Israeli Military Expands Operations Israel’s military says it has completed a “broad strike” targeting defence systems in western Iran, marking a major escalation in the rapidly unfolding crisis. The strikes follow joint US-Israeli air operations that began early Saturday, dramatically raising tensions across the region. The confrontation comes amid weeks of strained diplomacy between Washington and Tehran over efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear programme. However, in a video posted on social media, US President Donald Trump suggested the strikes were about more than nuclear concerns, referencing grievances dating back to the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Iran Responds Across the Gulf In…
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Airstrikes and Retaliation Mark Sharp Escalation After months of relative quiet, fighting has erupted again between Pakistan and the Taliban government in Afghanistan, raising fears of a wider conflict. Pakistan launched airstrikes early Friday on Kabul and other locations, describing the operation as a response to Taliban attacks on its border positions the night before. Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Islamabad’s patience had “run out,” while the military announced the start of Operation Ghazab lil Haq (“Righteous Fury”). According to Pakistan, the strikes targeted Taliban military facilities in Kabul and Kandahar and killed more than 100 fighters. Kandahar is…
De Niro’s Stark Warning Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro has once again taken aim at Donald Trump, warning that the president “will never leave” office unless Americans take action. Speaking on MS NOW ahead of the State of the Union, De Niro urged voters to remain vigilant, claiming Trump’s recent remarks about election control should not be dismissed as jokes. He also appeared at a counter-event called “State of the Swamp” at the National Press Club, where he told attendees he felt “betrayed” by the direction of the country. De Niro described the current political climate as being dominated by…
A Renewed Push for European Dialogue President Emmanuel Macron is set to outline France’s vision for its nuclear deterrent and how it could contribute more broadly to Europe’s security. Speaking from the Île Longue peninsula — home to France’s four nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines — Macron is expected to stress that any expanded European dimension of France’s deterrence would complement, not replace, the protection offered by the United States. This marks his first major address on nuclear strategy since 2020, when he proposed involving interested European partners in joint exercises. At the time, the idea drew little attention. Now, however,…
UN Submission Sparks Fresh Row A new maritime filing by Iraq to the United Nations has reignited tensions with Kuwait, reopening sensitive questions over sea borders in the northern Gulf. Baghdad submitted updated coordinates and a map outlining its claimed waters, a move Kuwait says overlaps with territory it considers its own, including the Fasht al-Qaid and Fasht al-Aij shoals. The disagreement highlights the strategic weight of the region’s waterways and offshore resources, long a source of friction between the two neighbours. Regional Support for Kuwait Several Gulf countries swiftly voiced support for Kuwait’s position. Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates,…
Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Fresh Uncertainty The European Parliament has suspended progress on the EU-US trade agreement following a US Supreme Court ruling that declared some of Washington’s 2025 tariffs illegal. The decision triggered a sharp response from President Donald Trump, who announced new 15% import duties, further clouding the future of the deal. German MEP Bernd Lange, who chairs the Parliament’s trade committee, said the legal landscape had shifted dramatically. According to him, the combination of the court ruling and the introduction of new tariffs has fundamentally altered the basis on which the agreement was negotiated. Lawmakers are now…
Budapest Links Sanctions to Energy Security Hungary has made it clear it will not back the European Union’s 20th sanctions package against Russia unless oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline are restored. After a meeting of the Energy Security Council, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said no further financial assistance — including the EU’s planned €90 billion war loan to Ukraine — should move forward while Hungary’s oil supply remains cut off. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó confirmed that Budapest will block the new sanctions package, expected to be discussed by EU foreign ministers. He said Hungary’s position will not change until…
White House Moves Swiftly After Supreme Court Blow Just a day after the US Supreme Court ruled that his sweeping tariff plan overstepped executive authority, President Donald Trump announced he would raise the baseline global tariff rate from 10% to 15%, effective immediately. In a social media post, Trump said the move followed what he described as a “ridiculous” and “anti-American” decision by the court. The 6–3 ruling struck down tariffs he had imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a 1977 law traditionally used for sanctions rather than broad import taxes. The court’s majority made clear that…
Justices Rein In Presidential Power The Supreme Court of the United States has struck down former President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariff plan, ruling that he exceeded his authority by using emergency powers to impose import taxes. In a 6-3 decision, the court found that the Constitution clearly grants Congress — not the president — the power to levy taxes, including tariffs. Writing for the majority, Chief Justice John Roberts stated that the nation’s founders did not assign any part of that taxing authority to the executive branch. Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Brett Kavanaugh dissented. Kavanaugh argued that…
Police Investigation and Arrest Prince Andrew was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office during his tenure as a UK trade envoy, authorities confirmed. Police also carried out searches at his homes in Berkshire and Norfolk. While the official statement did not name him, it noted that a man in his sixties remains in custody. Andrew celebrated his 66th birthday on the same day. Investigators emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the inquiry and promised updates when appropriate. Unmarked police vehicles were spotted at Sandringham in Norfolk, where he has been residing since leaving Windsor.…
