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Israel targets Iran's Isfahan nuclear facility

Jun 21, 2025, at 07:12 pm

The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday confirmed striking Iran's Isfahan nuclear facility, with tension in the Middle East continuing to escalate over the past few days.

IDF eliminates Quds force commander Behnam Shahriyari

Jun 21, 2025, at 06:46 pm

Israel Defense Forces on Saturday confirmed eliminating Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds force commander Behnam Shahriyari.

BNP Acting Chairman Rahman urges Muhammad Yunus to intensify diplomatic efforts to repatriate Rohingyas

Jun 21, 2025, at 05:40 pm

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has asked the country's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus to intensify diplomatic efforts and mount pressure on Myanmar for the safe and dignified repatriation of the Rohingyas who take refuge in the neighbouring nation to avoid persecution.

IDF confirms October 7 mastermind Saeed Izadi 'eliminated'

Jun 21, 2025, at 04:37 pm

The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday said it has eliminated October 7 attack mastermind Saeed Izadi.

Iranian missiles hit Israel: 23 injured in Haifa, woman dies of heart attack in Karmiel

Jun 21, 2025, at 10:27 am

A woman died due to a heart attack at a shelter in the northern city of Karmiel, and 23 others were wounded in Haifa after Iranian missiles hit Israel with a barrage of ballistic missiles on Friday.

Gaza: Aid teams warn of catastrophe after last fuel supplies run out

Jun 20, 2025, at 01:06 pm

More than 100 days into Israel’s complete fuel blockade in Gaza, UN agencies still in the shattered enclave warned on Thursday that vital services are only “hours away” from shutting down.

Iran missile strike causes heavy damage in southern Israel's Beersheba

Jun 20, 2025, at 01:02 pm

Missile attack by Iran has caused heavy damage in southern Israel's Beersheba on Friday, according to media reports  even as diplomatic efforts by Europe continue with Britain, France, and Germany foreign ministers set to meet with their Iranian counterpart in Geneva for talks.

Middle East crisis: Iran appoints Brigadier General Majid Khademi as intelligence chief

Jun 20, 2025, at 09:20 am

Iran has appointed the new head of the intelligence at its Revolutionary Guards, days after the previous chief was killed in an Israeli strike, media reports said.

'Extremely dangerous': Russia warns US against 'military intervention' in Iran-Israel war

Jun 19, 2025, at 11:15 pm

Russia on Thursday warned the United States against any 'military intervention' in the Iran-Israel war, according to AFP.

‘Cannot be allowed to exist, will be accountable for war crimes’: Israel vows to eliminate Khamenei after Iran strikes hit Soroka hospital

Jun 19, 2025, at 06:31 pm

Tel Aviv: Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz on Sunday issued a stark warning, declaring that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei “can no longer be allowed to exist” after an Iranian missile strike hit a hospital near Tel Aviv.

IDF confirms striking military targets in Tehran

Jun 18, 2025, at 07:48 pm

Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday confirmed it is conducting strikes on military targets in the Iranian capital Tehran.

IAEA says Israel hit two nuclear centrifuge production sites in Iran

Jun 18, 2025, at 05:06 pm

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Wednesday confirmed two nuclear centrifuge centres in Iran were hit by Israel.

New study shows use of AI enhances nuclear conflict risk due to miscommunication

Jun 18, 2025, at 02:55 pm

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), an institute on conflict research, has said in its yearbook that the use of Artificial Intelligence increases the risk of a nuclear conflict breaking out as a result of miscommunication, misunderstanding or technical accident.

Battle begins, says supreme leader Khamenei as Iran launches hypersonic missiles at Israel

Jun 18, 2025, at 02:55 pm

Iran fired a pair of ballistic missile barrages at Israel early Wednesday, with the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declaring the beginning of the battle, further escalating tension in the region.

'You are the best, I am trying to be like you': Meloni bonds with Modi at G7 Summit

Jun 18, 2025, at 02:19 pm

Calgary/IBNS: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday called her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi "the best" as the two bonded on the sidelines of G7 Summit.

