Major blow to economy’: Iranian official acknowledges impact of Israeli strikes on steel plants –
A Tehran official told ‘The New York Times’ Israeli strikes in Isfahan and Ahvaz will hinder postwar recovery; Israel says sites are military-linked, a businessman cites strict security checks.A senior Iranian official told ‘The New York Times’ overnight that Israeli strikes on two steel plants dealt a significant blow to the country’s economy and will... Read More
Police have released Tiger Woods’ mugshot hours after he was arrested and charged with driving under the influence following a dramatic car crash in Florida-
Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said a Land Rover, which the golf legend was driving, tried to overtake a truck “at high speeds” before it swerved and rolled on to its side after clipping a truck towing a trailer.He said Woods showed “signs of impairment” after the incident, which happened shortly after 2pm local time... Read More
UK: Afghan asylum seeker jailed for raping 12-year old girl near Nuneaton park.
An asylum seeker, who arrived in the UK last year, has been jailed for raping and abducting a 12-year-old girl after meeting her at a park. Afghan national Ahmad Mulakhil, 23, had only been in the country for four months, when he abducted and raped the child in Nuneaton in July 2025. His victim said... Read More
Iran FM warns Israel of ‘heavy price’ after attacks on steel factories, power plant, nuclear sitesSays attacks contradict Trump’s extended deadline for diplomacy-
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday warned Israel of a “heavy price” after attacks on steel factories, a power plant and civilian nuclear sites, among other infrastructure. “Israel claims it acted in coordination with the US. Attack contradicts POTUS extended deadline for diplomacy. Iran will exact heavy price for Israeli crimes“I think India has... Read More
Trump says Iran has to reopen Strait of Hormuz, negotiations ongoing.
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing and said the Iranian regime needed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “We’re achieving each and every one of the military objectives I laid out less than four weeks ago,” Trump said during a speech at the FII Summit in Miami, Florida.Trump... Read More
Pokemon shop employee killed by stalker in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district –
A 21-year-old female employee of a Pokemon store in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district was fatally stabbed Thursday night by her former partner-turned-stalker, who later took his own life.The attack occurred at around 7 p.m. on the second floor of Sunshine City, a commercial complex, where the Pokemon store is located.A bloody knife with the handle wrapped... Read More
Sarah Ferguson’s ‘close Epstein ties’ scrutinised in US lawmaker’s letter
A US lawmaker has made a direct plea to Sarah Ferguson to testify about her “close personal and business ties” to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a letter seen exclusively by the BBCCongressman Suhas Subramanyam urged her to provide information to the US congressional committee investigating the late sex offender. He also asked for any knowledge... Read More
Sydney Sweeney is sending well wishes for U.S. troops in Iran, revealing that her brother has been deployed-
The actress posted on her Instagram story on Wednesday, telling troops, “Thank you for service.” Receiving calls from my bro always makes me happy when he’s deployed,” she wrote. Thinking of all our boys and girls overseas and sending my love! Thank you for your service :)” the “Anyone But You” star added, alongside a... Read More
Qantas will be adjusting its international schedule from mid-April to operate more flights between Australia and Europe for the northern hemisphere summer.
The changes are in response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has seen thousands of flights cancelled throughout various major transport hubs in the region, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, impacting airlines such as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways. Qantas will redeploy some aircraft from US routes, as well as domestic... Read More
Iran military may have received chip making support from China: US officials.
Chinese government maintains that it carries out normal commercial trade with Iran.WASHINGTON: SMIC, China’s largest chipmaker, has sent chipmaking tools to Iran’s military, two senior Trump administration officials said on Thursday, raising questions about Beijing’s stance in the month-old US-Israeli conflict with Iran.SMIC, which has been heavily sanctioned by the US government over alleged ties... Read More