DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, state television reported, claiming the vessels had been smuggling fuel. The report did not provide a nationality of the tankers or say what flag they were flying under. Gen. Heidar Honarian Mojarrad, a regional commander with the Revolutionary … Read more
Imane Khelif, who won boxing gold at the 2024 Olympics, says before gender test, ‘Do not exploit me in your political agendas.’ Published On 5 Feb 20265 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Algerian boxer Imane Khelif says she will comply with genetic testing requirements to be able to participate in … Read more
Here are Wednesday’s updates from Israel, Gaza, the West Bank and the Middle East: ■ Iran’s foreign minister and a U.S. official confirmed that talks between Iran and the United States are scheduled to be held in Oman on Friday. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote that the “nuclear talks” would take place at 10 A.M., … Read more
Judge says Ryan Routh engaged in ‘premeditated’ plot to kill Trump several months before the US presidential election. Published On 4 Feb 20264 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A judge has sentenced Ryan Routh, convicted of plotting to kill Donald Trump two months before the 2024 US presidential election, … Read more
Artemy Ostanin sentenced to more than five years in a penal colony after joking about a ‘legless’ war veteran. Published On 4 Feb 20264 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A Russian comedian has been sentenced to more than five years in a penal colony for telling a joke about … Read more
Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza, hospitals say, after soldier wounded by gunfire BBC Verifying Gaza footage after 20 reported killed in Israeli strikes BBC LIVE: Israeli attacks across Gaza kill 23 Palestinians since dawn Al Jazeera Israel strikes Gaza, killing 19, mostly women and children, after saying Hamas violated deal NPR IDF says Gaza strike likely hit Palestinian … Read more
Armed men burned homes and shops in Woro, a remote village in north-central Kwara State bordering Niger State, authorities say. Published On 4 Feb 20264 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Armed men have killed at least 35 people and burned homes and shops in Woro, a remote village in … Read more
The ‘test’ of a new country This longing is shared by Angelica Angel, a 24-year-old student activist in exile. She had grown up with tear gas and police beatings in Venezuela. After all, she had started protesting at age 15. “They’ve pointed their guns at me, beaten me and almost arrested me. That’s when you … Read more
Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge home BBC Ex-Prince Andrew Officially Moves Out of Royal Lodge Home as Police Assess New Epstein-Linked Allegations People.com All About Marsh Farm, Ex-Prince Andrew’s New “Shoe Box-Sized” Home at Sandringham instyle.com Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Reported New Home, Marsh Farm, Is a Place of Boggy Exile Vanity Fair Ex-Prince Andrew forced into temporary housing after … Read more
We’re talking to educators with decades of experience and seeing why nobody is reading books any more. Is it fair to blame everything on technology? Are parents being present enough with their children, and what does that mean for our collective future? Presenter: Stefanie Dekker Guests:Beth Gaskill – Founder of Big City Readers Keisha Siriboe … Read more