Geopolitical
UAE to Exit OPEC and OPEC+ Effective May 1, 2026
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates announced Monday that it will withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the OPEC+ alliance, effective May 1, 2026. The decision marks...
Iran Foreign Minister to Visit Moscow for Talks on Regional Stability
MOSCOW — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to arrive in Moscow on Monday for high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and senior officials aimed at securing regional s...
Israel Deploys Iron Dome System and Troops to UAE Amid Regional Tensions
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Israel deployed an Iron Dome air defense system and military personnel to the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, marking a significant escalation in regional security ...
IDF Soldier Killed, Six Wounded in Hezbollah Drone Strike in Southern Lebanon
JERUSALEM — An Israeli Defense Forces soldier was killed and six others were wounded on Saturday following a drone strike attributed to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced. The attack oc...
Hezbollah Claims Drone Strike on Israeli Vehicle in Western Galilee
BEIRUT (Reuters) — Hezbollah launched an unmanned aerial vehicle attack on an Israeli military vehicle in the settlement of Shomera in Israel's Western Galilee region on Wednesday, marking a fresh esc...
Trump Declares U.S. Victory in Iran Conflict as Hostilities Expected to End Soon
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the ongoing military conflict in Iran is nearing its conclusion, stating that the United States is achieving significant victories in the...
Israeli Forces Intercept Humanitarian Flotilla Near Crete
ATHENS — Israeli naval forces intercepted several vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters off the coast of Crete early Wednesday, halting a large-scale humanitarian mission bound ...
Senate Rejects Resolution Restricting Trump's Cuba Military Authority
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate voted Monday to block a resolution that would have required congressional approval before President Trump could deploy military forces in Cuba, signaling a significan...
Hezbollah Suicide Bomber Destroys Israeli Tank in Lebanon's Qanater
QANATER, Lebanon — A suicide bomber affiliated with Hezbollah destroyed an Israeli Merkava tank in the central square of Qanater town on Monday, escalating tensions along the border region. The attack...
Hezbollah Launches Drone Attack on Israeli Soldiers in Naqoura
BEIRUT — Hezbollah announced a third military operation targeting Israeli forces in the southern Lebanese village of Naqoura on Sunday, deploying two attack drones that struck two separate gatherings ...
Starmer Vows UK Will Not Enter War Not in National Interest
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared Monday that the United Kingdom will not be drawn into military conflicts that do not serve its national interests, marking a significant statement on...
Rubio Rejects Iran's Claim of Control Over Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday rejected Iran's assertion that it can control access to the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing claims that passage through the critical waterway is...
Bahrain Revokes Citizenship of 69 Convicted of Communicating with Foreign Entities
MANAMA, Bahrain — The Bahraini government has revoked the citizenship of 69 individuals convicted of communicating with foreign entities and glorifying attacks attributed to Iran, authorities announce...
Hezbollah Vows Continued Response to Israeli Ceasefire Violations Amid Diplomatic Criticism
BEIRUT — Hezbollah announced on Saturday that it will maintain its military response to Israeli ceasefire violations, condemning both the Lebanese government and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netany...
Russian Africa Corps Begins Withdrawal from Kidal Base in Northern Mali
KIDAL, Mali — The Russian Africa Corps has begun withdrawing from its military base in Kidal, northern Mali, marking a significant shift in the ongoing conflict in the region. The withdrawal was confi...
Hezbollah strikes Israeli armored vehicle in southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — Hezbollah fighters launched a precision attack on an Israeli military vehicle in southern Lebanon on Friday, marking a significant escalation in cross-border hostilities. The militant group c...
Trump Warns of Potential Renewed Attacks on Iran
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump stated Tuesday that military attacks on Iran may resume in the near future, signaling a potential escalation in tensions between the United States and the Middle Ea...
Iran Marks Persian Gulf Day with Historical Observance
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran observed Persian Gulf Day on Thursday, commemorating the 404th anniversary of the expulsion of the Portuguese navy from the Strait of Hormuz in 1622. The annual observance, designa...
USS Gerald R. Ford departs CENTCOM region for homeport maintenance
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, has departed the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to return to the United States for schedu...
Trump Greets King Charles at White House During Historic State Visit
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House on Monday for the first official state visit by a British monarch in nea...
Iranian Foreign Ministry Condemns EU Sanctions as Hypocritical
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei sharply criticized European Union sanctions on Iran on Sunday, labeling them hypocritical measures designed to undermine the rights of or...
Israeli Defense Force Releases Footage of Village Demolitions in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — The Israeli Defense Forces released video footage on Sunday showing the demolition of the villages of Taybeh and Odaisseh in southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing ...
Hezbollah Leader Says Israeli Withdrawal Key to Ending Southern Lebanon Conflict
BEIRUT — Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem stated on Sunday that the only viable solution to halt Israeli aggression is the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon. Th...
Hezbollah Releases Footage of Drone Strike on Israeli Tank in Southern Lebanon
BEIT LIF, Lebanon — Hezbollah released video footage on Saturday showing an Israeli Merkava tank destroyed by a first-person view drone strike in the village of Beit Lif in southern Lebanon. The incid...
Iran to Resume International Flights from Tehran After 50-Day Pause
TEHRAN, April 24, 2026 — Iran will resume international passenger flights from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport on Saturday, ending a suspension of more than 50 days triggered by the ongoi...
Residents in Nahariya Share Video of Missile Interceptions
NAHARIYA, Israel — Residents in the northern coastal city of Nahariya shared a video on Wednesday evening showing multiple missile interceptions over the area, marking another escalation in the ongoin...
Trump Thanks U.K. on Eve of U.S. 250th Independence Day
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump issued a formal statement on Monday evening expressing gratitude to the United Kingdom on the eve of the United States' 250th Independence Day celebration. The mess...
Trump Proposes Troop Withdrawal from Germany, Clashing with Pentagon Review
BERLIN — President Donald Trump on Thursday proposed withdrawing U.S. troops from Germany, a move that surprised both American defense officials and German counterparts. The announcement, made during ...
Hezbollah Claims Four Attacks on Israeli Tanks in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — Hezbollah announced on Wednesday that its fighters carried out two new drone attacks targeting Israeli Merkava tanks in the border towns of Bint Jbeil and Qantara, bringing the total number o...
Russian strike in Dnipro kills one, injures four
DNIPRO, Ukraine — A Russian attack on the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed one person and injured four others early Thursday, local authorities said. The strike occurred at approximately 8:36 ...