Breaking 12:24 Hundreds of ships stranded near Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions 11:01 Oil tanker hit off Oman coast as drone strikes escalate regional tensions 10:34 Iranian security chief threatens unprecedented strikes against Israel and The United States 10:18 Trump warns Tehran of “Unprecedented” military response if Iran retaliates 10:05 Mélenchon condemns “Violation Of International Law” after death of Ali Khamenei 10:00 Hundreds of flights to the Middle East canceled worldwide amid rising tensions 09:40 Iran’s armed forces chief of staff killed in strikes on Tehran 09:19 IAEA to hold extraordinary meeting after strikes on Iran 09:00 Iraq declares three days of mourning following death of Ali Khamenei 22:54 Four injured after incident at Dubai International Airport 22:20 Kuwait suspends Taraweeh prayers over security concerns during Ramadan 21:55 Trump claims Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead 21:23 Rubio to hold G7 call amid rising tensions in Iran 20:36 Netanyahu urges Iranians to rise amid U.S.-Israel strikes 20:30 United States urges citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution 20:28 Vice President Harris criticizes Trump administration’s military actions in Iran 19:03 Thirty bombs reportedly dropped on Iranian supreme leader’s residential complex 19:00 No American casualties reported in Iranian retaliation, says the Pentagon 17:57 Iranian Red Crescent reports over 200 dead and 747 injured after strikes 17:30 Trump’s Iran strikes represent major foreign policy gamble 17:19 Israel launches new wave of strikes in central Iran 16:45 Iranian state channel removes report of Khamenei’s “Imminent Speech” 16:07 Hezbollah condemns Israeli strikes and expresses solidarity with Iran 16:00 Trump and Netanyahu hold phone talks amid joint action on Iran 15:34 UN Security Council holds emergency meeting following US-Iran tensions 14:08 Russia and Iran discuss diplomatic measures amid US-Israel strikes 13:22 Five explosions heard in Dubai amid unclear circumstances 13:09 Global leaders voice concern after US and Israeli strikes on Iran 13:00 Middle East crisis deepens as 51 die in strike on Iranian school 12:57 Jack Doohan reveals death threats before Alpine exit 12:51 Israeli airstrikes kill seven Palestinians as Gaza truce weakens 12:46 Conflicting reports emerge after US-Israel strikes across Iran

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi faces war crimes trial

Hashim Thaçi, former president of Kosovo and former leader of the Kosovo Liberation Army (UCK), has entered the final phase of his war crimes trial in The Hague. Thaçi, 57, is a central figure in Kosovo’s modern history, widely celebrated domestically for his role in the 1998–1999 conflict against Serbian forces. The......

Prince William begins three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia

Prince William, heir to the British throne, has arrived in Riyadh for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening trade, energy, and investment ties between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. His visit begins with a private meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and a tour of the historic At-Turaif site. During his stay, William......

Michelangelo drawing sells for $27.2 million, shattering auction record

A small red chalk sketch depicting a foot by Michelangelo sold for $27.2 million at Christie’s in New York on February 5, 2026, setting a new auction record for any work by the Renaissance master and fetching more than 13 times its presale estimate. The 13-centimeter drawing, titled Study for a foot of the Libyan Sibyl (recto); Study......

In Riyadh, Loudiyi highlights Morocco–US defense partnership at World Defense Show

Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of National Defense Administration, Abdellatif Loudiyi, is taking part in the 2026 World Defense Show, held in Riyadh from February 8 to 12 under the patronage of Saudi authorities and the supervision of the General Authority for Military Industries. On the sidelines of the international exhibition,......

Epstein abuse survivors air Super Bowl ad demanding justice department transparency

On Super Bowl Sunday, survivors of sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein aired an emotional public service advertisement urging U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to release the remaining federal investigation records related to the late convicted sex offender. The message directly challenged President Donald Trump’s recent remarks suggesting......

French navy seizes 1.4 tons of cocaine in Atlantic operation

The French navy has carried out a major drug interception in the Atlantic Ocean, seizing around 1.4 tons of cocaine during a maritime operation conducted in international waters. According to official sources, the operation targeted a fishing vessel sailing from South America. Following the interception, the individuals involved were handed......

Japan signals possible yen intervention after ruling party landslide

Japan’s finance minister Satsuki Katayama said the government is prepared to intervene in currency markets if needed, signaling potential action to stem yen weakness following the ruling party’s decisive election victory. Speaking on Sunday, Katayama said authorities would seek dialogue with financial markets “on Monday in......

Musk says SpaceX now targets building a lunar city within decade

Elon Musk said SpaceX has shifted its top priority to building a self-sustaining city on the Moon, a goal he believes could be achieved in less than 10 years, marking a sharp turn from the company’s long-standing focus on Mars. The announcement, made in a post on X, comes amid a broader restructuring across Musk’s business empire. Musk......

Hong Kong jails media tycoon Jimmy Lai under security law

A Hong Kong court has sentenced pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to a total of 20 years in prison under the national security law imposed by Beijing, the harshest punishment handed down since the legislation came into force. The ruling has intensified global criticism and deepened concerns about the erosion of press freedom in the former......

US and Canada congratulate Japan’s Takaichi on historic election victory

The United States and Canada have extended their congratulations to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi following her party’s decisive victory in the recent general election, widely described as historic in postwar Japan. Senior US officials praised the scale of the Liberal Democratic Party’s success, which secured a dominant......

Morocco secures diplomatic win as Madrid talks end with single-document agreement

The Madrid meeting on Morocco’s autonomy proposal for its southern provinces, held under U.S. sponsorship, concluded moments ago without a joint press conference — an expected outcome given the sensitivity of the discussions and the political divergences among the parties. According to confirmed leaks from diplomatic sources closely......

United States arrests key suspect linked to 2012 Benghazi attack

The United States has announced the arrest of a man described as a key participant in the 2012 attack on the US diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, an assault that claimed the lives of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other American personnel. US Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that the suspect, identified as Zoubayr al-Bakouch,......

Pentagon area pizza shops see surge in orders

Pizza restaurants near the Pentagon have reported a sharp increase in order activity over recent days, according to data from Pentagon Pizza Watch. District Pizza Palace, located about a mile from the Pentagon, has experienced a remarkable 250% rise in orders. We, The Pizza, another nearby restaurant, saw a 149% increase, while Extreme Pizza,......

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