Jerusalem – The usually crowded Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem’s Old City was notably quiet on Good Friday, as security concerns and ongoing regional conflict led to scaled-down religious observances. Traditionally filled with pilgrims retracing what is believed to be the final steps of Jesus Christ, the route instead saw a…
Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Saturday, demanding the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face the targeted destruction of its energy infrastructure. The statement was posted on his Truth Social platform, where he emphasized that US strikes would begin with Iran’s…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel and the United States are “winning” the ongoing conflict with Iran, claiming the Islamic Republic’s military and nuclear capabilities have been significantly weakened. Speaking during an English-language press conference on Thursday, Netanyahu said Iran had been “decimated” and no longer possessed…
A residential building in Tel Aviv was damaged early Thursday, 19 March 2026, following a missile strike, with emergency services rushing to the scene, according to footage captured by the Associated Press. Police, firefighters, and ambulances were deployed around the building, where shattered windows and debris were visible. The incident…
Israel announced on Tuesday that it had killed Ali Larijani, Iran’s national security chief, marking a potentially significant blow to Tehran amid intensifying regional hostilities. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that Larijani was “eliminated last night,” though the claim has yet to be independently confirmed by Iranian authorities. Earlier,…
The government of Somalia has raised concerns over alleged plans by Israel to establish a military base in the breakaway region of Somaliland, warning that such a move could heighten regional tensions and undermine Somalia’s sovereignty. Somali officials say the country does not want its territory drawn into external military…
Tensions across the Middle East intensified on Friday as military strikes, missile attacks and drone interceptions were reported across multiple countries amid the widening conflict between Israel, the United States and Iran-backed forces. Israeli strikes hit Beirut The Israel Defense Forces said it carried out a strike in Beirut, targeting…
Attacks on shipping lanes and critical energy infrastructure in the Middle East pushed global oil prices above $100 per barrel on Thursday, as American and Israeli airstrikes targeted Iranian positions with no clear end to the conflict in sight. Iranian forces struck a container ship near Dubai, ignited a blaze…
A group of 43 Ugandan students have safely returned home after being repatriated by the Ugandan government following weekend airstrikes conducted by United States and Israel against Iran. The evacuation was coordinated by Uganda’s ambassador in Tehran, who organised transport by bus to the Turkish border and onward to Istanbul,…
The conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify, with multiple fronts reporting fresh strikes, missile launches, and diplomatic fallout. Here are the latest main developments: Explosions in Tehran Iranian media reported several explosions in Tehran early Thursday, with the country’s air defences activated in response. Iran Launches Missiles at…