US-Israeli strike kills 15 at Isfahan factory, Iranian media says
Iranian media report the deaths in central Iran as Tehran launches new missile salvoes at Israeli targets.
FCC chair threatens to throttle news broadcasts over ‘hoaxes’ about Iran war
Brendan Carr posts that he may cancel spectrum permits of ‘mainstream news’ outlets for ‘misleading’ coverage
The Trump administration’s communications licensing tsar fired a warning shot over the US broadcasting industry Saturday, threatening to cancel the spectrum permits of broadcasters pushing what he termed “hoaxes and news distortions”.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair Brendan Carr posted on social media that broadcasters running “fake news – have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come up. The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not.”
Continue reading...Thousands in Madrid protest ‘forgotten’ Gaza, warn Iran war may spiral into
Thousands rallied in central Madrid calling for an end to the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
Iran captain latest footballer to drop asylum bid, Iranian state media says
Five of the seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.
Moscow attacked by over 60 drones in single day, mayor says – The Kyiv Independent
- Moscow attacked by over 60 drones in single day, mayor says The Kyiv Independent
- Russia claims nearly 300 Ukrainian drones targeted multiple regions Ukrinform
- The capital of the Russian Federation is under a massive attack, authorities report dozens of downed drones Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
- Russia reports mass drone shootdowns, Ukraine claims strikes on Russian targets 巴士的報
- Defense ministry: Russia downs 280 Ukrainian drones, dozens targeting Moscow chinadailyasia.com
Hundreds protest against US-Israeli strikes on Iran in Seoul
Hundreds of peace activists and demonstrators marched in central Seoul on Saturday in protest of the US-Israeli strikes.
Three members of Iranian women’s football team pull Australia asylum bids
Seven members of the Iranian football delegation sought asylum, with four now known to have withdrawn applications.
Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.
Arsenal beat Everton as Dowman makes Premier League history
Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 in a nervy match in the Premier League as they continue their pursuit of the title.
Trump administration to drop charges against US veteran who burned flag
Veteran Jay Carey burned a US flag in protest of an executive order from Trump calling for prison terms for such acts.
Murder arrest after 18-day-old baby falls from central London property
Met police says woman, 43, was detained after newborn girl in Westminster taken to hospital and pronounced dead
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an 18-day-old baby girl fell from a property in central London.
The Metropolitan police said officers attended Horseferry Road in Westminster after reports on Saturday morning that a baby had fallen from a residential property.
Continue reading...Turkey on alert as Iran conflict escalates, warns against provocations
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Ankara is monitoring the regional war involving Iran, the US, and Israel.
UNESCO condemns strike on Minab girls’ school: ‘They attacked twice… How
Secretary of Iran’s National Commission for UNESCO, condemned a missile strike on a girls’ primary school in Minab.
Six killed in attacks on Ukraine as EU extends sanctions against Russians
EU maintains pressure after slamming US for lifting sanctions on Russian oil exports as Middle East war bites.
Trump administration threatens news outlets over critical coverage of Iran
FCC chair says news outlets that share 'distortions' about US war with Iran could lose their licences.
Scoop: French plan to end Lebanon war includes recognition of Israel – Axios
- Scoop: French plan to end Lebanon war includes recognition of Israel Axios
- Lebanon appeals to Israel’s allies to intervene and says hundreds are killed The Washington Post
- Israeli foreign minister denies country facing interceptor shortages Reuters
- France offers to broker Lebanon-Israel talks: What do we know? Al Jazeera
- Direct Israel-Lebanon truce talks said expected in coming days, though challenges abound The Times of Israel
Iranian woman explains ‘Allahu Akbar’ to Americans, amid explosion in Iran
Video shows an Iranian woman recording a message to Americans, amid an explosion in Iran.
Israeli settlers shoot Palestinians in West Bank villages, steal livestock
One Palestinian reported killed in Qusra, as others injured in Rashayda, amid surge in Israeli settler violence.
US embassy in Venezuela reopens as Trump pushes for access to resources
Trump administration has pressed the interim Venezuelan government for concessions on issues such as oil access.
How a Marine Unit in the Middle East Could Open New Phase of Iran War – The New York Times
- How a Marine Unit in the Middle East Could Open New Phase of Iran War The New York Times
- How US Sending of Marines to Strait of Hormuz Signals Posture Shift Military.com
- USS Tripoli, 31st MEU Heading to the Middle East USNI News
- U.S. is deploying Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran MPR News
- Pentagon sends USS Tripoli, thousands of Marines to Middle East Axios