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"So Sad": Israelis Shocked By Iran Strike On Hospital

The damage was hard to comprehend for many at Israel's Soroka Hospital as staff took stock of the wreckage after a strike by an Iranian ballistic missile on Thursday left part of the facility in ruins.

Published on: 19.06.2025 19:42
Satellite Imagery Reveals Damage At Iran's Nuclear, Military Sites

In a calculated show of force, Israel has struck deep inside Iranian territory, targeting a series of high-value nuclear and military installations.

Published on: 19.06.2025 19:11
Netanyahu Says Son's Wedding Delay A "Personal Cost" Of War, Stuns Israelis

Speaking solemnly in front of a missile-damaged Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva, Netanyahu invoked the spirit of Britain during the Blitz, likening Israel's current crisis to the World War II bombings.

Published on: 19.06.2025 18:48
In A First, Trump Says Leaders Of India And Pakistan Ended Conflict

Two "very smart" leaders of India and Pakistan decided to end last month's conflict that could have turned into a nuclear war, US President Donald Trump said.

Published on: 19.06.2025 18:45
Explained: Nuclear Contamination Risks From Israel's Attacks On Iran

Israel says it is determined to destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities in its military campaign, but that it also wants to avoid any nuclear disaster in a region that is home to tens of millions of people and produces much of the world's oil.

Published on: 19.06.2025 18:30
Europe, Iran Try Diplomacy As US Weighs In On Military Response

Iran's foreign minister will meet in Geneva on Friday with counterparts from Germany, France and the United Kingdom, Iranian state media and European diplomats said, as Israeli strikes target country'snuclearand military sites andIran fires back.

Published on: 19.06.2025 18:26
Trump To Make Iran Decision "Within 2 Weeks", Says White House: 10 Points

The Iran Military has confirmed in a statement on Telegram that it has begun a "new round of combined missile and drone attacks" on military sites in Haifa and Tel Aviv.

Published on: 19.06.2025 18:18
Trump Extends Deadline To Sell TikTok To Non-Chinese Buyer In US By 90 Days

President Donald Trump announced Thursday he had given social media platform TikTok another 90 days to find a non-Chinese buyer or be banned in the United States.

Published on: 19.06.2025 17:18
Bangladesh Declares National Holiday To Mark Year Of Sheikh Hasina Ouster

August 5 will mark a year since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh. To mark the event, the interim government has decided to observe the day as Student-People's Uprising Day and declare it a nationwide public holiday.

Published on: 19.06.2025 16:26
Macron Shares PM Modi's "Fighting On Twitter" Viral Joke

French President Emmanuel Macron has shared a montage of his meetings with world leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 Summit which took place in Canada's Kananaskis.

Published on: 19.06.2025 14:52
Ukraine And Russia Exchange Prisoner In Latest Swap

Ukraine and Russia exchanged prisoners of war on Thursday, officials from both countries said, the latest round of swaps under an agreement struck in Istanbul.

Published on: 19.06.2025 13:52
Opinion: Opinion | It Is The Best Of Times, It Is The Worst Of Times, For Pakistan

While Pakistan has always lived by its wits, this time, it faces the unpredictable, transactionalist Donald Trump, a dealmaker with a penchant for sudden surprises (ask Zelensky).

Published on: 19.06.2025 13:25
"Saw Missiles, Heard Bombs": Indian Students Recall Iran-Israel Conflict Horror

"We saw missiles in the sky and heard bombs in our neighbourhood... We were petrified", said MBBS student Mir Khalif as he stepped out of the Delhi airport after being evacuated from war-hit Iran under Operation Sindhu.

Published on: 19.06.2025 13:23
40 Fighter Jets, 100 Bombs: How Israel Struck Iran, Including Key Nuclear Site

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) launched a series of airstrikes deep inside Iranian territory overnight on Wednesday, targeting nuclear infrastructure, missile production sites, and air defence systems.

Published on: 19.06.2025 13:21
Is Meghan, Duchess Of Sussex, Right? Can Dancing, Twerking Really Bring On Labour?

The video Meghan Markle was made four years ago when she gave birth to daughter Lilibet, but only released recently.

Published on: 19.06.2025 13:05
"Like Sky Was Torn Open": Iranians Recall Chaotic Scenes In Tehran

"The first two days were okay, people said it would just end. But then it started escalating and people really started panicking," said Mehran Ataei of the Israeli bombardment of Tehran.

Published on: 19.06.2025 12:56
"Extremely Dangerous": Russia Warns US Against 'Military Intervention' In Iran-Israel War

"We would like to particularly warn Washington against military intervention in the situation, which would be an extremely dangerous step with truly unpredictable negative consequences," Russia's foreign ministry's spokeswoman said.

Published on: 19.06.2025 12:52
Revolutionary New Drug Offers 99.9% Protection Against HIV

The US FDA has approved lenacapavir, a groundbreaking long-acting HIV prevention drug that offers near-complete protection with just two injections per year. Despite its potential, concerns about high costs may limit its global impact.

