The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said six armed men were killed in a clash near Iran's northwestern border on Tuesday. The announcement came hours after the Guards said two of its members were killed in a separate shooting in the region.
Conspiracy theories about Jewish space lasers could become a reality Israel is developing a space-based laser weapon capable of targeting satellites, Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced. The proposed system is intended to give Israel a capability that no other nation currently has, the cabinet member told journalists on Monday.
UK journalists and NGOs risk terrorism prosecutions under new security bill Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 06/30/2026 - 12:15 The legislation criminalises people who 'support, assist and obtain material benefits', including information, from groups deemed to be terrorist organisations The National Security (State Threats) Bill will hand UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood sweeping powers to designate as a threat any state-backed organisation she deems to be prejudicial to the UK's 'safety and interests' (AFP) Off New national security legislation being rushed through the UK 's parliament could criminalise British foreign correspondents and NGO workers engaging with designated state-backed groups, experts warn. The National Security (State Threats) Bill , which is moving through its final stages in parliament this week, hands the UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood sweeping powers to designate as a threat any state-backed organisation deemed to be prejudicial to the UK's "safety and interests". Independent reviewers of terrorism legislation have warned that the bill's vague wording risks criminalising journalists and NGO workers engaging with a designated organisation and could lead to them incurring sentences of up to 14 years.
Iran was among the main foreign powers carrying out intelligence activities against Germany in 2025, targeting opposition groups, pro-Israeli and pro-Jewish targets and the Iranian diaspora, Germany’s domestic intelligence agency said in a security report published Tuesday.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The implementation of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding between Iran and the US remains dependent on reciprocal commitments, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said, warning that continued US violations and failure to uphold obligations could disrupt the diplomatic process.
How the UAE continued supporting Sudan's RSF through Haftar and Libya Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Tue, 06/30/2026 - 12:10 Sudanese paramilitary fighters are being trained in Libya, new investigation finds, as UAE continues to deny involvement Libyan army vehicles take part in the "Dara’ al-Karama 2" military exercises, conducted by the Libyan National Army, under the command of Khalifa Haftar, in the Ras al-Alba region in southeastern Libya on 16 May 2026 (AFP) Off Sudanese , Egyptian and Libyan sources have revealed the shifting nature of the United Arab Emirates ’ support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) through Libya, as a new investigation has uncovered the presence of military camps training RSF fighters there. Despite the pressure brought on Abu Dhabi by the war on Iran and an Egyptian bombing campaign targeting RSF weapons convoys that originate in Libya, the UAE and Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF) are still supporting the Sudanese paramilitary group, which has been widely accused of genocide. Fighters from the RSF are also being trained to use weapons supplied by the UAE at military camps across Libya, a joint investigation from Lighthouse Reports, Sudan War Monitor and Evident revealed on Monday.
How Andy Burnham can win back the Muslim voters Labour has lost Submitted by Imran Mulla on Mon, 06/29/2026 - 11:06 MEE examines who the next PM could appoint to his government to embark on a course correction which could transform Labour's electoral fortunes Labour MP and likely future prime minister, Andy Burnham, waves as he leaves after delivering a speech in Manchester on 29 June (AFP) Off Labour MPs have enthusiastically rallied around Andy Burnham , who is now set to become prime minister without a leadership contest in a few weeks' time. The key reason for this is that they hope he will be able to win back voters Labour has lost both to parties on the right and the left. For most of his premiership, Keir Starmer's strategy, shaped by his former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney , was to focus on courting those who might otherwise vote for Reform or the Conservatives.
How Andy Burnham can win back the Muslim voters Labour has lost Submitted by Imran Mulla on Mon, 06/29/2026 - 11:06 MEE examines who the next PM could appoint to his government to embark on a course correction which could transform Labour's electoral fortunes Labour MP and likely future prime minister, Andy Burnham, waves as he leaves after delivering a speech in Manchester on 29 June (AFP) Off Labour MPs have enthusiastically rallied around Andy Burnham , who is now set to become prime minister without a leadership contest in a few weeks' time. The key reason for this is that they hope he will be able to win back voters Labour has lost both to parties on the right and the left. For most of his premiership, Keir Starmer's strategy, shaped by his former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney , was to focus on courting those who might otherwise vote for Reform or the Conservatives.
