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US announces ‘largest strike package’ on Iran, Hegseth confirms
US announces ‘largest strike package’ on Iran, Hegseth confirms

Pentagon to ask Congress for an additional $200 billion in funding

Pentagon leaked documents reveal new Middle East strategy to encircle Iran
Pentagon leaked documents reveal new Middle East strategy to encircle Iran

The US is shifting from short-term strikes to permanent encirclement of Iran, says reports

Brent crude oil price reaches $115 as Middle East conflict escalates
Brent crude oil price reaches $115 as Middle East conflict escalates

The attacks on gas fields come amid disruption to the Strait of Hormuz, pushing dependence on alternative export routes

Lebanon Humanitarian Crisis: Death toll hits 912 as 1 million flee strikes
Lebanon Humanitarian Crisis: Death toll hits 912 as 1 million flee strikes

The escalating strikes undermine international peace and security, said the UNSG

Joe Kent reveals last conversation with Charlie Kirk in post-resignation interview
Joe Kent reveals last conversation with Charlie Kirk in post-resignation interview

Joe Kent opens up about Donald Trump reaction to his resignation in first interview

Trump denies US involvement in Israeli attack on Iran’s South Pars Gas Field
Trump denies US involvement in Israeli attack on Iran’s South Pars Gas Field

Iran retaliated by targeting energy sites in Qatar and the UAE

Are Rubio and Hegseth safe? Mystery drone spark high level security conerns
Are Rubio and Hegseth safe? Mystery drone spark high level security conerns

The origins of the aircraft remain a mystery leaving investigators puzzled

South Pars gas field attack sends global energy market into turmoil: Here’s how
South Pars gas field attack sends global energy market into turmoil: Here’s how

Israel strikes world's largest gas field in Iran, escalating tension in war-torn Middle East

Tulsi Gabbard warns of 16,000 missile threats to US by 2035 in Senate testimony
Tulsi Gabbard warns of 16,000 missile threats to US by 2035 in Senate testimony

‘Iran's nuclear enrichment program was obliterated,’ said Gabbard

Joseph Duggar, brother of Josh Duggar, arrested on child sex abuse charges
Joseph Duggar, brother of Josh Duggar, arrested on child sex abuse charges

Joseph Duggar arrested for allegedly molesting 9-year-old during Florida vacation

Cesar Chavez's legacy tainted by allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct
Cesar Chavez's legacy tainted by allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct

United farm workers co-founder Dolores Huerta speaks out against Cesar Chavez's abuse

Trump issues stern warning to Iran after Qatar energy facilities targeted
Trump issues stern warning to Iran after Qatar energy facilities targeted

Trump threatens to 'massively blow up' Iran's South Pars gas field if Qatar is attacked again

Iran strikes Qatar’s Ras Laffan: World’s largest LNG hub under attack
Iran strikes Qatar’s Ras Laffan: World’s largest LNG hub under attack

The Ras Laffan ships about a fifth of the world’s liquefied natural gas

Breaking: Israel hits world’s largest gas field South Pars in Iran
Breaking: Israel hits world’s largest gas field South Pars in Iran

Tehran declared that regional energy hubs are now direct and legitimate targets

Breaking: Saudi Arabia intercepted 4 ballistic missiles over Riyadh
Breaking: Saudi Arabia intercepted 4 ballistic missiles over Riyadh

There were no injuries or damage reported, says the Ministry of Defense

Ali Larijani, Gholamreza Soleimani funeral: Thousands of mourners attend procession
Ali Larijani, Gholamreza Soleimani funeral: Thousands of mourners attend procession

Both prominent figures of Iran embraced martyrdom in the Israeli airstrikes

US embassy security: ‘Immediate’ global review amid Iran war
US embassy security: ‘Immediate’ global review amid Iran war

Marco Rubio put all embassies on alert against Iran retaliation

Iran launches overnight missile attack on Israel after Ali Larijani killing
Iran launches overnight missile attack on Israel after Ali Larijani killing

Ali Larijani's martyrdom marks significant shake-up in Iran’s political regime after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Kim Jong Un sweeps North Korea 2026 elections with 99.93% vote
Kim Jong Un sweeps North Korea 2026 elections with 99.93% vote

The election saw an extraordinary turnout of 99.99%

Iran's intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib killed in Israeli airstrike
Iran's intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib killed in Israeli airstrike

Israel claims Iran intelligence minister ‘eliminated’ in strike, third high-profile assassination in 2 days

Meteor in Cleveland causes sonic sound, rocks Ohio and Pennsylvania
Meteor in Cleveland causes sonic sound, rocks Ohio and Pennsylvania

Meteor enters earth's atmosphere, shakes homes in northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania

Trump breaks silence on delaying Xi Jinping summit as Iran war deepens
Trump breaks silence on delaying Xi Jinping summit as Iran war deepens

Trump delays China visit after Beijing ignores US request to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Juliana Stratton to face Don Tracy in Illinois US Senate election in November
Juliana Stratton to face Don Tracy in Illinois US Senate election in November

Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Democratic primary for US Senate, set to face Don Tracy

White House slams top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resignation letter
White House slams top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resignation letter

Top US counterterrorism official Joe Kent Quits over Trump's Iran war, calls it 'unjustified'

Iran promises ‘regrettable’ retaliation after Ali Larijani’s assassination
Iran promises ‘regrettable’ retaliation after Ali Larijani’s assassination

Iran's army vows 'decisive' revenge for death of Security Chief Ali Larijani in Israeli strikes

‘I’m Alive’: Netanyahu mocks AI death rumours in new clip
‘I’m Alive’: Netanyahu mocks AI death rumours in new clip

Despite the footage, the ‘misinformation game’ remains intense

Macron says France will not join operation to open Strait of Hormuz
Macron says France will not join operation to open Strait of Hormuz

‘France will never take part in operations to open or liberate the Strait of Hormuz,’ said Macron

Trump criticises Nato and other US allies for denying to join Iran war
Trump criticises Nato and other US allies for denying to join Iran war

This statement comes after National Counterterrorism Centre official Joseph Kent resigns, criticising the decision of war

Ray Dalio warns: Strait of Hormuz is the ‘Decisive Battle’ for global order
Ray Dalio warns: Strait of Hormuz is the ‘Decisive Battle’ for global order

‘It all comes down to who controls the Strait of Hormuz,’ said Ray Dalio

US National Counterterrorism Chief Joseph Kent resigns over Iran war: ‘Tehran posed no imminent threat’
US National Counterterrorism Chief Joseph Kent resigns over Iran war: ‘Tehran posed no imminent threat’

‘It is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel,’ says Kent