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Iran trains women in firearms and guerrilla tactics amid regional tensions
Iran held its first military training course specifically for women at Imam Hussein Square in Tehran on Sunday, where scores of participants learnt to handle assault rifles, carry out first aid and execute guerrilla tactics. The course was part of the regime’s “Jan Fada” or “sacrificing life” campaign, occurring amid escalating Middle East tensions and…
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‘Ba’s Book’ Director Uncovers Father’s Secrets Over Vietnam War, Revolutionary Iran Upbringing
Ashley Duong has turned her father Anh’s memoir about growing up amid the Vietnam War and revolutionary Iran into *Ba’s Book*, a hybrid documentary and drama. The film matters to her family because it brings painful memories and long-held secrets into the open, including the distress of Anh leaving relatives behind in Vietnam. The story…
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Ireland face Israel amid debate over football and regional conflict
Today’s Nations League programme features a Republic of Ireland versus Israel match that has drawn scrutiny owing to geopolitical tensions and humanitarian concerns affecting the region. The article explores questions about whether such matches should proceed and whether athletes have a responsibility to take political positions on behalf of their nations. The fixture is one…
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US removes two Iranian diplomats after they overstay authorised stay in New York
Two Iranian diplomats were forcibly removed from the United States after overstaying in New York beyond their authorised departure date following the UN General Assembly meeting. The incident reflects intensifying US-Iran tensions under Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s approach, though Iran’s Foreign Minister disputed the account, claiming all diplomats departed as scheduled and criticising the…
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Yemen government launches operations to retake Houthi-held territory
Yemen’s internationally recognised government has announced military operations to retake all territory held by the Iran-backed Houthis, following renewed exchanges of strikes between the two sides. This escalation raises significant risks for regional stability, global oil supplies, and shipping through the strategically vital Bab al-Mandab Strait. President Rashad al-Alimi made the announcement on Sunday as…
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Green members approve motion describing Zionism as racism, sparking dispute
The Green Party members have approved a motion describing Zionism as racism, with 1,022 voting in favour and 813 against. The decision has triggered significant controversy, with three former party leaders—Caroline Lucas, Adrian Ramsay and Carla Denyer—warning it would alienate Jewish members and divide the party. The motion also calls for Israel to be treated…
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Flydubai Co-Pilot Attempt to Seize Control Mid-Flight Results in Crew Intervention; Multi-National Inquiry Launched
Further details have emerged about the Omani co-pilot’s background following the 30 September incident. Australian authorities are now investigating his links to Australia, where he held a student visa from 2014, studying between 2015 and 2017 before it was cancelled in 2019. Counter-terrorism officials are examining whether he was radicalised during his time in Australia.…
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Farage questioned over whether he should have declared £5m gift
Nigel Farage has been interviewed by the parliamentary standards commissioner as part of an investigation into whether he should have declared a £5 million gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. The half-hour interview last month suggests the inquiry may be nearing its conclusion; a finding of a serious breach could lead to sanctions and, if…
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Iran links Hormuz reopening to US concessions as G7 releases oil reserves
Iran says it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the US accepts seven conditions, raising the stakes in a conflict that has disrupted a major global shipping route. The declaration came as G7 countries agreed to release emergency fuel reserves amid rising prices and concerns about shortages. Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf…