Trump says Iran would be in ‘great danger’ if direct talks fail

In Iran, the pressure to conform to Western beauty standards has led to a cultural trend of rhinoplasty, with more than 264,000 cosmetic operations performed in 2023. The popularity of nose jobs has become tied to social identity and status, especially as more women defy strict dress codes, despite risks from unauthorised clinics. The demand for cosmetic surgery remains high in Iran, with both women and men feeling the pressure to undergo procedures to enhance...

President Trump announced plans for direct negotiations with Iran to address its nuclear program, set for next Saturday in Oman. Iran's foreign minister confirmed the talks would be indirect, but indicated a potential shift towards direct negotiations if respectful and productive. Israel's prime minister advocated for a deal following the "Libya model," requiring Iran to dismantle its entire nuclear infrastructure, while Trump criticized European nations and threatened more tariffs, leaving Netanyahu without a public commitment...

Global temperatures in March reached historic highs, with Europe experiencing its hottest March ever recorded. The world saw the second-hottest March in the Copernicus dataset, continuing a trend of record-breaking temperatures since July 2023. The anomaly of temperatures being 1.6 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels has scientists concerned about the impact of human-caused climate change. Climate change is leading to more extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and heavy rainfall. The surge in global heat...

Iran is allegedly using criminal gangs in Sweden to target Israeli and Jewish interests, with at least four known attacks directed at the Israeli embassy in Stockholm in 2023 and 2024. Swedish authorities believe these youth suspects are manipulated by criminal gangs acting on behalf of Iranian intelligence units, leading to shootings, bombings, and arrests of minors. The involvement of gangs like Foxtrot and Rumba, led by individuals like Rawa Majid and Ismail Abdo, has...

Israeli forces have barred Sheikh Moataz Abu Sneineh, director of the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, from the site for 15 days, following the sealing off of parts of the mosque from the local waqf directorate. Locks and chains were placed on internal room doors, escalating tensions over the holy site. Another staff member was also banned from the mosque for 14 days, while Sheikh Moataz Abu Sneineh and another staff member were detained for over...

Yolande Knell, Middle East correspondent for Reuters, reports on the dire situation in Gaza following Israel's month-long blockade. UN-supported bakeries have closed, hospitals are rationing medicine, and food shortages have left many Gazans hungry during Eid al-Fitr. Aid agencies are calling for essential goods to be allowed into Gaza, as stocks are dwindling rapidly. The UN says it is running out of supplies, with food kitchens closing and only a few days' worth of food...