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Iranians flee Israeli attack in Tehran

People were filmed fleeing an Israeli attack on Tehran on Monday after Israel had issued evacuation threats.

US judge declares Trump’s cuts to NIH grants ‘illegal’

Federal judge on bench for 40 years lambasts grant terminations as 'racist' and anti-LGBTQ.

G7 leaders push Trump on trade as talks continue

Leaders are torn on a statement calling for de-escalation between Iran and Israel.

Canada’s Mark Carney opens G7 Summit with call for unity

At the start of the G7 Summit, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that the world is becoming more dangerous and

Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 16, 2025

Here are the key events on day four of the Israel-Iran conflict.

Athlete, Pilates instructor, teacher: Human toll of Israel’s attack on Iran

Israeli air strikes on Tehran have disrupted daily life, killing civilians and fuelling fears of a wider regional war.

Minnesota gunman arrested after deadly attacks on state Democrats

Vance Boelter, a former state board appointee, was arrested after allegedly targeting two state Democrats in shootings.

Who will have the upper hand: Israel or Iran?

Israel's air force dominates the skies while Iran relies heavily on ballistic missiles and drones. 

Israel bombs Iran’s state TV after threatening it would ‘disappear’

Strike on the secure media compound during a live broadcast is highly symbolic as tensions between Israel and Iran soar.

Trump Organization announces smartphone targeting conservative consumers

Phone and service plan are the latest offerings from Trump-related brands since US President Donald Trump took office.

Purdue Pharma $7.4bn opioid settlement wins broad support from US states

The suit, brought by 55 attorneys general, will help compensate victims and fund addiction treatment programmes.

How ICE raids echo US wars abroad, with Viet Thanh Nguyen

Viet Thanh Nguyen on how US violence abroad is mirrored in ICE raids, the Israeli assault on Gaza, and protests at home.

What we know about strike on Iran’s ‘most watched’ TV station

Dorsa Jabbari breaks down the attack on Iran's state TV.

Donald Trump urges Iran, Israel to ‘talk immediately’ about de-escalating

Donald Trump said Iran and Israel “should talk immediately” about de-escalating their conflict “before it’s too late.”

US senator introduces bill to curb Trump’s power to go to war with Iran

The measure by Democratic lawmaker Tim Kaine comes as foreign policy hawks call on US to join Israel in attacking Iran.

Borders closing and airspace shut as Israel-Iran conflict rages

Pakistan closes its border with Iran while Jordan suspends flights but keeps land crossings with Israel operational.

Doctors from Gaza say world doesn’t want to believe them

A group of doctors is pleading with EU leaders to pressure Israel to end its siege on Gaza.

China’s Xi Jinping meets Central Asian leaders: Why their summit matters

China is the region's top trading partner, but Russia and the US both have a presence, too.

UN rights chief: Israel is causing ‘unconscionable suffering’ in Gaza

UN human rights chief Volker Türk condemned the “horrifying, unconscionable suffering” inflicted by Israel in Gaza.

Vinicius Junior: Four people sentenced over effigy of Real Madrid star

It's the fourth court sentencing in a year related to racial abuse and threats directed at the Real Madrid footballer.

How strong are Israel’s missile defences and who are they protecting?

Many Israelis are in shock after the country's air defence system failed to intercept Iranian missiles.

IAEA warns Israel-Iran conflict threatens nuclear facilities, diplomacy

Rafael Grossi. head of nuclear watchdog, warns Israeli conflict with Iran 'threatens lives' and risks nuclear fallout.

Fruit and veg threat extends Thailand-Cambodia border row

Thai PM refuses to be 'bullied' as tension flares in a long-running dispute that turned deadly last month.

UN warns of starvation in ‘hunger hotspots’

Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti and Mali face immediate risk as extreme hunger rises in 13 locations.

Israel-Iran conflict: How ballistic missiles work and where can they reach?

Ballistic missiles are long-range weapons designed to deliver conventional or nuclear warheads at great speeds.

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Ireland's MP Paul Murphy detained in Egypt over Gaza march

DUBLIN, Ireland: Paul Murphy, a member of the Irish parliament from the People Before Profit-Solidarity party, said he is one of several people being held by Egyptian authorities while trying to join a march to Gaza.

Murphy is part of a large group trying to reach the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza. He flew to Cairo on June 12 and began his journey toward Gaza the next day.

In a post on social medi

International Atomic Energy Agency slams attacks on nuclear facilities

NEW YORK, New York - The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says it is "deeply concerning" that Israel is carrying out attacks on nuclear facilities in Iran, warning of the dangers of radiation.

The Iran Nuclear Regulatory Authority informed the IAEA duing the first waves of attacks in the early hours of Friday morning, the Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant site which contains th

Iran fights back after Israeli attacks, explosions heard in Tel Aviv

TEL AVIV, Israel - Israel has suffered casualties as Iran fights back from the Jewish state's unprecedented unilateral attacks which began in the early hours of Friday morning.