For decades, a maritime agreement negotiated by Iran and Oman has governed the main pathways through the strait.
A banking disruption lasting more than two weeks has left many Iranians unable to access their accounts, make purchases or transfer money, adding to financial pressures after the recent war and ceasefire.
The UN agency serving 5. 9 million Palestine refugees, UNRWA, continues to strive to deliver on its mandate while facing an unprecedented $100 million budget shortfall, a gap it hopes to narrow during Tuesday’s pledging conference at UN Headquarters.
Re-opening the Strait of Hormuz would bring vital relief for many economies, but developing countries will continue to grapple with increased food and fuel costs, according to a new UN report released on Tuesday.
Our reporter explains the magic of this moment, and two fans of the Iranian soccer team discuss its complexity.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Hamzeh Sayyid al-Shohada Base of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Ground Force dismantled a separatist terrorist team attempting to infiltrate northwestern Iran to carry out acts of sabotage and terrorism.
How six months in Israeli jail changed this Palestinian journalist’s life forever Submitted by Mojahid Nawahda on Tue, 06/30/2026 - 10:54 A reporter recounts torture in custody, a near-fatal stroke and his determination to bear witness A before-and-after photo of Mujahid Bani Mufleh, showing the changes to his face after six months in Israeli detention (X & Mojahid Nawahda/MEE) Off The photographs of Mujahid Bani Mufleh before and after his detention in Israel shocked many people - including himself. "It hurts to look at photographs of the person I used to be," said the prominent Palestinian journalist from the town of Beita, near Nablus in the occupied West Bank. Six months in Israeli detention without charge or trial changed him forever.
Washington, DC [US], June 30 (ANI): German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Tuesday discussed the MoU between Iran and the US with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, emphasising the need to secure safe and free passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Assassination of Al-Arabiya journalist highlights tensions in southern Yemen Submitted by Carolina Pedrazzi on Tue, 06/30/2026 - 10:08 Analysts point to both the Houthis and UAE-backed STC as possible culprits in the killing of Mohammed Aydah Mohammed Aydah delivers a piece to camera from Yemen (CPJ) Off On the evening of 24 June, Al Arabiya and Al Hadath correspondent Mohammed Aydah started his car outside his family's home in Mukalla, the capital of Yemen's eastern Hadramaut governorate, when an IED planted under his driver's seat detonated. He had just dropped his family off at home and was on his way to meet a friend. The blast set his vehicle ablaze on Sitteen Street, near the Pakistani School in central Mukalla.
Beijing, whose stockpiles and renewables industry allowed it to withstand energy shock, is now gaining from global solar and EV push China has emerged as the sole winner in Asia from the strait of Hormuz crisis, according to a report published on Tuesday. The report by the Asia Group thinktank concluded that China had weathered the storm of the global commodities crisis resulting from the closure of the Middle Eastern waterway, and also stood to gain from the economic and geopolitical trends sparked by the wider conflict. Continue reading...
No direct US-Iran talks in Doha, Qatari official says No high-level meetings or direct talks between the United States and Iran were planned in Doha, a Qatari official said on Tuesday, after Washington said it had sent a top delegation for negotiations. “To the best of my knowledge, there are no direct meetings scheduled between the two parties in the coming days,” foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari told reporters, adding that the American team would meet with mediators. “Mr.
Israeli army raids Palestinian charity in Nablus, orders year-long closure Israeli military forces raided the headquarters of the Solidarity Charity Association in the occupied West Bank’s Nablus on Tuesday, declaring the organisation closed for a year, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. According to local residents, military vehicles and trucks stormed the Balata and Askar refugee camps east of Nablus before troops broke into the charity's offices and vandalised the building for more than two hours. Israeli troops eventually sealed the entrance to the building and posted a military order declaring the association, also known as the Al-Tadamon Charitable Society, shut down on allegations of "supporting terrorism.
