UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it is “deeply concerning” that Kanye West is set to headline Wireless Festival in London. Starmer cited West’s past antisemitic remarks and said such views must be confronted. “Everyone has a responsibility to ensure Britain is a place where Jewish people feel safe,” he said. Sponsor Pepsi has withdrawn support from the event. Political leaders have also called for stricter action. Officials said no visa application has been received yet. West earlier apologised for his remarks in a public statement. (PC: BBC)

A US airman survived nearly two days behind enemy lines in Iran after his F-15E jet went down. The pilot was rescued early, but the weapons officer hid in mountains. He moved away from the crash site and climbed to high ground for safety. He used a beacon and secure device carefully to avoid detection. Iranian forces searched the area and offered rewards. US agencies tracked his position and ran a deception plan to mislead searches. Special forces later carried out a rescue mission. “We got him,” President Donald Trump said, calling it a daring operation. (PC: HT)

Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump’s warning to strike a deal within 48 hours or face military action. A senior Iranian commander called the ultimatum “helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid”. He warned that any attack on Iran would lead to “devastating and continuous” strikes on US and Israeli targets. Another Iranian official said a “big surprise” is planned and claimed US threats were “laughable”. Trump had warned that “all hell will rain down” if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it is following its own plans and will defend its interests. (PC: NDTV)

A major oil facility in Bahrain was hit on Sunday, with videos showing a storage tank bursting into flames. Clips shared online appear to capture an aerial object striking the site, followed by a large fireball.   Bapco Energies said one of its tanks caught fire after what it called an Iranian attack. “The fire has been extinguished and damage is being assessed,” the company said. It added there were no injuries.   Another video showed thick black smoke rising from the refinery. Authorities worked with emergency teams to control the fire. The refinery is a key part of Bahrain’s oil sector.

The United States is preparing to deploy its long-range JASSM-ER missile as the war with Iran intensifies. The move comes after the loss of two US aircraft in Iranian airspace.   US President Donald Trump had earlier warned of strong action against Iran. Reports said nearly the full stock of these missiles is being repositioned for possible strikes.   The JASSM-ER can hit targets over 900 km away and avoid air defences. US forces have already used more than 1,000 such missiles in the conflict.   Officials said stocks are under strain and may take years to rebuild. The shift shows growing risk in the next phase of the war. (PC: India Today)

Iran said at least five people were killed during a US mission to rescue a crew member from a downed F-15E Strike Eagle. Iranian forces claimed they hit several “flying objects” during the operation.   Officials said a C-130 Hercules and two Black Hawk helicopters were targeted in southern Isfahan. Iran also said it downed an Israeli drone.   US President Donald Trump called the rescue “one of the most daring operations”. He said the injured airman “will be fine”.   The rescue involved dozens of aircraft and special forces. The crew member was missing for two days before being safely extracted. (PC: NDTV)

US President Donald Trump said the military carried out a “daring” mission to rescue an airman after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down in Iran.   The rescue involved dozens of aircraft and special forces. The airman was found injured but safe. Trump said, “He will be just fine.”   The jet crashed on Friday after Iran claimed it hit it with air defences. The second crew member was located after more than a day.   Officials said the CIA ran a deception plan to confuse Iranian forces. US commandos later carried out the extraction.   The airman was taken to Kuwait for treatment. (PC: HT)

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the successful rescue of a missing crew member from a downed F-15 fighter jet in Iran, declaring “We got him” after a high-risk operation. The airman, a colonel, had been stranded for two days after the jet was shot down amid escalating conflict. U.S. forces deployed dozens of aircraft and conducted an intense search-and-rescue mission under hostile conditions. The officer sustained injuries but is now “safe and sound.” Another crew member had been rescued earlier. The operation highlights rising tensions between United States and Iran. (PC: X)

Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated after former US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face severe military action. Iran dismissed the warning as “helpless” and “nervous,” with military officials ridiculing the threat and vowing strong retaliation. Tehran warned that any US aggression would trigger devastating consequences, declaring that the “gates of hell” would open in response. The standoff comes amid ongoing conflict in the region, with both sides intensifying rhetoric and military posturing, raising fears of a wider war and disruption to global oil supplies. (PC: X)

Two days into the escalating US-Iran conflict, one crew member of a downed US F-15 fighter jet remains missing inside Iran. While one pilot has been rescued, both US forces and Iranian authorities are racing to locate the second airman. Iran has reportedly mobilised local tribesmen and “popular forces,” even offering rewards for capturing the pilot. The US has launched high-risk rescue missions using helicopters and special forces, facing hostile fire. The incident marks a major escalation, being the first confirmed US jet loss inside Iran during the war, intensifying tensions and military operations across the region. (PC: NDTV)