US President Donald Trump’s administration is considering a plan to stop and inspect Iranian oil tankers at sea under an international accord aimed at countering the spread of weapons of mass destruction, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Trump has vowed to restore a “maximum pressure” campaign to isolate Iran from the global economy […]

A container at a military facility east of Tehran exploded on Thursday killing one soldier and injuring 10 firefighters, local media reported. According to the reports, four firefighters were taken to the hospital and six others received treatment at the scene. According to Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency, the fire initially broke out within the […]

Windsor Castle is a royal residence and fortress in Windsor, Berkshire, and is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. It was founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century and has been used by the reigning monarch since Henry I’s reign. On Sunday 2 March, the royal residence opened its doors […]

Although Americans remain more likely to say their sympathies in the Middle East situation are with the Israelis rather than the Palestinians, the 46% expressing support for Israel is the lowest in 25 years of Gallup’s annual tracking of this measure on its World Affairs survey. The previous 51% low point in this trend of […]

President Trump has on Thursday afternoon warned allies that if NATO countries don’t pay their fair share they won’t be protected. His words come as European leaders, as well as some US politicians, are worried the Atlantic alliance is becoming weaker than ever, and that Article 5 collective defense is in peril. Trump has repeatedly […]

Argentina’s presidency said it is considering asking voters to decide which journalists should cover President Javier Milei’s events and is also mulling a “mute” button to silence overly persistent reporters. Asked on Wednesday about reports that the presidency was considering a “mute” button in the press room, Milei’s spokesman Manuel Adorni initially denied it, then […]

A state-of-the-art unmanned warship designed for autonomous naval missions has been spotted in waters off of Washington state. The USX-1 Defiant was being pushed by tug boat earlier this week through the Saratoga Passage in Puget Sound, just a few miles from the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Station Whidby Island, according to The War Zone. […]

Eyal Zamir was sworn in as the 24th Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) today at the Defense Headquarters in Tel Aviv, following his promotion to lieutenant-general during a command changeover ceremony led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Zamir was appointed to replace outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, who […]

Labour Party MPs are falling all over themselves in Britain to have the nation bow before Shariah. They are proposing that any picture of a Muslim woman without her hijab (Shariah head covering) should be treated as a crime akin to revenge porn or some such nonsense. This comes from the Commons’ Women and Equalities […]

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall from March 2 to March 5, 2025, affected multiple regions in Indonesia, resulting in one fatality, submerging homes, displacing thousands, and damaging infrastructure. Weather modification operations began on March 4 to reduce rainfall, with interventions set to continue until March 8 and potentially resume on March 11 if needed.

The Russian government has offered to mediate between the United States and Iran on issues related to Iran’s nuclear program and its support for militant groups, including Hezbollah, the Houthis and Hamas –organizations that are hostile to the United States and openly advocate for Israel’s destruction. The Russian offer comes amid improved relations between Moscow […]

McDonald’s is giving its 43,000 restaurants a technology makeover, starting with internet-connected kitchen equipment, artificial intelligence-enabled drive-throughs and AI-powered tools for managers. The goal? To drive better experiences for its customers and workers who today contend with issues ranging from broken machines to wrong orders, according to Brian Rice, the Chicago-based burger giant’s chief information […]