Rising oil prices linked to the war with Iran are driving up fuel costs and inflation across Africa. Import dependent economies face currency pressure, while exporters may see limited gains. Analysts warn the crisis could deepen financial strain and accelerate calls for energy diversification.

Iran appointed a new supreme leader as fighting with Israel and the United States intensified across the Middle East. Civilian casualties rose, oil prices surged, and more countries reported deaths and damage as the war entered its tenth day.

Donald Trump voiced strong support for a pardon for Benjamin Netanyahu and criticized Isaac Herzog for not granting one. Herzog responded that any decision must follow Israeli law and proper procedures.

The Justice Ministry will transfer the Sde Teiman leak investigation to the state attorney instead of the attorney general, citing conflict of interest concerns. The move deepens an ongoing clash between the government and the attorney general over her role and authority.

After the United States and Israel struck Iranian targets, Iran responded with missile attacks across the region. The confrontation has raised concerns about whether Gulf states have sufficient interceptor missiles to defend against sustained strikes.

A special episode examines the environmental impact of modern warfare, from active combat to peacetime military operations. Experts discuss emissions, sustainability and whether climate change is now seen as a strategic threat.

Oil prices jumped above 100 dollars per barrel amid rising tensions in Iran. President Donald Trump called the surge a 'small price to pay' for addressing Iran's nuclear threat.

Iran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader as fighting with Israel and the United States intensified. Civilian casualties mounted across Iran and Lebanon, while violence and diplomatic withdrawals signaled growing instability in the Persian Gulf.

ITV apologised after darts fans were heard chanting an offensive remark about Prime Minister Keir Starmer during the UK Open. The incident comes amid political tensions over the United Kingdom's stance on military action involving Iran.

Debris from an intercepted Iranian projectile damaged a petrol facility in the Emirate of Fujairah without causing injuries. In Bahrain, civilians were hurt and homes damaged in a separate drone attack attributed to Iran.

Russia has proposed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East. The draft condemns attacks on civilians and urges a return to diplomatic negotiations.

American diplomats have been ordered to leave Saudi Arabia after drone attacks targeted the United States embassy in Riyadh. The move comes amid escalating regional tensions and ongoing strikes involving Iran.