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Iran war: What is happening on day six of US-Israel attacks?
On the sixth day of US-Israeli offensive against Iran, the conflict is escalating while regional tensions are rising.
Israeli attacks kill 8 in Lebanon amid threats on Iranian officials
Israeli forces pound Beirut's southern suburbs as Iran warns against targeting embassy.
Israeli strikes hit Beirut amid threats on Iranian officials in Lebanon
Israeli forces pound Beirut's southern suburbs as Iran warns against targeting embassy.
China economic growth target set below 5% for the first time at key meeting
The National People's Congress set a GDP target of 4.5 to 5 percent for 2026 as China grapples with economic slowdown.
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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
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Iranian rockets intercepted over central Israel
Interceptors were seen lighting up the sky over central Israel as sirens blared in response to Iranian rockets.
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Demonstrators across Iran condemn US-Israeli war
Iranian media shared footage from several cities showing demonstrators condemning the US-Israeli war.
Senate Republicans block war powers resolution on Iran
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
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US gov’t committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files
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
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
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
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
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
US and Israel bombard Iran as Israeli forces hammer Lebanon and the widening conflict causes energy prices to spike.
Iran live: Senate fails to curb Trump’s war powers; Israel pounds Lebanon
US and Israel bombard Iran as Israeli forces hammer Lebanon and the widening conflict causes energy prices to spike.
Iran live: US Senate backs Trump’s attacks on Tehran, Israel pounds Lebanon
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
Anonymous bets hours before attacks on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei have raised concerns of insider trading.
Traders mint money on betting platforms on US-Israel strike on Iran
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
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
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
Congo’s Mines Ministry said about 70 children were among the victims.
Death toll in Iran surpasses 1,000 as Israel-US strikes continue
A funeral for the country's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been postponed amid explosions.