China economic growth target set below 5% for the first time at key meeting

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

The National People's Congress set a GDP target of 4.5 to 5 percent for 2026 as China grapples with economic slowdown.


Iran targets Kurdish groups in Iraq, begins wave of attacks on Israel

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Iranian Kurdish armed groups have reportedly consulted with the US in recent days about whether to attack Iran.


Iran denies firing missile towards Turkiye after NATO interception

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Turkiye's Defence Ministry had said a ⁠ballistic missile ⁠was destroyed ⁠by NATO over ‌the eastern Mediterranean.


Video: Intense US-Israeli bombardment across Iran

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Intense US-Israeli bombardment sent flames and plumes of smoke into the night sky across Iran.


Canada PM Carney says unable to rule out military role in Iran war

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Canadian leader also said the US-Israeli attacks on Iran appear to be 'inconsistent with international law'.


North Korea’s Kim oversees cruise missile tests from new naval destroyer

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Kim Jong Un supervised the launch of sea-to-surface 'strategic cruise missiles' from country's new naval destroyer.


Who is choosing Iran’s next Supreme Leader?

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Iran’s Assembly of Experts is now tasked with choosing the next Supreme Leader. It elected Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in 198


Iranian rockets intercepted over central Israel

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Interceptors were seen lighting up the sky over central Israel as sirens blared in response to Iranian rockets.


Iran’s succession question: Rouhani’s name resurfaces amid leadership void

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Rouhani's legacy of pragmatism and moderation gains renewed relevance amid Iran's sensitive leadership transition phase.


Demonstrators across Iran condemn US-Israeli war

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Iranian media shared footage from several cities showing demonstrators condemning the US-Israeli war.


Senate Republicans block war powers resolution on Iran

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Senate Republicans, joined by a Democrat, voted down a war powers resolution on President Donald Trump's war with Iran.


Trump had a ‘good feeling’ Iran would strike the US: White House

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said US President Donald Trump had a “good feeling” Iran was about to attac


US gov’t committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Bondi over Justice Department's handling of files in Epstein investigation.


US Senator helps police drag anti-war protester from meeting

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

US Senator Tim Sheehy joined police in forcefully ejecting anti-war protestor and former Marine Brian McGinnis.


Israel tightens siege on Gaza amid Iran war

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Israel closes Gaza crossings amid war with Iran, raising fears of famine. Tareq Abu Azzoum explains.


Cuba hit by widespread blackout; Ecuador expels Havana’s ambassador, staff

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Cuba's Ambassador to Ecuador Basilio Gutierrez and his diplomatic staff were given 48 hours to leave Quito.


Venezuela’s president vows mining reform amid visit from US cabinet member

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has met with Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez in Caracas.


Iran live: Explosions in Tehran as US, Israeli forces continue attacks

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

US and Israel bombard Iran as Israeli forces hammer Lebanon and the widening conflict causes energy prices to spike.


Gamblers make big profits on Iran strikes, raising insider trading concerns

Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026

Anonymous bets hours before attacks on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei have raised concerns of insider trading.


US will ‘rain missiles’, ‘death and destruction’ on Iran, Trump aides say

Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026

US president says on a scale of one to 10, he would rate the war's success at 15, as Iran details civilian sites hit.


UAE oil depot fire still raging day after drone sparks blaze

Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026

A fire is still raging at an oil depot in Fujairah, UAE a day after falling debris from a drone ignited the blaze.


More than 200 killed in landslide at DRC coltan mine

Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026

Congo’s Mines Ministry said about 70 children were among the victims.


Death toll in Iran surpasses 1,000 as Israel-US strikes continue

Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026

A funeral for the country's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been postponed amid explosions.


How is the war playing out in Iran?

Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026

The US-Israeli assassination of Iran's top leadership has left a power vacuum in the country.


Trump: US forces doing ‘very well on the war front’ in Iran

Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026

US President Donald Trump said if he had to rate his war on Iran from one to ten, he would give it a fifteen.


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