewing smoke and hot ash, with some just metres from the mouth forced to flee urgently. Long lines of tourists could be seen snaking down the mountainside…

While he did not provide further details, Patel said in a social media post: “Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available.” Boulder, Colorado: Eight people were injured on Sunday when a 45-year-old man yelled “Free Palestine” and threw incendiary devices into a crowd…

SEAN “Diddy” Combs can still come out of his federal trial as a winner if he’s not convicted on all charges, despite the scandalous evidence and testimony from witnesses, according to an attorney. Week three of Combs’ federal trial has wrapped up as more witnesses, including another former assistant, continued to testify about the violence the music…

TWO people have died after a plane crash landed into a home and sparked a devastating fire. A 71-year-old woman, believed to be the pilot, and an 84-year-old were confirmed dead after the horror accident on Saturday afternoon. The plane smashed into the terrace home at midday local time in western Germany. The crash severely damaged the…

US sends ‘detailed proposal’ to Iran White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff has sent what she called “a detailed and acceptable proposal to the Iranian regime.” “It’s in their best interest to accept it,” Leavitt said without providing any more details. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post…

Xiao Chen turned up at the US Consulate in Shanghai on Thursday morning, hours after Washington announced that it would “aggressively” revoke the visas of Chinese students. The 22-year-old had a visa appointment: she was headed to Michigan in the autumn to study communications. After a “pleasant” conversation, she was told her application had been rejected. She…

The U.S. plan for Gaza, seen by Reuters on Friday, proposes a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 28 Israeli hostages – alive and dead – in the first week, in exchange for the release of 1,236 Palestinian prisoners and the remains of 180 dead Palestinians. The document, which says the plan is guaranteed by U.S. President…

North Korea helped Russia to ramp up its missile attacks on key Ukrainian civilian infrastructure through the shipment of thousands of soldiers and artillery shells — with Pyongyang getting sanctions-busting air defense weapons and military equipment in return, officials revealed Thursday. The Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team, a group comprising 11 United Nation members observing the sanctions against…

President Donald Trump’s trade war has cost companies more than $34 billion in lost sales and higher costs, according to a Reuters analysis of corporate disclosures, a toll that is expected to rise as ongoing uncertainty over tariffs paralyzes decision making at some of the world’s largest companies. Across the United States, Asia and Europe, companies including…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Mohammad Sinwar, Hamas’ Gaza chief and the younger brother of the Palestinian militant group’s deceased leader and mastermind of the October 2023 attack, Yahya Sinwar, had been killed. Mohammad Sinwar had been the target of an Israeli strike on a hospital in southern Gaza earlier this month and…

Billionaire Tesla (TSLA.O), CEO Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading a tumultuous efficiency drive, during which he upended several federal agencies but ultimately failed to deliver the generational savings he had sought. His “off-boarding will begin tonight,” a White House official told Reuters late Wednesday, confirming Musk’s departure from government. Musk earlier on Wednesday…

At least five people have been killed and 19 injured in a huge chemical plant explosion in eastern China, according to state media reports. Six people were still missing following the explosion at the plant operated by Shandong Youdao Chemical in the city of Weifang in Shandong province late on Tuesday morning, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV and…

EMMANUEL Macron and his wife Brigitte have put on a united front for the world’s cameras a day after the shocking face slap drama. Viral footage that has overshadowed the start of the couple’s Southeast Asia tour shows the French leader’s wife shoving him in the mouth and jaw after landing in Vietnam. Furious Macron attempted to…

North Korea slammed on Tuesday (May 27) United States President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile shield plan as a “very dangerous” threat that could spark nuclear war in space, state media said. Trump announced new details and initial funding for the missile shield system last week, calling it “very important for the success and even survival of…

A 53-year-old British man plowed a minivan into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans who were celebrating the city’s Premier League championship Monday, injuring more than 45 people as shouts of joy turned into shrieks of terror. The driver arrested was believed to be the only one involved and the crash was not being investigated as an…

