Iran war chokes off helium supplies in threat to chipmakers and healthcare

Byproduct of natural gas is critical to the production of superconductors and the functioning of MRI scanners

Pakistan holds talks to end Iran war, Israel intensifies strikes

The war in Iran is now in its second month. More U.S. troops are arriving in the region, even as President Trump says peace talks are ongoing.

By Daniel Estrin

Iran responds to reports US weighing ground operations: 'We will never accept humiliation'

Iran's parliament speaker vows never to accept 'humiliation' as the Pentagon reportedly prepares ground force options near the Strait of Hormuz for Trump.

Ukrainian foreign minister says US has no plans to redirect weapons intended for Ukraine to Middle East

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has said he has received assurances from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the United States has no plans to redirect American weapons purchased for Ukraine to the Middle East.

By Olha Kovalchuk

Mediation talks in Islamabad: Middle East powers meet to discuss how to end the fighting

The United States is plotting a ground attack on Iran even as it claims to be engaging in diplomatic efforts, Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Sunday, as more American marines arrive in the region. The Israeli army earlier announced the death in combat of a fifth soldier in south Lebanon. Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Lunds Univeristy in Stockholm, Rouzbeh Parsi, shares further insights on US-Iran negotiations.

By FRANCE24

Rob Schneider calls to ‘restore the military draft’ in the US amid war with Iran

‘The Hot Chick’ star says ‘every American’ should serve two years in the military once they reach 18

By Tom Murray

$3 billion toll: US counts losses in aircraft, drones, defence systems

Iran's war has severely impacted US military assets, with initial losses and repairs estimated between $1.4 billion and $2.9 billion. Ballistic missiles and drone strikes have targeted advanced fighter jets, refueling tankers, and crucial surveillance systems, including expensive radars. The conflict's financial toll is escalating, even without a full ground war.

By TOI WORLD DESK

To attack or not to attack: Will the US launch a ground invasion of Iran amid ‘coffin’ warning?

The US keeps sending more troops to West Asia even when Trump says peace talks are on. Meanwhile, Iran is pointing towards America's hypocrisy.

US considers troops on the ground in Iran: Why this is fraught with risks, and what it says about the war

Fire in Ne'ot Hovav industrial zone due to impact from Iranian missile fragment

Israel media reported that one person was lightly wounded from the shockwave.

War Diary Day 30: Multifront attrition deepens, strategic picture getting complicated for US and Israel

By the 30th day of the US-Israel war on Iran, it has become increasingly clear that the conflict has crossed a critical threshold and is no longer confined to Iranian territory. The conflict is now spilling outward due to Iran’s sustained resilience, the coordinated actions of its regional proxies, and growing domestic unrest in Bahrain. These factors are effectively eroding the tactical gains achieved by US and Israeli forces. Inside Iran, US and Israeli strikes over the past 24 hours contin...

By none@none.com (Baqir Sajjad Syed)

After Venezuela and Iran, is Cuba next?

The United States, for now the world's preeminent superpower, is actively pursuing a policy of regime change in other countries, writes Yvonne Murray.

Iran parliament speaker says US planning ground attack

The USS Tripoli, an amphibious assault ship carrying around 3,500 Marines and sailors, arrived in the Middle East on Friday.

BBN star Angel Smith marries female partner Tumininu in US

The couple had earlier formalised their union at a civil registry in Texas in January 2026, following Angel’s relocation to the United States in 2025. The post BBN star Angel Smith marries female partner Tumininu in US appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By adajiesther

War divides opinions but unites Türkiye in pursuit of peace

Türkiye is so close yet so far from the U.S.-Israel-Iran war. As the government charts its way amid the conflict, the country managed to steer clear of the devastation it inflicted...

Dutch Royals’ planned White House stay with Trump draws public criticism

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of The Netherlands will visit the United States from April 13 to April 15, traveling to Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Miami, with a planned overnight sta

By 87673

Ghanaian PhD student killed in US shooting as investigations intensify

New details are emerging about the life and accomplishments of 37-year-old Ghanaian doctoral student Akpene Tetteh, who was fatally shot in the United States earlier this year, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.

By David Apinga