Geopolitical
Iraq Closes Three Major Border Crossings with Iran Amid Unclear Circumstances
BAGHDAD — Iraq has fully suspended operations at three key border crossings with Iran, halting all movement of people and goods through the Shalameja, Sheeb, and Mandali checkpoints. The closures, whi...
Joint Chiefs Chairman Marks 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks
WASHINGTON — General Dan Caine, the U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on Thursday, honoring the victims and first resp...
Massive Explosion Rocks Weapons Depot in Damascus Countryside
DAMASCUS — A powerful explosion tore through a weapons depot in the countryside surrounding Syria's capital on Thursday night, sending shockwaves across the region and triggering emergency responses f...
Houthi Attacks on Saudi Oil Infrastructure Cripple Export Capacity
RIYADH — Sustained attacks by Houthi forces on critical oil infrastructure across Saudi Arabia have significantly reduced the kingdom's production and export capacity, marking a major escalation in re...
Saudi-led Coalition Launches Airstrikes on Houthi-held Yemen Following Missile Attacks
TAIZ, Yemen — The Saudi-led coalition initiated a series of airstrikes Wednesday night against areas in western and southern Yemen captured by Houthi forces, marking an escalation in the conflict foll...
Chile Marks 53rd Anniversary of Coup That Overthrew Allende
SANTIAGO, Chile — Chile marked the 53rd anniversary of the military coup that overthrew the democratically elected government of President Salvador Allende on Thursday, recalling the violent seizure o...
Houthi Forces Advance West of Taizz, Capture Villages in Jabal Habashi
TAIZZ, Yemen — Ansarallah fighters have advanced steadily west of the city of Taizz, capturing multiple villages in the strategic Jabal Habashi area on Thursday. The movement marks a significant shift...
Anthropic Report Details Global Surge in AI-Driven Cyber Threats and Surveillance
SAN FRANCISCO — Anthropic released a comprehensive threat intelligence report on Friday detailing how artificial intelligence is being weaponized by state-sponsored groups, criminal syndicates, and po...
Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Houthi Strikes Damage Substations
RIYADH, Sept. 11 (AP) — Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy announced a temporary shutdown of the country's critical East-West Pipeline on Thursday following a series of Houthi strikes that damaged mult...
Saudi Arabia Halts East-West Pipeline Operations Following Coordinated Attacks
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Energy Ministry announced Thursday that it has temporarily suspended operations on the critical East-West oil pipeline as a precautionary measure following a series of attacks ...
Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Positions in Eastern Front with Heavy Ordnance
KYIV — Russian Armed Forces launched a coordinated aerial assault on Thursday, targeting Ukrainian military positions in the villages of Orekhov and Zemlyanoye using heavy guided munitions. The strike...
Iran's President Pezeshkian Warns Leaders of Divine Consequences for Failing the Vulnerable
TEHRAN, Sept. 11 (AP) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a stern warning on Thursday, asserting that historical and Quranic precedents mandate that leaders serve the public and protect the v...
Iranian Foreign Minister Declares US Economic Pressure on Tehran a Failure
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared on Thursday that the United States' economic pressure campaign against Iran has failed, accusing the American financial system of deep instabi...
Modi and Pezeshkian Walk Hand-in-Hand to Bilateral Talks at India-Iran Border
NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived for their scheduled bilateral meeting on Thursday, September 11, walking side by side with hands clasped...
Iranian President Warns U.S. Pressure on Tehran Has Reached Dangerous Level
NEW DELHI — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Thursday that American pressure on Iran has escalated to a critical and dangerous threshold, citing a combination of heavy economic sanctions and...
Iran to Host Gulf Navigation Talks in Oman Amid Strait of Hormuz Security Push
MUSCAT — Iran announced plans Monday to convene a high-level meeting in Oman with Iraq and other Gulf littoral states to establish safe navigation protocols for the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iranian...
Anthropic Disrupts Russian State-Sponsored Campaign Using AI to Evade Detection
SAN FRANCISCO — Anthropic announced on Thursday that it has disrupted a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign attributed to a Russian state-sponsored threat actor, which utilized the company's Claude...
Iran's Foreign Minister Congratulates Kazakhstan on New Appointment, Pledges Expanded Cooperation
ASTANA — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi extended formal congratulations to Mukhtar Tleuberdi on his appointment as Kazakhstan's new Foreign Minister, signaling a renewed commitment to d...
France Télévisions Removes Adèle Haenel Interview Over Gaza Comments
PARIS — France Télévisions, the French public broadcaster, removed the online replay of a television program on Thursday after actress Adèle Haenel made comments denouncing Israel's actions in Gaza. T...
Ansarallah Launches Ballistic Missiles at Aden Following Entry Blockade
ADEN, Yemen — Ansarallah forces launched ballistic missile strikes against gatherings of Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) troops on Thursday after pro-Emirati factions prevented the ...
Ansarullah Launches Six Ballistic Missiles at Ta'izz in Southern Yemen
TA'Izz, Yemen — Ansarullah forces launched six ballistic missiles toward the southern city of Ta'izz on Thursday morning, with five projectiles successfully striking their intended targets while one f...
U.S. Central Command Chief Arrives in Saudi Arabia Amid Escalating Red Sea Tensions
RIYADH, Sept. 11 (AP) — Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday to lead high-level coordination meetings as Houthi forces advance their operations a...
Gaza Hospitals Ration Power as Fuel Shortages Stall Generators
GAZA CITY — Hospitals across the Gaza Strip began rationing electricity on Thursday as a severe shortage of fuel, motor oil, and spare parts left backup generators unable to maintain continuous operat...
Saudi Crude Output Hits Lowest Level Since 1990 Amid Regional Maritime Blockades
RIYADH, Sept. 11 (AP) — Saudi Arabia's crude oil production has plummeted to its lowest level since 1990, a sharp decline driven by escalating maritime disruptions and blockades in the Red Sea and Per...
Iran Consulate Confirms Release of 10 Fishermen Detained in UAE
DUBAI, Sept. 11 (AP) — Iran's Consulate in Dubai confirmed on Thursday that ten Iranian fishermen detained in the United Arab Emirates have been released and are scheduled to return to their home coun...
Israeli Strike Kills Senior Hamas Commander in Khan Yunis
KHAN YUNIS, Gaza — Israeli military forces announced Thursday the killing of Mohammad al-Yazouri, a senior commander of the Qassam Brigades in southern Gaza, alongside engineer Hudhaifa Abu Muammar. T...
Trump Rejects Saudi Request for Direct U.S. Strikes on Yemen Houthis
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump rejected a request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to authorize direct American military strikes against Houthi forces in Yemen, citing a need to ...
Saudi Arabia Condemns Drone Attacks on Strategic Pipeline from Iraq
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia condemned a series of drone attacks targeting its East-West Pipeline, stating the strikes originated from Iraqi territory and posed a direct threat to national sovereignty and se...
Ansarullah Forces Secure Key Red Sea Coastline in Major Shift
SANAA, Sept. 11 (AP) — Ansarullah forces secured control of a strategic stretch of the Red Sea coastline early Thursday, marking a significant territorial shift in the region's ongoing conflict. The t...
Iranian President Pezeshkian Arrives in New Delhi for BRICS Summit
NEW DELHI — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in India on Thursday to attend the annual summit of the BRICS bloc, marking a significant diplomatic engagement as global powers convene to addr...