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 assault, which the Israeli military described as a terrorist attack, took place near the village of al-Funduq, located on Highway 55. The dead victims have been identified as two women in their 70s and a 35-year-old police officer
Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed sorrow over the incident, calling it "a very painful and sad moment for the people of Israel." His statement reflected the growing concerns over a recent surge in violence across the region
"The joint Egyptian-American archaeological mission working on the restoration project of the South Asasif necropolis has discovered the first medieval cemetery containing many unopened burials," the ministry stated
According to the IDF, Jazi approached the border crossing in a truck, exited the vehicle, and opened fire on security personnel. The assailant was swiftly "eliminated" by Israeli forces. The IDF has since conducted a thorough inspection of the truck for any explosives
The attack comes in the wake of a recent, fatal incident in the same region. In February 2024, a terror attack in Eli resulted in the deaths of two Israelis. The three perpetrators of that attack were subsequently killed by Israeli forces
Captain Alon Sacgiu, aged 22 and serving as a sniper team commander in the Kfir Brigade’s Haruv reconnaissance unit, met his untimely demise in an explosion on June 27 at the Jenin refugee camp
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
