All six crew members aboard a US military KC-135 refuelling aircraft have been confirmed dead after the plane crashed in western Iraq during a combat mission, as military officials investigate the incident amid rising regional tensions
The US-Israeli war on Iran is rippling far beyond the Middle East, shaking alliances in the Gulf, East Asia, and Europe while exposing the limits of American power, straining military resources, and deepening fears over energy security and strategic credibility
Israeli jets carried out heavy airstrikes in Lebanon’s southern and eastern regions, reportedly targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. The attacks killed at least one person and shattered months of relative calm under a fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah
Tears, cheers, and national relief filled Israel as 20 hostages returned home after more than two years in Hamas captivity, following a fragile ceasefire that offers a glimmer of hope amid decades of mistrust and violence between Israel and Gaza
Hamas recalled 7,000 fighters and appointed military governors in Gaza, escalating tensions after the killing of its elite members, amid fears of internal bloodshed
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire under Donald Trump’s Gaza peace initiative. The deal includes a hostage-prisoner exchange and troop withdrawal, sparking celebrations in Gaza and Tel Aviv despite ongoing uncertainty about Gaza’s post-war governance
Iran’s Health Ministry reports at least 606 people have died in the conflict, but independent monitors say the toll could be twice that figure. Meanwhile, damage to infrastructure, daily life disruptions, and heightened fear are widespread in cities like Tehran, Isfahan, and Tabriz
The individuals slated for release are Russian-Israeli citizen Alexander Troufanov, 29, Argentine-Israeli Yair Horn, 46, and US-Israeli national Sagui Dekel-Chen, 36. All three were taken hostage from Kibbutz Nir Oz, located near the Gaza border, during the deadly Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023
For many, the 14-month-long conflict disrupted lives, separated families, and put wedding plans, health concerns, and daily routines on hold. Now, with the truce brokered by the U.S. and France, many are taking tentative steps toward resuming normalcy
Bassem Naim, a senior Hamas official, called for an immediate ceasefire as violence rages in Gaza and Israel intensifies airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The plea was made from Doha, where Qatar is facilitating ceasefire negotiations
The first ceasefire is scheduled to occur in the central region, with a cessation of hostilities from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm. Following this, similar pauses will be implemented in the southern and northern regions, maintaining the same time frame each day
However, progress has been slow. Although mediators were set to pass Israel’s new proposal to Hamas, talks have not advanced due to Hamas’s insistence on ending the fighting before engaging in negotiations
The comments came during a campaign fundraising event in Washington, where Biden emphasized the need for a shift in policy and called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reconsider his hardline approach
The Israeli military issued leaflets urging civilians in Gaza City and southern parts of the enclave to evacuate, raising concerns from rights groups that there are no safe places in the besieged territory
All six crew members aboard a US military KC-135 refuelling aircraft have been confirmed dead after the plane crashed in western Iraq during a combat mission, as military officials investigate the incident amid rising regional tensions
The US-Israeli war on Iran is rippling far beyond the Middle East, shaking alliances in the Gulf, East Asia, and Europe while exposing the limits of American power, straining military resources, and deepening fears over energy security and strategic credibility
Mojtaba Khamenei’s continued absence after becoming Iran’s supreme leader has raised questions about who is guiding the country during wartime, as analysts suggest powerful institutions such as the IRGC may hold real decision-making authority behind the scenes
The global energy crisis is intensifying as Middle East conflict disrupts vital oil routes. While energy exporters like Russia gain from rising prices, many economies face higher costs, inflation risks and growing uncertainty over future energy supplies
