Explosions rock Tehran as US official warns ‘biggest bombing’ of war is coming
There is no foreseeable end to the fighting and the Trump administration approved a new $151 million arms sale to Israel after Trump said he would not negotiate with Iran…
Italian broadcaster’s sports chief quits after series of Olympics on-air gaffes
RaiSport chief Paolo Petrecca quit after a series of blunders during the Milano-Cortina Olympics opening ceremony sparked revolt and possible strikes by RAI journalists. Read More
Russia allegedly provided Iran with intel to help it strike US military, sources say
It’s the first indication that Moscow has sought to get involved in the war that the US and Israel launched on Iran a week ago. Read more at Read More
Russia allegedly provided Iran with intel that could help it strike US military, sources say
Russia is one of a small number countries that maintains friendly relations with Tehran, which has faced years of isolation over its nuclear programme and its support of proxy groups…
Iran’s strikes on Gulf energy sites rattle markets and raise recession fears
Iran’s apparent erratic strikes all over the Gulf and now Azerbaijan, together with its stranglehold of the vital Strait of Hormuz, have resulted in a growing strain on the world’s…
Azerbaijan says it stopped Iranian ‘terror attacks’, dismantled ‘terror cells’
Iran’s SEPAH had four targets: the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, the Israeli Embassy in Azerbaijan, a leader of the Mountain Jews religious community and the “Ashkenazi” Jews, according to Baku. Read more…
Healing is the new luxury: How Thailand is luring tourists with gastronomy and wellness
From north to south, Thailand offers healthy plates and active tourism experiences that put the focus on healing both body and mind. Read More
‘La Macarena’ writer slams White House use of song in Iran bombing video
One of the writers of ‘La Macarena’ has attack the unauthorised use of his song in a viral White House social media video showing bombings and fighters being deployed for…
Macao: A year-round destination with dynamic events and a buzzing new area
Despite its small size, Macao delivers with festivals, parades and attractions suited to all kinds of visitors. Read More
‘Everyone loves Bukele for it,’ El Salvador’s VP Ulloa defends mass crackdown of gangs
Félix Ulloa says Europe does not understand what he describes as ‘the miracle of Bukele’ after a radical crackdown on gang violence. While crime has dramatically declined in what used…