US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes

JORDAN, July 20 – The military confrontation between the United States and Iran has entered another dangerous phase, with both countries continuing daily attacks while showing little willingness to step back from the crisis centered on the Strait of Hormuz. Despite repeated American airstrikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure, Tehran has maintained pressure around one of … Read more

Andy Burnham becomes the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns

LONDON, July 20 – Andy Burnham officially became the United Kingdom’s new prime minister on Monday, marking another major shift in British politics as the country welcomes its seventh national leader in just 10 years. The leadership transition came after Keir Starmer formally resigned following growing pressure within the governing Labour Party, despite leading the … Read more

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres’ goal in extra time

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, July 19 – Spain reclaimed its place at the summit of world football after defeating defending champion Argentina 1-0 in an intense FIFA World Cup final that stretched into extra time. In front of a packed crowd at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal … Read more

US strikes Iran over troop deaths as Israel warns Tehran’s attacks are coming close

DUBAI, July 19 – The United States carried out a new wave of airstrikes against Iran on Sunday after American troops were killed in Jordan, while Iranian missile launches toward Jordan raised fears that the conflict could spill into Israel. The latest escalation marks another step toward a broader regional confrontation, with both sides increasingly … Read more

The World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face Spain

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., July 18 – The 2026 FIFA World Cup will reach its conclusion on Sunday, July 19, when defending champions Argentina meet an unbeaten Spain side in a final that promises to deliver one of the most memorable nights in football history. The championship match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, … Read more

Iran says it is suspending commitments to interim deal with US as they exchange attacks

The conflict between the United States and Iran entered another dangerous phase on Saturday as both countries launched new attacks targeting military positions and critical infrastructure. At the same time, Tehran announced that it was suspending its commitments under the interim agreement reached with Washington only weeks ago, signaling that diplomatic efforts have suffered another … Read more

Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final

JULY 17 – The build up to Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina has been filled with excitement, but another storyline has emerged outside the stadium that neither team can control. Smoke drifting south from massive Canadian wildfires has created hazy skies across parts of the northeastern United States, raising fresh questions … Read more

Escalation fears mount as US hits bridges and Iran strikes desalination plant

DUBAI, July 17 – The military confrontation between the United States and Iran intensified sharply on Friday, as both sides widened the scope of their operations beyond conventional military targets. American forces launched strikes on bridges, transportation links, and an airport in southern Iran, while Tehran responded with attacks on strategic infrastructure in neighboring Gulf … Read more

Iran warns Strait of Hormuz is a ‘red line’ and will resist until the end

DUBAI, July 16 – Iran has sharply escalated its rhetoric amid the expanding military confrontation with the United States, declaring that the Strait of Hormuz remains a non-negotiable “red line” and warning that any American attack on Iranian infrastructure would trigger retaliatory strikes against infrastructure throughout the Gulf region. The latest exchange of threats comes … Read more

US airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run the blockade

DUBAI, July 15 – The military confrontation between the United States and Iran entered a more dangerous phase on Wednesday, as American forces broadened their air campaign into northern Iran while enforcing a renewed naval blockade around the Islamic Republic of Iran. The latest developments marked another sharp escalation in a conflict that has steadily … Read more