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
Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem has warned Lebanon’s government that any attempt to implement a US-backed disarmament plan could trigger civil war, though the group has temporarily paused planned street protests.
Rejecting proposals to integrate Hezbollah into the Lebanese military as a separate unit, similar to the model used by the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq, Aoun suggested that individual Hezbollah members could apply to join the Lebanese Armed Forces through official recruitment channels
She alleges that in 2014, she was kidnapped and tortured by the militant groups in connection to a $100 million development loan she received from the Trade Bank of Iraq. According to the suit, her wealth and influence made her a target for extortion and violence
The IDF stressed that it was responding to what it called a provocation by Hezbollah, which fired mortars at an Israeli army position in the Mount Dov area, a disputed region on the Israel-Lebanon border known internationally as Shebaa Farms
The European Union's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, stated that a US ceasefire proposal was awaiting Israel’s approval. The plan, spearheaded by US presidential adviser Amos Hochstein, has been described as a last-ditch effort to halt hostilities
This marked one of the deadliest days for Israeli civilians in recent months. Rockets struck areas near Metula, a town close to the Israel-Lebanon border, and the outskirts of Haifa, causing devastation in regions with active agricultural work
The strike, which took place on Friday evening, is being hailed as one of Israel’s most audacious military operations in recent years. Israeli defense officials revealed that they had tracked Nasrallah’s whereabouts for months, waiting for the opportune moment to act
Bomb disposal teams were deployed to mitigate risks posed by any unexploded ordnance. Medical teams reported that a few individuals sought assistance due to anxiety triggered by the rocket fire and the subsequent alarm
The blasts, which occurred throughout Lebanon, have added another layer of tension to the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, sparking concerns over both the group’s internal security and broader regional stability
In the past month alone, the number of displaced individuals has surged from 99,000 to 112,000, a trend that is expected to continue as the conflict spreads to new areas like the eastern Bekaa Valley and southern suburbs of Beirut
The sonic booms were heard just as Hezbollah was preparing for Nasrallah's address, which was set to commemorate one week since the killing of the group's top military commander, Fuad Shukr, in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs
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
