Iran War: US Seizes Iranian Ship Amid Rising Tensions

The United States has intercepted and seized an Iranian cargo vessel accused of attempting to bypass restrictions near Iran’s ports, according to Donald Trump, in a development that has heightened tensions between the two countries. Trump said the vessel was issued repeated warnings to stop but failed to comply. He stated that a U.S. Navy […]

France, UK Plan Talks on Hormuz Security Mission

France and Britain will co-host a video conference on Friday with countries willing to contribute to a “purely defensive mission” aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, the French presidency has said. French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will jointly lead the meeting, which is expected to focus on restoring freedom […]

Israel Observes Nationwide Silence for Holocaust Victims

Israel came to a standstill on Tuesday as sirens sounded nationwide for a two-minute silence in memory of the six million Jews killed during the Holocaust. At 10:00 a.m. local time, traffic halted and daily activities paused across the country in a symbolic act of remembrance during the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day observance, which is […]

Trump Criticises Pope Leo XIV Over Security Stance

Donald Trump has publicly criticised Pope Leo XIV, describing himself as “not a big fan” of the pontiff’s views on global conflicts and security issues. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Sunday, Trump said the pope was “a very liberal person” and accused him of taking a weak position on crime and foreign […]

Iran: Pope Leo XIV Condemns Strikes on Iran

Pope Leo XIV has condemned ongoing military strikes on Iran, warning that religion should not be used to justify violence and stressing that war cannot bring lasting peace. In a message posted on his official X account on Friday, the pontiff said armed conflict undermines coexistence among nations and contradicts Christian teachings on peace. “God […]

Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs Over Weapons to Iran

Donald Trump on Wednesday warned that any country supplying military weapons to Iran would face immediate 50 percent tariffs on goods exported to the United States. Trump issued the warning in a post on Truth Social, stating that the measure would take effect without exceptions. “A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately […]

Iran Accepts Two-Week Ceasefire With US

Iran has accepted a conditional two-week ceasefire proposed by United States President Donald Trump, offering to halt defensive military operations if attacks against the country are suspended. Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi disclosed the decision in a statement posted on X on Tuesday, describing the arrangement as part of a temporary de-escalation effort following […]

Iran War: Trump Issues Stark Warning to Iran Before Deadline

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran fails to reach an agreement with Washington before a Tuesday deadline tied to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump made the remarks in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, describing the situation as a decisive […]

Russia Urges Trump to Ease Tensions With Iran

Russia has urged United States President Donald Trump to end hostilities with Iran and refrain from issuing further demands, warning that de-escalation is key to restoring stability in the Strait of Hormuz. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made the appeal on Friday during an interview on state television, where he linked reduced tensions to the […]

WAR: Oyakhilome Backs Israel–US Position on Iran Conflict

The General Overseer of Christ Embassy, Chris Oyakhilome, has expressed support for Israel’s position in the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran, saying the country has a right to defend its existence. Speaking during a message to his congregation in a video that circulated widely on social media, Oyakhilome said Israel could […]