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Iran Signals Shift in Nuclear Doctrine, Warns of Possible Weaponization Amid Growing Threats
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his top advisors have issued escalating statements on Iran's nuclear doctrine, suggesting the country may alter its nuclear stance if it perceives an "existential threat." Kamal Kharrazi, a senior advisor to Khamenei, announced Friday that Iran possesses the capacity to build nuclear weapons, though it currently refrains due to a fatwa against nuclear arms issued by Khamenei in 2003. Kharrazi's remarks highlight Iran's readiness to review its nuclear doctrine if necessary. 
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his top advisors have issued escalating statements on Iran's nuclear doctrine, suggesting the country may alter its nuclear stance if it perceives an "existential threat." Kamal Kharrazi, a senior advisor to Khamenei, announced Friday that Iran possesses the capacity to build nuclear weapons, though it currently refrains due to a fatwa against nuclear arms issued by Khamenei in 2003. Kharrazi's remarks highlight Iran's readiness to review its nuclear doctrine if necessary. -
Kemi Badenoch Wins Conservative Leadership, Pledges Rightward Shift to Counter Labour
Kemi Badenoch has been elected leader of Britain's Conservative Party, marking a pivotal shift in the party's direction following a crushing electoral defeat in July. Badenoch defeated Robert Jenrick in the final round with 53,806 votes to Jenrick's 41,000, making her the first Black woman to lead a major political party in the U.K. Known for her staunch right-wing positions, Badenoch has pledged to steer the Conservatives back to their traditional values, promising to counterbalance the Labour government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer. 
Kemi Badenoch has been elected leader of Britain's Conservative Party, marking a pivotal shift in the party's direction following a crushing electoral defeat in July. Badenoch defeated Robert Jenrick in the final round with 53,806 votes to Jenrick's 41,000, making her the first Black woman to lead a major political party in the U.K. Known for her staunch right-wing positions, Badenoch has pledged to steer the Conservatives back to their traditional values, promising to counterbalance the Labour government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer. -
Khamenei Issues Dire Warning to Israel, U.S., as Iran Seeks ‘Crushing Response’ to Ongoing Strikes
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning to Israel and the United States, pledging a "crushing response" to recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets and American support for Israel. His statements, made public on Saturday in Iranian state media, reflect escalating threats between Iran and Israel, raising fears of a broader Middle Eastern conflict just ahead of the U.S. presidential election. 
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning to Israel and the United States, pledging a "crushing response" to recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets and American support for Israel. His statements, made public on Saturday in Iranian state media, reflect escalating threats between Iran and Israel, raising fears of a broader Middle Eastern conflict just ahead of the U.S. presidential election. -
North Korea Vows to Support Russia ‘Until Victory’ in Ukraine, Elevating Military Ties
North Korea has pledged unwavering support for Russia in its war in Ukraine, a move that marks a deepening of the military alliance between the two nations. During high-level talks in Moscow, North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui assured Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that Pyongyang would stand by Moscow until a "great victory" was achieved. 
North Korea has pledged unwavering support for Russia in its war in Ukraine, a move that marks a deepening of the military alliance between the two nations. During high-level talks in Moscow, North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui assured Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that Pyongyang would stand by Moscow until a "great victory" was achieved. -
Blinken Sounds Alarm: 8,000 North Korean Soldiers in Russia Set to Engage in Ukraine Conflict 'Within Days'
The U.S. warned that approximately 8,000 North Korean troops stationed in Russia are set to join frontline combat operations against Ukraine, marking an escalation in Moscow's reliance on foreign military support amid high casualty rates in the prolonged conflict. Speaking alongside Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and their South Korean counterparts, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that these troops are "trained in artillery, UAVs, and trench-clearing operations," highlighting that North Korea's soldiers will be legitimate military targets if they engage in combat in Ukraine. 
