Israel

Iran detains dozens accused of spying for Israel and the US amid rising tensions, citing a crackdown on foreign-linked networks

Anna Katrina Sevilla Mar 16, 2026

Shoshana Strock, daughter of Israeli National Missions Minister Orit Strock, has been found dead. She had publicly accused her parents and brother of ritualistic sexual abuse and said she was afraid for her life.

Thea Felicity Mar 15, 2026

Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issues a stern warning to the US, promising retaliation and demanding compensation for perceived aggression.

Corazon Victorino Mar 13, 2026

A Middle East analyst warns Iran will not surrender in the current conflict, raising the risk it may pursue nuclear weapons as a deterrent against the US and Israel.

Thea Felicity Mar 12, 2026

A new geopolitical analysis claims Israel secretly wants the United States to lose a prolonged Middle East ground war, aiming to become the region's sole superpower.

Aiza Moraña Mar 12, 2026

Noah Smith warns the world may be edging closer to World War III amid fallout from the Iran War and rising tensions between China and Taiwan, likening current risks to conditions seen in the 1930s. He notes advances in artificial intelligence and drones are changing how wars are fought, and suggests uncertain balances of power could prove the most dangerous spark.

Welbert Bauyaban Mar 11, 2026

Hezbollah and Iran launch coordinated cluster bomb attacks on Israel, escalating the conflict and threatening civilians amid growing regional tensions.

Audrey Liza M. Nolasco Mar 11, 2026

Is Iddo Netanyahu still alive? Viral posts claim Netanyahu's brother was killed in a mysterious strike, as millions view online rumours targeting Israeli leaders during the war.

Marty Vergel Baes Mar 10, 2026

Viral hoaxes claiming Iddo Netanyahu's death and Itamar Ben-Gvir's injury in an Iranian strike have gripped social media amid Israel-Iran tensions. Fact-checks reveal old videos and a 2024 crash twisted into fiction, while a minister's son bears real shrapnel wounds from Lebanon.

Welbert Bauyaban Mar 10, 2026

A 2024 road accident involving Itamar Ben-Gvir has been recast online as an Iranian missile strike, despite police findings, video evidence and a reckless driving conviction pointing to a traffic crash.

Maybelyn B. Paden Mar 10, 2026

False rumours claim Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was injured in an Iranian strike, but the story stems from a 2024 car accident in Ramle.

Seneca Cabrera Mar 10, 2026

Donald Trump suggests that oil prices will decrease rapidly after addressing Iran's nuclear threat, despite current spikes due to Middle East tensions.

Clarizza Potoy Mar 09, 2026

Candace Owens has urged US military members not to enlist, claiming President Trump expects them to 'die for Israel' as the conflict with Iran escalates.

Thea Felicity Mar 08, 2026

Under the new CEO, Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway has resumed its share repurchases after a long pause. Buffett halted buybacks in 2024, thinking his company's stock was significantly overvalued.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 06, 2026

Azealia Banks said on X that she gets paid to mention Israel on social media, in a reply to allegations of unpaid influencer fees by Israeli officials.

Thea Felicity Mar 05, 2026

Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacks US oil tanker in Persian Gulf, escalating tensions and sparking World War 3 fears. Learn about the latest developments and global implications.

Clarizza Potoy Mar 05, 2026

As the Iran conflict escalates, Europe grapples with unity and security challenges, highlighting divisions within the EU.

Corazon Victorino Mar 05, 2026

A viral conspiracy theory suggests Donald Trump is being blackmailed by Israel through Jeffrey Epstein's files, sparking widespread online debate

Rohit David Mar 05, 2026

A viral clip of Marco Rubio has triggered political backlash after the US secretary of state suggested Washington launched strikes on Iran partly because Israel was preparing its own attack.

Crisnel Longino Mar 04, 2026

President Trump publicly contradicts Secretary of State Rubio's explanation for Iran strikes, highlighting confusion within the administration.

Bernadette B. Tixon Mar 03, 2026

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Iranian death claims and vows decisive action as strikes on Iranian proxies in Lebanon deepen conflict amid fears it may not stay contained.

Maybelyn B. Paden Mar 03, 2026

During the 2020 conversation with host Marc Maron, Rogen discussed how Israel was presented to him in childhood Jewish education.

Ria Pathak Mar 03, 2026

Iran vows retaliation against the US and Israel following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Tensions rise as missile attacks target Jerusalem.

Catherine Armecin Martin Mar 02, 2026

Rumours about Benjamin Netanyahu's death spread rapidly after Iran claimed to have struck his office with missiles, though neither government has confirmed any hit. Jerusalem's missile alerts added to public confusion amid a broader regional escalation.

Francis Louie C. Añiga Mar 02, 2026

Amid escalating tensions, the whereabouts of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remain uncertain following strikes on central Israel.

Aiza Moraña Mar 02, 2026

The killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has intensified tensions in the Middle East, with US and Israeli airstrikes and potential diplomatic shifts.

Corazon Victorino Mar 02, 2026

Rumors of Netanyahu's assassination and flight to Germany are debunked with official statements and images showing him in Israel.

Clarizza Potoy Mar 02, 2026

Tensions rise as Hezbollah's missile strike on Haifa prompts a strong Israeli military response. Discover the implications for Lebanon and the region in this unfolding conflict.

Vinay Patel Mar 02, 2026

Iran launches a massive missile attack on Israel in retaliation for the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, escalating regional tensions.

Catherine Armecin Martin Mar 02, 2026

Pope Leo XIV issues a strong appeal to President Trump and world leaders to end the escalating violence in the Middle East, urging a return to diplomacy.

Nobelle Borines Mar 01, 2026