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Middle East tensions: 25 Palestinians killed waiting for aid after Israeli forces open fired on crowd; dozens injured

Displaced Palestinians live in a tent camp in Gaza City (Image credit: AP) At least 25 people were killed in central Gaza early Tuesday after Israeli forces launched drones and open fired on crowds waiting for aid trucks, according to Palestinian witnesses and hospitals.The attack happened on Salah al-Din Road near the Nuseirat refugee camp. […]

‘Over 1,000 Iranians arrived during Joe Biden’s term’: Pam Bondi amid US-Iran tensions; says ‘Justice Dept on high alert’

US attorney general Pam Bondi More than 1,000 Iranian citizens entered the United States during the presidency of Donald Trump’s predecessor Joe Biden, according to attorney general Pam Bondi.“I am unsure,” Bondi said on Monday in response to a question during a House budget hearing about Iranians who entered America illegally during the Biden administration.“But […]

‘Thank you, Mr. President’: Israel thanks Donald Trump with a huge banner – Middle East tensions

A massive banner featuring the image of US President Donald Trump appeared on a central highway in Tel Aviv on Sunday, containing the message “Thank you, Mr. President”, just hours after American airstrikes had targeted three key nuclear sites in Iran.In a video message, the Israeli prime minister has said, “Congratulations, President Trump. Your bold […]

Israel-Iran conflict: UAE evacuates citizens and nationals from Iran amid rising tensions | World News

The UAE evacuated citizens from Iran via Turkmenistan, providing them shelter before flying them to Abu Dhabi amid the Iran-Israel conflic/ Image: X@mofauae As the conflict between Iran and Israel enters its eighth consecutive day, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has successfully evacuated a number of its nationals and residents from the Islamic Republic of […]

US ‘doomsday plane’ flies to Washington: Boeing E-4B Nightwatch speculated to be operational amid tensions with Iran; what it means

The Boeing E-4B Nightwatch is also dubbed as the ‘flying Pentagon’ One of America’s so-called “doomsday planes,” the Boeing E-4B Nightwatch, made a rare flight to Joint Base Andrews near Washington, DC, on Tuesday night, as tensions continue to rise between Iran and Israel.The aircraft serves as a mobile command post in the event of […]

‘Due to increased regional tensions…’: US Embassy in Israel restricts employees’ travel

US embassy in Israel issues security alert to its employees amid rising tension in the region. The US Embassy in Jerusalem Thursday issued a fresh security alert restricting its employees from traveling amid heightening tensions in the region between Israel and Iran. “Due to the increased regional tensions, U.S. government employees and their family members […]

‘No hard feelings’: Donald Trump responds to Elon Musk’s apology after intense feud; JD Vance tries to ease tensions

US President Donald Trump has welcomed Elon Musk’s apology following their very public online feud, saying he holds “no hard feelings” after the billionaire admitted he had gone “too far” in his criticism.“I thought it was very nice that he did that,” Trump told the New York Post during an interview on Wednesday, after Musk […]

Los Angeles protests: Over 20 arrested, tensions persist amid Trump immigration raids and military deployment

More than 20 people were detained on the first night of a curfew imposed in downtown Los Angeles, as police deployed crowd-control projectiles to disperse protesters rallying against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, authorities said on Wednesday. While officials reported fewer clashes compared to earlier demonstrations, the presence of heavily armed troops and ongoing immigration […]

Trump’s new travel ban takes effect as tensions escalate over immigration enforcement

Travellers cart their luggage through the international arrivals area at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles (Image credit: AP) US President Donald Trump‘s new ban on travel to the US by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries took effect Monday amid rising tension over the president’s escalating campaign of immigration […]

Smoke bombs, protests, arrests: Tensions soar in Los Angeles after ICE raids; 10 things to know

Protest after ICE raids in Los Angeles US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agents on Friday carried out a series of immigration sweeps, including two Home Depots, that sparked a tense standoff between the official and demonstrators.Approximately 500 demonstrators walked through streets near the federal building, displaying pro-immigrant banners and flags, following a rally organised […]