The U.S. warned that approximately 8,000 North Korean troops stationed in Russia are set to join frontline combat operations against Ukraine, marking an escalation in Moscow's reliance on foreign military support amid high casualty rates in the prolonged conflict. Speaking alongside Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and their South Korean counterparts, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that these troops are "trained in artillery, UAVs, and trench-clearing operations," highlighting that North Korea's soldiers will be legitimate military targets if they engage in combat in Ukraine. -
Spain’s Deadliest Flood in Decades: Death Toll Reaches 205 as Valencia Calls for Emergency Aid
Spain is reeling from its deadliest floods in recent history, which have devastated the Valencia region and claimed at least 205 lives, with more rain predicted. Three days after flash floods destroyed towns across eastern Spain, officials reported 202 deaths in Valencia alone, leaving survivors trapped in homes or isolated without access to food, clean water, or electricity. The Spanish weather agency Aemet has issued new alerts as further rain is anticipated, putting already hard-hit regions on high alert. 
Spain is reeling from its deadliest floods in recent history, which have devastated the Valencia region and claimed at least 205 lives, with more rain predicted. Three days after flash floods destroyed towns across eastern Spain, officials reported 202 deaths in Valencia alone, leaving survivors trapped in homes or isolated without access to food, clean water, or electricity. The Spanish weather agency Aemet has issued new alerts as further rain is anticipated, putting already hard-hit regions on high alert. -
Israel Pounds Lebanon and Gaza Amid 'Israeli Stubbornness' Claims, as U.S. Truce Efforts Falter
Israel launched a wave of overnight airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, including the Dahiyeh neighborhood, marking one of the heaviest bombardments in the region since hostilities with Hezbollah reignited last month. The air raids destroyed several buildings across multiple neighborhoods, Lebanon's National News Agency reported, though there was no immediate confirmation on casualties. 
Israel launched a wave of overnight airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, including the Dahiyeh neighborhood, marking one of the heaviest bombardments in the region since hostilities with Hezbollah reignited last month. The air raids destroyed several buildings across multiple neighborhoods, Lebanon's National News Agency reported, though there was no immediate confirmation on casualties. -
Seven Killed in Hezbollah Attacks, Israel Strikes Key Hezbollah Sites in Lebanon and Syria
Hezbollah rocket attacks on Thursday killed seven people in northern Israel, making it one of the deadliest days in recent months for civilians amid escalating hostilities between Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group. The attacks targeted agricultural areas near Metula and Haifa, underscoring the heightened threat in northern Israel as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intensify airstrikes against Hezbollah strongholds. 
Hezbollah rocket attacks on Thursday killed seven people in northern Israel, making it one of the deadliest days in recent months for civilians amid escalating hostilities between Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group. The attacks targeted agricultural areas near Metula and Haifa, underscoring the heightened threat in northern Israel as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intensify airstrikes against Hezbollah strongholds. -
North Korean Troops Arrive Near Ukraine's Front Lines: Zelensky Warns of Imminent Clashes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that North Korean troops could be involved in battles within days, escalating the scope of the conflict. Zelensky's remarks came during an interview with South Korea's national broadcaster, Korean Broadcasting System, where he expressed concern over North Korean troops reportedly stationed in Russia's Kursk region 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that North Korean troops could be involved in battles within days, escalating the scope of the conflict. Zelensky's remarks came during an interview with South Korea's national broadcaster, Korean Broadcasting System, where he expressed concern over North Korean troops reportedly stationed in Russia's Kursk region -
U.S. Warns of Kim Regime Collapse if Nuclear Attack Occurs, Hours Before North Korea's New ICBM Test
The U.S. has issued a stark warning to North Korea, declaring that any nuclear attack from Pyongyang would lead to the "end of the Kim regime." Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's comments came Wednesday during a joint security conference with South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun in Washington, underscoring escalating tensions over North Korea's nuclear ambitions and recent military cooperation with Russia. 
The U.S. has issued a stark warning to North Korea, declaring that any nuclear attack from Pyongyang would lead to the "end of the Kim regime." Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's comments came Wednesday during a joint security conference with South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun in Washington, underscoring escalating tensions over North Korea's nuclear ambitions and recent military cooperation with Russia.
