Iran faces dual crisis amid currency drop and loss of major regional ally

Tim Knight, creator of Use-Their-ID.com, launched a website that generates fake IDs of MPs, including Keir Starmer, as a protest against the controversial Online Safety Act, which requires age verification for accessing certain online content. With over 100,000 fake licenses generated in a week, critics argue the law compromises privacy and security while limiting access to essential online resources, sparking significant backlash and a petition for repeal. Want More Context? 🔎

The World Food Programme (WFP) warns that families in el-Fasher, Sudan, face starvation due to a 16-month siege by paramilitary forces, with food deliveries blocked for over a year. The civil war, which has resulted in over 150,000 deaths and 12 million displaced since April 2023, has led to severe food shortages, driving desperate residents to eat animal fodder and waste. Want More Context? 🔎

US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, visited a controversial aid distribution site in Gaza to assess the humanitarian situation amid reports of violence and starvation. Criticism arose from Gazans and observers who labeled the visit a "media stunt," while Human Rights Watch condemned the militarized aid distribution system, calling for an end to the lethal force used against civilians. Want More Context? 🔎

A small earthquake with a magnitude of 3.0 struck near Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, on Saturday night, causing brief shaking in parts of the New York City area. While there were reports of confusion and minor impacts, New York City Emergency Management stated there were no injuries or major damage, and USGS noted such quakes are rare but not significant. Want More Context? 🔎

Seoul removes propaganda loudspeakers to signal a shift in policy under President Lee’s administration.South Korea's Defence Ministry announced the removal of loudspeakers broadcasting anti-North Korea messages along the border as part of President Lee Jae-myung's efforts to ease tensions and revive dialogue with Pyongyang. Despite these overtures, North Korea has dismissed the initiative, emphasizing a lack of interest in talks and criticizing Seoul's expectations for improved relations. Want More Context? 🔎

Melissa Mays, a Flint resident, remains skeptical about the safety of her water despite Michigan's claims of progress in addressing the 2014 water crisis, which led to health issues for many, including her son. While federal officials assert that Flint's water now meets EPA standards, Mays and other residents demand further action, reflecting deep mistrust in local leadership after years of contamination. Want More Context? 🔎