Late Friday night Iran launched scores of drones and missiles at Israel, however most were intercepted, or failed to reach their targets, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

Explosions have been seen in Tel Aviv. CNN are

Explosions in Tehran as Israel invades Iran

WEST JERUSALEM, Israel - The Israel Air Force has launched a pre-emptive Pearl Harbour style air raid over Iran, dropping bombs over the capital Tehran and other cities.

The attack, involving more than 200 Israeli fighter jets, has come without warning, or provocation, and comes amid delicate negotiations between the United States and the Islamic State over Iran's nuclear aspirations.

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All countries should condemn Israel's attack on Iran, says Cultural Counsellor at Iran Culture House in Delhi

New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): Farid Faridasr, the Cultural Counsellor at Iran Culture House in Delhi, said that Iran has expectations from the world that countries should condemn the attack by Israel on Iran. Noting that the country has cleared its position that it doesn't seek nuclear weapons and has had the most visits by the IAEA, the Counsellor also remarked that the safety of people in Iran is their top priori

Journalists killed in Israel's attack on state radio, television building: Iran Embassy in India

Tehran [Iran], June 16 (ANI): The Embassy of Iran in India on Monday shared a photo of smoke billowing from a building and said that its state radio and television building had been attacked, resulting in the deaths and injury of large number of Iranian journalists.

Sharing the details in a post on X, the Embassy said that the 'criminal act' violates all international regulations.

It said, 'A few minutes ag

Israel strikes Iranian state broadcaster's office

The office has continued to operate despite the damage sustained in the attack, according to local media

The Israeli military has targeted the headquarters of Iran's state broadcaster (IRINN) as part of its bombing campaign against the Islamic Republic. The office has continued operating despite sustaining damage, acc

Israel strikes Iranian state broadcasters office

The office has continued to operate despite the damage sustained in the attack, according to local media

The Israeli military has targeted the headquarters of Iran's state broadcaster (IRINN) as part of its bombing campaign against the Islamic Republic. The office has continued operating despite sustaining damage, according to Iranian media.

The strike came as IRINN was broadcasting live on

Deterrence or death: Israel is making the case for a nuclear-armed Iran

Tehran will continue to be sanctioned, pummeled, and subjected to targeted assassinations until strategic deterrence is attained

Just hours after Israel launched its strikes on Iran in the early hours of Friday, June 13, US President Donald J. Trump declared that it was "not too late" for Tehran to return to

Israel attacks Iranian Broadcasting HQ; flight suspension extended

TEHRAN, 16th June, 2025 (WAM) - The headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) was hit this evening in an Israeli attack, resulting in material damage. As of now, no human casualties have been reported.

According to Tasnim International News Agency, the attack targeted one of the IRIB's buildings.

In a related development, Iran's Civil Aviation Authority announced the cancellation of a

Germany to enhance security at Jewish sites chancellor

Berlin is preparing for potential Iranian attacks, Friedrich Merz has said

Germany is preparing for potential Iranian attacks targeting the local Jewish community, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has told journalists before departing for the G7 summit in Canada. He also conveyed Berlin's support for Israel, which has initiated a large-scale bombing campaign against Iran, sparking retaliation from Tehra

Germany to enhance security at 'Jewish sites' - chancellor

Berlin is preparing for potential Iranian attacks, Friedrich Merz has said

Germany is preparing for potential Iranian attacks targeting the local Jewish community, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has told journalists before departing for the G7 summit in Canada. He also conveyed Berlin's support for Israel, which has initia

Ruptly & RT offices in Tehran evacuated over IDF strikes

Israel has confirmed hitting an Iranian state broadcaster among other targets

The shared offices of RT's Tehran bureau and a Ruptly video agency branch have been evacuated due to intensifying IDF strikes on the Islamic Republic's capital. Israel has also confirmed targeting an Iranian state broadcaster.

Ruptly's Tehran bureau chief says staff fled after Iranian authorities warned of an immi

Shocked By Israeli Air Strikes, Many Tehran Residents Remain At Home

When Israel issued a warning to residents of one of Tehran's most upscale and densely populated areas, District 3, to evacuate saying it intended to carry out air strikes in the area, already heightened anxiety rose even further.

Both countries have carried out air strikes on each other in recent days, inflicting scores of civilian casualties along the way. But the most intense attacks have come in Tehran.

Kalimat Foundation raises AED 135,000 to support children in Gaza

SHARJAH, 16th June, 2025 (WAM) - Kalimat Foundation (KF), the UAE-based non-profit dedicated to empowering children through access to books and knowledge, has donated AED 135,000 to Emirates Red Crescent's "Tarahum - for Gaza" humanitarian appeal.

The funds were raised through sales of a heritage inspired merchandise collection titled "Stitching Hope for Gaza"; mobilising widespread public and community support,