A Chinese firm’s automated issuance and subsequent revocation of a digital certificate briefly allowed Iran’s sanctioned PGSA to operate securely, collect tolls, and evade U.S. sanctions before a U.S. warning prompted action.
Russia’s parliamentary elections are being held in occupied Ukraine, drawing international condemnation for their lack of transparency and alleged coercion, aiming to legitimize the invasion.
A descendant of Raphael Lemkin, the lawyer who coined ‘genocide,’ is battling to remove his name from a nonprofit accusing Israel of the very atrocity he defined, citing a perversion of his legacy and a painful echo of antisemitism.
Turkey intensifies crackdown on LGBT community, citing ‘family values’ as justification for raids, arrests, and social media blocks, drawing international concern.
Iran enhances defenses at its secret Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site as Russia and China block UN sanctions monitoring, escalating tensions with the US.
Iran-backed Houthis launch attacks on Saudi Arabia, threatening its oil production, a critical global energy supply line, in what experts call an existential crisis for the kingdom.
Passengers experienced a terrifying ordeal as a Sepehran Airlines flight saw its cabin ceiling collapse mid-air due to severe turbulence, with the aircraft later making a safe emergency landing.
President Trump has amplified scrutiny on UNRWA, citing an investigation into over 100 employees with alleged Hamas ties, while a new watchdog report challenges the agency’s reform claims, suggesting significant implementation gaps.
Norway’s proposed law to jail citizens for West Bank business is drawing accusations of racism, with critics decrying it as a hostile and discriminatory policy against Israel.
Iran’s deliberate targeting of U.S. naval drones in the Strait of Hormuz aims to expose battlefield secrets and counter American surveillance capabilities, offering tactical advantages and insights into operational theaters.
