Netanyahu says Israeli strikes killed Iranian nuclear scientists
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said several Iranian nuclear scientists were killed in Israeli strikes.
French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris
The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.
French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris
The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.
Michigan synagogue ramming an ‘act of targeted violence’: FBI
The FBI says it is treating a vehicle ramming at a Michigan synagogue as an attack on the Jewish community.
Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today’s Iran conflict
The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.
Americans on Iran strikes: ‘What if this turns into a forever war?’
Six US voters tell the BBC how they feel about the major US military intervention in Iran.
U.S. allows temporary purchases of Russian oil already at sea to stabilize energy markets – CNBC
- U.S. allows temporary purchases of Russian oil already at sea to stabilize energy markets CNBC
- Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict The New York Times
- US eases Russia oil sanctions as Iran war pushes up energy prices BBC
- US issues 30-day sanctions waiver for purchase of Russian oil at sea Reuters
- Trump administration temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea in boost for Kremlin CNN
Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year’s Oscars
Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are among the films in contention this year.
Report: Iranians send Israel locations of Basij fighters hiding across Tehran – ynetnews
- Report: Iranians send Israel locations of Basij fighters hiding across Tehran ynetnews
- Israel says anyone serving Iran’s regime not immune from attacks ایران اینترنشنال
- Israel Relying on Ordinary Iranians for Drone Strike Targets WSJ
- Israeli military says it struck Basij checkpoints in Tehran Reuters
- Civilians in Iran sent intelligence for Israeli strikes The Jerusalem Post
What a War-Rattled Dubai Can Learn from Hong Kong’s Expat Exodus – Bloomberg.com
- What a War-Rattled Dubai Can Learn from Hong Kong’s Expat Exodus Bloomberg.com
- ‘The shine has been taken off’: Dubai faces existential threat as foreigners flee conflict The Guardian
- UAE, an oasis for business and partying, faces war The Washington Post
- Dubai's 'tranquillity shattered' as Iran makes UAE a primary target ABC News
- How the Iran War Unraveled the Gulf’s Image as a Luxurious Safe Haven WSJ
Iran war live: Trump says war going ‘well’ as Gulf under wave of attacks
Israeli strikes kill dozens more in Lebanon, including 5 children among nine people killed in attack on village of Arki.
Saudi Aramco in Talks to Buy Ukrainian Drones to Protect Oil Fields – WSJ
- Saudi Aramco in Talks to Buy Ukrainian Drones to Protect Oil Fields WSJ
- Saudi Aramco says claims it is in talks with Ukrainian firms for drones inaccurate Reuters
- Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on US drone production deal abcnews.com
- Donald Trump Forced to Crawl Back to World Leader He Humiliated With Embarrassing Plea to Volodymyr Zelensky The Daily Beast
- Ukraine: Kyiv's anti-drone tech in demand in Gulf and NATO dw.com
UN fact-finding mission warns of continued human rights abuses in Venezuela
In an address to the UN Human Rights Council, experts warned that the 'machinery' of repression was 'mutating'.
Iran envoy says Tehran will keep Strait of Hormuz open
Iran’s UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani said Tehran will not close the Strait of Hormuz and remains committed to freedom.
Qatar rejects attempts to ‘drive wedge’ with US over gas pause
Qatari official denies political motives for decision to halt LNG production following Iranian strikes.
‘Just Follow the Money’: How Hezbollah Recovered and Resurged in Lebanon – Haaretz
- 'Just Follow the Money': How Hezbollah Recovered and Resurged in Lebanon Haaretz
- Rocket barrages underscore remaining potency of Hezbollah’s gutted arsenal The Times of Israel
- Hezbollah’s Gamble Phenomenal World
- Exclusive: Hezbollah returns to guerrilla roots, awaits Israeli invasion Reuters
- Another front in the war with Iran: the Israel-Lebanon border NPR
Four crew confirmed dead after US military plane crash in Iraq
Rescue efforts continue for remaining two crew members from refuelling plane that crashed in western desert
Four of the six crew members onboard a US military aircraft that crashed in western Iraq were killed, the US military has said as rescue efforts continued for the remaining two.
The KC-135 military refuelling plane crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, in an incident the military said involved another aircraft but was not the result of hostile or friendly fire.
Continue reading...Fatal shooting at Virginia university investigated as act of terrorism, FBI says
Suspect who was convicted in 2016 for supporting Islamic State is dead after attack kills one and leaves two injured
The suspect who killed one person and injured two others at Old Dominion University on Thursday was identified by authorities as Mohamed Jalloh, a former member of the army national guard who pleaded guilty in 2016 to attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State.
Dominique Evans, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Norfolk field office, told reporters the suspect had attempted to commit an “act of terrorism” and shouted “Allahu Akbar” before opening fire. He was subdued and killed by members of the university’s ROTC program in a university classroom, she said, praising them for demonstrating “extreme bravery and courage” and preventing further loss of life. (ROTC is a college-based program that allows students to train to become a US military officer while also earning a college degree.)
Continue reading...All 6 crew members of US KC-135 tanker confirmed dead after crash in Iraq – Task & Purpose
- All 6 crew members of US KC-135 tanker confirmed dead after crash in Iraq Task & Purpose
- Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq > U.S. Central Command > Press Release View centcom.mil
- Iran war updates: 6 U.S. service members killed in military plane crash; thousands of Marines reportedly being deployed to Middle East Yahoo
- Family mourns Columbus airman killed in Iraq refueling plane crash: 'He had a million-dollar smile' 10TV
- 13 U.S. Servicemembers Dead, 10 Seriously Wounded After Two Weeks of Epic Fury WSJ
With New Right-Wing President, Chile Shifts Toward Region’s Conservative, Pro-Trump Alignment – The New York Times
- With New Right-Wing President, Chile Shifts Toward Region’s Conservative, Pro-Trump Alignment The New York Times
- Chile turns right: Kast inaugurated as nation's most conservative leader since Pinochet NPR
- Chile’s new president has praised Pinochet, a dictator. What does it mean? Al Jazeera
- ‘Kast is more like Trump’: Chile’s environmentalists prepare to do battle for the country’s future The Guardian
- Kast takes office as Chile marks its sharpest shift to the right since dictatorship AP News