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JERUSALEM: Israel is “very, very close” to achieving its goals in Iran after US President Donald Trump ordered overnight bombing raids on the Islamic republic’s nuclear sites, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday. Restating his objectives as destroying Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, Netanyahu told journalists: “We are moving step by step towards achieving…
AUSTIN: Tesla deployed a small group of self-driving taxis picking up paying passengers on Sunday in Austin, Texas, with CEO Elon Musk announcing the “robotaxi launch” and social-media influencers posting videos of their first rides. The event marked the first time Tesla cars without human drivers have carried paying riders, a business that Musk sees…
ISTANBUL: The Iranian parliament has approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz to naval traffic following United States (US) strikes on three nuclear facilities, a senior lawmaker said on Sunday, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing local media. “The parliament has reached the conclusion that the Strait of Hormuz should be closed,” Major General…
Oil prices have already risen about 10% since Israel launched its first surprise attack on Iran 10 days ago © Getty Images Oil prices jumped to a five-month high after the US bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities, increasing the likelihood that Tehran will respond by attacking energy infrastructure in the region or shipping in the Strait…
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez: ‘Spain is not going to spend 5% of its GDP on defence, but its participation, weight and legitimacy in Nato remain intact’ © EPA-EFE Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said he had sealed a deal with Nato allowing Spain to opt out from a requirement to increase its defence spending to…
The US strikes on Iran’s key nuclear facilities inflicted “extremely severe damage and destruction”, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff Dan Caine said, adding that Washington had used decoy planes to surprise Tehran. In a briefing with defence secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday, Caine said the US had employed “several deception tactics” including…
Tensions soar at UN as Iran, allies condemn US military action, while US, Israel reject censure. The United Nations Security Council has convened an emergency session following US-led strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, prompting sharp rebukes from several member states and renewed calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East, as allies Israel and the…
Xabi Alonso gets his first victory as Madrid manager, despite his football side playing most of the game with only 10 players. Jude Bellingham and Arda Guler scored late in the first half to help 10-man Real Madrid to a 3-1 victory over Pachuca in a Group H clash played amid sweltering conditions in Charlotte,…
Phoenix Suns All-Star forward Kevin Durant will join his fifth NBA team after being traded to the Houston Rockets. The Houston Rockets are acquiring 15-time All-Star forward Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for guard Jalen Green and forward Dillon Brooks as well as the number 10 overall pick in the 2025 NBA…
The BBC’s security analyst Gordon Corera examines how much damage is likely to have been caused to Iran’s nuclear sites. The US has bombed three sites in Iran and President Trump said the strikes took “the ‘bomb’ right out of their hands”. However, Iran’s foreign minister has said his country’s nuclear knowledge “can’t be destroyed…
