Geopolitical
Former Colombian Candidate Valencia Endorses De la Espriella in Runoff
BOGOTA — Former presidential candidate Paloma Valencia announced on Saturday her endorsement of right-wing contender Abelardo de la Espriella for the second round of Colombia's presidential election, ...
Milei Congratulates Colombia's First-Round Presidential Winner; Israel's Foreign Minister Shares Statement
BOGOTA — Argentine President Javier Milei extended congratulations to the winner of Colombia's first-round presidential election on Monday, a diplomatic gesture that was subsequently amplified by Isra...
Iranian Hackers Compromise U.S. Military and White House Instagram Accounts
WASHINGTON — Iranian hackers gained unauthorized access to the Instagram accounts of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force and the Obama White House on Monday, posting content related to Vietna...
Iranians Mark 92nd Night of Protests in Nationwide Demonstrations
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranians took to the streets and public squares across the country on Sunday in what organizers described as an epic show of resistance, marking the 92nd consecutive night of ralli...
Hezbollah Releases Footage of Drone Strike on Israeli Iron Dome Battery
BEIRUT — Hezbollah released footage on Saturday showing its fighters targeting an Israeli Iron Dome launcher at the Branit military barracks along Lebanon's southern border using an Ababil attack dron...
Iranian Air Force Conducts Fighter Jet Exercises Near Iraq Border
TEHRAN — Iranian Air Force fighter jets have been conducting military exercises in southwestern Iran near the border with Iraq, a development observed as of noon local time on Sunday. The aerial mane...
Iranian Fighter Jets Reported Over Karaj and Western Tehran
TEHRAN — Iranian Air Force fighter jets were observed conducting activity over the cities of Karaj and western Tehran on Sunday evening, raising questions about the nature of the flight operations. T...
Hezbollah Announces Five New Military Operations in Lebanon
BEIRUT — Hezbollah announced five additional military operations in Lebanon on Sunday, targeting Israeli military assets and personnel in response to ongoing Israeli attacks. The militant group stated...
Hezbollah Shell Lands in Rmeish Residential Area
BEIRUT — A shell fired by Hezbollah landed in a residential area of Rmeish in southern Lebanon on Saturday afternoon, raising tensions in the region. The incident occurred at approximately 4:11 p.m. ...
Macron Urges U.S.-Iran Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron called on Saturday for an immediate agreement between the United States and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the global economy faces critical...
Lebanese Civil Defense Evacuates Southern Cities Following Israeli Warnings
BEIRUT — Lebanese Civil Defense forces initiated a large-scale evacuation from the southern districts of Nabatieh, Tyre, and Sarafand on Saturday, relocating personnel and equipment to the city of Sid...
Israel Defense Minister Announces Troop Deployment at Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon
BEAUFORT CASTLE, Lebanon — Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Saturday that Israeli troops will maintain a permanent presence at Beaufort Castle as part of a newly established security ...
Iranian vessel named IRGC TOLL COLLECT enters Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI (Reuters) - An Iranian vessel identified as the IRGC TOLL COLLECT entered the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, raising questions about its purpose in one of the world's most critical maritime choke...
Hezbollah Fighter Jet Strikes Israeli Army Vehicle in Northern Palestine
BEIRUT — A Hezbollah Ababil fighter jet struck a vehicle belonging to the Israeli army in the Ghabes al-Jalil camp in northern occupied Palestine on Saturday afternoon. The attack occurred at approxi...
IRGC Commander Praises Iranian Athletes Amid Ongoing Conflict
TEHRAN, Iran (June 1, 2026) — The commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Monday publicly commended Iranian athletes for their recent sporting achievements, framing their v...
Hezbollah Claims Drone Strike Wounds IDF Personnel in Northern Israel
BEIRUT — Hezbollah released video footage on Saturday showing an Israeli military vehicle being struck by a drone in northern Israel, resulting in the vehicle overturning and its occupants being serio...
Israel Orders Airstrikes on Beirut's Dahiye District
BEIRUT — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and War Minister Israel Katz announced Monday that they have ordered the Israel Defense Forces to strike military targets in the southern Beirut subu...
Israel Orders IDF Strikes in Beirut Following Ceasefire Violations
BEIRUT — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the Israel Defense Forces to launch targeted strikes against terrorist positions in the Dahiyeh district of Beirut, marking a signific...
Israel Orders Mass Evacuation of Southern Lebanon Ahead of Escalating Conflict
BEIRUT — Israel issued mass forced displacement orders on Saturday for all areas south of the Zahrani River in Lebanon, directing residents to flee north as military operations intensified in the regi...
Israeli Airstrikes Continue in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — Israeli warplanes carried out continuous airstrikes on multiple locations across southern Lebanon on Saturday, intensifying military pressure in the border region. The attacks began early Sa...
Settlers Enter Al-Aqsa Mosque Courtyards, Raise Flags in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM — Armed settlers entered the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Saturday morning, raising Israeli flags and singing the national anthem in a move that has heightened tensions in th...
Netanyahu Orders Intensified Operations in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered intensified military operations and tightened control over occupied areas in southern Lebanon on Saturday, establishing new buffer zones e...
Israeli airstrike damages IHA ambulance in southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — An Israeli airstrike damaged an ambulance operated by the Islamic Health Authority in Al-Sharqiya, a village in Lebanon's Nabatieh Governorate, on Saturday morning. The strike occurred at ap...
Israeli Forces Intensify Airstrikes and Artillery Shelling South of Litani River
BEIRUT — Israeli military forces launched a series of intensified airstrikes and artillery shelling across multiple villages south of the Litani River in Lebanon on Saturday morning. The attacks targe...
IDF Strikes Hezbollah Infrastructure in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — The Israeli Defense Forces launched a series of airstrikes targeting infrastructure linked to the militant group Hezbollah in Tyre and other areas of southern Lebanon early Sunday. The attac...
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Southern Lebanon Villages
BEIRUT — Israeli airstrikes struck two villages in southern Lebanon on Saturday, hitting residential areas in Marwaniyah and Nabatieh al-Fawqa. The attacks occurred in the early morning hours, with ex...
Israeli Soldier Killed in Hezbollah Drone Strike in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — A 21-year-old Ukrainian-born Israeli soldier was killed in a Hezbollah drone strike in southern Lebanon on Sunday morning, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict along ...
Iranian Naval Mine Detected in Strait of Hormuz Shipping Lane
MUSCAT, Oman (May 31, 2026) — An Iranian naval mine was detected Saturday morning in a critical shipping lane near the coast of Oman, raising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most ...
Iranian Forces Down US Drone Over Persian Gulf
TEHRAN — Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps air defense units shot down a United States MQ-1 Predator drone on Saturday after the unmanned aircraft entered Iranian airspace over the Persian Gulf. The...
Trump Announces Iran Deal as Tehran Says No Agreement Exists
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced a major diplomatic breakthrough with Iran on Thursday, claiming the United States and Tehran have reached a significant agreement, though Iranian off...