“Choose Compromise or War,” Iran Tells US Ahead of Crucial Oman Talks
TEHRAN, Sketsa.id – Military tensions between Iran and the United States have escalated sharply on the eve of high-stakes negotiations set for Oman on Friday, February 6, 2026. In a stark warning, Iranian military spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia declared that Tehran’s forces are prepared for war should Washington opt for confrontation. “We have always […]
Pope Leo XIV’s First Christmas Homily Links Nativity to Gaza’s Tent Shelters
Vatican, Sketsa.id – In his first Christmas homily as the global leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV delivered a poignant message linking the birth of Jesus in a simple stable to the current plight of displaced Palestinians in Gaza, enduring winter in emergency tents. Celebrating Christmas Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on December 25, […]
Gaza Truce in Tatters: 153 Tons of Bombs and Rising Civilian Toll
GAZA, Sketsa.id – A U.S.-brokered truce designed to bring a moment of respite to the war-ravaged Gaza Strip is hanging by a thread. The agreement, which came into effect on October 10, is being challenged by a deadly cycle of accusations, airstrikes, and a staggering number of civilian casualties. The fragility of the peace was starkly […]
New York Gempar: Empat Negara Besar Serukan Kecaman atas Rencana Israel Caplok Gaza
New York, Sketsa.id – Suasana ruang sidang Dewan Keamanan PBB mendadak tegang ketika satu per satu perwakilan negara besar angkat bicara. Rusia, China, Inggris, dan Prancis – empat dari lima anggota tetap – serentak melayangkan kecaman keras terhadap keputusan Israel mencaplok Gaza dalam pertemuan darurat Minggu (10/8/2025) waktu setempat. Hanya Amerika Serikat yang berdiri sendiri […]
End of Hostilities? Trump Announces Ceasefire Deal Between Israel and Iran
WASHINGTON, Sketsa.id — In a surprising turn of events, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran have reached afull and comprehensive ceasefire agreement, set to be implemented gradually within the next 24 hours. Sharing the update via his platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that this ceasefire would mark the official end of […]
Iran–Israel Political Tensions Raise Concerns of Wider Regional Conflict
Jakarta, Sketsa.id – Rising tensions between Iran and Israel have drawn international concern, as the two long-time adversaries appear to be inching closer to open confrontation. The situation, marked by military strikes and escalating rhetoric, threatens to destabilize an already fragile Middle East. In recent weeks, Israel carried out targeted airstrikes against alleged Iranian military […]
Iran Tembakkan Rudal Haj Qassem ke Israel, Tembus Iron Dome dan Sistem Pertahanan Berlapis
Tel Aviv – Iran, Sketsa.id – Iran untuk pertama kalinya menggunakan rudal balistik Haj Qassem dalam serangan terhadap Israel pada Sabtu (7/6/2025) lalu. Rudal canggih yang baru dikembangkan ini berhasil menembus sistem pertahanan Iron Dome serta lapisan pertahanan udara Israel lainnya, termasuk sistem Terminal High Altitude Defense (THAAD) milik Amerika Serikat yang dikerahkan di Israel. […]