NORTH Korea has arrested three shipyard bosses after a humiliating warship launch flop that Kim Jong-un called a “criminal act”. The 5,000-tonne destroyer – hailed as a symbol of military might – ended up crushed and listing in the harbour during a high-profile launch in the port city of Chongjin last Wednesday. State media on Sunday said…

US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he was suspending planned 50% tariffs on the European Union until July 9. He made the announcement on his Truth Social network. That agreement came after a call Sunday with Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission. “Good call with @POTUS,” Von der Leyen wrote on…

Myanmar is caught in a scramble for minerals. Their exploitation is causing deaths and environmental harm in the country’s Kachin State, activists tell DW. Can the region’s independence movement make a difference? Lahtaw Kai draws an imaginary mountain into the air with her hands and uses her fingers to dot it with holes. “At the top of…

Gaza’s civil defense agency said an Israeli strike in the southern city of Khan Younis on Friday killed nine of the 10 children of a married doctor couple. Agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal said Saturday that civil defense “crews transported the bodies of nine child martyrs, some of them charred, from the home of Dr. Hamdi al-Najjar and…

At least 60 people were killed by the latest Israeli strikes across Gaza in a 24-hour period, Gaza’s health ministry said Friday. Israeli MP Ayman Odeh was forcibly removed from the podium in the parliament after he denounced Israel’s war in Gaza amid the rising death toll. “After a year and a half in which you killed…

A US judge on Friday (May 23) suspended the Trump administration’s move to block Harvard from enrolling and hosting foreign students after the prestigious university sued, calling the action unconstitutional. The order provides temporary relief to thousands of international students who were faced with being forced to transfer under a policy that the university called a “blatant…

The limited amount of food that trickled into Gaza after an Israeli blockade was partly lifted has sparked chaotic scenes, as hunger continues to spread. Bakeries distributing food were overwhelmed by crowds and forced to close on Thursday, and armed looters attacked an aid convoy overnight – sparking a firefight with Hamas security officials who, witnesses say,…

The US Department of Homeland Security announced on Thursday that it revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students. Trump has expressed his anger over Harvard’s rejection of his demand that it submit to admissions and hiring oversight after he alleged the university was a center of antisemitism and “woke” ideology. “Effective immediately, Harvard University’s Student and…

TWO people have died after a plane slammed into a neighborhood in San Diego in a fiery crash that set 15 homes and several cars ablaze. Eight others were injured when the plane plunged from the sky and crashed into military housing in heavy fog. The small plane crashed in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood, near Tierrasanta, before…

Israel allowed 100 aid trucks carrying flour, baby food and medical equipment into the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the Israeli military said, as UN officials reported that distribution issues had meant that no aid had so far reached people in need. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would be open to a temporary ceasefire to enable the…

DONALD Trump has unveiled plans for a high-tech “Golden Dome” missile defence system, which the president claims should be operational by the end of his term in office. The futuristic concept announced by Trump would see American weapons put in space for the first time ever. Trump had already signalled his intent to set up a Golden…

Repeating his claim on Wednesday, he said, “Somebody had to be the last one to shoot. But the shooting was getting worse and worse, bigger and bigger, deeper and deeper into the countries. And we spoke to them, and I think we, you know, I hate to say we got it settled, and then two days later,…

AN OMINOUS cryptic message was broadcast from Russia’s mysterious “doomsday radio station” around the time of Vladimir Putin’s telephone call with Donald Trump yesterday. It marks the second time year that the Soviet-era relic creaked into action during a conversation between the two presidents. Just ahead of the White House’s call to Putin, the UVB-76 radio station…

No humanitarian aid has been distributed yet in the Gaza Strip, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday (May 20), despite more supplies being dropped off on the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom crossing. “Israeli authorities are requiring us to offload supplies on the Palestinian side of Kerem Shalom crossing and reload them separately once they…

DONALD Trump has claimed that Vladimir Putin wants to put an end to the war in Ukraine and hinted that Pope Leo XIV might hold the peace talks. The US President said the negotiations are set to begin “immediately” as Vladimir Putin has finally admitted he must make a deal. Trump and Putin held a two-hour phone…