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Iran holds funeral for commanders and scientists killed in war with Israel

July 5, 2025

Summary Crowds of mourners line streets in Tehran Senior Iranian figures in attendance Trump says would consider bombing Iran again June 28 (Reuters) – Large crowds of mourners dressed in black lined streets in Iran's capital Tehran as the country held a funeral on Saturday for top military commanders, nuclear scientists and some of the […]

7 Israeli troops are killed in a Gaza bombing as Palestinian officials say Israeli attacks kill 79

July 5, 2025

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Wednesday reported one of its deadliest days in Gaza in months as its military said seven soldiers were killed when a Palestinian attacker attached a bomb to their armored vehicle, while health officials in the battered enc JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Wednesday reported one of its deadliest days in […]

As Trump goes to G7 summit, other world leaders aim to show they’re not intimidated

June 16, 2025

As Trump goes to G7 summit, other world leaders aim to show they're not intimidated FILE – A Canada flag, left, and an Alberta flag flap in the breeze with Wedge Mountain in the background at the site of the G7 Leaders meeting in Kananaskis, Alberta, June 2, 2025. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP, […]

Middle East Military Action Sparks Cryptocurrency Market Rout

June 16, 2025

Cryptocurrency markets are seeing significant turbulence on Friday as Bitcoin and other digital assets tumbled following Israel's launch of "Operation Rising Lion," a military strike targeting Iran's nuclear facilities and missile capabilities. The market selloff reflects growing investor anxiety over potential regional escalation in the Middle East. Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, dropped to $103,448.84, […]

Investors eye Middle East tensions and the Fed’s ‘dot plot’: What to know this week

June 16, 2025

The recent stock market rally hit a pause as an Israeli airstrike on Iran sent oil prices higher and equities lower to end the first full trading week of June. For the week, the S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell 0.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) slid 1%. Meanwhile the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) dropped 1.3%. […]

G7 is a big moment for Carney. Here are five things to watch

June 16, 2025

G7 is a big moment for Carney. Here are five things to watch 5 hours ago Share Save Jessica Murphy BBC News, Toronto Share Save Getty Images Leaders of some of the world's wealthiest countries have descended on a luxury mountain lodge nestled in Canada's Rockies for this year's G7 summit. The elite gathering comes […]

Israel ‘could very well’ strike Iran, Donald Trump says

June 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said Israel may well strike Iran but stressed that he had cautioned against an attack while nuclear talks with Tehran continue. The US has authorised the departure of non-essential personnel from Iraq and elsewhere as fears grow that Israel may attack Iran's nuclear sites. “I don’t want to say […]

Moscow and Kyiv react as Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear sites and military command — Meduza

June 16, 2025

People inspect damaged buildings following Israeli airstrikes on June 13, 2025. Tehran, Iran. Majid Saeedi / Getty Images In the early hours of June 13, Israel carried out airstrikes on Iran, hitting nuclear sites and killing top Iranian military officials. In the aftermath, Russia — whose military-industrial ties with Iran have deepened in recent years […]

Israel-Iran war: Elon Musk’s Starlink provides internet to Iranians after country cuts off access amid conflict

June 16, 2025

In a controversial move aimed at restoring internet access during widespread government-imposed blackouts, Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, confirmed the activation of Starlink satellite internet service for Iranians. This development comes as Iran faces ongoing protests and severe restrictions on internet and social media access. This activation comes amidst widespread internet restrictions imposed by […]

CIA’s biggest messaging blunder cost the lives of 30 of its informants

June 16, 2025

By Olivier Acuña Barba • Published: 09 Jun 2025 • 0:13 • 3 minutes read The CIA set up websites for top secret messaging with informants that were too easy to access it's not funny, it turned out lethal | Credits: Shutterstock Imagine browsing a Star Wars fan website last week, only to learn the […]