Italy Chooses Side in the War against Iran
Italy has volunteered to support Israel’s allies being targeted by Iran. The war that began last Saturday, with Israel and the US on one side against Iran, is slowly drawing in countries that were initially mere observers. Italy to Defend Cyprus When it became clear that Iran was hitting back at the US by targeting […]
Explosions and Sirens in Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion Airport Targeted
On Thursday night, sirens rang in Central Tel Aviv as dark smoke billowed from explosions. Meanwhile, strong smells from the burning rent the air close to Israel’s Ben Gurion airport. However, the CNN crew on site had not witnessed any casualties by the time of going to press. Word has it that Iran was targeting […]
It has been raining Drones and Missiles in Riyadh and Dubai. Foreigners now scrambling to use the UAE’s narrow safety corridor to Exit the Gulf
Iran, the underrated underdog, has sent the Gulf into panic mode. It has hit the US embassy in Riyadh and its consulate in Dubai with combat drones, taking America and the Gulf by surprise. Earlier in the week, Iran’s drones hit Dubai International Airport, and passengers and crew at Terminal 3 had to be evacuated. […]
Is Ayatollah Khamenei’s Son Going to Be Iran’s Supreme Leader?
On Tuesday, word leaked that the council of clerics, officially called the Assembly of Experts, had completed its most important task. This group of clerics is charged with selecting the successor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, and although they are said to have done their part, they have yet to make their decision official. Knowledgeable sources […]
Did Sakaja Sabotage Himself? After Impeachment, is there going to be an election one year to the General Elections?
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja (Photo courtesy of BBC) Did Sakaja sabotage his political career by defending the national government’s bid to take up a big role in the running of Nairobi? In October last year, Johnson Sakaja appeared in public beside President William Ruto to announce their agreement to cooperate in the running of the […]
Senior Iranian officials Hit in the Continuing Attacks on Iran. Abu Dhabi Hit. Cyprus Hit. Will Europe Join in?
Some things are changing fast after the attack on Iran by the US and Israel. For starters, countries that had nothing to do with the attack have now been drawn in. For example, Iran is raining missiles on Qatar, Bahrain, Dubai, and the UAE, and the Gulf airspace is now closed. Other Countries are Acting […]
Iran Hits American Targets in the Middle East. Hezbollah Supports.
The fighting that Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu started in Iran over the weekend is still raging. But Iran is not taking the hits lying down. In the last 48 hours, Iran has been firing missiles at locations of US interest in the Middle East. Among the affected areas are the UAE, Manama, the capital […]
Iran faces the Wrath of the US and Israel; Nuclear plants targeted in Strikes
The US and Israel have begun their long-feared war on Iran. This means the talks in Geneva have failed, despite the hope Iran still held by midweek. The US trying to Drive a Hard Bargain, Iran said When the talks between the US and Iran resumed in January 2026, the US insisted that Iran would […]
Former Envoy to the US, Lord Mandelson, is Arrested
On Monday, the UK Metropolitan Police arrested Lord Mandelson, 72, but later released him on bail. Mandelson, who was in North London at the time of his arrest, is a former envoy to the US. Why Mandelson was Relieved of his Diplomatic Role Until September 2025, Peter Mandelson was the UK ambassador to the US. […]
Andrew’s Release on Thursday after being arrested and interrogated
Andrew’s release by the Thames Valley police came more than 10 hours after his arrest in Norfolk on Thursday. Andrew Mountbatten, a member of the UK’s royal family who, in his younger days, was seen as a playboy, is no longer in police custody. However, the UK police are not done with their investigation. Yesterday, […]