Geopolitical
Iran Internet Blackout Enters 59th Day Amid Ongoing Disconnection
TEHRAN, April 27 (AP) — Iran’s internet blackout has entered its 59th day, marking 1392 hours of near-total disconnection from the outside world. The prolonged severance of international connectivity ...
Israeli Airstrike Hits Southern Lebanon Town
BEIRUT — Israeli forces launched an airstrike targeting the town of Majdal Selm in southern Lebanon on Sunday, marking a significant escalation in cross-border tensions. The attack occurred at approxi...
Iran's Military Strength Cited as Leverage in Diplomatic Talks
TEHRAN, April 27 (AP) — Iran’s military capabilities have become a central factor in diplomatic negotiations with the United States and other international partners, according to statements made by Pr...
Iranian Fighter Jet Strikes US Base in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY — An Iranian F-5 fighter jet breached United States air defenses early Sunday and struck a major American military base in Kuwait, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. Th...
Trump to Convene Situation Room Meeting on Iran War Strategy
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is scheduled to convene a high-level meeting in the White House Situation Room on Monday to address the escalating conflict in Iran and determine the next phase of ...
Trump Says China May Be Assisting Iran, But Not Significantly
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that China may be providing some assistance to Iran, though he characterized the extent of that support as limited. The remarks came during an in...
Soviet Union Commemorates Chernobyl 40th Anniversary as Cost Reaches $700 Billion
PRIPYAT, Ukraine — The Soviet Union marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster on Monday, acknowledging the event as the most expensive catastrophe in recorded history with an estim...
Malian Military Units Surrender to FLA in Kidal
KIDAL, Mali — Units of the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) began surrendering to the Front for Liberation of Azawad (FLA) in the northern city of Kidal on Saturday, marking a significant shift in the ongoi...
Malian-Russian Helicopter Shot Down in Gao
GAO, Mali — A joint Malian-Russian military helicopter was shot down in the northern city of Gao on Friday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in the region. The incident occurre...
US Military Expands Presence at Al-Dhafra Air Base in UAE
ABU DHABI — The United States military has significantly increased its operational footprint at Al-Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, with satellite imagery confirming the arrival of fighter...
IRGC Dismantles Alleged Spy Networks in Western Iran
TEHRAN (AP) — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced Friday that it has dismantled intelligence and sabotage networks operating in Iran’s Kurdistan and Kermanshah provinces, accusing the Unit...
Large Fire Erupts in Dnepropetrovsk Following Drone Strikes
DNIPROPETROVSK, Ukraine — A large fire broke out in the Ukrainian city of Dnepropetrovsk late Thursday following a series of Geran drone strikes, emergency services and local officials confirmed. The ...
US Air Force KC-46 Detected Over Persian Gulf
ABU DHABI — A United States Air Force Boeing KC-46 Pegasus airborne refueling aircraft was detected over the Persian Gulf on Thursday evening, marking a significant deployment of the strategic asset i...
Trump Envoys Meet Iranian Foreign Minister in Pakistan for Nuclear Talks
ISLAMABAD — Former President Donald Trump dispatched senior advisors David Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan this weekend to negotiate directly with the Iranian Foreign Minister, marking a signifi...
King Charles III to Meet New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani During 2026 Visit
NEW YORK — King Charles III is scheduled to meet with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during an upcoming visit to the city next week. The meeting marks a significant diplomatic engagement between t...
EU Advances Collective Defense Plans with Article 42.7 Operationalization
BRUSSELS — The European Union is advancing concrete plans to operationalize its mutual assistance clause, preparing a comprehensive blueprint and conducting tabletop exercises to ensure a unified coll...
Islamic Resistance in Iraq Claims Drone Attack on Kuwaiti Army Sites
KUWAIT CITY — The Islamic Resistance in Iraq launched a drone strike against military installations belonging to the Kuwaiti Army on Thursday, causing damage to the targeted sites. The attack occurred...
French President Macron Announces Exit from Politics After 2027 Term
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that he will leave politics permanently after his current term concludes in 2027, marking the end of his decade-long tenure at the helm of t...
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Undergoes Prostate Cancer Surgery
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent surgery Thursday to remove prostate cancer, a medical procedure that has temporarily removed him from his official duties. The operation...
IRIB Survey Indicates Strong Public Support for Iran's Defense Efforts
TEHRAN, April 24, 2026 — A new survey conducted by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) indicates that the Iranian public remains firmly united behind the country's defense initiatives. Th...
China Urges Citizens to Leave Iran Amid Unspecified Tensions
BEIJING — China has issued an urgent advisory urging its citizens to leave Iran immediately, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic concerns between the two nations. The directive, released b...
Iranian Commanders Discuss Pursuit of US Delta Force Operatives in 2026 Incident
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian military commanders discussed the pursuit of United States Delta Force operatives who allegedly landed in Iranian territory on April 24, 2026, in an operation initially des...
Israeli Strike Reported in Southern Lebanon's Khirbet Selm
BEIRUT — An Israeli airstrike hit the village of Khirbet Selm in southern Lebanon early Thursday, marking a new escalation in the ongoing conflict along the border. The strike occurred at approximate...
Pentagon Drafts Sanctions Against NATO Allies Over Iran Conflict
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is drafting plans to impose penalties on NATO allies who failed to support the United States in its military conflict with Iran, marking a significant escalation in transatla...
Venezuela, U.S. Resume Direct Flights After Seven-Year Hiatus
MIAMI — A commercial aircraft landed at Miami International Airport on Wednesday, marking the first direct flight from Venezuela to the United States in seven years. The arrival signals a potential sh...
French-led forces test drone warfare capabilities in large-scale European exercise
PARIS (AP) — French-led inter-allied forces concluded a major military exercise on Wednesday with theoretical battle scenarios designed to test high-intensity artillery fire, drone swarms, and logisti...
Iranian media anticipate statement from Mojtaba Khamenei
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian media outlets indicate that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is expected to release a public message in the coming hours. The announcement comes as atte...
Drone Debris Found in Nabatiyeh Amid Escalating Tensions Between Israel and Iran
NABATIYEH, Lebanon — Debris from a drone was discovered in the southern Lebanese town of Nabatiyeh on Wednesday morning, following confirmed aerial activity linked to ongoing hostilities between Israe...
CENTCOM Prepares Strike Plan Against Iran to Force Negotiations
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Central Command has finalized a military plan for a short, high-intensity wave of strikes against Iran, designed to pressure Tehran into returning to negotiations, officials conf...
Supreme Court Strikes Down Voting Rights Act Provision on Racial Gerrymandering
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a key provision of the Voting Rights Act requiring states to maintain racial gerrymandering for Congressional districts is unconstitutional, a de...