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Trump suspends operations targeting Iran's energy facilities for 10 days
US President Donald J. Trump announced a suspension of operations linked to targeting Iran 's energy facilities for 10 days, effective until 6 April 2026. This move represents a 10-day extension of the current pause and comes as part of ongoing talks. In a statement published on Truth Social, Presi
What to know about Diego Garcia after Iran targets the remote island's key US military base?
Iran has launched missiles at Diego Garcia, an Indian Ocean island that is home to a strategic U.K.-U.S. military base. Britain condemned "Iran 's reckless attacks" after the unsuccessful attempt to hit the base. It 's unclear how close the missiles came to the island, which is about 2,500 miles (4
Trump Faces Growing Questions in Congress Over Iran War Strategy
President Donald Trump took the United States to war without a vote of support from Congress, but lawmakers are increasingly questioning when, how and at what cost the war with Iran will come to an end. Three weeks into the conflict, the toll is becoming apparent. At least 13 U.S. military personne
11 people killed at car parts plant fire in Korea's Daejeon
WAM - At least 11 people have been killed in a large-scale fire at an automobile parts plant in the central city of Daejeon, Republic of Korea, authorities said Saturday. Rescue workers recovered the remains of the 11th victim from the charred wreckage of the plant around Saturday noon, Yonhap News
Researchers invent new communication tech supporting 2G to 6G networks
WAM - A Chinese research team has pioneered a novel wireless communication technology that simultaneously supports networks ranging from 2G to 6G. It enables base station miniaturisation, reduces power consumption by over tenfold, and provides hardware support for frontier applications such as embo
Trump Warns of Grave Military Consequences if Iran Mines Strait of Hormuz
Emirates 24/7 — U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States has "completely destroyed" ten inactive Iranian mine-laying vessels following reports of Iranian movements in the Strait of Hormuz. The President issued a stern warning to Tehran, threatening grave military consequences sh
Russia: Six Killed in Ukrainian Missile Strike on Bryansk
Emirates 24/7 — Russian authorities announced on Tuesday that several people were killed following a Ukrainian missile strike on the city of Bryansk . Alexander Bogomaz, the Governor of the Bryansk region, stated via Telegram that six civilians lost their lives and 37 others were injured in the att
How China Fortified Its Economy Against Middle East Energy "shockwaves"
Emirates 24/7 — The violent disruptions currently roiling the global energy market due to the conflict in the Middle East were not unexpected for policymakers in Beijing; rather, they represented a "moment of truth" for a contingency scenario China has prepared for over years. As the world watches
Why Europe Braces for "major Losses" in Iran War Without Fighting
Emirates 24/7 — Europe finds itself in a state of strategic paralysis, facing the prospect of "major losses" as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, exposing the continent’s profound energy insecurity. Analysts suggest that Europe’s current vulnerability is the direct result of what German C
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly been appointed as Iran’s new supreme leader, according to state media
IRAN 'S PARLIAMENT SPEAKER WELCOMES CHOICE OF MOJTABA AS SUPREME LEADER, SAYS FOLLOWING HIM 'RELIGIOUS AND NATIONAL DUTY '