Iran vows fast trials over protests after Trump threat –
Iran on Wednesday vowed fast-track trials for people arrested over a massive wave of protests, after US President Donald Trump threatened “very strong action” if the Islamic republic goes ahead with hangings. The protest movement across Iran, initially sparked by economic grievances, has turned into one of the biggest challenges yet. Paris, France: Iran on... Read More
Everyone was being shot in the head’: Woman who fled Tehran describes bloody crackdown-Sky News
Iran looks to fast-track executions as activists say death toll in protests now more than 2,500 “It was war.” That is how a young Iranian woman describes what she witnessed on the streets of Tehran before managing to escape the country on a flight to Dubai. What is happening inside Iran has been even harder... Read More
Some US personnel told to leave Qatar base as Iran touts ‘peak readiness’ for conflict
State plane Wing of Zion leaves Israeli airspace, but officials insist it’s on training mission US opens new air defense operations cell at Qatar base that Iran targeted in retaliatory attackAl Udeid Air BasLe in Qatar was previously targeted by Iranian missiles in retaliatory attack last June The U.S. military and its regional partners opened... Read More
Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested for assaulting ride-share driver –
The television series “24,” a hit between 2001 and 2010. On the silver screen, he had memorable turns in “The Lost Boys” (1987), “Stand By Me” (1986), and “The Three Musketeers” (1993). Kiefer is the son of actor Donald Sutherland, who passed away in 2024.The Canadian-British actor was taken into custody after officers responded a... Read More
Nakhon Ratchasima: 22 Killed As Crane Collapse Derails Train In Thailand”
22 Killed, Over 30 Injured As Crane Collapse Derails Train In ThailandThe accident took place on Wednesday morning in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, 230 km (143 miles) northeast of Bangkok, on a train bound for Ubon Ratchathani province.The accident took place on Wednesday morning in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province,... Read More
The European Union has summoned Iran’s ambassador in Brussels over the Islamic republic’s response to the nationwide protests, an EU official said –
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen earlier Tuesday said the bloc was “swiftly” moving towards drafting further sanctions on Iran over the “horrifying” number of people said to have been killed and wounded in the government’s crackdown. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. Authorities in Iran... Read More
“Danish FM to travel to White House for Greenland talks”
The foreign minister of Denmark will travel to the White House for high stakes talks on Greenland, which US President Donald Trump has vowed to seize from the longtime ally. Since returning to office nearly a year ago, Mr Trump has mused about taking over the vast, strategic and sparsely populated Arctic island and has... Read More
Reports: Death toll in Iran rises to 2,000 |A 26-year-old Iranian protester is set to be executed today for participating in anti-regime protests that have swept the country, as the world awaits possible intervention by the US.
Donald Trump has called on demonstrators to “keep protesting” and pledged “help is on its way”, without offering any detail about what that could entail.Iran has been rocked by nationwide protests since last month, and media and other reports say the death toll is rising. Reuters quoted an Iranian official on Tuesday as saying around... Read More
BTS stand to make $1bn as they announce mammoth comeback tour”
K-pop idols BTS have announced a globe-spanning, 79-date world tour, marking their return to the stage after a four-year hiatus. With dates in London, Tokyo, Munich, Sydney and Los Angeles, it’s likely to be one of the biggest tours of the year, especially as the band haven’t played outside the US and South Korea since... Read More
Trump vows ‘very strong action’ if Iran hangs protesters Donald Trump has doubled down on his strong rhetoric over Iran this evening.
In an interview with CBS News, the US president has vowed to take “very strong action” if Iran hangs protesters. It comes as the Hengaw human rights group reported that a 26-year-old protester is due to be executed in Iran tomorrow (see 12.50 post). The Norway-based group said Erfan Soltani, from Fardis, was arrested during... Read More