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Israel bombs and shells areas across Gaza
Israel bombs and shells areas across Gaza The Israeli army carried out air strikes, artillery shelling and gunfire across the Gaza Strip, targeting areas in the north, centre and south, Palestinian media reported. In eastern Gaza City, Israeli quadcopter drones dropped explosive bombs on homes in the Mushtaha treet and Shujaiya Market areas, with no casualties reported. Israeli forces also opened heavy fire from military vehicles stationed east of the city.
What is Pickaxe Mountain, and why does Trump keep saying he will bomb it?
Donald Trump said again on Friday that the United States may soon strike Pickaxe Mountain, the underground complex near Natanz that is the last significant site linked to Iran's nuclear program still untouched after two wars.
Iran Urges BRICS to Prosecute War Criminals
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Judiciary chief called on BRICS members to condemn violations of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and use universal jurisdiction to pursue those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during two wars of aggression against Iran.
Israeli forces detain Palestinian farmers in the West Bank
Israeli forces detain Palestinian farmers in the West Bank Israeli forces detained several Palestinian farmers in the Yarza community, east of Tubas, in the northeastern occupied West Bank, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. Yarza Village Council Chairman Mukhlis Masaeed said Israeli forces and settlers continue to impose restrictions on residents of the community in an effort to pressure them into leaving their homes and land.
Death Toll Rises to Five As Israeli Regime Continues Attacks on Southern, Eastern Lebanon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least five people have been killed and 24 others wounded in a series of Israeli regime airstrikes targeting southern and eastern Lebanon since Friday evening, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said Saturday.
Mudslide in eastern China kills one, leaves 11 missing
A mudslide triggered by days of heavy rain in Jiangxi province, China, has killed one person and left 11 missing.
Iraqis queue for fuel as regional war disrupts imports
Iraqis queue for fuel as regional war disrupts imports Drivers formed long lines outside fuel stations in Baghdad on Saturday as gasoline supplies dropped in Iraq due to import disruptions caused by the Middle East war. Despite being OPEC's second largest oil producer, Iraq imports oil derivatives because its refineries do not produce enough gasoline to meet domestic demand. In recent weeks, as regional hostilities drag on, long queues have been reappearing every few days, mostly outside government-run fuel stations in Baghdad and other provinces.
Israeli Regime Gunfire Wounds Child At Displacement Camp near Gaza City
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A child was wounded after Israeli regime forces opened fire on a camp for displaced Palestinians near Gaza City on Saturday, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.
At least 5 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as US envoys visit Moscow
Ukrainian armed forces were ordered to follow a three-day ceasefire as US envoys visit Moscow, before trip to Kyiv.
Israel carries out raids near Sour in southern Lebanon
Israel carries out raids near Sour in southern Lebanon The Israeli army carried out two raids on al-Mansouri, a town near the city of Sour, in southern Lebanon, the National News Agency reported. The strikes targeted several homes in the Sour district, the report said. The attack comes after a night of Israeli air strikes targeting homes in several southern towns outside the "Yellow Line", the Israeli-occupied area, killing three people, including an 18-year-old woman.
Why is Trump threatening to strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain again, now?
As oil tanker struck off Kharg island, Trump threatens one of the remaining parts of Iran’s nuclear complex.
US ambassador to Israel meets Palestinian-Americans in occupied West Bank
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has visited Turmus Ayya in the occupied West Bank.
Qatar removed from Fitch’s negative watch list as risks to LNG sites ease
The global ratings agency has also maintained the country’s sovereign rating at AA.
US ambassador to Israel calls for 'severe consequences' to stop West Bank violence
US ambassador to Israel calls for 'severe consequences' to stop West Bank violence The US ambassador to Israel has called for "severe consequences" to stop violence in the occupied West Bank, as he met with Palestinians who have suffered from Israeli settler violence. Mike Huckabee visited the Palestinian town of Turmus Ayya, which has been the target of repeated settler attacks, and spoke with families of US citizens killed by Israeli settlers and soldiers. "Our clear message is that crime is crime, terror is terror.
Fenerbahce’s Greenwood, Guendouzi handed fines and bans after brawl at Lyon
Fights between players and coaching staff broke out after the Turkish side won the Champions League playoff second leg.
To sustain global influence, Gulf economies recalibrate foreign investments as war drains revenues
To sustain global influence, Gulf economies recalibrate foreign investments as war drains revenues Submitted by Gaspard Rouffin on Fri, 09/04/2026 - 11:46 Closure of Hormuz is forcing GCC states to balance domestic infrastructure and overseas economic ambitions for political influence to maintain soft power A general view shows Abu Dhabi's skyline across the Gulf waters in the Emirati capital (Karim Sahib/AFP) Off Economies across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), comprising Bahrain , Kuwait , Oman , Qatar , Saudi Arabia, and the UAE , have all felt the fallout from the US - Israeli war on Iran, which has had a profound effect on investment across the region. Foreign investment into the region has fallen sharply , by as much as 67 percent since the war began in February, as the uncertainty over key trade routes like Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb has added to the concerns. The Gulf states’ own ability to invest abroad, a pillar of their international financial and political weight in recent decades, has also come under strain.
IRGC Denies Rumor of Attack on Isfahan Nuclear Facilities
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps in Iran’s Isfahan Province denied stories circulating on social media claiming that Israeli or US forces have attacked nuclear facilities in the central province.
Baghdad Book Fair Honors Martyred Leader with 'We Live by Your Memory' Slogan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The 27th Baghdad International Book Fair opened with the Islamic Revolution Publications taking part under the slogan “We live by your memory” in tribute to the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Seyed Ali Khamenei.
Oil and politics: What Trump’s ‘historic’ deal means for Venezuela
Venezuelans are hoping for free and fair elections, but the US may prioritise oil production.
