pilgrims begin sacred hajj in mecca amid regional tensions and rising heat

More than a million Muslims have begun gathering in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the most significant spiritual journeys in Islam. This year’s pilgrimage unfolds … Read More

Turkey signals openness to Hormuz mine-clearing after potential Iran–US deal

Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, has indicated that Ankara may be willing to support mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz — but only if a peace agreement is reached … Read More

Missile Strike Hits Oil Tanker in Qatar Waters as Regional Tensions Escalate

Qatar has reported that an oil tanker connected to its state energy company was struck by a missile while sailing within the country’s territorial waters, raising fresh concerns about safety … Read More

Indonesia Calls for Respect for International Law After Peacekeeper Death in Lebanon

Indonesia has urged all parties involved in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to uphold international humanitarian law following the tragic loss of one of its peacekeeping personnel in … Read More

Germany Signals Readiness to Help Safeguard Any Peace Deal Between the United States and Iran

Germany has indicated that it is prepared to play a supportive role in maintaining stability if a peace agreement is reached between the United States and Iran. German Defence Minister … Read More

Israel Strikes Tehran as Diplomatic Pressure Mounts and Global Hopes Rise for a Possible War Deal

The conflict in the Middle East intensified today as Israel launched major strikes on Iran’s capital, Tehran, according to statements from Israeli military officials and Iranian media outlets. The escalation … Read More

Netanyahu Claims Iran ‘Decimated’ as Gulf Energy Strikes Shake Global Markets

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran is “being decimated” amid escalating attacks on Gulf oil and gas facilities that have rattled global markets. Speaking yesterday, Netanyahu said … Read More

Iraq’s Pro-Iran Group Announces Five-Day Pause on US Embassy Attacks as Regional Tensions Intensify

powerful pro-Iran armed group in Iraq has announced a temporary five-day halt to attacks targeting the United States Embassy in Baghdad, offering a brief window of calm amid rising tensions … Read More

Iran Approves 60% Minimum Wage Increase Amid Economic Struggles

In a move aimed at easing financial pressure on workers, Iran’s labour minister has announced a substantial hike in the country’s minimum wage—over 60 per cent—according to local media reports. … Read More

Iran Vows to Keep Fighting as Trump Predicts Quick End to Gulf Conflict

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared today that his country is prepared to continue fighting for as long as necessary, casting doubt on US President Donald Trump’s prediction that the … Read More