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Iran launched multiple waves of missiles into Israel on Tuesday, targeting urban areas including Tel Aviv, as the conflict between the two countries intensified, according to military officials and media reports. Air raid sirens sounded across several cities, with impacts…
Iran has appointed a new national security chief following the killing of senior official Ali Larijani in an airstrike, according to state media and official statements. Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a former Revolutionary Guard commander, has been named secretary of the…
At least three buildings were completely destroyed in Tel Aviv following Iranian strikes, Israeli media reported, as tensions between the two sides continued to escalate. The strikes were part of a broader wave of attacks targeting key locations, with emergency…
Senate Republicans said President Donald Trump has indicated he may support a deal with Democrats to fund the Department of Homeland Security, following a White House meeting aimed at ending the ongoing partial government shutdown. Lawmakers briefed on the meeting…
The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed Senator Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, approving his nomination in a 54–45 vote. Mullin will replace Kristi Noem, who was reassigned earlier this month, as the department faces ongoing…
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran have held direct talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, as he ordered a temporary halt to planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. Trump said the…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reported to be “wounded, isolated and not responding to messages,” according to a report citing U.S. and Israeli security officials. The report, attributed to The Washington Post, said intelligence sources believe Khamenei has been…
A statue of Christopher Columbus has been installed near the White House, marking a new addition to a series of historical monuments under U.S. President Donald Trump, officials said. The sculpture stands outside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building along Pennsylvania…
The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan said they are ready to support efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and stabilise global energy markets, according to a joint statement. The countries condemned recent…
A store owner in the U.S. state of Oregon has been arrested on allegations of laundering more than $13 million linked to drug trafficking proceeds, federal authorities said. Investigators allege the suspect operated a business that was used to funnel…
Gas prices in the UK and across Europe have surged sharply after major strikes on energy infrastructure in Qatar and Iran, triggering fears of a global supply shock. European gas prices jumped between 24 percent and 35 percent, while UK…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine could face a serious shortage of air defense missiles as U.S. resources are increasingly directed toward the growing conflict in the Middle East. In an interview with the BBC, Zelensky said the war involving…
Former U.S. Representative Melissa Bean is projected to win the Democratic primary for a congressional seat in Illinois, positioning herself for a return to Congress after more than a decade, according to Decision Desk HQ. Bean previously represented an earlier…
The administration of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has finalized a $1.86 billion agreement with the Hotel Association of New York City Foundation to provide emergency hotel accommodations for homeless residents over the next three years, according to officials…
More than 100 people have died after an air strike hit a drug rehabilitation centre in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, on Monday evening, according to forensic sources cited by the BBC. Some victims were reportedly injured beyond recognition. Taliban officials put…
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Tuesday that the Israeli military has killed Ali Larijani, Iran’s top security official and secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, in an overnight airstrike in Tehran, marking one of the most significant blows to…
The Zohran Mamdani administration has finalized a $1.86 billion contract with the city’s hotel industry to provide emergency housing for homeless residents over the next three years. The deal comes amid continued high levels of homelessness in New York City,…
Vice President JD Vance on Monday pushed back against media reports suggesting tension between him and President Donald Trump over ongoing U.S. military operations in Iran. Speaking in the Oval Office, Vance accused reporters of trying to “drive a wedge”…
Japan will partner with the United States on President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system, according to Japan times The proposed system is intended to strengthen joint missile defense capabilities against advanced threats, including ballistic and hypersonic missiles. The…
Lawyers representing Tyler Robinson criticized an open letter published by Human Events that called for greater transparency in the high-profile murder case during a court hearing on Friday. During the hearing, a member of Robinson’s defense team told Judge Tony…