Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

As tensions rise dramatically following the outbreak of war between Israel and Iran, fears over the possibility of a nuclear-armed Iran have resurfaced — with particular concern about the UK’s ability to respond if such weapons were ever launched its way. The escalation has brought renewed urgency to the question: how vulnerable is Britain to a nuclear strike — and how long would we have to react? Currently, Israeli intelligence suggests that Iran is enriching uranium close to weapons-grade levels — a claim that US intelligence has not confirmed. But even if true, Iran is not believed to have assembled…

Just hours after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was announced between Iran and Israel, tensions reignited late Monday as Israel reportedly launched a targeted strike on Tehran, accusing Iran of breaching the truce—an allegation Iran denies. U.S. President Donald Trump had earlier declared a “complete and total ceasefire” between the two long-standing adversaries, writing on Truth Social: “It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a complete and total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now) for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ENDED.” The truce announcement, while widely welcomed by…

In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Monday that Israel and Iran have reached a “complete and total ceasefire,” following days of escalating military confrontation in the Middle East that pushed the world to the brink of a regional war. “It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now) for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ENDED,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. The announcement, though unconfirmed by either Israeli or Iranian officials at the…

As the world reels from a wave of military escalations, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a significant increase in the production of hypersonic missiles, raising global concerns about the risk of a full-scale World War III. The announcement comes in the wake of a dramatic turn in the Middle East conflict, triggered by President Donald Trump’s surprise airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. The U.S. President hailed the strikes as a “very successful attack,” a move that has further destabilized an already volatile region. The targeted airstrikes reportedly involved the deployment of six “bunker buster” bombs, striking key nuclear sites…

The U.S. President Donald Trump has described Iran’s recent retaliatory missile strike on American military bases in the Middle East as “very weak,” confirming that there were no American or Qatari casualties. Trump also thanked Iran for providing an early warning before the strike—an action that allowed the U.S. to take precautionary measures and reduce potential harm. Trump’s remarks came just days after U.S. airstrikes targeted three key Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan—escalating a tense standoff between Washington and Tehran. However, his latest comments suggest a possible de-escalation, stating, “Perhaps Iran can proceed to peace and harmony in the…

Tensions in the Middle East have surged to unprecedented levels following Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes on U.S. military positions. According to reports from The Irish Times and The New York Times, Iranian ballistic missiles targeted the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and triggered air defense systems at the Ain al-Asad base in Iraq—both key U.S. strongholds in the region. These strikes come just days after U.S. forces carried out heavy air raids on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities. Shortly after the Iranian assault, explosions echoed across Doha, prompting Qatari authorities to temporarily close the nation’s airspace. The Ministry of…

The United States is intensifying diplomatic efforts with China in a bid to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, a move that officials warn could unleash a global economic shock. In a strategic push to avoid further escalation in the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has publicly called on China—Iran’s largest oil buyer and key trade partner—to intervene diplomatically and dissuade Tehran from shutting the vital waterway. “I encourage the Chinese government in Beijing to call them [Iran] about that, because they heavily depend on the Strait of Hormuz for their oil,” Rubio said in…

In a dramatic escalation of political tension, pro-Palestinian demonstrators have been banned from protesting outside Parliament, as police imposed one of the most restrictive exclusion zones in modern British history. The move comes amid heightened security concerns and growing calls to classify Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. The Metropolitan Police announced the enforcement of a strict exclusion zone covering Parliament Square, Whitehall, Westminster Bridge, Victoria Embankment, and Charing Cross, with protesters facing arrest if they enter the area. According to authorities, the measure—enabled under the Public Order Act—permits officers to stop and search individuals suspected of protesting and confiscate…

The United States is on heightened alert amid fears of retaliatory terror attacks by Iranian-backed operatives, following President Donald Trump’s dramatic airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure late Saturday. Speaking Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press, Vice President JD Vance warned that security agencies are closely monitoring potential threats, particularly from individuals connected to terrorist watch lists who may have entered the U.S. in recent years. Read Also: Under siege: Israel locks down as Iran vows revenge Foreign office launches evacuation of stranded Britons from Israel Israel-Iran conflict: Trump weighs, holds off decision for two weeks “We feel very confident…

A Bangladeshi man convicted of serious crimes including sexual assault and drug trafficking has been allowed to remain in the United Kingdom after an immigration tribunal ruled that deporting him would breach his human rights, due to a lack of adequate mental health care in his home country. The man, whose name is being withheld for legal reasons, was convicted of violently assaulting a stranger in a sexual attack at the age of 17. He was later also found guilty of conspiring to supply “significant” quantities of heroin as part of a county lines drug gang operating across regional borders…