Iran and Egypt don't want World Cup 'Pride' match

A mass shooting occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney during a Jewish holiday celebration, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and numerous injuries. The attack, described as a terrorist act, involved gunmen targeting attendees at the event, prompting widespread condemnation from various countries, including New Zealand and Iran.

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders in Berlin this weekend to discuss a potential ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine war. This meeting follows a series of diplomatic engagements aimed at formulating a political agreement to end the conflict, marking day 1,390 of the war.

Severe flooding in western Washington has forced the evacuation of an entire farming city north of Seattle, with National Guard troops conducting door-to-door evacuations as rivers reach historic highs. The flooding has been exacerbated by a series of powerful storms that have impacted the region, leading to significant rainfall and swollen rivers.

US forces stormed a cargo ship traveling from China to Iran in November, marking a significant escalation in the Trump administration's aggressive maritime tactics aimed at exerting pressure on nations like Iran. This incident reflects ongoing tensions in international maritime operations.

A U.S. special operations team conducted a raid on a ship in the Indian Ocean last month, seizing military-related cargo destined for Iran from China. This operation underscores U.S. efforts to prevent Tehran from enhancing its military capabilities amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights advocate and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was arrested by Iranian security forces during a memorial event in Mashhad for human rights lawyer Khosro Alikordi. Reports indicate that her detention was violent, raising concerns about the treatment of activists in Iran.

Narges Mohammadi, a prominent women's rights activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was arrested by Iranian security forces during a memorial event in Mashhad for human rights lawyer Khosro Alikordi. Supporters reported that her detention was violent, highlighting ongoing repression against activists in Iran.

Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was violently detained by Iranian security forces during a memorial event in Mashhad for human rights lawyer Khosro Alikordi. Her foundation reported that she was arrested alongside other activists, raising concerns for her wellbeing following her recent temporary release from prison on medical grounds.