Mojtaba Khamenei vows to keep Strait of Hormuz blocked as Gulf ship attacks, regional strikes escalate tensions.

Iranian attacks set oil tankers ablaze near Iraq, disrupting global energy supplies and defying Trump’s claim of winning the war.

Global shares fall as Iran’s shipping attacks push oil prices above $100 again, fueling market volatility and supply concerns.

FBI warns California police Iran could retaliate against US strikes by launching drones from vessels targeting West Coast locations.

Bank of England plans wildlife-themed banknotes, replacing Churchill and other historical figures as public consultation favours nature.

China and Russia abstain as UN demands Iran stop Gulf attacks; oil reserves release, bank evacuations, and geopolitical tensions rattle global markets.

Cargo ship erupts in flames in Strait of Hormuz after three vessels struck by mysterious projectiles.

At least one Nigerian has been injured in the UAE as air defences intercepted Iranian missiles amid the escalating conflict.

UK warned of strong winds on Thursday, with gusts up to 80mph, rain, and snow in northern areas.

Two drones fell near Dubai International Airport, injuring four people, though flights continue as normal amid ongoing regional tensions. 

UK removes remaining hereditary peers, ending centuries-old aristocratic seats in the House of Lords under Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Air strikes pound across the Middle East as Iran suppresses dissent and warns security forces stand ready with ‘fingers on the trigger.”

Meta has acquired Moltbook, an experimental social platform where artificial intelligence bots interact and hold conversations independently online.

Passenger train services between China and North Korea will resume on Thursday after a six-year suspension caused by the pandemic.

Real estate brothers Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander are convicted in New York sex trafficking trial involving dozens of women.

Two men face terror charges after throwing homemade explosives outside New York mayor’s residence during protest.

UK MPs reject under-16 social media ban, backing flexible government powers to regulate platforms and restrict harmful features.

China’s exports surge in early 2026 despite US tariffs, driven by electronics demand and stronger trade with Europe.

Donald Trump has criticised Iran’s appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader, calling it a “big mistake.”

Oil prices fell below $90 per barrel after Donald Trump suggested the US-Israeli war with Iran could end soon.