President Donald Trump said the U.S. military on Friday carried out new limited strikes on Iran, targeting an Iranian air defense system. A US military drone is seen coming in for a landing. Image for representational purposes. (AFP) Iranian state media reported the sound of two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island, which … Read more
For 20 months, Donald Trump’s presidency was marked by a deliberate, visible, and structured assault on America’s system of checks and balances. On Tuesday, American voters struck back and re-established the democratic equilibrium in America. Supporters of Democrat senatorial candidate James Talarico react to early election results during a midterm election night watch party. (AFP) … Read more
Oil prices rose on Tuesday after the United States reportedly carried out strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island late Monday. The development came just one day before the US midterm elections. Oil prices rise after reported US strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island ahead of midterm elections. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel) Brent crude oil prices increased 1.75% to … Read more
Ukraine on Monday said multiple Russian strikes on a school where humanitarian aid was distributed killed at least 18 people and dashed fragile hopes of “progress toward peace” after a local ceasefire in the south expired without violations. Ukraine says Russian strikes dash peace progress hopes after 18 killed Russia resumed its strikes on the … Read more
Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to “take care” of more targets. Iran has warned of a longer war if the US launches fresh attacks. (REUTERS) Diplomatic efforts to end the Middle … Read more
US President Donald Trump snapped at a reporter who asked if he would go back to war against Iran as soon as this week. He was speaking to the media on Saturday as he arrived at a Halloween party at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida. Donald Trump speaks to the media at his … Read more
Yemen’s Houthis targeted the presidential palace in Aden on Friday with two missiles, a police official told AFP, hours after Saudi forces said they had intercepted an attack by the group on the Gulf kingdom. Strikes blamed on Houthis target Yemen presidential palace Aden, the seat of Yemen’s Saudi-backed and internationally recognised government, has been … Read more
US President Donald Trump has canceled planned campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas, while Vice President JD Vance‘s scheduled appearance at a fraud-related event in Minnesota has also been called off. The developments come as the Trump administration weighs options for possible renewed military action against Iran, according to media reports. Vice President JD Vance … Read more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly fired Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, a senior military strategist. Sylvia was removed from the Joint Chiefs of Staff even as President Donald Trump mulls renewed strikes against Iran. Lt. Gen Brett Sylvia graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1994 and previously commanded the 101st Airborne … Read more
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Lake County in Northern California on Wednesday morning, with its epicenter located near Lake Pillsbury, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck near Lake Pillsbury in Northern California shortly after 5 a.m. Wednesday. (REUTERS) The seismic event occurred approximately 6 miles north of Lake Pillsbury at … Read more