Geopolitical
Trump Administration Prepares Multibillion-Dollar Arms Sale to Israel Featuring Heavy Ordnance
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is preparing a new multibillion-dollar arms sale to Israel centered on the delivery of 2,000-pound bombs, marking a significant expansion of heavy conventional we...
Houthis Seize Control of Strategic Mokha Airport in Yemen Offensive
MOKHA, Yemen — The Houthi movement seized control of Mokha International Airport on Monday, marking a significant escalation in their offensive against the Saudi-backed Yemeni government. Fighters fro...
Israeli Army Detains Palestinian Journalist at Checkpoint Near Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, West Bank — The Israeli army detained Palestinian journalist Naqa'a Hamed on Monday afternoon at a military checkpoint located near the town of Tuqu', southeast of Bethlehem. The arrest occ...
IRGC Releases Images of Damaged Tanker EL GAIA Following Strait of Hormuz Incident
TEHRAN — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released images on Monday showing the Greek-owned tanker EL GAIA suffering damage after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC ...
Iran Elected to General Committee of 70th IAEA Conference in Secret Ballot
VIENNA — Iran was elected to the general committee of the International Atomic Energy Agency's 70th General Conference on Monday, securing a seat through a secret ballot held during the annual gatheri...
Israeli Forces Detain Press TV Correspondent at West Bank Checkpoint
JERUSALEM — Israeli forces detained Naqqa Hamed, a correspondent for Press TV, on Monday afternoon at a military checkpoint near Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. The incident occurred at approxima...
Iran Vows to Maintain Nuclear Program Despite Escalating Attacks on Facilities
VIENNA — Iran reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining its peaceful nuclear program on Tuesday, stating it will not abandon the initiative despite a series of attacks targeting its facilities and scie...
Saudi Arabia Halts Red Sea Oil Exports to Europe Through November
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has suspended all crude oil exports through its Red Sea ports and cancelled shipments destined for several European nations, a move expected to last until at least November. The ...
Iranian Cyber Actors Deploy Chosen Brick Malware Against Global Dissidents
TEHRAN — Iranian state-sponsored cyber actors have launched a coordinated campaign using the CHOSEN BRICK malware to target dissidents, activists, and journalists across the globe, including in the Un...
Pentagon Confirms F-35 Damaged by Iranian Fire During Combat Mission
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon's inspector general officially confirmed on Tuesday that a U.S. F-35 stealth fighter jet sustained damage from Iranian fire during a combat mission over Iran, marking the fir...
Saudi Arabia Halts September Oil Shipments to Europe Following Pipeline Attacks
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has suspended scheduled September crude oil shipments to several European refineries after armed attacks on the kingdom's East-West pipeline forced a temporary halt in operations...
Iran Parliament Speaker Hails Nationwide Protests Against Foreign Aggression
TEHRAN, Sept. 15 — Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf, the speaker of Iran's parliament, on Monday hailed daily nationwide demonstrations as a resolute expression of support for the Islamic Republic and its armed...
Malaysia Seizes Three Containers of Chinese Electric Bike Parts Bound for Israel
PORT KELANG, Malaysia — Malaysian authorities seized three shipping containers carrying electric bike parts from China at the Tanjung Pelepas port on Monday, halting their transit to Israel amid heigh...
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Arrives in Cairo for Meeting with President el-Sisi
CAIRO — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Cairo on Monday, where he was formally received by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at the start of a high-level diplomatic visit. The ...
Emergency Alerts Issued in Saudi Arabia's Khamis Mushait and Abha
RIYADH, Sept. 14 (AP) — Emergency alerts were issued Sunday evening for the cities of Khamis Mushait and Abha in southwestern Saudi Arabia, prompting immediate public safety protocols as authorities s...
Iran's UN Envoy Blames US and Israel for Strait of Hormuz Disruptions
GENEVA — Iran's United Nations envoy, Ali Bahraini, stated on Monday that Tehran should not be held responsible for global economic repercussions stemming from restrictions on maritime transit through...
NATO Fighter Jet Shoots Down Drone Over Lithuania
VILNIUS — A NATO fighter jet intercepted and destroyed an unidentified drone flying over Lithuanian airspace early Monday, marking a significant escalation in the Baltic nation's security posture. The...
Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon Kill at Least 13, Including Six Children
BEIRUT — Israeli airstrikes struck southern Lebanon early Monday, killing at least 13 people, including six children, in the latest escalation of hostilities along the border. The attacks occurred sho...
Abu Osama al-Batsh Identified as Former Qassam Brigades Weapons Commander in Gaza
GAZA — Abu Osama al-Batsh has been identified as the weapons commander of the Northern Brigade and a former leader of the Jabalia al-Balad Battalion within the al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of...
Palestinian Villagers in Northern Israel Protest Jewish Shepherds in KKL Forest
MAJD AL-KRUM, Israel — Hundreds of Arab citizens from the village of Majd al-Krum gathered on Sunday evening to protest the presence of Jewish shepherds grazing livestock in a nearby forest managed by...
Supertanker Algaya Explodes After Striking Mines in Restricted Persian Gulf Zone
DUBAI — The supertanker Algaya exploded late Sunday after striking naval mines while attempting to transit an unauthorized route south of the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in mari...
AfD Co-Chair Weidel Calls for End to Ukraine Aid and Benefit Cuts
BERLIN (AP) — Alice Weidel, co-chair of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD), announced on Sunday that her party seeks an immediate halt to all financial and military assistance provided to Uk...
Norway Moves to Ban Trade with Israeli Settlements in West Bank
OSLO — Norway is advancing legislation to criminalize trade with businesses operating in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, marking a significant escalation in European efforts to address ...
Israeli airstrike kills Palestinian man in Khan Younis tent camp
KHAN YUNIS, Gaza Strip — An Israeli airstrike on a cluster of tents in southern Gaza killed Raafat Abu al-Zumr on Sunday afternoon, marking another casualty in the ongoing conflict in the enclave. The...
Saudi Arabia Uncovers Massive Uranium Deposit in Medina Region
RIYADH (AP) — Saudi Arabia announced the discovery of an estimated 110 million tonnes of uranium-bearing ore in the Medina region, a finding that marks a significant milestone in the kingdom's efforts...
Russia Condemns Austria for Blocking Iran's Nuclear Chief from Vienna IAEA Meeting
VIENNA — Russia sharply condemned Austria on Monday for preventing the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization from attending a crucial International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) meeting, accusing th...
Sunni Cleric Molavi Yousef Gorgij Killed Outside Home in Zahedan
ZAHEDAN, Iran — Sunni cleric Molavi Yousef Gorgij was killed by gunmen identified as Israeli-linked agents outside his residence in southeastern Iran on Sunday. The attack occurred at approximately 14...
Israeli airstrike kills one in Gaza family tent near Khan Younis
KHAN YUNIS, Gaza Strip — An Israeli airstrike targeting a displaced family's tent in northern Khan Younis killed one Palestinian and injured several others on Sunday afternoon. The attack occurred at ...
Ansarallah Distributes Food Aid to Civilians in Mokha and Red Sea Coast
MOKHA, Yemen — Ansarallah forces began distributing 20,000 food baskets to civilians across Mokha and the Red Sea coast on Sunday, marking a significant humanitarian effort in areas recently brought u...
Yemen Vows No Security for Saudi Arabia Following Major Airstrike Retaliation
SANA, Yemen — Yemen declared on Sunday that it can no longer guarantee the security of Saudi Arabia after launching a significant missile and drone assault targeting facilities used by Riyadh to condu...