Several Oscar nominees and presenters delivered emotional speeches condemning the escalating conflict in Iran, saying the film industry cannot stay silent. Their remarks drew loud applause from many attendees and renewed debate over the role of artists in global politics
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
Israel conducted its largest airstrike in Yemen, targeting Houthi military and intelligence facilities in Sanaa after drone attacks on Eilat injured 22 people. Civilian casualties were reported
Abdullah, 19, was shot dead while waiting at a Gaza food site. His story highlights the desperation of Palestinians amid famine, Israel’s military operations, and accusations of systematic targeting near aid centers run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
A strike on the Palestine Red Crescent Society headquarters in Khan Younis killed a staff member and injured three others, according to PRCS. The attack highlights escalating risks to aid workers and worsening humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip
The group, backed by Iran, vowed to retaliate. “Support for Gaza continues, the response is coming, and Netanyahu must prepare his resignation,” said senior Houthi political figure Mohammed Ali al-Houthi on a Houthi-linked TV channel, denouncing the strikes as “failed terrorism”
The move, confirmed late Friday, has drawn sharp criticism from Israeli officials and raised concerns about the stability of the fragile truce. Three Israeli hostages were set to be freed on Saturday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel
Hamas has announced the release of Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami, and Or Levy in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. This exchange raises the total hostages freed since January 19 to 18, with Israel releasing 383 Palestinian detainees as part of the deal
The airstrikes reportedly caused a massive explosion in Hiresun, a village in Tartus province. While details on casualties and damage remain unclear, the strikes targeted air defense systems and surface-to-surface missile depots, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
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 ceasefire, brokered after intense fighting, was agreed upon by both sides, with its terms intended to halt hostilities between the Israeli military and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah
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
The United States has informed the Iraqi government that its efforts to deter Israel from launching airstrikes against Iraqi territory have been exhausted, as tensions continue to rise between Israeli forces and Iraqi resistance groups
Several Oscar nominees and presenters delivered emotional speeches condemning the escalating conflict in Iran, saying the film industry cannot stay silent. Their remarks drew loud applause from many attendees and renewed debate over the role of artists in global politics
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
