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Fetterman reveals what it would take for him to leave Democratic Party
Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has said he would consider leaving the Democratic Party if it formally adopted an anti-Israel stance, though he stressed he currently has no plans to do so. The comments, made at the Hill Nation Summit in Washington, D.C., highlight ongoing internal tensions within the Democratic Party over its position…
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US strikes first tanker with missiles as it enforces new blockade
The US has attacked an oil tanker in the Gulf as it reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, marking a sharp escalation days after President Donald Trump had declared a ceasefire “over” following renewed attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said the tanker Belma ignored repeated warnings while heading…
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Raindance Film Festival, Israeli AI Platform IMGN Launch New Film Fund and Development Hub for Indie Filmmakers (EXCLUSIVE)
The Raindance Film Festival has partnered with Israeli AI creative development platform IMGN to launch a new film fund and development hub aimed at supporting independent writers and filmmakers. Announced at the 34th Raindance Film Festival in London, the initiative is designed to give emerging talent practical, low-cost production-planning support without compromising creative ownership, and…
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Trump keeps ‘really big’ address under wraps as White House says ‘nobody knows’ what he’ll reveal
Trump says his Thursday night address will focus on free and fair elections and the SAVE America Act, while also touching on the escalating Iran conflict.
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MORNING GLORY: I asked Trump if he was prepared to remove Iran’s new leaders
In an opinion piece for Fox News, columnist “Morning Glory” describes questioning US President Donald Trump on Monday 13 July about whether American or Israeli forces could locate and target the remnants of Iran’s military leadership. Trump responded that he knew where such figures were but declined to discuss the matter further, saying only that…
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UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, according to the Office for National Statistics, recovering from a 0.1% decline in April and proving more resilient to the impact of the Iran war than some analysts had feared. The figures, in line with economists’ forecasts, are likely to be seized on by outgoing chancellor Rachel…
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US unleashes strikes near Tehran and targets a ship breaking the blockade as Trump threatens to ‘finish it off’
The United States has carried out fresh air strikes close to Tehran and targeted a vessel accused of breaching an American blockade, as President Donald Trump warned he was prepared to “finish it off” amid the ongoing confrontation with Iran. The escalation marks a significant intensification of hostilities between Washington and Tehran, raising fears of…
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‘Hijamat’ Review: A Gay Muslim and His Family Face Conflicts of Duty and Desire in Uneven Jafar Panahi-Produced Drama
The Iranian Palme d’Or winner also edited writer-director Nader Saeivar’s film, which premiered at Karlovy Vary and features a striking cameo from Nastassja Kinski.
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Iran frees American woman Trump says was wrongly held since 2024
Donald Trump has thanked Iran for what he called a “gesture of goodwill” after Tehran released an American woman he says had been wrongly detained since 2024. The release marks a rare positive turn in the otherwise strained relationship between Washington and Tehran, and Trump presented it as evidence that his administration’s approach to Iran…