A former senior U.S. military official has claimed that the United States now possesses the operational capacity to dismantle Iran’s power structure “in a matter of hours” if a decision to strike were made. Vice Admiral (Ret.) Bob Harward, who previously served as deputy commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM), made the remarks in…
A senior Russian official has issued a stark warning to Western countries, asserting that recent measures targeting Moscow’s maritime trade are part of a broader effort to “paralyze” its economy and threatening stronger responses if the situation escalates. Nikolai Patrushev, a close ally of Vladimir Putin and chairman of Russia’s Maritime Board, told the Russian…
Ali Khamenei has declared that the United States will never succeed in overthrowing the Islamic Republic, delivering a firm warning amid rising tensions between Tehran and Washington. Speaking during a meeting with people from East Azerbaijan province on Tuesday, Khamenei referenced remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently suggested that regime change in…
Amid one of the most challenging energy crises in recent Cuban history, Russia is reportedly preparing to send crude oil and fuel shipments to Cuba in the coming weeks, potentially as humanitarian assistance, according to multiple news reports citing Russia’s embassy in Havana. Cuba is currently grappling with a worsening fuel shortage that has disrupted…
Saudi Arabia is reportedly preparing to take action against individuals accused of secretly facilitating the shipment of sacred Kiswa cloth to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2017, following the emergence of newly released emails linked to the so-called Epstein files. According to the correspondence, Epstein allegedly arranged for three pieces of the Kiswa —…
Turkey has officially announced that Thursday, February 19, will mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, following astronomical calculations that determined the crescent moon would not be visible on the expected observation date. The announcement was made by the Presidency of Religious Affairs, the country’s highest religious body responsible for determining Islamic calendar…
The Taliban has once again drawn sharp international condemnation following reports that its newly introduced penal code includes a provision permitting husbands to use physical force against their wives for what is described as “disobedience” — provided the violence does not result in fractures, serious injuries, or visible bruising. According to details emerging from the…
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expanded its deportation programme, adding 18 more Nigerians to a criminal removal list described as the agency’s “worst-of-the-worst” register. The update brings the total number of Nigerians now scheduled for deportation to 97, underscoring Washington’s intensified enforcement against non-citizens convicted of serious crimes. According to updates…
A brazen armed robbery unfolded on a major highway in southern Italy on Monday after a well-organised gang attacked a cash-in-transit van in broad daylight, bringing traffic to a complete standstill and triggering a massive police manhunt. The dramatic heist took place along the busy Brindisi–Lecce highway near the town of Tuturano. According to initial…
China has unveiled striking new concept plans for a futuristic space warship that appears straight out of a science-fiction movie, signaling Beijing’s long-term ambition to dominate both air and space warfare. State media on Tuesday released a computer-generated video showcasing the proposed “Luanniao” carrier, a massive craft designed to operate at the edge of Earth’s…
