How Iran defied Trump threats to emerge as Strait of Hormuz gatekeeper
How Iran defied Trump threats to emerge as Strait of Hormuz gatekeeper Trump has called on other navies to help open the strait, but countries are instead striking deals with…
Macron prepares France for ‘an age of nuclear weapons’ as Iran war rages
Macron prepares France for ‘an age of nuclear weapons’ as Iran war rages The French president, whose term ends in a year, described his plans for expansion as forward deterrence.…
The US-Israel war on Iran is shaped by religion as much as strategy
Opinion The US-Israel war on Iran is shaped by religion as much as strategy The conflict has mutated into a zero-sum collision of competing messianic frameworks. Christian pastors pray over…
Iran blames US, Israel for Hormuz tensions as crisis risks energy supplies
Iran blames US, Israel for Hormuz tensions as crisis risks energy supplies Iran’s Araghchi calls for global condemnation of US-Israel ‘military aggression’ that disrupted transit through the Strait of Hormuz.…
UN warns of record hunger, 45 million more at risk, if Iran war continues
UN warns of record hunger, 45 million more at risk, if Iran war continues The Middle East conflict risks adding a staggering 45 million to acute hunger levels, warns the…
Thousands of Christians are being evicted in Pakistan’s capital
Thousands of Christians are being evicted in Pakistan’s capital
South Korean protesters criticise Trump over Hormuz security demand
Activists in South Korea have staged a protest against Donald Trump’s request for help securing the Strait of Hormuz.
In Lebanon, Israel is using occupation as negotiating tool, say analysts
In Lebanon, Israel is using occupation as negotiating tool, say analysts Israel is using military occupation of southern Lebanon and displacement crisis to dictate ceasefire terms, say experts. Smoke rises…
Destruction in Beirut as bombing and mass displacement continue
Neighbourhoods in Beirut’s southern suburbs have been left in ruins by Israeli bombing attacks.
Iran still playing in World Cup 2026 despite withdrawal rumours, AFC says
Iran still playing in World Cup 2026 despite withdrawal rumours, AFC says Asian Football Confederation says it hasn’t received any notification of Iran pulling out of upcoming World Cup. Iranian…