Turkey looks set to play an outsize role in shaping the new Syria after Assad

A secretive US military operation, dubbed 'Operation Midnight Hammer,' involved over 18 hours of flight, mid-air refuelings, and decoys to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities, with B-2 bombers targeting heavily fortified sites. The operation, which began after midnight and also included Tomahawk missiles launched from submarines, has been proclaimed a success by US officials, though the full impact remains uncertain. Need More Context? 🔎

El Al Airlines will begin rescue flights from Israel on Monday, accommodating 50 passengers per flight in response to 25,000 requests, with destinations including London, Paris, and New York. Passengers leaving Israel must remain outside for at least 21 days, and the airline is also offering repatriation flights and cruises to Cyprus amidst ongoing regional tensions and travel advisories. Need More Context? 🔎

For decades, the U.S. and Iran have avoided direct military confrontation, but recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites mark a significant escalation, prompting global concern. Iran's Supreme Leader faces critical decisions that could drastically affect both his regime and regional stability amidst increasing military pressure from Israel and the U.S. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The U.S. is fighting with Iran by attacking their important places, and now Iran has to decide...

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When JD Vance endorsed Trump’s 2024 presidential bid, he highlighted Trump's lack of military conflicts; however, as vice president, he must now justify Trump’s recent airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites. Vance argued that the U.S. is targeting Iran's nuclear program, emphasizing a commitment to national security while addressing concerns about foreign intervention among Trump's supporters. Need More Context? 🔎

ASB has announced significant reductions in its fixed mortgage rates, aligning with other major banks; the six-month fixed rate drops by 16 basis points to 5.29%, while the one-year fixed rate decreases by 6 basis points to 4.89%. ASB's executive noted that borrowers now pay 2.5% less interest compared to 18 months ago, potentially saving $12,500 annually on a $500,000 loan. Need More Context? 🔎