Iran president says Israel attempted to assassinate him

In a startling revelation, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian claimed in an interview released Monday that Israel attempted to assassinate him following last month’s 12-day war between the two nations.

Iran president says Israel attempted to assassinate him

1 critically injured in shooting at Salt Lake City ‘No Kings’ protest

A ‘No Kings’ protest against President Donald Trump in Salt Lake City turned violent Saturday when a shooting left one person critically injured. The incident followed the fatal shootings of two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota earlier that day, intensifying concerns over escalating political tensions.

1 critically injured in shooting at Salt Lake City ‘No Kings’ protest

China says Pete Hegseth is touting ‘Cold War mentality’ as WWIII tensions grow

China has sharply criticized Pete Hegseth, accusing the Fox News host of promoting a “Cold War mentality” after his recent comments. The exchange underscores the rising tensions between the U.S. and China amid growing fears of global conflict.

China says Pete Hegseth is touting ‘Cold War mentality’ as WWIII tensions grow

Trump calls Putin ‘absolutely crazy’ following Russia’s latest barrage on Ukraine

In a surprising turn, former President Donald Trump called Russian President Vladimir Putin “absolutely crazy” following Russia’s drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities. The remarks mark a rare rebuke of Putin by Trump after the assaults on Sunday evening.

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Israeli strikes across Gaza have killed dozens and forced a main hospital to close, health officials say. The attacks mark a significant escalation in regional tensions and raise serious humanitarian concerns.

India-Pakistan Gunfire Triggers Terror Of Past Conflict

For ten consecutive nights, gunfire between Indian and Pakistani soldiers has reverberated through the mountains and valleys of their heavily defended border, reviving fears of past conflicts between the nuclear-armed neighbors.

India-Pakistan Gunfire Triggers Terror Of Past Conflict