U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Major Parents’ Rights Win, Blocking California Gender‑Identity Policies

In Washington, D.C. a significant ruling that reverberated nationwide, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed a major legal victory to parents challenging state limits on notification about their children’s gender identity in public schools. The decision, delivered by the high court’s conservative majority, effectively blocked California policies that had restricted educators from informing parents […]

Mojtaba Khamenei Alive and Favoured to Succeed His Father, Iranian Sources Say

In Tehran/Dubai Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is alive and emerging as a leading contender to succeed his father, according to Iranian sources and multiple media reports. The development comes amid intense speculation over Iran’s leadership succession following Ali Khamenei’s death in strikes earlier this week. Two Iranian […]

Trump to Meet Tech Giants on Energy Pledge Ahead of Midterms

In Washington, D.C. U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host a high-profile White House meeting on Wednesday with top executives from major technology companies, as part of a new initiative aimed at easing pressure on the nation’s power grid and protecting consumers from rising electricity costs tied to the rapid expansion of energy-intensive data […]

Airline Share Selloff Eases as Some Flights Leave Gulf Amid Iran Conflict

London, Dubai and Hong Kong global airline stocks showed signs of stabilizing on Wednesday as a small number of flights cautiously resumed from Gulf states, providing a glimmer of hope for an aviation sector battered by closures linked to the escalating conflict involving Iran. For a fifth consecutive day, much of the Middle Eastern airspace […]

Defense Executives to Meet at White House as Strikes on Iran Diminish U.S. Weapon Stockpiles

Washington, D.C. top executives from the United States’ largest defense contractors are scheduled to meet with senior White House and Pentagon officials later this week as the U.S. government seeks to address urgent concerns over the depletion of national weapon stockpiles following recent military operations, including strikes on Iran, according to multiple sources familiar with […]

Sri Lanka Rescues 30 People Aboard Distressed Iranian Vessel, Foreign Minister Confirms

In Colombo Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan authorities successfully rescued 30 individuals aboard a distressed Iranian vessel in international waters, the country’s Foreign Minister confirmed on Tuesday, underscoring Colombo’s commitment to maritime safety and humanitarian response. According to Ali Sabry, the rescue operation was carried out after Sri Lanka received an emergency alert regarding a vessel […]

Crowds Celebrate Khamenei’s Death: “Now Iran Will Be Free”

Crowds Celebrate Khamenei’s Death: “Now Iran Will Be Free”

Iranians in several cities around the world have held celebratory gatherings following reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in joint U.S.–Israeli military strikes over the weekend. On Saturday, forces from the United States and Israel carried out coordinated strikes inside Iran targeting senior leadership and strategic infrastructure. Following the announcement of […]

Trump Threatens to Halt Trade With Spain Over Iran War Access and NATO 5% Spending Dispute

Trump Threatens to Halt Trade With Spain Over Iran War Access and NATO 5% Spending Dispute

President Donald Trump has suggested the United States could halt all trade with Spain, escalating tensions between Washington and Madrid amid disagreements over military access and NATO defence spending commitments. Speaking at a White House press conference alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Trump criticized the Spanish government for refusing to allow U.S. aircraft access to […]

Trump Threatens to Cut Off Spain Amid Escalating Diplomatic Rift

In Washington President Donald Trump has moved to cut off key areas of cooperation with Spain, escalating a diplomatic dispute that risks straining ties between Washington and one of its longtime European allies. In remarks from the White House, Trump said the United States would suspend certain trade and security arrangements with Spain, citing disagreements […]

Millions in Crypto Leave Iranian Exchanges After Strikes, Researchers Say

In Tehran millions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency assets flowed out of Iranian digital exchanges in the hours and days after Iran was hit by recent U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, according to blockchain research firms. Blockchain analytics data shows that outflows from local platforms surged sharply immediately following the weekend attacks, with hourly transfers exceeding […]