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Yair Netanyahu's silence on X for days sparks buzz as Benjamin Netanyahu death rumours spread

The speculation also comes after Howard Stoffer, a former White House insider, recently warned about potential security risks facing Yair Netanyahu amid heightened tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Israel.

Iran welcomes initiative for ‘complete end to war’, says foreign minister Abbas Araghchi

His remarks come as the conflict in the region entered its third week, with Iran simultaneously issuing a series of warnings about intensifying its response to the United States and Israel.

Ukraine offers drone defence expertise to Middle East, seeks tech and funding

Gulf countries have used large numbers of air-defence missiles to counter Iranian attack drones and have turned to Ukraine for expertise, given its extensive experience defending against similar systems used by Russia.

West Bengal police arrest Bangladeshi man for helping Hadi murder suspects enter India

Indian authorities arrested a Bangladeshi man for allegedly helping two suspects in Sharif Osman Hadi’s killing cross into West Bengal illegally.

Pakistan claims strikes on 'terrorist hideouts' in Afghanistan

Clashes between the two sides have intensified along the border in recent weeks, disrupting cross-border trade and forcing residents near the frontier to flee their homes.

'Hang in there, Punch': Viral baby macaque slowly fitting in with troop at Japan zoo

Despite signs of progress, Punch still spends stretches of time alone and occasionally faces rough play from older monkeys.

Iran’s IRGC threatens Netanyahu after office dismisses death rumours: 'We will pursue and kill him'

The threat came hours after Netanyahu’s office dismissed online claims that the Israeli leader had been assassinated, saying he was “fine”.

Mojtaba Khamenei alive but severely injured, communication restricted: Report

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but critically injured, with the IRGC tightly controlling his communications, sources say.

If Houthis enter Iran war, a second strait could snap shut

The concern comes at a time when another crucial route, the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, is already under severe pressure amid the conflict.

What it would take to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Washington is weighing tanker escorts, air strikes and even ground operations as it looks for ways to restore shipping through the world’s most important oil chokepoint.

Why the US is sending a Marine unit to the Middle East

The deployment could allow Washington to strike Iranian positions near the Strait of Hormuz as attacks on shipping intensify.

Trump’s personal phone has become Washington’s most sought-after number

Reporters, executives and political insiders are all trying to reach the president directly on his private iPhone.

US oil producers set to gain billions as Gulf war drives crude prices higher

The surge in oil prices following the Strait of Hormuz disruption is boosting revenues for American producers even as global energy supplies face a severe shock.

AI war fakes are flooding social media during the Iran conflict

Dozens of fabricated videos and images showing explosions, destroyed cities and damaged warships are circulating widely online, creating confusion about what is really happening on the battlefield.

How the Iran war is starting to show up in Americans’ daily expenses

Rising fuel costs are already pushing up gasoline prices, and economists say food bills, airline tickets and even the job market could feel the effects if the conflict drags on.

Netanyahu ‘fine’, says office after viral ‘six finger’ video sparks assassination rumours

Benjamin Netanyahu’s office dismissed assassination claims after a viral video triggered speculation online.

Trump says Iran ready for deal but US ‘not ready’ for ceasefire

Donald Trump said Tehran is signalling willingness to negotiate but the US will only agree if the terms are “very solid”.

Indian Navy deploys warships near Persian Gulf as ships transit Strait of Hormuz: Report

Indian warships have been deployed near the Persian Gulf to support merchant ships heading towards India amid rising tensions in West Asia.

'Dubai is safe': UAE scrambles to contain fallout as Iran conflict rattles Gulf hub

As Iran’s attacks rattle the Gulf hub, the UAE moves quickly to defend its reputation as a stable global destination.

‘Strait of Hormuz open, but…’: Iran says US, Israel ships not allowed through key oil route

Abbas Araghchi said vessels from most countries can pass through the Strait of Hormuz but ships linked to the United States and Israel are barred.

Oil fires, 'black rain' and toxic seas: The environmental fallout of the Iran war

From ‘black rain’ over Tehran to oil spill risks in the Persian Gulf, experts warn the Iran war could leave lasting environmental scars across West Asia.

'May hit few more times just for fun': Trump threatens more strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island 

Donald Trump warned the US could launch further strikes on Kharg Island and called on allies to send warships to protect the vital oil shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict with Iran intensifies.

IRGC warns attacks on US banks in Gulf region will expand if more Iranian banks are targeted

Speaking to Sepah News on Saturday, as cited by Press TV, Naeini warned that all US bank branches operating in the region will become legitimate targets for Iran if "the enemy repeats its mistake" and carries out similar attacks on Iranian banks.

Trump claims US ‘completely decimated’ Iran, says oil-receiving nations 'must protect' Strait of Hormuz

The US president said countries dependent on the waterway should take responsibility for protecting it, while Washington would help coordinate security.

