US-Israel stikes on Iran: Tehran fired missiles towards UK bases in Cyprus, says defence secretary

Iran fired two missiles in the direction of Cyprus, where the United Kingdom maintains military bases, defence secretary John Healey said, warning that the retaliation from Tehran showed signs of being indiscriminate.Speaking to Trevor Phillips on Sky News, Mr Healey said: “We are pretty sure they weren’t targeted at our bases.” However, he added that … Read more

World Clap Day: ‘Imagine the entire planet clapping together at once,’ one-man’s vision for 16 August 2026 |

The agenda is a one-second global clap celebrating humanity and unity across the world. World Clap Day has announced a worldwide synchronized clap scheduled for 16 August 2026 at 10:00 PM New York time (EDT), inviting people across continents to clap together at the exact same second in what organisers describe as a non-political, non-religious … Read more

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Ayatollah’s son tipped to succeed Iran’s Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei (Image/X) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes, triggering a leadership vacuum at the top of the Islamic Republic and setting off intense speculation over his possible successor.Among the names drawing attention is Mojtaba Khamenei, the second-eldest son of the late leader, who has long been viewed as … Read more

‘Delivering decisive action as directed’: US releases new videos of strikes on Iran

“The Iranian regime was warned,” the United States Central Command said hours after coordinated strikes by the US and Israel shook the Tehran establishment, killing long-time Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei early on Sunday.In an extensive display of military power, the Donald Trump-led US launched Operation Epic Fury, a mission designed to directly target the … Read more

‘Iran’s Prosperity Project’: Tehran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi unveils democratic transition plan after Khamenei’s death

Ayatullah Khamenei and Reza Pahlavi (Images/AP) Iran’s exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, welcomed the announcement of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death following joint US-Israeli military strikes. He praised US President Donald Trump for his decisive action.In a post on X, Pahlavi wrote: “Ali Khamenei, the bloodthirsty despot of our time… has been erased from the … Read more

UAE shuts classrooms, parents on alert: All schools and universities go online amid security concerns on Iran vs US-Israel attacks

UAE Shifts All Schools and Universities to Distance Learning as Iran vs US-Israel Conflict Escalates In response to growing regional security concerns tied to the recent escalation between Iran, the United States and Israel, which has seen missiles fired and emergency alerts issued across the Gulf, the United Arab Emirates has announced a temporary shift … Read more

‘Seek immediate shelter’: UAE issues emergency alert to residents amid ‘missile threats’ and escalating Iran–US–Israel conflict

UAE Emergency Alert: Missile Threat Amidst Regional Tensions: Safety Guidance Issued Late on March 1, 2026, the United Arab Emirates government issued a rare emergency alert to millions of residents and visitors across the country, a stark reminder of how swiftly regional geopolitics can impact everyday life in one of the Gulf’s most stable nations. … Read more

UAE announces petrol and diesel prices for March 2026: Are drivers paying the war tax amid Iran and US–Israel clashes?

UAE Announces Petrol and Diesel Prices for March 2026: What Drivers in Emirates Need to Know The United Arab Emirates Fuel Price Committee has released its official fuel price updates for March 2026, giving motorists a clear picture of how much they will be paying at the pump for petrol and diesel this month. The … Read more

Donald Trump says he has ‘off ramps’ from Iran campaign, signals shorter operation

US President Donald Trump said Saturday he still has multiple “off ramps” from the US military campaign against Iran, signaling that the operation could be brief despite its sweeping scope. In a five-minute phone interview with Axios from Mar-a-Lago, Trump said he could either “go long and take over the whole thing” or wrap up … Read more

Pakistan-owned Roosevelt Hotel owes NYC $14.6M despite migrant shelter windfall: Report

New York’s grand old Midtown landmark — owned by Pakistan’s national airline — has already pocketed hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars to house migrants. Now, city officials say the same property has fallen behind on millions in unpaid property taxes and water bills, even as talk swirls of a redevelopment deal that could shield … Read more