International
Iranian security forces have arrested two people accused of plotting an armed attack in Golestan province, according to semi-official Tasnim News Agency, as authorities claimed they had disrupted an operation before it could be carried out. The alleged plot adds to growing security concerns inside Iran as the wider regional conflict continues to fuel internal […]
International
Twelve US troops were wounded in an Iranian strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, in one of the most significant attacks on American forces since the start of the Iran war. Two of the wounded were reported to be in serious condition, underlining the growing risks facing US personnel stationed across the […]
International
Iran-linked hackers have claimed responsibility for breaching the personal email account of FBI Director Kash Patel, in a high-profile cyber incident that has drawn fresh attention to digital vulnerabilities surrounding senior US officials. The leaked material reportedly included private photos, a resume and personal documents, though US authorities said the compromised
International
Chinese-operated ships attempting to leave the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz turned back on Friday despite earlier Iranian assurances that vessels from friendly countries would be allowed safe passage. The development has raised fresh doubts over whether navigation through the crucial waterway can actually resume even for countries that Tehran says are not hostile.
Business Markets
Asian stock markets fell on Friday as uncertainty over the Iran conflict kept investors cautious, although some indexes recovered part of their earlier losses as oil prices eased slightly and hopes of de-escalation improved later in the session. South Korea remained under the most pressure, with semiconductor stocks leading the decline. Asian Stocks Fall Amid […]