Donald Trump claims the US is close to completing its objectives in Iran, while Masoud Pezeshkian expresses readiness for peace under conditions, even as strikes intensify across the Middle East and diplomatic talks remain uncertain
An 11-year-old boy’s death in Tehran has sparked global concern over Iran’s reported recruitment of children into security roles. Witnesses and rights groups highlight growing risks as minors allegedly take part in patrols and checkpoints during escalating conflict conditions
Israel has intensified strikes on Iran while Iranian missiles and drones target Gulf states, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Civilian casualties are mounting, oil infrastructure has been damaged, and global shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz face growing disruption
Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as Iran’s new supreme leader after the death of his father, Ali Khamenei. The move has sparked controversy over hereditary leadership and raised questions about Iran’s political future amid rising regional tensions
Formula 1 may cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix amid growing Middle East tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. With no room to reschedule races, the sport could face a major gap in the early 2026 season calendar
Iran has postponed the funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as US-Israeli strikes intensify across the country. Tehran’s retaliation with missiles and drones has expanded the conflict regionally, while clerical leaders move closer to appointing the next supreme leader
Footage shared by Iranian state-linked outlets allegedly shows a pilot ejecting over Kuwaiti territory, yet Washington has offered no confirmation as missile and drone exchanges deepen instability across the Gulf region and raise fears of broader confrontation
Despite escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupting major air routes and forcing hundreds of team members onto charter flights, officials insist all personnel will arrive on time for Melbourne’s Formula 1 season opener
Mercedes showed clear gains in race-start simulations at Bahrain testing, but Ferrari’s superior traction and acceleration left competitors chasing, underlining early-season competitive differences between the two historic teams
A licensed guide was detained after allegedly marking the Pyramid of Unas with chalk while leading tourists. Authorities removed the drawings and launched an investigation
Iran’s reported plan to purchase Chinese supersonic anti-ship missiles signals a sharp escalation in Gulf tensions, coinciding with major US naval deployments and mounting warnings of confrontation
Thousands of Iranian students returned to the streets this weekend, staging rare coordinated protests at universities nationwide. Demonstrators honoured victims of earlier repression while geopolitical tensions mounted between Tehran and Washington over nuclear negotiations
The United States has increased military presence in the Middle East while negotiations with Iran continue. Trump warned a meaningful agreement must be reached soon, as lawmakers debate the legality and risks of potential military action
Donald Trump claims the US is close to completing its objectives in Iran, while Masoud Pezeshkian expresses readiness for peace under conditions, even as strikes intensify across the Middle East and diplomatic talks remain uncertain
An 11-year-old boy’s death in Tehran has sparked global concern over Iran’s reported recruitment of children into security roles. Witnesses and rights groups highlight growing risks as minors allegedly take part in patrols and checkpoints during escalating conflict conditions
With one-fifth of global oil and gas supply disrupted, countries are scrambling to secure energy. Coal is making a comeback, while renewables offer hope, highlighting the difficult balance between urgent energy demands and environmental sustainability in a volatile global market
A widely shared video shows children in a Gaza displacement camp staging a mock funeral with a doll, offering a stark glimpse into how war shapes childhood experiences and reflects the emotional burden carried by young survivors
