Geopolitical
Indonesian UNIFIL Peacekeeper Dies from Explosion Injuries in Lebanon
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — An Indonesian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon died on Thursday from injuries sustained in an explosion last month, marking a significant los...
US envoys to travel to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials
WASHINGTON — The White House announced Thursday that U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and former senior advisor Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan tomorrow morning for in-person talks with Iranian ...
Ukraine, Saudi Arabia Forge Strategic Security Pact in Kyiv
KYIV — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud signed a comprehensive strategic security agreement on Thursday, marking a significant diplomatic shift in the o...
Trump's repost of Savage podcast sparks diplomatic row with India
NEW DELHI — U.S. President Donald Trump sparked a diplomatic row with India on Thursday after reposting a podcast episode by conservative host Michael Savage that described China and India as "hellhol...
IDF Strikes Deir Aames in Southern Lebanon Following Evacuation Warning
BEIRUT — The Israel Defense Forces launched a series of strikes on the village of Deir Aames in southern Lebanon on Thursday afternoon, following an evacuation warning issued to residents earlier in t...
Ukraine Returns 193 Soldiers in Latest Prisoner Exchange
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine repatriated 193 of its soldiers in a new prisoner exchange on Thursday, marking the latest effort to return captured personnel from the ongoing conflict. The exchange, finaliz...
Clashes Erupt in Qusra as Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians
QUSRA, West Bank — Violent clashes erupted Thursday afternoon in the Palestinian town of Qusra, southern Nablus, after a group of Israeli settlers entered the area and attacked local residents. The i...
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi Outlines Diplomatic Agenda Amid Regional Shifts
TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has outlined the strategic objectives of his upcoming diplomatic tour, emphasizing coordination with international partners on bilateral issues a...
Syrian President al-Sharaa Urges EU to Curb Israeli Military Actions in Nicosia
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa called on the European Union on Thursday to take immediate action to halt Israeli military violations within Syrian territory, citing escalating agg...
Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon kills father and son
BEIRUT — An Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese town of Touline killed Nimr Ali Awali and his son Hussein early Thursday morning, local officials confirmed. The attack occurred at dawn on April...
Chinese Embassy in Iran Warns Citizens Against Travel Amid Regional Tensions
TEHRAN (AP) — The Chinese Embassy in Iran issued a formal advisory on Thursday warning Chinese citizens against traveling to the country due to uncertain regional security conditions. The statement, r...
Iran State TV Lists Energy Targets in Gulf States
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran's state television released a list of energy facilities across the Persian Gulf region that it said would be targeted if hostilities resume, escalating tensions in the volatile Midd...
Kuwait Military Reports Drone Strikes Along Iraq Border
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait's military reported Thursday that two drones launched from Iraq-based pro-Iranian militias struck two separate locations along the Kuwait-Iraq border. The attacks occurred in the ...
IRGC Commander Declares US Strategic Failure in Regional Standoff
TEHRAN, April 24 (AP) — A senior commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps declared Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump has suffered a strategic failure, asserting that American milita...
Iran Rejects Arab League Accusations Over Regional Security Measures
TEHRAN, April 24 (AP) — Iran on Thursday rejected accusations from the Arab League that it is destabilizing the Middle East, asserting that its military actions are legitimate defensive measures under...
Iran Condemns Trump's Assassination Threat as 'Moral Failure'
TEHRAN, April 24 (AP) — Iran's Foreign Ministry on Thursday condemned a suggestion by U.S. President Donald Trump that American forces might assassinate Iranian officials who oppose a diplomatic deal ...
Iran Rejects Arab League Resolution, Warns Against US-Israeli Aggression
TEHRAN — Iran rejected an Arab League resolution condemning its recent military operations on Thursday, warning regional Arab states against supporting what it termed U.S.-Israeli aggression in the Pe...
IDF Fighter Jets Strike Villages in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — Israeli Defense Forces fighter jets struck buildings in the villages of Toulin and Khirbet Selm in southern Lebanon early Thursday, escalating military activity along the volatile border regi...
Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon breaches ceasefire
BEIRUT — Israeli warplanes struck the town of Khirbet Selm in southern Lebanon early Thursday, marking another violation of the ceasefire agreement that has been in place between Israel and Hezbollah....
Japan Denies Arms Transfer to Ukraine Amid Diplomatic Tensions
TOKYO — Japan formally denied allegations on Thursday that it has transferred weapons to Ukraine, citing a lack of agreement on the transfer of defense equipment and technology. The statement comes as...
Nighttime Attack in Odesa Kills Elderly Couple, Injures 15
ODESA, Ukraine — A nighttime strike on residential buildings in Odesa killed an elderly couple and injured at least 15 other people early Thursday, local officials said. The attack occurred around 5:...
Turkey, UK Sign Strategic Partnership Framework to Deepen Ties
ANKARA — Turkey and the United Kingdom signed a Framework Agreement on Strategic Partnership on Wednesday, marking a significant step to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation through s...
UK Foreign Office Unit Monitoring Israeli War Crimes in Gaza, Lebanon Shut Down Amid Budget Cuts
LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom Foreign Office has closed its dedicated unit responsible for tracking Israeli breaches of international law in Gaza and Lebanon, citing budget constraints as the prima...
U.S. Military Aid Arrives in Israel Amid Ongoing Hostilities
JERUSALEM (AP) — Two cargo ships and multiple military aircraft carrying weapons and equipment for the Israel Defense Forces arrived in Israel on Wednesday, marking a significant delivery of U.S. mili...
USS Higgins Disabled After Major Fire in Indo-Pacific
SINGAPORE — A major fire aboard the USS Higgins disabled the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer on Wednesday, causing a complete loss of power and propulsion in the Indo-Pacific region. The...
Fire disables USS Higgins in Indo-Pacific, power lost
SAN DIEGO — A major fire aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins disabled the vessel and caused a total loss of power and propulsion in the Indo-Pacific region on Wednesday...
Israeli Soldier Killed, Two Wounded in Drone Attack in Southern Lebanon
SOUTHERN LEBANON — An Israeli soldier was killed and two others were seriously wounded in a first-person view drone attack on Wednesday in southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in the ong...
Security Incident in Southern Lebanon Results in Fatalities, Hebrew Media Report
BEIRUT — A security incident in southern Lebanon resulted in multiple fatalities on Wednesday, according to reports from Hebrew-language media outlets. The incident occurred in the southern region of...
IRGC Commander Threatens Retaliation Against U.S. Over Reported Campaign Plans
TEHRAN, Iran — The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force issued a stern warning Thursday against the United States, threatening retaliatory strikes in response to reports ...
Strike Reported in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine
DNIPROPETROVSK, Ukraine — A strike occurred in the Ukrainian city of Dnepropetrovsk on Wednesday morning, local authorities confirmed. The incident took place at approximately 10:26 a.m. local time, t...