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IEA due to meet as member states mull releasing oil reserves amid Iran war
International Energy Agency chief says talks aim to assess conditions as US-Israel war on Iran fuels global uncertainty.
Pete Hegseth vows ‘most intense day’ of US strikes against Iran
Pete Hegseth says Donald Trump controls the pace of the war, but acknowledges that Israel has its own objectives.
Israeli air strike targets building in south Lebanon
An Israeli air strike has heavily damaged a building in southern Lebanon’s Tyre district.
What are the Ukrainian drone interceptors sent to counter Iranian attacks?
Ukraine has battle experience with Iranian-made Shahed drones and has mass-produced cheap interceptors.
What is the Hezbollah-linked financial institution Al-Qard Al-Hassan?
Israel reportedly struck a branch of Al-Qard Al-Hassan yesterday. But what is this institution linked to Hezbollah?
Qatari spokesman says unchecked escalation has sparked regional war
Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman says years of ignored warnings about unchecked escalation have led to regional war.
US defence chief ends Iran war briefing with prayer for troops
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recited a prayer for US troops attacking Iran, asking for strength and protection.
Protesters block Iran’s women’s football team bus en route to airport
Protesters blocked a bus carrying Iran’s women’s football team in Australia after 5 players slipped away to seek asylum.
Walk down Beirut street shows destruction after Israeli bombing
This is the aftermath of a street in the Harat Hreik suburb of Beirut after it was hit by Israeli bombing.