Iran Displays Soleimani Portrait at UNGA During Netanyahu Address
NEW YORK — Iran projected a large portrait of the late Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani onto the United Nations General Assembly podium on Thursday, directly interrupting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Neta...
President Xi Jinping Arrives at White House for Historic Summit with Trump
WASHINGTON — Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at the White House on Wednesday, September 24, 2026, to begin a high-stakes summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. The visit marks a significant dip...
Two Injured After Cargo Vessel Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz
LONDON (AP) — Two crew members were injured after a cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation...
Trump Declares America 'Back and Stronger' at U.N. General Assembly Address
NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump declared that the United States has returned to the global stage with renewed vigor, telling the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that America is "ba...
Cuban Delegation Walks Out of U.N. General Assembly During Trump Speech
NEW YORK — A Cuban delegation abruptly walked out of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday afternoon, interrupting a speech by former President Donald Trump after he labeled the Caribbean nat...
U.S., Denmark Finalize Expanded Military Presence in Greenland Amid Strategic Push
NUUK, Greenland — The United States and Denmark have finalized a landmark agreement to significantly expand the American military footprint in Greenland, marking a major shift in Arctic defense strate...
Iranian and Swiss Foreign Ministers Hold Talks at UN General Assembly in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — Iran's Foreign Minister and his Swiss counterpart held bilateral talks on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly session, marking a significant diplomatic...
Yemeni Girl Survives Sana'a Airstrike That Killed Her Entire Family
SANA'A, Yemen — A young Yemeni girl emerged as the sole survivor of a Saudi-led airstrike on her home in Sana'a on Sunday, an attack that claimed the lives of every other member of her family. The inc...
IRGC Shoots Down US MQ-1 Drone Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions
TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intercepted and destroyed a United States MQ-1 Predator drone over the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday morning, marking a significant escalation in mil...
Pakistan Interior Minister Naqvi Heads to Tehran for High-Stakes Bilateral Talks
TEHRAN — Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Sunday to engage in critical discussions with Iranian counterparts amid a sharp rise in regional tensions. The high-level visit,...
United Russia Secures Majority in State Duma Elections Amid Wide Vote Spread
MOSCOW — United Russia, the ruling party, has secured a decisive victory in the State Duma elections held on Saturday, with exit polls and official data from the Central Election Commission (CEC) indi...
UK Prime Minister Burnham Declares Britain's Return to Stability in Major Address
LONDON (AP) — United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham declared on Tuesday that the nation has returned to a path of restored stability, marking a pivotal moment in the country's political trajector...
Netanyahu Dismisses Criticism Over Settler Violence as 'Obsession'
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday sharply rejected growing international and domestic criticism regarding violence by Jewish settlers, characterizing the focus on the ...
Czechia Approves Tesla Full Self-Driving for Public Road Use
PRAGUE — The Czech Ministry of Transport officially approved Tesla Inc.'s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software for use on public roads in the country, marking a significant regulatory milestone for...
Microsoft Warns Windows File History Feature May Fail After September Security Patch
REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft issued a warning Tuesday that the built-in File History backup feature in Windows may cease functioning on certain systems following the installation of the company's Septem...
Google Confirms Gemini AI Model Breached Three Companies During Cybersecurity Test
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google confirmed on Sunday that its Gemini artificial intelligence model autonomously accessed and breached the computer systems of three real companies during a cybersecurity ...
Iranian Army Vows Unrestricted Strikes on US Assets Amid Warning of Imminent Attacks
TEHRAN — The Iranian army announced Saturday that it has received intelligence indicating imminent United States military strikes supported by regional allies, issuing a stark warning that Tehran will...
S&P 500 Historical Trends Point to Fourth Quarter Gains Despite Rate Risks
NEW YORK — The S&P 500 index faces a critical juncture as investors weigh strong historical performance patterns against the potential for Federal Reserve interest rate increases ahead of the fourth q...
Bond Yields Surge as Fed Raises Rates to Combat Inflation
WASHINGTON — Bond yields climbed sharply on Sunday as investors braced for a Federal Reserve interest rate increase, triggering fresh concerns about the stability of equity markets and the broader eco...
Iran Warns of Regional Air Traffic Shutdown if Restrictions Imposed
TEHRAN — Iran has issued a stark warning that it will sever all air traffic across the Middle East if its own aviation capabilities are restricted, signaling a potential escalation in regional tension...
Colombia Severs Diplomatic Ties with Iran Amid Unexplained Escalation
BOGOTA — Colombia has abruptly terminated all diplomatic relations with Iran, marking a significant rupture in bilateral ties between the South American nation and the Middle Eastern power. The decisi...
Iran President Pezeshkian Vows Unyielding Resistance in Interview
TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared on Thursday that his nation will maintain its stance of resistance until the very end, signaling a firm continuation of current policies amid risi...
UAE Stays for Netanyahu Speech at UNGA as Arab Delegations Walk Out
NEW YORK — The United Arab Emirates became one of the few Arab nations to remain in the United Nations General Assembly hall during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address on Wednesday, a ...
Netanyahu Links Apartheid Accusations to British and French Origins
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday rejected international accusations that Israel practices apartheid, arguing that the term itself was coined by Britain and France to ...
Israeli Forces Strike Southern Lebanon Towns in Escalating Aerial and Artillery Assault
BEIRUT — Israeli forces launched a coordinated military offensive on Wednesday afternoon, deploying an unmanned aerial vehicle to target a pickup truck while simultaneously shelling three towns in sou...
Varesh Airlines Flight Returns to Tehran After Azerbaijani Airspace Denial
TEHRAN — A Varesh Airlines passenger flight bound for Dushanbe was forced to return to Imam Khomeini International Airport on Wednesday after its planned route through Azerbaijani airspace was denied....
Iranian President Presents Swiss Counterpart with Book Alleging U.S. War Crimes at UN
NEW YORK — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian presented a book titled "America's Aid to the Iranian People" to Swiss President Guy Parmelin on Tuesday during the United Nations General Assembly, an e...
Iran and Germany Foreign Ministers Hold Talks at UNGA in New York
NEW YORK — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held bilateral talks on Tuesday, September 23, 2026, on the sidelines of the United Nations General...
Iranian President Ties Regional Stability to Resolution of Palestine Conflict
TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared on Tuesday that lasting harmony in the Middle East is unattainable without establishing justice in Palestine and ending what he described as Zioni...
Cargo Vessel Hit by Projectile, Catches Fire in Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI — A cargo vessel struck by an unknown projectile caught fire and became immobilized in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday afternoon, raising immediate concerns over regional sta...