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US strikes Iran, drawing retaliatory attack on American base after Trump dismisses report of Hormuz deal
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said on Thursday it targeted a US airbase after the US military carried out what a Washington official said were strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation near the Strait of Hormuz, hours after President Donald Trump rejected a report he was close to a compromise deal with Tehran. The escalation in hostilities highlighted threats to the tenuous ceasefire between the US and Iran that took effect in early April, dampening hopes for a peace deal and sending oil prices...
Fury as terrorist ringleader cleared for release AGAIN, despite expert warnings
Fury as terrorist ringleader cleared for release AGAIN, despite expert warningsThe extremist was previously recalled to prison after concerns over banned items and alleged extremist links while on parole. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Michael D. Carroll 05:33, Thu, May 28, 2026 Updated: 05:33, Thu, May 28, 2026 Zahid Iqbal, 31, of Bishopscote Road, Luton (Image: Police handout)A convicted...
US, Iran trade air strikes after Trump dismisses Hormuz deal - Emirates 24|7
US, Iran trade air strikes after Trump dismisses Hormuz deal Emirates 24|7
Tony Blair is the only sensible voice left in Labour
After reading Tony Blair’s essay on the state of Britain (and the state of the Labour party) I was struck by the realisation that large parts of it sounded as if they’d come straight out of one of my own columns. Regular readers will know that I’ve often used this slot to point out the contradiction between Labour’s pro-growth rhetoric and its actual policy decisions. Now, we have this from the only living former PM to have won three general elections: “The government took with it into powe...
Iran Attacks US Base In Retaliation For Strikes Near Bandar Abbas: Report
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards targeted an American base on Thursday in retaliation for US strikes on the country's south, Iran's...
Vijay Won't Meet Gandhis Today, New Date Likely Next Week: Sources
The meeting was to take place at 10 am, but was postponed late Wednesday night, though the reasons behind the same remain unclear.
PETER VAN ONSELEN: AI is threatening to wipe our entry-level jobs and Australia's tax base - but the government's failing to respond
PETER VAN ONSELEN: AI is threatening to wipe our entry-level jobs and Australia’s tax base - but the government's failing to respondPoliticians need to confront AI challenges on jobsBy PETER VAN ONSELEN, POLITICAL EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 05:01, 28 May 2026 | Updated: 05:01, 28 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Why Pakistan and Afghanistan Are Still Fighting
Months after Pakistan declared “open war” on Afghanistan, neither side appears ready to back down, despite China’s efforts to mediate.
To reverse the ‘greenlash’, Europe’s Green parties should embrace Polanski’s boldness | Tarik Abou-Chadi
Be more strident and ambitious, take on economic inequality, and progressive voters will reward you as they have the UK’s GreensTarik Abou-Chadi is a professor of European politics at the University of OxfordEuropean Green parties have been through a phase of stagnation and crisis in recent years. Long gone seem the days of the “green wave” across Europe. Back in 2019, Green parties secured their best-ever result in the European parliament elections, with 74 seats. In the same year, Green partie...
America’s hegemonic glory is under threat
Along with excessive ‘guns and butter’ spending, that risk means long-term Treasuries are expensive
Karnataka Politics Live Updates: Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar Breakfast Meet To Begin Shortly
Karnataka Politics Live Updates: A change in leadership in the three-year-old Karnataka government appears imminent, with Siddaramaiah having sought an appointment with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, reportedly to tender his resignation.
Starmer’s social media ban puts emotions above data
By parading grieving parents through Downing Street, Number 10 risks presenting an irresponsibly false picture of the dangers of social media, writes Tom Harwood This week the Prime Minister invited bereaved parents to Downing Street to discuss social media regulation. They held up pictures of their deceased children, before heading inside. The message was sober and clear: social media is causing a wave of deaths among our children. The only problem for the government is that the data does...
Justice Babar Sattar decides to retain official residence in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Justice Babar Sattar, who was transferred from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to the Peshawar High Court (PHC) last month, has decided to continue residing in the federal capital during his tenure at the provincial high court. Sources in the IHC told Dawn that Justice Sattar has formally conveyed to the court administration that he intends to retain his official residence in Islamabad’s F-6 sector. According to sources, the judge has written to the IHC administration seeking retention...
Two killed in US strike on another alleged drug boat in Pacific as campaign’s death toll nears 200
Military claims boat targeted in second deadly attack this week was travelling along a known smuggling routeThe US military attacked what it called a drug trafficking boat on Wednesday in the eastern Pacific, killing two men, officials said.It was the second deadly attack in as many days in the Trump administration offensive that began last September and has now left almost 200 people dead. Rights groups say the attacks could amount to extrajudicial killings. Continue reading...
DOJ investigating whether Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll committed perjury
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
"No One Will Control Hormuz": Trump Warns As US, Iran "Negotiating On Fumes"
Round after round of talks have ended without conclusion, leading a frustrated Trump to say the Iranian side is "negotiating on fumes".
Hormuz standoff: Trump's 'will blow them up' warning to Oman amid fragile Iran-US talks
Speaking to reporters during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday local time, Trump rejected the idea of any temporary arrangement that would allow Iran and Oman to jointly manage the strait. "No, the strait's going to be open to everybody," Trump said when asked whether he would support such a deal. Calling it an international passage, the US President stressed that no country would be allowed to dominate it.
PM Shehbaz says Youm-i-Takbeer symbolises Pakistan's strength, sovereignty and national unity
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that Youm-i-Takbeer stands as a defining moment in Pakistan’s history when the nation demonstrated unwavering resolve, unity and courage by emerging as a nuclear power and restoring the strategic balance in South Asia. Youm-i-Takbeer mark’s the historic day of May 28, 1998 when Pakistan joined the ranks of nuclear powers after atomic tests in the hills of Chagai, Balochistan. In his message, PM Shehbaz said Pakistan conducted successful nuclear test...
Mamata Banerjee lambasts rebels with 'Girgiti' poem after Bengal poll rout
Facing internal dissent after a poll setback, Mamata Banerjee penned a poem, 'Girgiti (Chameleon),' targeting rebel leaders. The verses accuse them of changing character for personal gain and warn of consequences. This comes as several leaders resign from posts, citing 'VVIP culture' and leadership failures amid controversies, intensifying the party's crisis.
Australia to sue US giant 3M for $2bn over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam
Australia to sue US giant 3M for $2bn over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foamJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLana LamSydneyReutersAustralia is suing 3M over its alleged use of 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foamThe Australian government is suing US manufacturing giant 3M for AU$2bn in damages (US$1.4bn; £1.1bn) over its alleged use of toxic "forever chemicals" in firefighting foam that contaminated dozens of defence bases across the country.It is the largest legal claim eve...