Geopolitical
Israeli Tourists Face Heightened Scrutiny Across Asia Amid Gaza Conflict Concerns
JAKARTA, Sept. 16 — Israeli tourists and veterans traveling through parts of Asia are encountering escalating backlash and intense public scrutiny as residents and activists express growing opposition...
Lebanese President Urges International Support for Army Deployment as UNIFIL Withdrawal Looms
BEIRUT — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on the United States, European Union nations, and Arab states on Tuesday to provide immediate support for the deployment of the Lebanese Armed Forces in ...
U.S. and Houthis Reach Security Deal in Oman to Secure Red Sea Shipping Lanes
MUSCAT, Sept. 16 (AP) — The United States has agreed to halt air support for Saudi-backed forces and refrain from striking Houthi-held territories in exchange for a commitment by the Ansarallah moveme...
Militia Massacre in Beirut Refugee Camps Leaves Thousands Dead
BEIRUT — A three-day massacre carried out by the Lebanese Phalangist militia, backed by Israel, has claimed the lives of thousands of Palestinian refugees and Lebanese citizens in the southern Beirut ...
Former Kosovo President Thaçi Sentenced to 25 Years for War Crimes
PRISTINA, Kosovo — Former Kosovo President and Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commander Hashim Thaçi was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Tuesday for war crimes committed during the 1998-99 conflict. ...
German Hospitals and Military Reactivate Cold War Bunkers for Potential Mass Casualties
ULM, Germany — German hospitals and the Bundeswehr are accelerating preparations for a potential conflict with Russia by reactivating Cold War-era bunkers and converting medical facilities to handle m...
EU Commission President Pledges Unprecedented Winter Aid for Ukraine
BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged on Tuesday that the European Union will deliver its strongest-ever support to Ukraine as the nation braces for what she described ...
Four Acts Withdraw from Ed Sheeran Tour in Solidarity with Macklemore
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Four musical acts scheduled to support Ed Sheeran on his upcoming Loop Tour in the United States withdrew their participation Tuesday, citing solidarity with rapper Macklemore follo...
Pakistan PM Condemns Houthi Drone Attacks on Mecca, Vows Solidarity with Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's Prime Minister issued a formal statement on Tuesday condemning drone attacks launched by the Houthi movement against Mecca, expressing deep solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi ...
House Advances Tough Sanctions Bill Targeting Russian Energy Sector for Final Vote
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives advanced a sweeping legislative package imposing severe economic sanctions on Russia, setting the stage for a final vote scheduled for September 16. The ...
Iranians Mark 200th Night of Pro-Government Rallies in Tehran
TEHRAN — Iranians gathered in Enghelab Square on Tuesday for the 200th consecutive night of demonstrations in support of the government and the defense of the nation. The rally, which began at approxi...
House Votes Third Time to End U.S. War With Iran Amid Cost and Supply Concerns
WASHINGTON (Sept. 16, 2026) — The U.S. House of Representatives voted for the third time on Tuesday to end the ongoing war with Iran, marking a decisive legislative push to halt military operations fo...
CBO Warns Iran Conflict Cost Exceeds $38 Billion, Risks Future Readiness
WASHINGTON — A new assessment by the Congressional Budget Office warns that the United States has spent at least $38 billion on military operations against Iran through July, a financial burden that r...
Iranian Foreign Minister Arrives in Beijing for High-Level Talks
BEIJING — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on Tuesday to meet with his Chinese counterpart, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between Tehran and the world's second-...
Death Toll Rises to Eight Following Building Collapse in Gaza City Shelter
GAZA CITY — The death toll climbed to eight on Tuesday following the collapse of a building housing displaced persons in the Al-Sina'a area, west of Gaza City, with dozens more feared missing beneath ...
Hamas Confirms Death of Senior Rafah Commander in Israeli Strike
GAZA CITY — The Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced on Tuesday the killing of Nael Abu Obeid, a senior commander who led the group's Rafah Brigade and served on its General Military...
Photos Reveal Damage to U.S. Bases Across Middle East Following Iran Strikes
BEIRUT — Images released by CBS News on Tuesday depict significant damage to United States military installations across the Middle East following a series of coordinated attacks launched by Iran. The...
Russian Forces Advance Near Lyman as Ukrainian Units Consolidate Defenses
LYMAN, Ukraine — Russian armed forces achieved tactical gains in the vicinity of Lyman on Tuesday, advancing their positions while Ukrainian military formations moved to consolidate defensive lines in...
Residential Building Collapses in Gaza City Affecting Six Families
GAZA CITY — A residential building in the al-Saada neighborhood southwest of Gaza City collapsed early Tuesday, displacing six families and raising concerns about the structural stability of homes pre...
Yemen Forces Claim Downing of Saudi F-15 Over Ma'rib Using Indigenous Missile
SANA, Yemen (AP) — Yemen's Armed Forces released footage on Tuesday showing the downing of a Saudi Arabian F-15 fighter jet over Ma'rib province, marking a significant escalation in aerial combat betw...
Iran Judiciary Chief Hails 200 Nights of Pro-Military Street Demonstrations
TEHRAN — Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, the head of Iran's judiciary, has publicly commended the Iranian public for sustaining nationwide street demonstrations in support of the armed forces for 200 cons...
Ansarullah Confirms Mine Deployment in Strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait
SANAA — Ansarullah forces have deployed naval mines in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, according to a Yemeni military source speaki...
UK First Secretary of State Haigh Vows End to Inaction on Gaza Crisis
LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom will no longer stand by as innocent Palestinian families are torn apart and children are killed in the Gaza Strip, First Secretary of State Louise Haigh declared Monda...
Three UAV Strikes in Gaza Strip Kill Two, Injure Multiple
GAZA CITY — Three unmanned aerial vehicle strikes struck the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, killing two people and injuring several others in separate incidents across southern and central areas of the territ...
Israel Confirms Airstrike Killing Senior Hamas Commander in Southern Gaza
JERUSALEM — Israeli officials confirmed Monday that an airstrike in southern Gaza successfully targeted Na'el Abu Atiyah, the commander of the Al-Qassam Brigades' Rafah Brigade. The operation, conduct...
Israeli airstrike in Gaza displaces families, kills child in Khan Younis
Khan Younis, Gaza — An Israeli airstrike targeting a tent encampment for displaced families in the al-Mawasi area killed an 8-year-old girl and wounded at least 14 others on Monday evening. The attack...
U.S. Military Stretches to Breaking Point Amid Sustained Iranian Campaign in West Asia
WASHINGTON — U.S. military officials warn that a relentless series of Iranian attacks on American bases and warships across West Asia is pushing the region's defense infrastructure to the brink of col...
Kurdish Leader Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Security During Tehran Meeting
TEHRAN — The leader of Iraq's Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) reaffirmed on Monday that neither Iraq nor its autonomous Kurdistan Region will permit their territory to be used to threaten neighbori...
US, UK, Netherlands Detail Iranian Malware Campaign Targeting Global Dissidents
WASHINGTON (Sept. 15) — Cybersecurity agencies in the United States, United Kingdom, and the Netherlands detailed a sophisticated malware campaign attributed to Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Sec...
Rep. Massie Introduces Resolution to Impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth Over Alleged War Crimes
WASHINGTON — Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, introduced a resolution on Monday calling for the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over alleged unlawful military co...