CASUALTIES IN JORDAN SHOOTING
Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 6 and wounding 28 others
On Friday, gunmen opened fire inside a Greek Orthodox church during a funeral in Karak, Jordan. The attack resulted in the deaths of six individuals and left 28 others wounded. Authorities are investigating the incident which occurred approximately 180 kilometers south of Amman. Security forces are familiar with Karak, as it has experienced violence in the past. Previous incidents included deadly attacks on police and civilians within the region.
'Tanker for tanker': Trump's new retaliation policy behind US strikes on Iran
United States forces struck two Iranian government tankers on Tuesday. These strikes were part of a new policy aimed at deterring attacks. Approximately one hundred targets, including military sites, were hit by US drones. Iran's retaliation involved ballistic missiles and drones, which were largely intercepted. Shipping continued through the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing exchanges.
Iran says it killed ‘large number’ of US forces in Jordan; America says no casualties
Iran on Wednesday claimed its attacks on US forces in Jordan killed a “large number” of American personnel, a claim Washington rejected by reporting no casualties. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards also said it struck US bases in Erbil with missiles and drones, while Bahrain said its air defences intercepted Iranian drones.
Has Iran captured US F-15E pilots, and has it shot down 2-seat fighter jet along with a rescue chopper? Full timeline of F-15 shot down Iran claims and rescue mission updates
Has Iran captured US F-15E pilots, and has it shot down 2-seat fighter jet along with a rescue chopper? Reports claim F15 shot down Iran, rescue mission launched, and Iranian TV bounty for pilots. Iran says at least one US pilot captured while debris suggests F-15E Strike Eagle. US has not confirmed the US fighter shot down incident, raising questions about escalation, rescue efforts, and regional war impact.
Israel Iran War Day 18 News Updates: Iran blackout silences citizens as diaspora voices, satellites and diplomacy fill the void
The conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel entered its 18th day with intensifying military action and rising concerns over global energy supplies and security. Israeli and US strikes continued in Iran and Lebanon, while Iran launched drone and missile attacks on regional targets, including oil facilities and cities in the Gulf.
Iran War Day 15 Live News: US pivots from usual army campaign in Kharg Island strike, Tehran warns America-linked oil cos, death tolls mount
West Asia War: War between United States, Israel and Iran escalates. United States strikes Iran's oil export hub. Iran expands missile campaign across the region. Conflict widens beyond original battlefield. Gulf states are drawn in. Energy infrastructure is threatened. Thousands have been killed and millions displaced. The war is increasingly centered on strategic energy routes.
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School News Assembly Headlines for December 15, 2025: Top national, international, sports and business update
News headlines for December 15: Delhi schools are now operating in a hybrid mode due to pollution. Prime Minister Modi embarks on a visit to Jordan. New tourism facilities have opened in Kashmir. The BJP has a new national working president. A mass shooting occurred in Sydney. India leads South Africa in the T20 series. The Odisha Masters badminton tournament has concluded.
Trump pledges retaliation after 3 Americans are killed in Syria attack that the US blames on IS
Two American soldiers and one civilian died in a Syrian attack. President Donald Trump vowed severe retaliation against the Islamic State group. The incident occurred near Palmyra. Syrian forces also sustained injuries. The United States has hundreds of troops in eastern Syria fighting IS. This attack marks the first fatalities since President Bashar Assad's fall.
Israeli forces kills 27 aid-seekers in Gaza as Israeli minister prays at flashpoint holy site
In Gaza, Israeli forces killed at least twenty-three Palestinians seeking food. Hospital officials and witnesses reported the incident. Malnutrition-related deaths are also rising in the region. Elsewhere, Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir prayed at a sensitive holy site in Jerusalem. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that Israeli military attacked its headquarters in Khan Younis.
Israeli gunshots, strikes kill at least 25 in Gaza, some while seeking aid
Overnight Israeli airstrikes and gunfire in Gaza have reportedly killed at least 25 people, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis as ceasefire talks stall. Many victims were shot while awaiting aid near the Zikim crossing, while others died in strikes, including in Gaza City. With negotiations faltering and famine looming, international pressure mounts on Israel to alleviate the suffering.
Blind radar, blistering speed: How Israeli jets crippled Iran’s air defence in 48 hours, something Russia couldn't do in 3 years
Within two days of launching strikes on Iran, Israel claimed control of Iranian skies—an achievement Russia has failed to replicate in Ukraine after over three years of war. Israel’s use of stealth, cyber intelligence, and layered air defences, including the Iron Dome and Arrow systems, allowed it to dominate Iran’s weak and outdated network. By eliminating key IRGC commanders and disabling air assets, Israel is executing what Russia had intended to do in Ukraine—swift decapitation, rapid dominance, and precision aerial supremacy.
Ukraine’s drone swarm attack was a warning for Russia and the US may be next
Ukraine’s low-cost drone strike on Russia’s bomber fleet has forced the US military to confront an urgent vulnerability: its own exposed aircraft at home and abroad. With US bases largely unhardened and easily accessible, military leaders are now sounding the alarm over drone swarms, surveillance incursions, and the rising risk of mass-casualty attacks. As Ukraine rewrites modern warfare with consumer-grade drones, senior US officials admit that America's defences are outdated and dangerously underprepared.
Israel blocks thousands of Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza over ceasefire dispute
Israel barred the return of thousands of Palestinians to their northern Gaza homes due to Hamas allegedly violating a ceasefire. Hostilities resulted in 11 casualties, including two deaths. The complex ceasefire arrangement involves hostages and prisoners, but tensions persist. US President Donald Trump suggested resettling Gaza residents, a notion rejected by regional stakeholders.
Israeli strikes in central Beirut kill at least 20 as diplomats push for a ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes in central Beirut killed at least 20 people and wounded 66 others, marking the fourth attack on Lebanon's capital in a week. The strikes targeted residential areas, causing significant damage. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah continued, with disagreements over Hezbollah's weapons and the composition of a monitoring committee.
Dozens killed, missing in Israeli strike on devastated north Gaza
Intensified Israeli strikes in Gaza and Lebanon have resulted in significant casualties and fueled humanitarian concerns. Over 30 people were killed in Gaza, many in the north where conditions are dire. In Lebanon, strikes killed Hezbollah's spokesman and others in Beirut, prompting school closures.
US works to prevent an escalation across the Mideast as Biden pushes Israel to show restraint
US aids Israel in countering Iran's assault. President Biden leads G7 to prevent escalation. American Patriot system in Iraq downed missiles. Rubio criticizes White House response to Gaza conflict.
Israel, Gaza fighters trade fire after deadly West Bank raid
It was the deadliest single raid in the territory in over two decades. The flare-up in violence poses an early test for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government and casts a shadow on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's expected trip to the region next week.
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