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Tehran/Riyadh — The escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its fourth day Tuesday, with violence spreading across the region and raising fears of a broader Middle East war. In a dramatic development, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, was reportedly targeted in an attack that caused a … Read more

Tehran — The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in a joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign has triggered an unexpected political shift inside the Islamic Republic. Instead of accelerating regime collapse, the strike appears to have galvanized national sentiment, unifying segments of Iranian society that had been deeply divided just months earlier. The operation, reportedly … Read more

Tehran : Iranian state-aligned media outlets Tasnim News Agency and Fars News Agency have reported that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in what they described as a joint U.S.–Israeli attack on Tehran. According to the reports, Khamenei died following aerial bombardment carried out on Saturday. Iranian media said a 40-day period … Read more

Islamabad: Pakistan on Saturday claimed that nearly 300 Afghan Taliban fighters and allied militants were killed during ongoing cross-border military operations, as fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan entered its third consecutive day. Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said security forces killed 297 fighters linked to the Afghan Taliban regime, while more than 450 others were … Read more

Dubai: The United States and Israel have launched coordinated airstrikes on Iran, triggering loud explosions across the capital Tehran and sharply escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to multiple media reports, missiles were fired at nearly 30 strategic locations inside Iran. Shortly after the strikes began, Israel announced the closure of its airspace to … Read more

Beijing: China on Monday said it is conducting a comprehensive assessment of the impact of a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that struck down global tariffs imposed during the presidency of Donald Trump under emergency powers legislation. In a statement, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said it has taken note of the court’s … Read more

Kyiv : Ukraine’s capital and several regions across the country were rocked overnight after Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults in recent months, firing more than 300 drones and missiles, Ukrainian authorities said on Sunday. According to Ukraine’s Air Force, the attack involved 297 drones and 50 missiles of various types. Air defense … Read more

Afghanistan / Pakistan: Pakistan carried out aerial strikes inside Afghan territory, targeting multiple locations in eastern and southeastern Afghanistan, killing at least 20 civilians, including women and children, according to Afghan officials. The attacks took place during the holy month of Ramadan, further escalating tensions between the two neighboring countries. According to sources cited by … Read more

Washington, D.C. — In a landmark 6–3 decision on February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that former President Donald Trump exceeded his legal authority when he imposed sweeping global tariffs using emergency powers — striking down the core of his trade policy as illegal. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the … Read more

Tokyo — The Japanese city of Osaka has received an extraordinary donation of 21 kilograms (about 46 pounds) of gold, valued at approximately ¥566 million (around $3.8 million), to support repairs to its aging water infrastructure, city officials announced Thursday. The donation was made in November by an anonymous individual, according to Osaka Mayor Hideyuki … Read more

Fukuoka, Japan — Three people were injured in a knife attack at a public library in the Japanese city of Fukuoka on Thursday evening, police said. None of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries. Authorities arrested Tatsuo Yoshii, a 61-year-old local resident, on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident, which occurred at the city’s main … Read more

United Nations: The United States has paid about $160 million toward the nearly $4 billion it owes the United Nations, U.N. officials said Thursday, as President Donald Trump pledged additional support for the financially strained world body. The payment, made last week by the Trump administration, was applied to the U.N.’s regular operating budget, according … Read more

Caracas: Venezuela’s National Assembly on Thursday approved an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of politicians, activists, journalists, and other detainees, marking a dramatic policy shift for a country that has long denied holding political prisoners. The measure, proposed last month by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, acknowledges for the first time … Read more

Los Angeles: Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified on Wednesday in a landmark social media trial examining whether major platforms deliberately addict and harm children. The case, being heard before a jury for the first time, could shape the future of thousands of lawsuits against social media companies. During hours of questioning, Zuckerberg faced intense … Read more