Nuclear weapons spending surges to record
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons says states spent an extra $16.8bn on their nuclear arsenals in 2025. Global spending on nuclear weapons last year rose to an all-time high…
Iran-Israel Air Attacks Escalate on Day 101 of War
Iran and Israel exchanged fresh missile and air attacks on Monday, putting the fragile ceasefire under its heaviest pressure in weeks. The ceasefire, which had been in place since April…
Israel Strikes Kill 12 in Lebanon, Senior Officers Among Victims
At least 12 people have been killed in Israel attacks across southern Lebanon, including senior officers from the Lebanese army. The attacks came only days after Lebanon and Israel agreed…
Hamas Says Arms Will Stay as Gaza Police Take Security Role
Hamas says it will not hand over its weapons at this stage, despite continued pressure for the group to disarm under the US-backed Gaza ceasefire plan. In an interview with…
US Targets Cuba President Díaz-Canel With New Sanctions
The United States has imposed new sanctions on Cuba President Miguel Díaz-Canel, marking another major step in Washington’s pressure campaign against the communist-led island. The sanctions were listed on the…
Iran Says Israel Lebanon and Gaza Attacks Threaten US Talks
Iran officials have warned that Israel’s expanding military operations in Lebanon and continued attacks in Gaza could damage ongoing ceasefire negotiations with the United States. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said…
US-Iran Talks Continue Despite New Attacks
United States President Donald Trump says Washington is close to reaching a “very good deal” with Iran, but a new round of attacks between the two countries has raised fresh…