Israel has struck Iran's underground Natanz nuclear complex: UN agency

Jun 17, 2025, at 09:48 pm

Israel has hit one of Iran's most secretive and secure nuclear facilities - the Natanz nuclear complex, located deep underground, in a precision strike, the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Tuesday.

Meet real-life M: British PM appoints first female chief of intelligence agency MI 6

Jun 17, 2025, at 06:29 pm

In the history of the organisation that was born 116 years ago, it will be led by a woman for the first time after British PM Keir Starmer appointed Blaise Metreweli as the chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6).

G7 leaders back Israel, call Iran as principal source of terror in region

Jun 17, 2025, at 03:58 pm

The G7 leaders, who are currently meeting in Canada, backed Israel in the ongoing conflict and levelled its rival Iran as the principal source of regional instability and terror.

Iran's top military commander Ali Shadmani eliminated, confirms IDF

Jun 17, 2025, at 02:42 pm

The Israeli military on Tuesday claimed it eliminated Iran's top military commander Ali Shadmani, during an overnight strike.

Eliminating Iran's supreme leader will end conflict: Benjamin Netanyahu, even after Trump vetoed Israel's plan

Jun 17, 2025, at 02:10 am

A day after US officials confirmed that President Donald Trump had vetoed Israeli plans to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated that the quickest way to end this conflict is to eliminate Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, media reports said.

Iran launches another barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel as conflict escalates on Day 4

Jun 17, 2025, at 12:48 am

Iran launched another barrage of ballistic missiles towards the densely populated regions of Israel, prompting the sounding of sirens in the affected areas, media reports said.

Israel strikes Iran state TV studio during live broadcast, presenter seen rushing out

Jun 16, 2025, at 10:59 pm

The headquarters of the Iranian state television, Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN), operated by IRIB, was hit by an Israeli strike on Monday evening, which abruptly halted its live broadcast, media reports said.

IDF claims eliminating four high-ranking Iranian intelligence officials

Jun 16, 2025, at 06:07 pm

The Israel Defense Forces on Monday claimed it had eliminated four high-ranking Iranian intelligence officials during a precision airstrike carried out by Israeli fighter jets in Tehran.

Middle East Crisis: Israeli Army claims to have taken control of Tehran's airspace

Jun 16, 2025, at 05:25 pm

The Israeli Army on Monday said it has taken control of the airspace over Tehran city amid escalating tension in the region.

Ali Khamenei hiding in underground bunker with family members amid Iran-Israel conflict: Reports

Jun 16, 2025, at 03:59 pm

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and his family members shifted to an underground bunker in northeastern Tehran just hours before Israel launched its attacks on Tehran on Friday, media reports said.

Middle East tension escalation: Israel, Iran hostilities enter fourth day

Jun 16, 2025, at 09:23 am

Iran and Israel continued to strike each other for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday, further intensifying the conflict in the region.

Ukraine: Building used by Boeing damaged in Russian attack

Jun 15, 2025, at 10:58 pm

A building used by American multinational company Boeing in Ukraine's Kyiv was badly damaged in a Russian air attack, media reports said.

Israel-Iran crisis: Party goers in Lebanon click missiles streaking across night sky while partying in rooftop cafe

Jun 15, 2025, at 03:50 pm

A video has now gone viral online showing people busy partying on a rooftop bar in Lebanon's Beirut city while the night sky streaked with missiles targeted by Israel and Iran amid escalated tension between the two nations.

Benjamin Netanyahu postpones his son's marriage ceremony amid conflict with Iran

Jun 15, 2025, at 02:43 pm

The marriage ceremony of Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu's son Avner Netanyahu has been postponed amid nationwide emergency restrictions following the launch of Iran's missile attack, media reports said.

Iran launches two ballistic missiles at Israel, several killed: Report

Jun 15, 2025, at 12:14 pm

The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen claimed to have launched two ballistic missiles at Israel on Saturday in coordination with Iran, targeting “sensitive Israeli enemy targets” in the Tel Aviv area, media reports said.