Rafale Fighter Jets Mobilized Following Iranian Drone Threats PARIS – France has dispatched Rafale fighter jets over the United Arab Emirates to safeguard its naval and air bases amid threats from Iranian drone attacks, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed. French military personnel, including hundreds of navy, air force, and army members, are stationed in…
Han Weiguo, Gao Jin, and Liu Lei Ousted Ahead of Annual Two Sessions BEIJING – China has removed three retired military generals from its leading political advisory body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), just days before its largest annual political gathering. The generals affected include Han Weiguo, Gao Jin, and Liu Lei, according…
IDF Positions Forces in “Forward Defense” Move, Issues Evacuation Warnings Across Lebanon JERUSALEM – Israel has reinforced its military presence along the Lebanon border, describing the deployment as a “forward defense” step aimed at protecting Israeli communities near the frontier. Military officials confirmed that additional troops have been stationed at multiple points in southern Lebanon…
UK PM Rejects “Regime Change from the Skies” Amid US-Israel Iran Conflict LONDON – Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that the United Kingdom will not participate in offensive military strikes against Iran, distancing Britain from the recent US-Israel operations. Speaking in Parliament, Starmer said the UK does not support “regime change from the skies,”…
Iranian Drone Hits British Air Base in Cyprus as RAF Akrotiri Targeted AKROTIRI – An Iranian drone hits British air base in Cyprus, causing limited damage to a runway at RAF Akrotiri, according to Cypriot and British officials. The overnight strike targeted the Royal Air Force installation shortly after midnight. Authorities confirmed there were no…
China Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Urges Dialogue to Prevent Regional Escalation BEIJING – China calls for immediate ceasefire following military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran, expressing serious concern over rising tensions in the Middle East. In an official statement, China’s Foreign Ministry emphasized the importance of halting military…
AWKI Says Iran Conflict Impact on Hajj and Umrah Could Disrupt Pilgrimage Plans Jakarta – The Indonesian National Entrepreneurs Alliance (AWKI), a prominent business organization representing small and medium enterprises, has warned that the ongoing Iran conflict could affect the planning and departure schedules of this year’s Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. AWKI officials highlighted that…
Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth to Address Iran Military Campaign The Pentagon announced that Chief Pete Hegseth will hold his first press conference on Monday morning regarding the ongoing joint US-Israel military operation against Iran. This marks the first briefing by a senior Pentagon official since the strikes began over the weekend. The press conference is…
Israel Strikes Hezbollah After Cross-Border Attacks Escalate Conflict Israel has launched a series of targeted air strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon following missile and drone attacks toward northern Israeli territories. The military operation marks a significant escalation in the ongoing Middle East tensions linked to Iran-backed militant activities. Israeli officials stated that the strikes…
KARACHI — At least nine people were killed near the United States consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, after violent protests erupted in response to the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US-Israeli strikes. Security forces opened fire on hundreds of pro-Iran protesters attempting to storm the consulate early Sunday morning, leaving several…
