Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned they would attack US bases and ships in the Middle East if Iranian tankers are targeted again, following recent clashes in the Gulf of Oman. The threat came after US forces struck two Iranian tankers that Washington said violated its blockade, while Iran claimed its navy retaliated. Tensions also rose near Qatar after a cargo ship caught fire from an unknown … Continue reading Iran threatens US sites in Middle East if tankers come under fire

Rescuers on Indonesia’s Halmahera island recovered the bodies of two Singaporean hikers who were trapped after Mount Dukono erupted on Friday. The men, aged 30 and 27, were found near the body of an Indonesian female hiker close to the volcano’s crater. Rescue efforts were slowed by thick volcanic debris, dangerous terrain, and ongoing eruptions that continued to release ash and hot material. The three … Continue reading Bodies retrieved from Indonesian volcano after eruption kills 3 hikers

Israel indicted a Jewish man for allegedly attacking a Catholic nun near Jerusalem’s Old City in what authorities described as a religiously motivated assault. The incident, captured on video, sparked international condemnation and added to concerns about rising harassment and violence against Christians and religious symbols in the region. Recent controversies have included Israeli soldiers damaging Christian statues in Lebanon and restrictions on Christian worship access in Jerusalem … Continue reading Israel indicts Jewish man accused of attacking Christian nun in Jerusalem

China criticized Japan after Japanese forces fired a Type 88 anti-ship missile during joint military exercises with the US and the Philippines, calling it Japan’s first overseas “offensive missile” test since World War II. China accused Japan of abandoning its pacifist stance and accelerating “remilitarisation,” warning that growing military cooperation and weapons deployments threaten regional stability. Chinese officials also linked Japan’s actions to unresolved historical tensions from its wartime aggression in Asia and … Continue reading China condemns Japan’s first overseas ‘offensive missile’ test since WWII

Israel’s military is investigating a soldier photographed smoking and placing a cigarette in the mouth of a Virgin Mary statue in a Christian village in southern Lebanon. The incident followed another case in which an Israeli soldier damaged a statue of Jesus, leading to international criticism and military punishment. Lebanese religious leaders and Catholic representatives condemned the acts as disrespectful, intolerant, and offensive to a peaceful … Continue reading Israeli military investigates soldier’s act against Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

Three Australian women returning from Syrian detention camps were arrested on terrorism and slavery-related charges linked to their alleged involvement with the Islamic State group. The women, along with nine children, arrived in Australia after spending years in Syria’s Roj Camp, where authorities say investigations into possible war crimes and extremist activities have been ongoing for over a decade. Two women face charges connected to slavery offenses, … Continue reading 3 Australian women returning from Syria are arrested on suspicion of slavery

The US military said it struck Iranian military targets after Iran allegedly attacked US warships with missiles, drones, and small boats, though Iran claimed Washington started the conflict. The exchange threatened a fragile ceasefire that had paused weeks of US-Israeli attacks and Iranian retaliation across the Middle East. President Donald Trump insisted the ceasefire remained in place but warned of harsher action if Iran refused to agree … Continue reading USA, Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz; Each claims other shot first