The United States is reportedly considering deploying its long-range hypersonic “Dark Eagle” missile system to West Asia as tensions with Iran continue to rise. CENTCOM commanders say a longer-range strike option is urgently needed after Iran reportedly moved missile launchers beyond the reach of current US systems. Designed to travel at speeds above Mach 5 and evade interception, Dark Eagle could become America’s first operational hypersonic deployment in an active conflict zone.


US Plans to Deploy Dark Eagle Missile as Trump Weighs Options for Iran 'Final Blow'

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening as aid deliveries remain far below the levels needed to support millions of civilians. The United Nations has warned that overcrowded shelters, poor sanitation, and growing rat infestations are increasing the risk of disease outbreaks across the territory. With limited truck access and shortages of food, medicine, and clean water, many families are struggling to meet even the most basic daily needs.


Gaza Hunger Crisis: Sharp Drop in Aid Pushes Gaza Deeper Into Humanitarian Crisis

Hezbollah’s growing use of FPV (first-person view) drones is reshaping the battlefield and challenging traditional air defense systems in the region. Military analysts say the small, low-flying drones are harder to detect on radar and can overwhelm defenses through swarm-style tactics. The rise of these relatively cheap but highly effective drones reflects a broader shift in modern warfare, where asymmetric tactics and unmanned systems are increasingly influencing conflicts across the Middle East.


Israel-Hezbollah War: Hezbollah's FPV Drones Rewrite Rules of Modern Warfare

US President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric against Iran, saying Washington “might need” to restart military operations if Tehran refuses to surrender its enriched uranium stockpile. Trump reportedly reviewed plans involving special forces missions aimed at securing Iran’s nuclear material, a move experts describe as one of the riskiest military options under discussion. The comments have further escalated tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme and the Strait of Hormuz crisis.


US-Iran war: Trump Hints at Restarting Iran War, Vows to Seize Uranium “One Way or Another” 

The financial cost of the US-Iran conflict is becoming a major political flashpoint in Washington as estimates of the war’s price tag sharply diverge. The Pentagon says military operations have cost around $25 billion so far, mostly on munitions and deployments, while Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims the real figure has already crossed $100 billion when broader economic impacts are included. The debate is intensifying ahead of crucial US midterm elections.


Iran War Cost Mounts For US: Iran FM Claims America Has Paid $100 Billion So Far

Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemns Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla near Crete, calling it piracy and terrorism. Activists detained, protests erupt in Italy.

Iran condemns Israel’s attack on Global Sumud Flotilla, calls it ‘piracy’ in international waters

Protests erupted in Athens, Greece, in October 2025, following the Israeli military's interception of the "Global Sumud Flotilla" which was attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. Demonstrators gathered in Athens, Thessaloniki, and Crete, condemning the action as "piracy" and calling for an end to the blockade.


Protest Erupts in Athens Over Gaza Flotilla Crackdown

#Gravitas A major shift appears to be underway in the United States. New polling data points to a growing wave of anger and unease directed at Israel, more prominent among younger Americans.   


Israel's Standing Among Americans Fall 

#Gravitas As Israel ramps up attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon amid a fragile truce, U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Israel to show restraint, telling Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel should only carry out 'surgical' action and avoid a full resumption of war. 


Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire: Trump Tells Netanyahu To Keep Lebanon Strikes 'Surgical' 

Tensions are rising inside Israel over compulsory military service.

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities are protesting against mandatory conscription, rejecting plans that would require greater participation in the armed forces during ongoing regional conflict pressures.

The demonstrations highlight a long-standing internal divide over religion, national duty, and military obligations in Israeli society.

Why is conscription so controversial—and what impact could this have on national security?

Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest Against Mandatory Military Service

Tensions are rising along the Israel-Lebanon border as Donald Trump reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid a full-scale escalation and focus only on limited, “surgical” strikes. The fragile truce with Lebanon is under severe strain amid intensified attacks and fresh Israeli military operations targeting alleged Hezbollah positions. The IDF has released footage of recent strikes, raising fears of a wider regional escalation.

Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire: Trump Urges Netanyahu To Limit Lebanon Strikes Truce Strains

Iran’s uranium enrichment program has evolved over decades and is now at the center of global tensions amid the US-Iran conflict. Watch the full video to know more on this!


US-Iran War: Iran's Uranium Enrichment Journey Explained

Donald Trump has urged Benjamin Netanyahu to limit military strikes in Lebanon amid rising tensions.
The call comes as clashes between Israel and Lebanon-based forces intensify along the border.

Israel-Lebanon War: Trump Urges Netanyahu To Limit Lebanon Strikes 

As per the Israeli Army radio, IDF troops let Jewish settlers beat an elderly man and set fire to a house in West Bank. Only one out of 12 rioters were arrested. This comes amid an increase in West Bank violence. Meanwhile, IDF intensified its strikes in Lebanon.


Israel-Hezbollah War: IDF Turns Blind Eye to Rise in West Bank Violence, Intensifies Lebanon Strikes

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar stated that Israel has no territorial ambitions in Lebanon and will withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon once Hezbollah is dismantled and no longer poses a threat to the border region. Israel maintains that its current military presence aims solely to protect its citizens.


Israel-Hezbollah War: Israel Has 'No Territorial Ambitions' In Lebanon

 India's borrowing is massively driven by asset creation, particularly homes. Mortgages drive a massive portion of borrowing in India.
Data indicates that home loans constitute nearly 49 percent of the total retail loans, making housing the dominant factor in Indian household debt. We decode that and more in this next report. Take a look.

Why Indians Take Loans: The Real Reasons Behind Rising Debt 

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar stated that Israel has no territorial ambitions in Lebanon and will withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon once Hezbollah is dismantled and no longer poses a threat to the border region. Israel maintains that its current military presence aims solely to protect its citizens.

Gideon Saar: Israel Would Leave Lebanon After Defeating Hezbollah

Israeli air strikes on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, targeted southern Lebanon, including the towns of Majdal Zoun and Jebchit, resulting in the deaths of at least eight people. These strikes occurred despite a shaky ceasefire agreement. 


Israel Strikes Majdal Zoun, Jebchit After Evacuation Warning

#Gravitas Israeli forces have launched fresh strikes in Lebanon’s eastern Beqaa Valley, marking the first attack on this region since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire came into effect on April 16. 


IDF Becomes Vulnerable to Hezbollah Drones

Benjamin Netanyahu has appeared before court after a two-month delay in his long-running corruption trial. The Israeli leader had earlier sought postponements citing security concerns amid ongoing regional tensions. The case remains one of the most closely watched legal and political battles in Israel, with critics and supporters sharply divided over its implications for the country’s leadership and judiciary.


Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Appears Before Court After Two Months of Delay 

Fresh clashes between Israel and Hezbollah have raised fears of renewed escalation despite an existing truce. Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Hezbollah now possesses only a fraction of its missile arsenal, while Israel’s intelligence chief praised what he called “groundbreaking operations” in both Iran and Lebanon. Reports say dozens have been killed in Israeli strikes since the ceasefire began.


Israel, Hezbollah Trade Fire Despite Truce; Israel's Spy Chief Hails Groundbreaking Ops in Lebanon

Israel has firmly denied the accusations, stating that Ukraine has not provided any evidence to support its claims.

Israel seeks proof after Ukraine accuses it of buying ‘stolen grain’ from Russia

Fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon have intensified fears of another major escalation in the region despite an existing ceasefire. Benjamin Netanyahu said Hezbollah rocket attacks required a response, while Israeli officials warned the group was “playing with fire.” At least four people were reportedly killed in the latest strikes as tensions continue to rise across the border.


Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire: Israel Launches Fresh Strikes On Lebanon, 4 Dead In Latest Israeli Strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims that Hezbollah now holds only 10% of its original missile arsenal, signaling a major setback for the group amid ongoing regional tensions. The statement comes as Israel continues its military operations and intelligence assessments across multiple fronts.


Netanyahu: Hezbollah Now Holds Only 10% of Missiles

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