Published on: 19.06.2025 12:47
Israel-Iran Attacks Live Updates: "Extremely Dangerous": Russia Warns US Against 'Military Intervention' In Iran-Israel War

Moreover, Tel Aviv's residential buildings were hit by another missile. Around 40 people were wounded in the attacks, according to Israel's Magen David Adom rescue service.

Published on: 19.06.2025 12:38
Opinion: Opinion | In The Death Of US-China Engagement, A Lesson for India

India must understand that the future does not belong to those who imitate - neither the American model nor the Chinese one - but to those who craft their own narrative of growth and sovereignty.

Published on: 19.06.2025 12:37

News from Arabic Countries

What are the risks from Israel and Iran’s nuclear capabilities?

Global fears rise over nuclear risk from confrontation in the Middle East.

Published on: 19.06.2025 20:29
Israel decries Iran hospital strike, despite its attacks in Gaza

Israel has accused Iran of "war crimes” after it attacked one of its hospitals.

Published on: 19.06.2025 20:19
Spain rejects NATO’s 5% defence spending hike as ‘counterproductive’

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez warns the spending hike would undermine EU efforts to build its own security and defence base.

Published on: 19.06.2025 20:12
Trump to decide whether US will strike Iran ‘within next two weeks’

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump is waiting due to a 'substantial chance of negotiations'.

Published on: 19.06.2025 19:57
‘Says one thing, does another’: What’s Trump’s endgame in Iran?

Analysts say US president, who promised global peace, is being pulled into a 'catastrophic' war with Iran by Israel.

Published on: 19.06.2025 19:57
Escalate to de-escalate? What options does Iran have to end Israel war?

Iran has few options to end the war, and escalating against Israel and the US will likely invite more attacks.

Published on: 19.06.2025 19:51
Two jailed for 30 years over 2019 Kenya hotel attack

The men provided assistance to al-Shabab fighters who attacked the DusitD2 complex in Nairobi, killing 21 people.

Published on: 19.06.2025 19:01
What we know about Israeli strike on Iran’s Arak nuclear facility

Israel has struck Iran’s Khondab nuclear facility – formerly known as Arak.

Published on: 19.06.2025 18:58
Russia, Indonesia deepen ties as Putin and Prabowo meet in St Petersburg

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said that the relationship between the two countries was 'getting stronger again'.

Published on: 19.06.2025 18:02
Israel vs Iran: Why now? | Start Here

What explains the timing of Israel’s attack on Iran?

Published on: 19.06.2025 17:54
US extends TikTok sale deadline by another 90 days

Trump signs an executive order extending the deadline for sale or divestment of TikTok to September 17.

Published on: 19.06.2025 17:45
“Serious damage” to Iran’s nuclear abilities needed to end conflict

Israel is determined to continue its conflict with Iran until Iran's nuclear programme is destroyed.

Published on: 19.06.2025 17:41
Senator Van Hollen: Netanyahu ‘outsmarted’ Trump on Iran

US Senator Chris Van Hollen argues that the Trump has made his administration ‘a junior partner’ to Netanyahu.

Published on: 19.06.2025 17:38
Club World Cup: Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors – start, team news, lineups

Two-time winners Bayern Munich take on Argentina giants Boca Juniors in the group stage of FIFA Club World Cup in Miami.

Published on: 19.06.2025 17:19
How does Israel restrict its media from reporting on the Iran conflict?

The military censor has introduced a slew of new restrictions on journalists covering the unfolding war. 

Published on: 19.06.2025 17:17
Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 19, 2025

Here are the key events on day seven of the Israel-Iran conflict.

Published on: 19.06.2025 17:17
Why US troops are concerned about Trump’s deployment

As President Trump deploys troops to guard against protesters in Los Angeles, service members share concern over orders.

Published on: 19.06.2025 17:09
How close are Iran and Israel to full-scale war?

As Tehran evacuates, an unpopular Iranian government must win over a panicked public facing an all-out war.

Published on: 19.06.2025 17:06
What is the War Powers Act, and can it stop Trump from attacking Iran?

While the US Constitution gives Congress power to declare war, the reality is far more complicated.

Published on: 19.06.2025 16:08
Israel massacres in Gaza, locks down West Bank as attention shifts to Iran

As the world focuses on Israel's war with Iran, violence against Palestinians has scaled up in the occupied territories.

Published on: 19.06.2025 16:03
Video shows SpaceX Starship explode at test site

Eyewitness video shows SpaceX’s Starship 36 erupting in a huge fireball during a ground test in Texas.

Published on: 19.06.2025 15:16
Real Madrid star Mbappe hospitalised at FIFA Club World Cup

The Real Madrid, France international forward Kylian Mbappe is being treated for gastroenteritis at FIFA Club World Cup.

Published on: 19.06.2025 15:02
Israeli attacks kill at least 92 people including aid seekers in Gaza

At least 16 Palestinians waiting for food aid, and 13 others charging electrical devices, were killed by Israeli troops.

Published on: 19.06.2025 15:00
What’s the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on oil prices?

Their air strikes are roiling energy markets and raising fears over inflation.

Published on: 19.06.2025 15:00
Iraq 2003 vs Iran 2025

We compare and contrast the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq over alleged weapons of mass destruction with Israel’s military

Published on: 19.06.2025 14:11