A new 188-page report by the Centre for Media Monitoring (CfMM) accuses the BBC of consistent bias in its coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza. Analyzing over 32,000 broadcasts and 3,800 articles from October 2023 to October 2024, the report found the BBC interrupted or dismissed genocide claims against Israel over 100 times and used emotionally charged language more often for Israeli victims. It interviewed twice as many Israelis as Palestinians and rarely labeled Israeli actions as war crimes. The CfMM called for an independent public review. The BBC responded by promising to study the findings while defending its editorial standards. (PC: The National)

Iran has warned of an “all-out war” if the United States intervenes in its conflict with Israel, following deadly Israeli strikes under Operation Rising Lion. Iranian ambassador Ali Bahreini and the foreign ministry stated they would “respond strongly” to further Israeli or American aggression. The conflict began after Israel launched surprise attacks on Iran’s nuclear and military sites, claiming Tehran was nearing nuclear weapon capability. US President Donald Trump said Washington now has “complete and total control of the skies” over Iran. So far, 224 people in Iran and 24 in Israel have died in the escalating war. (PC: X)

India and Canada have agreed to restore high commissioners to each other’s capitals following a "constructive" meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during the G7 Summit in Canada. The diplomatic breakthrough comes after a year of tensions over the 2023 killing of Khalistani figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Carney, when asked if the issue was raised, replied cautiously, emphasizing judicial processes and cooperation on transnational repression. India has repeatedly denied involvement and criticised the lack of evidence from Canada. Officials say more steps will follow to normalize bilateral relations based on shared democratic values. (PC: X)

Israel's air defence systems are nearing exhaustion, with interceptors possibly lasting only 10–12 more days, according to US intelligence cited by The Wall Street Journal. The Arrow missiles, costing $3 million each, are part of Israel's multi-layered defence now strained by Iran's continued missile attacks. Since launching Operation Rising Lion, Israel claims air superiority and destruction of a third of Iran's launchers, yet over half remain. Defence costs are estimated at $285 million nightly. Recent Iranian strikes have bypassed Israeli defences, causing damage in Tel Aviv and Haifa. Without urgent US resupply, Israel's missile defence may soon collapse. (PC: AFP)

Pakistan voices deep concern as Israel‑Iran hostilities escalate into a sixth day of airstrikes and missile exchanges. Islamabad condemned Israeli attacks on Iranian soil including nuclear sites, military infrastructure and state TV as blatant provocations, urging global action to uphold international law. With over 220 killed in Iran and hundreds injured, Tehran retaliated by firing missiles toward Israel, causing casualties and property damage. Pakistan has shut five Balochistan border crossings and repatriated students and pilgrims amid fears that Iran’s aerial reach could destabilise its own Balochistan province. Islamabad is exploring diplomatic channels to de‑escalate, emphasising the need for UN intervention and renewed diplomacy. (PC: Siasat & Bloomberg)

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Iran’s top nuclear scientist and key architect of the covert “Project Amad,” was killed on November 27, 2020, in a remote-controlled assassination that mirrored Israel’s 2025 strike on Fereidoun Abbasi. Fakhrizadeh, often dubbed Iran’s “Oppenheimer,” had remained unseen publicly until 2018, when Israeli PM Netanyahu revealed his identity. While traveling east of Tehran with his wife and guards, a machine‑gun rigged with AI, satellite links and explosives reportedly assembled in Iran, ambushed him with 15 precise shots; the vehicle detonated afterward but failed to destroy the weapon. The operation bore Mossad’s signature; intelligence suggests months of surveillance, covert smuggling, and remote execution. Fakhrizadeh’s death derailed nuclear diplomacy, accelerated Iran’s enrichment, and empowered domestic hardliners. (PC: Al Jazeera & The Times Of Israel)

Sixth consecutive day of Israeli–Iran air conflict: Iran launched two missile barrages, including its first use of the Fattah‑1 hypersonic missile, targeting Israel. Explosions were reported over Tel Aviv, and Israel conducted strikes near Tehran, hitting IRGC-linked sites. Civilians in Tehran’s District 18 were urged to evacuate ahead of the air raids. Former US President Trump called for “unconditional surrender” from Iran, warning that US patience is “wearing thin,” and hinted the U.S. knows Ayatollah Khamenei’s location but “won’t kill him…for now.” The US is deploying additional fighter jets. Iranian leadership, including Reza Pahlavi, responded defiantly, while speculation grows that Trump may join Israeli strikes. (PC: Reuters)

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared, “The battle begins,” as Iran launched a hypersonic missile targeting Israel. The missile, capable of traveling at over Mach 5 with high maneuverability, marks a major turning point in the confrontation. Initial reports indicate it was aimed at a strategic military site near Tel Aviv, though damage assessments are ongoing. Israel's defense systems were activated immediately, raising concerns of a full-scale war. Global powers have urged restraint, fearing further destabilization across the Middle East. (PC: NDTV)

A forceful, early‑morning Israeli air campaign struck Tehran and nearby military and nuclear sites, just hours after former U.S. President Trump ordered Iranians to evacuate and demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” . Explosions rattled the capital, sending 330,000 residents fleeing under evacuation orders . Israeli jets, backed by stealth aircraft and Mossad‑facilitated drone strikes, have dismantled air defenses, command centers, missile launchers, and nuclear enrichment facilities . Iran responded with hundreds of missiles and drones targeting Israel, triggering air raids and interceptions, with casualties rising on both sides—hundreds dead in Iran and dozens in Israel . U.S. military presence in the region has intensified amid global concern over possible escalation. (PC: AFP)

In the midst of escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, former U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed the assessment of U.S. intelligence agencies that Iran is not actively building a nuclear weapon. According to top U.S. officials and spies, there is currently no confirmed evidence that Tehran is pursuing a nuclear bomb. However, Trump, during remarks at the G7 and subsequent press appearances, claimed that Iran poses an immediate nuclear threat and used that narrative to justify heightened military pressure. The contradiction has sparked concerns over misinformation and the risk of deepening regional instability. (PC: Reuters)