U.S. Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship in International Waters, Marking First Torpedo Kill Since World War II

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced today that an American submarine has sunk an Iranian warship in international waters, calling the strike the first torpedo sinking of an enemy vessel since World War II. Speaking during a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth described the attack as swift and decisive. “An American submarine sunk an Iranian warship […]

Oval Office Talks Spotlight Spain Amid Global Diplomatic Agenda

Washington, D.C. Spain took center stage during high-level discussions at the Oval Office on Tuesday, as U.S. President Joe Biden hosted Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for a series of talks covering economic, security and climate cooperation. The meeting underscores Spain’s growing role in transatlantic affairs and its strategic importance to U.S. foreign policy. Strengthening […]

UAE Says 186 Missiles and 812 Drones Launched from Iran, Most Intercepted

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates the Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Iranian forces have launched 186 ballistic missiles and 812 drones toward the UAE since the beginning of the current Middle East hostilities, with the country’s air defence systems intercepting the vast majority of the aerial threats, officials said. In a government briefing, defence […]

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 […]