Published On 9 Jul 20269 Jul 2026 Braving sweltering heat and calling for revenge, Iranians have massed for the burial of slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in his hometown of Mashhad. An Israeli strike killed Khamenei in late February, on the first day of the United States–Israel war on Iran, bringing an end to more … Read more
Published On 4 Jul 20264 Jul 2026 Hundreds of thousands of people have poured into Tehran, with millions expected to attend a week of funeral ceremonies for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The days-long memorial has turned the capital into the centre of a historic farewell that officials say will draw more than … Read more
An agreement signed four days ago between the Israeli and Lebanese governments, which links Israel pulling its forces out of southern Lebanon with Hezbollah being disarmed, could effectively keep Israeli troops in the neighboring nation indefinitely, analysts say, and that could make a final peace deal between the U.S. and Iran harder to achieve. Hezbollah … Read more
At least 13 people, including a dozen Indian nationals, were killed in an explosion at a massive Qatar gas complex Sunday, authorities said, adding it was the result of an industrial accident and not conflict-related. The explosion at the Ras Laffan liquified natural gas (LNG) hub was caused “due to a technical malfunction during operations,” … Read more
NewsFeed The first round of US-Iran talks has ended with both sides agreeing on a roadmap towards a final deal to be reached ‘within 60 days’. Iran said the negotiations resulted in waivers for oil exports and the release of some frozen assets. The parties have also agreed to a ‘de-confliction cell’ to monitor the … Read more
Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia’s war with Ukraine closer to home BBC Massive blasts in Moscow shatter even Putin’s protective shell CNN ‘Game Changer’? Too Soon to Tell. But Ukraine Flexed in Striking Moscow. The New York Times Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 18, 2026 Institute for the Study of War Moscow residents complain of black rain after … Read more
After cancelling planned strikes on Iran, Trump has said an agreement to end the war will be finalised soon. US President Donald Trump has said a deal to end the Iran war is imminent, with a memorandum of understanding to possibly be signed this weekend in Europe. But Tehran has downplayed Trump’s announcement. It says … Read more
The worst-case oil scenario has been avoided, but inflation and slower growth continue to weigh on the global economy. More than 100 days into the Iran conflict, 20 percent of the world’s energy flows remain disrupted, with the scenario described as the biggest supply shock in history. For now, the nightmare scenario has been avoided. … Read more
NewsFeed US President Donald Trump says he wants to keep talks on the conflict in Lebanon separate from negotiations over the war between the US and Iran. Trump has been pressing Israel to halt its attacks on Lebanon, but the bombardment in the south has continued, undermining a potential deal with Iran which insists the … Read more
We see war now as we see everything else – through a screen. Genocide, displacement and mass violence are livestreamed to our phones, tucked between cat videos and advertisements for products designed to distract us. We don’t choose to be spectators, we become them almost unconsciously – scrolling, watching and moving on. In the age … Read more