Iran’s large-scale missile and drone assault came in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed top military leadership. The dead and injured were transported to hospitals, where medical personnel said several injured remain in critical condition, according to Israeli media reports citing the emergency medical service, Magen David Adom. Casualties were reported in central […]
Men in fatigues and carrying semiautomatic rifles were seen around a federal building, where passersby questioned why they were in an area 11 miles (18 kilometers) from the protests against immigration raids. AFP witnessed Marines temporarily detaining one man at the federal building before they handed him over to law enforcement. The US military would […]
The plan to provide help to stranded Iranian pilgrims was presented to the king by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has been tasked with ensuring it receives all necessary support. The directive came after Iran and Israel targeted each other with missiles and airstrikes […]
The UN Security Council met in emergency session hours after Israel’s deadly air strikes against targets in Iran. “This completely unprovoked attack, no matter what Israel says to the contrary, is a gross violation of the UN Charter and international law,” Vassily Nebenzia said, expressing Russia’s “strong condemnation” of the strikes. He accused “Western members” […]
“Islamic fighters [Iranian forces] in the Salmas border region successfully shot down Israeli drones that had violated the country’s airspace,” state television said, adding the “drones had entered Iranian airspace on espionage and reconnaissance missions”. Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes on Israel on Saturday morning, killing at least two people and wounding dozens after a […]
Demonstrators from 80 countries planned to march to Egypt’s border with Gaza to spotlight the deepening humanitarian crises facing Palestinians since Israel began blocking aid trucks from entering the coastal enclave in March. Israel slightly eased restrictions last month, allowing limited aid in, but experts warn the measures fall far short. The Global March on […]
US District Judge Michael Fabiarz had issued an order Wednesday that the government could not detain or deport Khalil, a legal permanent resident, based on Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s assertions that his presence on US soil posed a national security threat. The order gave the government until Friday to release Khalil. But by Friday […]
Proliferating conflict zones around the world are becoming an increasing burden on airline operations and profitability, and more of a safety concern. Six commercial aircraft have been shot down unintentionally and three nearly missed since 2001, according to aviation risk consultancy Osprey Flight Solutions. Israel on Friday said it targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities, ballistic missile […]
Piloted by Spain, the resolution, co-sponsored by Pakistan and 47 other states, garnered 149 votes in favour to 12 against, with 19 abstentions. Among those opposing the resolution were the United States and Israel, who were joined, among others, by Argentina, Hungary, and Paraguay. India, Georgia, Ecuador, Romania, and Ethiopia were among the countries that […]
The Trump administration has sought to distance itself from the Israeli operation, which could complicate ongoing efforts to secure a new nuclear agreement with Tehran. “We are not involved in strikes against Iran, and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region,” Rubio said in a statement. “Let me be clear: Iran should […]
