Meet real-life M: British PM appoints first female chief of intelligence agency MI 6
Jun 17, 2025, at 06:29 pm
In the history of the organisation that was born 116 years ago, it will be led by a woman for the first time after British PM Keir Starmer appointed Blaise Metreweli as the chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6).
G7 leaders back Israel, call Iran as principal source of terror in region
Jun 17, 2025, at 03:58 pm
The G7 leaders, who are currently meeting in Canada, backed Israel in the ongoing conflict and levelled its rival Iran as the principal source of regional instability and terror.
Iran's top military commander Ali Shadmani eliminated, confirms IDF
Jun 17, 2025, at 02:42 pm
The Israeli military on Tuesday claimed it eliminated Iran's top military commander Ali Shadmani, during an overnight strike.
Jun 17, 2025, at 02:10 am
A day after US officials confirmed that President Donald Trump had vetoed Israeli plans to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated that the quickest way to end this conflict is to eliminate Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, media reports said.
Iran launches another barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel as conflict escalates on Day 4
Jun 17, 2025, at 12:48 am
Iran launched another barrage of ballistic missiles towards the densely populated regions of Israel, prompting the sounding of sirens in the affected areas, media reports said.
Israel strikes Iran state TV studio during live broadcast, presenter seen rushing out
Jun 16, 2025, at 10:59 pm
The headquarters of the Iranian state television, Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN), operated by IRIB, was hit by an Israeli strike on Monday evening, which abruptly halted its live broadcast, media reports said.
IDF claims eliminating four high-ranking Iranian intelligence officials
Jun 16, 2025, at 06:07 pm
The Israel Defense Forces on Monday claimed it had eliminated four high-ranking Iranian intelligence officials during a precision airstrike carried out by Israeli fighter jets in Tehran.
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Army claims to have taken control of Tehran's airspace
Jun 16, 2025, at 05:25 pm
The Israeli Army on Monday said it has taken control of the airspace over Tehran city amid escalating tension in the region.
Ali Khamenei hiding in underground bunker with family members amid Iran-Israel conflict: Reports
Jun 16, 2025, at 03:59 pm
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and his family members shifted to an underground bunker in northeastern Tehran just hours before Israel launched its attacks on Tehran on Friday, media reports said.
Middle East tension escalation: Israel, Iran hostilities enter fourth day
Jun 16, 2025, at 09:23 am
Iran and Israel continued to strike each other for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday, further intensifying the conflict in the region.
Ukraine: Building used by Boeing damaged in Russian attack
Jun 15, 2025, at 10:58 pm
A building used by American multinational company Boeing in Ukraine's Kyiv was badly damaged in a Russian air attack, media reports said.
Jun 15, 2025, at 03:50 pm
A video has now gone viral online showing people busy partying on a rooftop bar in Lebanon's Beirut city while the night sky streaked with missiles targeted by Israel and Iran amid escalated tension between the two nations.
Benjamin Netanyahu postpones his son's marriage ceremony amid conflict with Iran
Jun 15, 2025, at 02:43 pm
The marriage ceremony of Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu's son Avner Netanyahu has been postponed amid nationwide emergency restrictions following the launch of Iran's missile attack, media reports said.
Iran launches two ballistic missiles at Israel, several killed: Report
Jun 15, 2025, at 12:14 pm
The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen claimed to have launched two ballistic missiles at Israel on Saturday in coordination with Iran, targeting “sensitive Israeli enemy targets” in the Tel Aviv area, media reports said.
‘Tehran will burn if attacks continue,’ warns Israeli defence minister as Iran vows harsher response
Jun 14, 2025, at 11:49 pm
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Saturday issued a stark warning to Iran following its latest missile and drone assault on Israeli territory.
Dubai Marina high-rise blaze doused after six-hour battle; over 3,800 safely evacuated
Jun 14, 2025, at 09:26 pm
Dubai: Authorities in Dubai successfully contained a massive fire that erupted late Friday night in a 67-storey residential tower in the Marina area, Khaleej Times reported.
Jun 14, 2025, at 01:50 pm
Tehran/IBNS: Iran Commander-in-Chief Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed Major General Amir Hatami as the new Army chief of the country after its top generals were killed in the Israeli strikes, media reports said.
Iran-Israel conflict: Nuclear watchdog head urges protection of atomic sites
Jun 14, 2025, at 10:34 am
Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said his agency was in constant contact with the Iranian Nuclear Regulatory Authority to assess the status of affected facilities and determine broader impacts on nuclear safety and security.
Middle-East crisis: Woman dies in Iranian missile attack on Israel
Jun 14, 2025, at 09:25 am
At least one woman died and several others were injured after Iranian missiles hit Israel on Friday, media reports said, further escalating tension in the region.
Iran launches counter strike on Israel firing barrage of ballistic missiles
Jun 14, 2025, at 01:45 am
Launching a counterstrike to avenge an attack on nuclear sites and its military leaders, Iran on Friday night fired hundreds of ballistic missiles towards Israel as explosions were heard in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Israel is under attack right now.! Dozens of ballistic missiles are being launched from Iran toward Israel at this very moment. This footage was just taken, showing missiles fired toward Tel Aviv—a major population center in the Jewish homeland. Jerusalem may also be targeted.… pic.twitter.com/Ts3JChPwj1 — Greg Laurie (@greglaurie) June 13, 2025
Top Iranian leaders killed in Israeli missile strikes
Jun 14, 2025, at 12:43 am
Three of Iran’s most powerful men were eliminated in Israel’s overnight strikes on Iran, throwing a massive challenge to Tehran’s ability to retaliate, media reports said.
Israel launches fresh missile attacks on Iran after targeting nuclear infrastructure
Jun 13, 2025, at 11:24 pm
Israel launched fresh missile attacks on Iran on Friday night, less than 24 hours after it hit Tehran's nuclear and military establishments, according to a BBC report.
UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns Israeli strikes in Iran
Jun 13, 2025, at 04:52 pm
Secretary-General António Guterres condemned Israeli strikes in Iran late Thursday evening, urging ‘maximum restraint’ from Member States.
Middle East Tension: India expresses 'deep concern' after Israel strikes Iran
Jun 13, 2025, at 04:30 pm
India has expressed deep concern over the escalation of tension in the Middle East, with Israel hitting several targets in Iran on Friday.
UN General Assembly adopts Gaza ceasefire resolution
Jun 13, 2025, at 02:50 pm
Meeting in emergency session on Thursday in New York, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional and lasting ceasefire in Gaza.
Israel conducts 'preemptive' strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, Revolutionary Guards chief killed
Jun 13, 2025, at 09:33 am
Israel on Friday said it conducted "preemptive" strikes on Iran, targeting its nuclear sites, further escalating tension in the region.
Ukraine: Russia launches drone attack on Kharkiv, three die
Jun 11, 2025, at 04:42 pm
At least three people died and 64 others were injured after Russia targeted apartment buildings in Kharkiv region on Wednesday.
Iran: Nine convicted ISIS members executed
Jun 11, 2025, at 10:04 am
Iran has executed nine members of the terror group Islamic State on Tuesday, media reports said.
Austria: Shooting in school leaves nine dead
Jun 10, 2025, at 04:29 pm
At least nine people died in a shooting incident at a school in Austria's Graz city on Tuesday, media reports said.
UN report shows social, economic barriers are factors leading to global fertility crisis
Jun 10, 2025, at 03:03 pm
The global fertility slump isn’t down to young people turning their backs on parenthood – it’s due to social and economic pressures stopping them from having the children they want, says a new UN report.