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 […]

NATO’s Rutte Praises U.S.–Israel Strikes on Iran but Says Alliance Won’t Join War

NATO’s Rutte Praises U.S.–Israel Strikes on Iran but Says Alliance Won’t Join War

Mark Rutte, Secretary General of NATO, has praised recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, saying they significantly degraded Tehran’s nuclear and missile capabilities but made clear the alliance will not join the war directly. Speaking at a press briefing in Skopje alongside North Macedonia’s president, Rutte said the military actions had targeted strategic assets […]

Israel Orders Lebanese to Evacuate 50 Locations as War Intensifies After Hezbollah Attack

Israel Orders Lebanese to Evacuate 50 Locations as War Intensifies After Hezbollah Attack

The Israel Defense Forces has issued sweeping new evacuation orders across Lebanon, warning residents in at least 50 locations including two neighbourhoods in southern Beirut to immediately leave their homes ahead of imminent military strikes. Military spokesperson Avichay Adraee released a detailed statement listing dozens of sites, urging civilians to move away from buildings and […]

Iran War Enters Fourth Day in “Smoke and Blood” as Markets Slide

The war between the United States–Israel coalition and Iran has entered its fourth day, engulfing the Middle East in violence, widespread explosions and triggering sharp declines in global markets. Explosions have been reported in major cities including Tehran and Beirut, with attacks and counter attacks rippling across the region as the conflict continues to expand. […]

Israel Deploys Forces to Southern Lebanon as Katz Expands Operations

World Cup Ticket Frenzy Unfolds Amid Global Unrest

A global scramble for World Cup tickets is underway, even as geopolitical tensions and regional conflicts continue to dominate international headlines. Fans across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas flooded official ticketing platforms within minutes of sales opening, with long digital queues, website slowdowns, and rapid sell outs reported for high-profile matches. Industry analysts say […]