Protesters staged a sit-in at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, prompting security forces to fire tear gas and disperse demonstrators as the market shut down. The demonstration highlights ongoing unrest as Iran’s rial hit a record low, signaling continued economic and political tensions. Violence linked to the protests has already killed at least 35 people and led to more than 1,200 detentions, according to activists. Economic pressures … Continue reading Iran protesters clash with security forces in Grand Bazaar

Fears of a civil war in Venezuela are rising as heavily armed far-left militias known as collectivos control streets in Caracas while parts of the military appear to be abandoning their posts. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez faces a precarious balancing act between hardline factions within the regime and the risk of further U.S. intervention. Gunfire near the presidential palace has heightened tensions, with authorities claiming … Continue reading Civil war fears grow as heavily armed militias take over streets of Caracas

Widespread protests have shaken Iran for more than a week, spreading from economic grievances in Tehran to broader anti-government demonstrations across multiple provinces and triggering deadly clashes with security forces. President Donald Trump warned the U.S. could intervene if Iran violently suppresses protesters, prompting sharp reactions from Iranian officials who accused Washington and Israel of fueling unrest. The protests come amid deep economic hardship, including … Continue reading Growing Iran protests rattle leaders as Trump threatens to intervene

Israel carried out airstrikes across southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday and early Tuesday, including an unannounced strike that destroyed a three-story commercial building in the coastal city of Sidon. The building was uninhabited, at least one person was taken to hospital, and there were no confirmed deaths. Israel said earlier strikes targeted Hezbollah and Hamas infrastructure, following public evacuation warnings, while Lebanon reported minimal … Continue reading Israel strikes multiple sites in Lebanon ahead of a key disarmament meeting

Multiple earthquakes struck western Japan late Tuesday morning, including a magnitude 6.2 quake centered in Shimane and neighboring Tottori prefectures. The main tremor at 10:18 a.m. JST was shallow and caused strong, long-lasting shaking, followed shortly by a magnitude 5.1 aftershock and continued aftershocks. The Japan Meteorological Agency said there is no tsunami risk but warned that strong earthquakes could continue for about a week, … Continue reading 6.2 magnitude earthquake detected in Japan, no tsunami warning issued