Breaking 13:00 Middle East Airlines adjusts flights amid Gulf conflict 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

Israel’s president addresses Trump criticism over Netanyahu pardon

Israeli President Isaac Herzog responded to comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump criticizing him for not granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Herzog emphasized that Israel operates under the rule of law and that the pardon request remains under legal review. According to Herzog’s office, Netanyahu’s......

12,000 year old elk hide in Oregon may be oldest sewn garment

Archaeologists have identified what may be the world’s oldest known sewn animal hide among a collection of Ice Age artifacts recovered from caves in central Oregon, offering rare material evidence of advanced clothing techniques used by early communities to endure extreme cold. The findings, published February 4 in the journal Science......

US secretly sent 6,000 Starlink terminals to Iran

The Trump administration quietly delivered about 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals to Iran following a deadly government crackdown on nationwide protests last month, marking the first time Washington has directly supplied the technology to the country, according to US officials cited by The Wall Street Journal. The move was intended......

Venezuelan interim president vows to hold free elections amid political uncertainty

Delcy Rodríguez, who assumed the presidency of Venezuela after the U.S. capture of former president Nicolás Maduro in January, has pledged to organize “free and fair” elections in the country, according to an interview aired by the U.S. The broadcast included a translation of her comments in which she said she is......

Gold plunges as strong US jobs data rattle markets

Gold tumbled sharply and silver posted one of its steepest daily losses in months after stronger than expected US employment data dampened hopes for imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, triggering heavy selling across precious metals markets. Spot gold dropped more than 3 percent on Thursday, at one point sliding as much as......

Sweden deploys fighter jets as NATO expands Arctic mission

NATO has launched a new operation aimed at strengthening its military footprint in the Arctic and High North, with Sweden announcing the deployment of fighter jets as part of the expanded mission known as Arctic Sentry. The alliance formally introduced Arctic Sentry on February 11, 2026, describing it as a multi-domain effort designed to......

Legal chief of Goldman Sachs resigns amid renewed scrutiny over Epstein ties

The chief legal officer of Goldman Sachs has announced her resignation following renewed public scrutiny over her past professional relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Wall Street bank confirmed that Kathryn Ruemmler will step down from her role at the end of June. Her decision comes after newly released documents......

Asian stocks hit records as Nikkei tops 58000

Asian equity markets climbed to fresh highs on Thursday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 breaking above the 58,000 mark for the first time, as investors looked past stronger than expected United States jobs data and focused on signs of economic resilience. The MSCI Asia Pacific index rose 0.4 percent to a record level, extending its gains this......

Iranian TV director fired after on-air anti-Khamenei slip

Iran’s state television announced the dismissal of a regional channel director after a journalist inadvertently uttered an anti–Supreme Leader slogan on air, which he later described as a “slip of the tongue.” The incident occurred during Wednesday’s coverage of the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution......

Florida Senate passes historic resolution praising Morocco–US partnership

The Florida Senate has adopted a historic resolution recognizing the longstanding ties between Morocco and the United States and highlighting the Kingdom’s role as a strategic Atlantic partner. Presented by Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez, the resolution underscores Morocco’s unique place in American diplomatic history, noting that......

Mexico sends over 800 tons of humanitarian aid to Cuba amid economic crisis

Two Mexican Navy ships carrying over 800 tons of humanitarian aid arrived in Havana on Thursday, delivering food and essential supplies to Cuba as the island faces a severe economic crisis intensified by U.S. pressures. The vessels, ARM Papaloapan and ARM Isla Holbox, were dispatched under the initiative of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.......

World Monuments Fund commits $7 million to global heritage sites

The World Monuments Fund announced a $7 million commitment to support 21 heritage preservation projects set to begin in 2026, expanding efforts to protect cultural landmarks threatened by climate change, natural disasters and the loss of traditional knowledge. The funding targets sites included on the 2025 World Monuments Watch list, the......

Sabri Al-Hou to "Walaw": Madrid meeting gives strong momentum to resolve Moroccan Sahara dispute

Sabri Al-Hou, a lawyer and expert in international law, migration, and the Moroccan Sahara issue, described the recent Madrid meeting at the U.S. embassy as a “major push toward resolving the Sahara dispute.” Speaking to the Walaw news platform, Al-Hou explained that, given the nature of the participants, the meeting falls under......

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