Following antisemitic chants at the Glastonbury Festival, which were condemned by Jewish leaders, concerns about rising antisemitism in the UK have been amplified. These concerns predate the recent festival incident and trace back to the aftermath of Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.Prior to the performance by Bob Vylan,…
The U.S. State Department has joined the Pope in condemning the recent massacre of Christians in Nigeria, reportedly carried out by Islamist Fulani militants.The Pope stated during a recent address to thousands at the Vatican that "some 200 people were murdered, with extraordinary cruelty" on June 13 in Yelewata, in…
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has signed a decree to withdraw the country from an international agreement prohibiting the use of anti-personnel mines.The Ottawa Convention of 1997 prohibits the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of anti-personnel landmines, arguing they pose excessive danger to civilians after conflicts end. Around 160 countries, including Ukraine,…
Last week, the President stated that underground nuclear facilities in Iran, targeted by U.S. bombing, were "obliterated," further noting that joint U.S. and Israeli attacks caused "monumental damage to all nuclear sites in Iran."U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reiterated this sentiment, stating that the "CIA can confirm that a body…
A leading Shiite cleric in Iran issued a religious ruling targeting President Donald Trump on Sunday, which some analysts described as an encouragement for terrorism.Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi's fatwa urged Muslims globally to act. It declared that any person or government challenging or jeopardizing the leadership and cohesion of…
Fresh satellite images indicate continued activity and new evidence of substantial damage to tunnels and the Fordow uranium enrichment facility, resulting from last week’s airstrikes.Israeli forces struck the facility on June 23, one day after the U.S. conducted attacks using bunker-buster bombs.The new high-resolution satellite imagery, gathered by Maxar Technologies,…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has taken steps prior to the 2026 budgetary vote, as part of a broader reform drive under his UN80 Initiative. A significant portion of these austerity measures emerges as the Trump administration has sought to cut costs, utilizing DOGE. In March, Guterres cautioned against reductions…
A Ukrainian official reported on Sunday that Russia conducted its most extensive aerial assault overnight since the conflict began.According to Ukraine's air force, Moscow deployed 537 aerial weapons against Ukraine, comprising 477 drones and decoys along with 60 missiles. Of these, 249 were intercepted, while 226 were unaccounted for, believed…
Iran organized a funeral ceremony for high-ranking military commanders and nuclear scientists who died during the nation's recent operations.According to the Associated Press, those honored included Gen. Hossein Salami, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, who led the IRGC’s ballistic missile program. The…
Hedayatollah Farzadi, the infamous head of Tehran's Evin Prison, reportedly fled the facility after receiving warnings about threats to his life and following communication between Israeli authorities and his son.Reportedly, Israeli authorities contacted Amir Husseini Farzadi, suggesting that his father's life would be spared in an impending attack if he…
The U.S. Secretary of State conducted his initial official meeting in Washington, D.C., with the families of the hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza amidst the terror group's ongoing conflict with Israel.Rubio reiterated the Trump administration's dedication to ensuring the freedom of all 50 remaining captives, as stated in…
Amid regional conflicts and the partial reopening of Iranian airspace, the U.S. Virtual Embassy in Iran is urging all American citizens to depart the country.This recommendation follows a recently established ceasefire between Iran and Israel, intended to resolve the nearly two-week conflict.In an advisory dated June 26, 2025, the embassy…
In a significant development, Iran accepted a ceasefire on Monday, following an attack on a U.S. military installation in Qatar. The accord, brokered by the President, represents a substantial reduction in hostilities after 12 days of conflict. Although the ceasefire appears fragile, analysts suggest Iran's retreat indicates the severe damage…
Pakistan condemned President Donald Trump for bombing less than 24 hours after expressing that he deserved a Nobel Peace Prize for de-escalating a recent crisis with India.On Saturday, the Pakistani government credited Trump’s "decisive diplomatic intervention" and "pivotal leadership" for mediating a truce with India. This followed a massacre of…
JERUSALEM — Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, now deceased, intended for the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel to trigger a large-scale war against Israel, involving Hezbollah and other Iranian proxies.Hamas, Iran, and Hezbollah have long shared the goal of destroying Israel.However, Sinwar's vision has backfired, resulting in significant negative consequences…
Iran’s nuclear site at Fordow was struck again on Monday, with targets including roads leading to the subterranean facility, following a substantial U.S. attack over the weekend.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed they conducted the attack earlier Monday, stating the objective was to disrupt access routes to Fordow.Earlier, Iranian state…
The upcoming NATO summit, scheduled for June 24-25 in The Hague, Netherlands, is set to focus on key defense matters. These include boosting national defense spending, providing assistance to Ukraine, addressing emerging threats from Iran, and navigating relations with the U.S. under President Trump.With this being Trump's first transatlantic summit…
Syrian authorities suspect is responsible for a deadly suicide bombing at a Greek Orthodox church near Damascus on Sunday.The attack on the Mar Elias Church in Dweil'a, just outside Damascus, killed at least 22 and injured 63. Reports indicate the assailant initially opened fire on worshippers during prayer before detonating…
President Isaac Herzog has denied that Israel is attempting to involve the U.S. in a conflict with Iran. This statement comes amid rising concerns about a wider regional conflict, following a U.S. strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday.Herzog addressed these concerns on CNN's "State of the Union," hosted…
Iran may seek to retaliate against the U.S. following a stealth strike on three significant locations, although the regime lacks the capacity for a "significant escalation," an expert in Middle East and U.S. national security stated on Sunday to Digital.Jacob Olidort, director of the Center for American Security at the…
