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Gulf Tensions Rise: Iran Closes Hormuz Strait Amid Conflict with U.S. and Israel

adminMarch 3, 2026March 3, 202608 mins

Gulf Tensions Rise: Iran Closes Hormuz Strait Amid Conflict with U.S. and Israel By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | March 3, 2026 RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – The escalating conflict in the Middle East reached a critical new phase as Iran announced on Monday the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital international shipping…

Inside the Covert Hunt for Iran’s Supreme Leader: Devastating Strikes Reshaping the Middle East

adminMarch 2, 2026March 3, 2026012 mins

Inside the Covert Hunt for Iran’s Supreme Leader: Devastating Strikes Reshaping the Middle East By Bing Jabadan and Paul V Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | March 2, 2026 TEHRAN, IRAN – In a stunning, unprecedented operation, a meticulously coordinated intelligence effort by the United States and Israel culminated in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah…

A Heroic Legacy: Remembering a Filipina Caregiver’s Ultimate Sacrifice in Israel

Bing JabadanMarch 2, 2026March 2, 202604 mins

A Heroic Legacy: Remembering a Filipina Caregiver’s Ultimate Sacrifice in Israel By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | March 2, 2026 TEL AVIV, Israel – Amid recent tragic events, a profound story of selflessness and ultimate sacrifice has emerged from Israel, highlighting the unwavering dedication of a Filipina caregiver. Mary Ann Velasquez De Vera, a beloved…

Florece Is Top Graduate in Abu Dhabi Police Exchange Program

Bing JabadanFebruary 2, 2026February 2, 202604 mins

(Image Credit: Phil Embassy in Abu Dhabi) Florece Is Top Graduate in Abu Dhabi Police Exchange Program By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNATIONWEEK.com | February 2, 2026 ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Police Maj. Inar Vic Florece of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has emerged as the top graduate of the prestigious International Police Exchange…

Khamenei’s Grip Weakens as Iranian Forces Defect Amid Rising Protests

adminJanuary 22, 2026January 23, 202605 mins

Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Khamenei’s Grip Weakens as Iranian Forces Defect Amid Rising Protests By Paul V. Young & Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | January 22, 2026 TEHRAN, Iran – The Islamic Republic of Iran faces its most precarious moment in decades as unprecedented protests, ignited by simmering public discontent, engulf major urban centers. For…

Gov’t Crackdown on Protesters Plunges Iran into Deepening Crisis

Bing JabadanJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026011 mins

Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, has orchestrated the deaths of 25,000 who dare to protest against his regime. With 20,000 arrested, many face torture and the grim threat of execution. For over 30 years, the Iranian people have endured this tyranny; they deserve a future free from oppression. Gov’t Crackdown on Protesters Plunges Iran into…

Iran’s Looming Execution of Erfan Soltani: A Barometer of Regime Brutality, Call for Global Intervention

Bing JabadanJanuary 14, 2026January 16, 202606 mins

Iran’s Looming Execution of Erfan Soltani: A Barometer of Regime Brutality, Call for Global Intervention By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | January 14, 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Iran is poised to execute a demonstrator in a move that human rights advocates fear signals a new and ruthless phase in the country’s crackdown on dissenters. Erfan…

Iran’s Uprising: A Nation Silenced as Protests Surge

Bing JabadanJanuary 13, 2026January 13, 202609 mins

At least thousands of Iranian demonstrators have been killed during ongoing protests in the capital, Tehran. Reports indicate that protesters have been subjected to summary executions. According to a rights group, unrest in Iran has claimed the lives of more than 1,000 individuals as of January 13, 2026. Meanwhile, Tehran has issued threats to target…

GAZA’S WINTER OF DESPAIR: HOW MANY CHILDREN MUST DIE BEFORE THE WORLD ACTS?

adminDecember 15, 2025December 15, 202506 mins

Khan Yunis, Gaza: Heavy rains and freezing temperatures have claimed a child’s life—a tragic consequence of restricted aid and a world slow to respond. How many more will suffer? GAZA’S WINTER OF DESPAIR: HOW MANY CHILDREN MUST DIE BEFORE THE WORLD ACTS? By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.Com | December 15, 2025 KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip…

Anti-Hamas Militia Commander Killed in Gaza

Bing JabadanDecember 5, 2025December 5, 202505 mins

commander of the anti-Hamas, Yasser Abu Shabab Anti-Hamas Militia Commander Killed in Gaza By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.Com | December 5, 2025 RAFAH, Gaza Strip – Yasser Abu Shabab, a controversial commander of the anti-Hamas “Popular Forces” militia, was killed in Rafah this week. Reports indicate that Abu Shabab was shot while attempting to mediate…

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Gulf Tensions Rise: Iran Closes Hormuz Strait Amid Conflict with U.S. and Israel

Inside the Covert Hunt for Iran’s Supreme Leader: Devastating Strikes Reshaping the Middle East

A Heroic Legacy: Remembering a Filipina Caregiver’s Ultimate Sacrifice in Israel

Florece Is Top Graduate in Abu Dhabi Police Exchange Program

Khamenei’s Grip Weakens as Iranian Forces Defect Amid Rising Protests

Gov’t Crackdown on Protesters Plunges Iran into Deepening Crisis

Iran’s Looming Execution of Erfan Soltani: A Barometer of Regime Brutality, Call for Global Intervention

Iran’s Uprising: A Nation Silenced as Protests Surge

GAZA’S WINTER OF DESPAIR: HOW MANY CHILDREN MUST DIE BEFORE THE WORLD ACTS?

Anti-Hamas Militia Commander Killed in Gaza