French far-left MEP Rima Hassan to be tried in July over post on X - reuters.com

French far-left MEP Rima Hassan to be tried in July over post on X  reuters.com

When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration's timelines

Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict - only to then shift their estimates.

The Iran war has forced the Fed back to wait-and-see mode.

By Colby Smith

Iran Beefs Up Defenses, Recruits Children as It Prepares for Ground War - WSJ

Iran Beefs Up Defenses, Recruits Children as It Prepares for Ground War  WSJ

Pedro Sanchez: strong on the world stage, but vulnerable at home

The Spanish prime minister commands international stature, notably due to his opposition to the war in Iran. But this recognition abroad hides the fragility of his political base in Madrid.

University of Washington professor fired from director job after sending email criticizing Iran war

Aria Fani of University of Washington’s Middle East Center is latest critic of Israel to lose position at US university Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox A University of Washington professor was removed as head of the school’s Middle East Center after reportedly using newsletters from the center to criticize the US and Israel’s war on Iran and describe Zionism as “cancerous”. His case is one of at least three incidents in the past month in which h...

By Marina Dunbar

Christians in Lebanon observe Good Friday under Israeli attacks

Christians across Lebanon observed Good Friday, praying for peace as Israeli strikes and evacuation orders continue.

Iran Guards recruiting children as young as 12, putting them on front lines of war

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International report Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is recruiting children as young as 12 into military-linked combat and patrol roles.

The cost to fly private is up as much as 20% with fuel prices soaring

Deep-pocketed travelers are less likely to get priced out as airfares rise, but they have to navigate unexpected fees related to the Iran war and rising fuel costs.

The twilight of US hegemony and Israeli expansionism

The whole world has come to oppose the Iran war, including most Americans. Just as Israel took part in the 1956 Suez crisis, which signalled the last hurrah of European imperialism, it is now jointly prosecuting a pointless but destructive war that is likely to spell the twilight of American hegemony. This time, though, the Jewish state won’t get away so easily. From the Palestinian territories to Iran and Lebanon, it can no longer hide its Zionist expansionism that threatens the entire...

By Alex Lo

Iran: US fighter jet downed, War “It’s not a show”, The Space Race, Will Syrians leave Germany?

It’s been a week that began with President Trump addressing the nation for the first time since the Iran War began five weeks ago. Expectations that he might signal an end to the conflict—or announce a ground offensive or a split from NATO—were unmet. Instead, his 18-minute speech echoed his social media rhetoric: a mix of “we’re almost done” and threats of escalating attacks, including striking every Iranian power plant if a deal isn’t reached. On the Strait of Hormuz, he told allies simply ...

By Gavin LEE

United Airlines is the second US airline to hike bag fees as fuel prices climb

United Airlines' bag drop kiosk at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Taylor Glascock/Bloomberg via Getty Images United Airlines is raising bag fees by $10. It will cost $45 to check a first bag if you pay at least 24 hours before departure, per its website. JetBlue raised fees earlier this week, too, as jet fuel costs surge. United Airlines has become the second US carrier to raise bag fees since the Iran war sent jet fuel prices soaring. For flights booked from Friday, it will cost $...

UW professor claims he was removed as director over comments on Israel, Iran war

French EU lawmaker Rima Hassan faces trial for 1972 Israeli airport attack quote - Haaretz

French EU lawmaker Rima Hassan faces trial for 1972 Israeli airport attack quote  Haaretz

'Imagine if someone blew up…': Iran slams US-Israel strike on Karaj bridge with London’s Tower Bridge example

In response to a deadly airstrike on a bridge in Iran, the Iranian embassy in the UK likened the attack to a hypothetical bombing of London’s Tower Bridge.

Israeli PM says 70% of Iran’s steel production capacity destroyed - The Straits Times

Israeli PM says 70% of Iran’s steel production capacity destroyed  The Straits Times

Israel, US can’t bomb regime change, only defections and credible alternatives can - opinion

The opposition remains fragmented, though efforts by groups like the Iran Freedom Congress and figures such as Reza Pahlavi point toward a possible unifying framework – one that remains incomplete.

Israel Using AI To Fine-Tune Air Raid Alert System

Israeli civil defence has significantly upgraded its public warning system, to make daily life more manageable under the constant threat of missile fire.

French far-left MEP Rima Hassan to be tried over X post about 1972 Tel Aviv attack that killed 26

Rima Hassan, a French far-left member of the European Parliament, will face trial in July over a comment she posted on X last month about a 1970s attack on an Israeli airport, the Paris prosecutor’s office said late on Thursday. Authorities arrested Hassan and detained her in custody for several hours on Thursday because they […]

Fuel tax cut to be swallowed by continuous price rises

A cut of 8.33 cents per litre in Cyprus’s fuel excise duty takes effect on Saturday — but with petrol up 27.4 cents and diesel up 47.7 cents per litre since the outbreak of fighting between the US, Israel and Iran, the reduction will do little more than partially offset recent increases. Parliament approved the […]

By Eleftheria Paizanou

Why is fuel more expensive in the Philippines?

Oil firms can adjust pump prices based on the current world market rate even if their inventory was purchased weeks prior at a lower price

By Tatiana Maligro

UNSC divided over US-Israeli war on Iran

Russia, China urge halt to US-Israeli strikes on Iran; US backs Gulf allies

By Anadolu Agency

Israel army says to strike two bridges in east Lebanon - Arab News

Israel army says to strike two bridges in east Lebanon  Arab News

'Türkiye at center of diplomacy, energy routes as regional risks mount'

As the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict entered its second month, diplomatic efforts to halt the conflict intensified, with Pakistan facilitating indirect contacts between the parties and...

Wisma Putra: Malaysia condemns Israeli law mandating death penalty for Palestinians

PUTRAJAYA, April 3 — Malaysia strongly condemns a new law passed by the Zionist Israeli regime imposing a mandator...

Pope speaks with Israeli, Ukrainian presidents, urging peace

Pope Leo XVI urges peace in separate phone calls with the presidents of Israel and Ukraine, discussing the ongoing wars and humanitarian situations. Read More: https://punchng.com/pope-speaks-with-israeli-ukrainian-presidents-urging-peace/

By Punch Newspapers

Pope speaks with Israeli, Ukrainian presidents, urges peace

The American-born pontiff spoke by telephone with Israel's Isaac Herzog and, separately, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, in which the humanitarian situation in each war zone was discussed, the Vatican said. The post Pope speaks with Israeli, Ukrainian presidents, urges peace appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Why is the West silent while US and Israel commit heinous war crimes in Iran?

The United States of America and the Zionist regime, by attacking the Islamic Republic of Iran, have violated numerous human principles and international laws, including human rights and international conventions concerning the protection of civilians, universities, and religious figures. In this regard, Islamic Azad University, as one of the largest non-state, in-person universities globally, in order to inform international forums and document these crimes, points to just a few examples of ...

Pezeshkian urges intl. action on US-Israeli bombing of Iran’s health centers - PressTV

Pezeshkian urges intl. action on US-Israeli bombing of Iran’s health centers  PressTV