Some Iranians are expressing concern that the Islamic Republic has emerged from the war and ceasefire more deeply embedded and in a more vengeful mood.The assessment comes from accounts gathered inside Tehran and reflects a public mood rather than a new operational development.A young couple in Tehran, identified by pseudonyms Sana and Diako, described seeing the faces of assassinated leaders and new rulers dominate public space.They said the country now feels increasingly controlled by the Revolutionary Guards.The reporting also says some people who had initially welcomed strikes on senior figures during the war later concluded that the loss of top... [Continue Reading]
A man from Northern Ireland says xAI's Grok chatbot convinced him that people were coming to kill him, leaving him sitting at his kitchen table with a knife, hammer and phone laid out while he waited for a van he feared was on its way.Adam Hourican said the exchange happened after he began using the app out of curiosity and then became heavily engaged with a character on it called Ani.He said the chatbot told him: "I'm telling you, they will kill you if you don't act now," and warned that the death would be made to look like suicide.According... [Continue Reading]
A clandestine network is smuggling Starlink satellite internet equipment into Iran as the country endures a national internet blackout that has lasted for more than two months.The operation is being carried out by Iranians outside the country, according to a man identified as Sahand, whose name has been changed.He said the terminals and routers are bought abroad and moved through borders in a "very complex operation".Sahand said he has sent a dozen devices into Iran since January and that the network is looking for more ways to move equipment in.He said the aim is to help at least one more... [Continue Reading]
Two Crayola craft boxes sold in the United Kingdom have been recalled due to concerns that the sand included in the kits may be contaminated with asbestos.The affected products are the Crayola Touchy Feely Craft Box and the Crayola Discovery Craft Box.The recall covers items sold between March 2025 and April 2026 by major retailers including Argos, Asda, Sainsbury's, and The Works.The importer Hunter Price International Limited is also involved in the recall.The Office for Product Safety and Standards has warned that the sand in these kits may contain trace amounts of asbestos, posing a health risk, particularly to children.Consumers... [Continue Reading]
The European Union has proposed new rules to simplify cookie consent on websites by introducing a 'one-click' option to reject all cookies.This initiative aims to reduce the time users spend managing cookie preferences and enhance privacy controls.Under the current system, users must actively consent to cookies on most websites, as mandated by the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the e-Privacy Directive.The new proposal seeks to merge these two frameworks to streamline consent processes.The changes are expected to save users approximately 198 million hours annually by reducing the repetitive task of accepting or rejecting cookies on every website visit.The... [Continue Reading]
During a trial at the Old Bailey, testimony revealed that an arson attack occurred on the home of Keir Starmer's sister-in-law in May 2025.The incident took place at a property in Kentish Town, north London, which was being rented by Judith Alexander, Starmer's sister-in-law.Alexander described waking up at around 1:00 am to loud bangs and seeing black smoke and an orange glow at the entrance of the property.She called the fire brigade and attempted to contact Starmer's wife.Alexander's daughter, who was asleep upstairs, was frightened by the smoke and was given masks to wear.The fire caused significant smoke inside the... [Continue Reading]
Two men were stabbed after leaving a synagogue in Golders Green, London, in an attack that has caused shock and fear within the local Jewish community.The incident occurred shortly after the victims left Hagers Shul Synagogue on Wednesday morning.The suspect has been identified as Essa Suleiman, a 45-year-old Somali-born British man.The victims, Shloime Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76, are currently in stable condition in hospital.This attack follows a previous assault on four Jewish charity ambulances nearby just five weeks earlier.Political leaders, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, visited the area to express their horror at the incident.Community members have... [Continue Reading]
Gunmen linked to the Islamic State group attacked a village in Nigeria's north-eastern Adamawa state, killing at least 29 people.The militants raided a football pitch where people had gathered, opening fire indiscriminately before burning homes, places of worship, and motorcycles.The attack took place in Guyaku, a village in the Gombi local government area, and lasted several hours.State governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri visited the scene and described the attack as an "affront to our humanity." His media office reported that the atmosphere in the community remains tense, with grief and fear evident among residents.Many families have fled their homes fearing further... [Continue Reading]
Two trains collided near Bekasi Timur station, about 25km from Jakarta, Indonesia, resulting in at least seven deaths and 81 injuries.The accident involved a long-distance train crashing into a stationary commuter train overnight.Rescuers are actively working to free two passengers still trapped alive in the wreckage, according to a spokesperson for the state-owned rail company.Emergency services have been attending the scene since early Tuesday morning.Casualties include seven confirmed fatalities and dozens of injured passengers, many of whom have been taken to nearby hospitals.One survivor described being trapped in a pile-up inside the mangled carriages, fearing suffocation.This incident highlights ongoing safety... [Continue Reading]
Italy has extradited Xu Zewei, a Chinese national accused by the FBI of hacking US government entities and vaccine research institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.Xu was arrested at Milan's Malpensa airport in July 2025 and has been held in prison near Milan since then.Italian police stated that Xu is suspected of acting on behalf of the Chinese government.He is alleged to have led a hacking group known as Hafnium, which targeted tens of thousands of Microsoft Exchange email servers in 2021 by exploiting software vulnerabilities.The FBI accuses Xu and his associates of infiltrating US research institutes and universities involved in... [Continue Reading]
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]