Updated: Mar 27th, 2026 Israeli Opposition leader Yair Lapid has reportedly accused the government of pushing the country towards a “security disaster” due to a shortage of combat soldiers, amid ongoing military operations on multiple fronts. Talking to local media, Lapid reportedly said the Israel Defense Forces was “stretched to the limit”, alleging that the government was sending troops into...

In a historic move tied to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the administration of Donald J Trump has announced that his signature will appear on future US paper currency marking the first time a sitting president’s signature will be featured on dollar bills. The US Treasury said the move is part of commemorations for the country’s Semiquincentennial...

Updated: Mar 27th, 2026 A new study has sparked curiosity about what lies beneath Egypt’s famous Giza Plateau. Researchers suggest there may be a second Sphinx buried underground, along with a large network of tunnels and structures hidden below the surface. Italian researcher Filippo Biondi and his team used satellite scans and radar technology to study the area. They noticed...

Updated: Mar 27th, 2026 US President Donald Trump stated during a Cabinet meeting at the White House that Iran permitted the passage of 10 oil tankers through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a “very big present” amid ongoing diplomatic engagements. Trump referred to recent media coverage showing several oil tankers, including vessels flagged from Pakistan, moving...

Updated: Mar 26th, 2026 As the conflict between Israel and Iran enters its 27th day, tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified over claims of ongoing “peace talks”. US President Donald Trump has once again stated that discussions are under way with Iran’s top leadership to negotiate a ceasefire. Iran, however, has firmly denied any such official talks,...

Updated: Mar 26th, 2026 The US is set to expand social media checks for more visa applicants starting March 30. The new rule will apply to people applying for certain nonimmigrant visas at US consulates abroad. According to the US State Department, applicants in several visa categories will now be required to undergo online presence reviews. These include  A-3, C-3...

A missile fired from Iran has evaded Israel’s air defence systems and struck the city of Dimona, near which Israel’s main nuclear facility and reactor are located, state-owned Kan TV reported.  Air raid sirens in the area sounded in the morning and early afternoon on Wednesday (local time), warning of incoming missile attacks, according to the Home Front Command. The...

Updated: Mar 26th, 2026 As the conflict in West Asia continues to escalate, Iran has announced that it will not impose restrictions on vessels belonging to five “friendly” countries, including India, allowing them to pass through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz even as access remains limited for others.  Along with India, ships from Russia, China, Pakistan and Iraq have...

Updated: Mar 26th, 2026 The Australian government has moved to block the entry of temporary visa holders from Iran amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.  Tony Burke, minister for home affairs, on Wednesday night announced that he has used laws passed by the federal parliament earlier in March to temporarily restrict Iranian visitor visa holders from traveling to...