Key UAE port suspends oil loadings after drone attack, fire

Exports of crude and fuels at the port of Fujairah, which lies outside the Persian Gulf, were halted earlier as a precautionary step

UAE's Fujairah stops some oil loading operations after drone attack

Fujairah, outside the Strait of Hormuz, is the outlet for about 1 million barrels per day of the UAE's Murban crude oil - a volume equal to about 1% of world demand

Why are Kharg Island and Strait of Hormuz key to Iran war? Trump ally Lindsey Graham explains

Donald Trump’s decision to take the war to Kharg Island, the crown jewel of Iran’s oil and gas economy, was necessary, bold and in my view, highly effective. This will help shorten the war,” Lindsey Graham said

Inside Epstein’s Caribbean fortress: DOJ files reveal how ‘Little St James’ became a playground for power and abuse

Millions of pages of documents released by the US Department of Justice provide the clearest picture yet of what happened on Little St. James, Epstein’s roughly 70-acre private island in the US Virgin Islands.

'You may start a war, but ending it will not be in your hands': Iran envoy's warning for US as West Asia war rages

Mohammad Fathali discussed developments related to the regional confrontation and Iran’s stance on negotiations.

'Will be targeted in coming hours': Iran advisory urges evacuation near UAE ports as smoke seen rising from Fujairah energy hub

The warning came hours after the United States carried out strikes on Iran’s oil export hub at Kharg Island.

Watch: Israel shares bodycam footage of soldiers carrying out military operation in Lebanon during night hours

The release of the footage comes after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel. The group said the action was in response to what it described as the unilateral war launched by Tel Aviv and the United States against Iran, as well as the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Donald Trump urges other nations to send warships, says Hormuz Strait will be ‘open, safe and free’

Donald Trump, who has said the United States will soon start escorting tankers through the Hormuz Strait

How US and Israel plan to stop Iran’s Shahed-136 drones with Merops drone killers

Merops interceptor drones currently cost between $14,000 and $15,000 each, though Driscoll said large-scale orders could bring the price down to between $3,000 and $5,000 per unit.

Inside Kharg Island: The oil hub shaping the Middle East war dynamics

As tensions escalate in the region, Kharg Island has once again come into focus because of its economic and strategic value.

Harsh Goenka’s Strait of Hormuz workaround sets off online debate

The industrialist shared a graphic suggesting oil could bypass the narrow waterway by moving cargo across land, but the idea quickly drew both curiosity and scepticism.

Marco Rubio’s oversized shoes spark online chatter

A photo of the US secretary of state wearing noticeably large dress shoes has gone viral after reports said the pair was part of a gift from President Donald Trump.

Eight countries criticise Israel over restrictions at Al Aqsa during Ramadan

Muslim-majority nations say limits on access to the Jerusalem mosque during the holy month risk inflaming tensions across the region.

Pakistan scales down National Day celebrations amid austerity measures

Diplomatic missions will hold only flag-hoisting ceremonies this year as Islamabad cuts spending during economic strain and regional uncertainty.

Woman becomes sole passenger on Riga to Dubai flight

A Russian traveller’s video showing an empty aircraft cabin turned a routine trip into an internet curiosity.

Why Sachee Trivedi says India is the only economy that will double twice

Sachee Trivedi says India is the only economy that will “double and double again”, highlighting strong growth, diversification and global capital shifts.

Trump rejects Putin's offer to transfer Iran's uranium stockpile to Russia amid raging war, report says

Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner reportedly held a separate call earlier this week with Yuri Ushakov. According to Witkoff, Ushakov reiterated that Moscow was not sharing intelligence with Tehran.

As Iran internet shutdown enters third week, people turn to radios, satellite tools to stay connected

Despite the sweeping restrictions, some Iranians are still finding limited ways to communicate with the outside world.

One war, one wild week: Here's how the Iran war rattled global economy

Oil surged above $100 and Strait of Hormuz traffic plunged as the Iran war disrupts energy flows, raising fears of a new global economic shock.

‘I’d do a number on Kharg Island’: Trump’s 1988 Iran warning resurfaces after US strikes

A 1988 interview shows Donald Trump spoke about attacking Iran’s Kharg Island decades before ordering US strikes on the strategic oil hub.

Low-cost drones, satellite imagery and lessons from Russia: How Iran has managed to uphold retaliatory attacks against US, Israel

The scale of the retaliation has raised questions over whether the United States had anticipated the extent of Iran’s response to the strikes that have killed more than 1,400 people in the country, including former supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

Witness told investigators Epstein kept ‘perfect woman’ sculpture in mansion

Documents from the US investigation into Jeffrey Epstein contain witness accounts about unusual objects inside the financier’s Manhattan home.

The quiet expansion of Trump’s immigration crackdown

While immigration arrests dominate headlines, a much larger shift is unfolding inside the rapidly expanding detention system where tens of thousands of migrants are now being held.

Indian traveller pays with UPI in Nepal, video showing cross-border payment goes viral

A simple shop purchase in Nepal has caught people’s attention online after a traveller used UPI to pay instantly using a QR code.

How Jeffrey Epstein used his private island to hide abuse behind luxury and power

Newly released US Justice Department files and a CNN review show how Little St. James worked as both a showcase for Epstein’s wealthy circle and a secluded setting where girls and young women were abused for years.