Israel wants a 'hopeful' post-conflict Middle East reality and resolute relations with EU

As its military gains the upper hand in its conflict with Iran so far, Israel is now proceeding to expand on its reasons for action and its vision towards “a bigg...

Europe partly to blame for Iran-Israel conflict, Iran's UN ambassador tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews, Ali Bahraini said the diplomacy does still have a chance if Israel stops its strikes but also warned that Iran would target the Uni...

Is this the UN's last chance to take the right side in the history of humanity?

The Israel-Iran conflict is not just another diplomatic crisis. It is a test of the international system’s moral spine. If the UN fails now, it risks irrelevance,...

Finland's parliament votes to withdraw from landmine treaty due to Russia threat

Several countries bordering Russia — Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland — have recently pulled out of the Ottawa Treaty or announced plans to do so.

Finland's...

What is the US ‘bunker bomb’ that could hit Iranian nuclear sites?

One of the weapons the US could use in Iran to destroy nuclear facilities is a 30,000-pound ordnance designed to reach bunkers or underground targets.

The use of...

What is Iran's Fordow nuclear site and why is it so critical to the conflict?

While the world awaits whether or not Donald Trump gives an order to the US army to bomb the key underground nuclear site in Iran, we take a look at the Fordow en...

DR Congo and Rwanda set to sign US-brokered peace deal

The provisional agreement aimed at ending fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is expected to be signed on 27 June.

The Democratic Republic of ...

If Israel kills Iran's Khamenei, could his son Mojtaba be the next supreme leader?

Israel's threat against Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has sparked debate about whether his son Mojtaba could succeed him.

Israel's military campai...

Ukraine’s parliament passes bill allowing dual citizenship to motivate people to come back home

The bill allowing dual citizenship in Kyiv’s attempt to motivate Ukrainians to return to their home country must now be signed by the president, which is expected...

Putin says Russia could broker Israel-Iran deal even as it ramps up attacks on Ukraine

The offer to mediate between Israel and Iran comes as Russia has intensified its war against Ukraine, including striking residential buildings in Kyiv.

Russian P...

After latest strike on Arak, what damage have Israeli attacks caused to Iran's nuclear programme?

Israel attacked Iran's Arak heavy water reactor, causing no civilian damage. The strikes targeted major nuclear sites and killed 14 Iranian scientists.

On Thursd...

Iranian missiles hit southern Israel's largest hospital, injuring dozens

One of Israel's main hospitals was directly hit by Iranian missiles on Thursday, injuring dozens of people. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a swif...

SpaceX rocket explodes into giant fireball during tests, but no injuries reported

Elon Musk's company asked locals not to approach the area while safing operations are underway.

A SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas exploded Wednesday night, s...

Trump approves Iran attack plans, holds off on giving final orders

Israel issues fresh evacuation warnings as it fires a fresh barrage of strikes on various targets in Iran as the conflict enters its seventh day.

US President Do...

US Supreme Court upholds Tennessee on gender affirming care for children in setback for trans rights

The decision comes as the Trump administration continues its push to regulate the lives of transgender people, including restricting access to sports competitions...

Russia has a plan for 'long-term aggression' against Europe, EU foreign policy chief says

Europeans should "all start learning Russian" if Ukraine does not receive further support, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

Russia poses a direc...

Israel starts flying home citizens stranded abroad during conflict with Iran

Repatriation flights have started landing in Israel amid its conflict with Iran, but thousands of Israelis remain stranded in countries such as Bulgaria.

Israel ...

Three Australian men arrested in Bali over fatal shooting of compatriot

The three suspects face charges including murder and firearm offences that could result in a life sentence or the death penalty if found guilty, police said.

Ind...

Iran asks its people to delete WhatsApp from their devices

WhatsApp should be deleted from Iranian devices, a state official said on TV Tuesday as a conflict with Israel enters its sixth day.

Iranian state television urg...

Intense military aircraft movement signals rapid build-up of US striking capabilities in Middle East

US military movements in the Mediterranean suggest Washington may join Israel in strikes on Iran. Trump warned Tehran residents to evacuate, signaling a shift fro...

Tehran's fate up in air as Trump vows 'a real end' to Israel-Iran conflict

The US president has issued repeated ominous warnings on the conflict's fifth day as Israel refuses to rule out assassinating the Iranian supreme leader.

Israeli...