Concerns over Iran’s internal stability are rapidly escalating as multiple U.S. allies take emergency diplomatic action. New Zealand and Slovakia have temporarily closed their embassies in Tehran, evacuating all staff on commercial flights amid what officials describe as a sharply deteriorating security environment.

A fierce spring heatwave has gripped Australia and New Zealand, shattering October temperature records and sparking dozens of wildfires. Sydney hit nearly 40°C as scorching winds up to 100 km/h fueled blazes across New South Wales. In New Zealand, “red” wind alerts were issued as fires destroyed homes and forced a state of emergency in Canterbury.