Day News Recap: US Iran escalation, Gaza strikes and floods hit Asia as markets swing to commodities
The biggest story was the deepening US Iran confrontation, with Washington saying it had completed an 11th straight night of strikes on Iran while Tehran reportedly retaliated against US military targets in Iraq and Syria. President Donald Trump said the United States was not finished and warned of further attacks, including on the Pickaxe Mountain area and on Iranian bridges and power plants if shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is hit. đź”— đź”— đź”— đź”—The conflict is also carrying a heavy financial and military cost. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators the campaign has cost about $37.5bn so far... [Continue Reading]
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Breakfast News Recap: US Iran strikes deepen as floods, trade tensions and Gaza violence mount
The biggest escalation remains the US campaign against Iran, with American strikes continuing for an 11th straight night, Iranian air defences activated in Tehran and explosions reported near Natanz, while Donald Trump warned the United States was “not finished” and could hit the Pickaxe Mountain area soon. 🔗 🔗Washington is also facing the financial and political cost of the conflict, after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators the war has cost about $37.5bn so far and pressed Congress for urgent extra funding. A US soldier has also been identified after dying in northern Iraq in a controlled detonation of a... [Continue Reading]
Major wildfire near Madrid burns 30,000 hectares amid Spain heatwave
Firefighters and troops are continuing to battle a major wildfire north of Madrid that has now burned roughly 30,000 hectares, according to the latest confirmed figures. The blaze has been burning since last Thursday in Guadalajara province, about 100 kilometres north of the Spanish capital. It is being described by authorities as one of the toughest fires they have faced.More than 600 firefighters and troops, supported by 29 aircraft, spent a sixth day working to contain the flames on Tuesday. About 1,200 people have been evacuated from their homes, while 34 hamlets have been emptied and residents in 14 further... [Continue Reading]
Nicaragua cuts diplomatic ties with Italy over Moro extradition dispute
Nicaragua has severed diplomatic relations with Italy after a renewed dispute over the extradition of Alessio Casimirri, a man convicted in the 1978 kidnapping and murder of former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro. Nicaragua's Foreign Ministry announced the decision on Thursday, saying the rupture was a response to comments made by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. The move marks a sharp escalation in a long-running disagreement between the two countries over Casimirri's status.Tajani had criticised Nicaragua for harbouring Casimirri and granting him citizenship. Speaking at a summit of the European People's Party in Madrid, he said Italy had nothing in... [Continue Reading]
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