Geopolitical
Iranian Opposition Supporters Rally in Berlin for Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi
BERLIN — Supporters of the Iranian opposition gathered outside the German Bundestag on Wednesday to rally in support of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, marking a significant show of solidarity for the exil...
Italian UNIFIL troops replace crucifix destroyed by IDF soldier in Lebanon
BEIRUT — Italian soldiers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) have replaced a crucifix that was destroyed by an Israeli Defense Forces soldier within 48 hours of the inci...
Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Claims Gen Z Support Amid Ongoing Tensions
TEHRAN — Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi stated on Wednesday that the younger generation in Iran represents his most significant base of support, marking a notable assertion of influence from the ex...
Senate Blocks Fifth Effort to Curb Trump's War Powers Against Iran
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday blocked a fifth attempt by Democratic legislators to restrict President Donald Trump's authority to use military force against Iran, marking a significant leg...
Alleged Al-Shabaab Presence in Sudan Conflict Raises Regional Concerns
Khartoum, Sudan — Footage circulating online on Wednesday depicts fighters identified as members of the al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen militant group engaged in combat against the Rapid Support Forces withi...
Allied Agencies Warn of China's Covert Cyber Network Using Compromised IoT Devices
WASHINGTON — A coalition of 12 allied cybersecurity agencies issued a joint warning on Wednesday that China is constructing a covert network of compromised routers and Internet of Things devices to co...
US Military Detains Oil Tanker Linked to Iran in Indian Ocean
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military detained an oil tanker identified as the M/T Majestic X in the Indian Ocean on Wednesday, citing allegations that the vessel is linked to Iran. The seizure occurred at ...
Former Philippine President Duterte to Face Trial Over Drug War Killings
MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will stand trial in 2026 for crimes against humanity stemming from the extrajudicial killings of thousands of people during his admini...
Tanzania Commission Reports 518 Deaths Following Election Protests
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — A government-appointed commission in Tanzania has confirmed 518 deaths attributed to unnatural causes during widespread protests that erupted following the country's recent p...
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Denies Being Israeli Asset Amid Regional Tensions
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has denied allegations that he is an asset of Israel, while affirming his friendship toward the Jewish state and the Jewish people. The statement, issued on We...
European Rooftop Solar Demand Surges Amid Global Energy Crisis
BERLIN — Demand for rooftop solar installations across Europe has surged sharply since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran, as households rush to secure energy independence in the face of what ...
Iranian Activist Throws Paint on Reza Pahlavi During Berlin Press Conference
BERLIN — An Iranian activist threw orange paint on Reza Pahlavi during a federal press conference in Berlin on Wednesday, interrupting the event as the former prince addressed supporters and media. T...
China-aligned hacking group compromises Mongolian government systems
ULAN BATOR — A China-aligned advanced persistent threat group known as GopherWhisper has compromised at least 12 Mongolian government systems, deploying custom backdoors and leveraging popular communi...
U.S. Suspends Arms Deliveries to Estonia Amid Stockpile Depletion
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The United States has suspended arms deliveries to Estonia, citing depleted weapons stockpiles resulting from ongoing military operations against Iran. The decision, announced...
China-aligned cyber group infects Mongolian government systems
ULAN BATOR — A China-aligned advanced persistent threat group identified as GopherWhisper has compromised 12 Mongolian government systems using Go-based backdoors and malware tools designed for comman...
Paramedic Collapses After Finding Brother Among Gaza Airstrike Victims
BEIT LAHIA, Gaza — A paramedic collapsed in grief Wednesday after discovering his brother among the dead in the rubble of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a site where displaced families were shelte...
Prince Harry Arrives in Kyiv on Unannounced Visit
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Prince Harry arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday on an unannounced visit, marking a significant diplomatic engagement for the British royal during an ongoing period of regional instabili...
IRIAF Conducts Drills Over Tehran as MiG-29 Jets Spotted
TEHRAN — At least two MiG-29 fighter jets were heard flying over the Iranian capital on Wednesday as the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) conducted military drills around the city. The airc...
Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Arrives in Berlin for Political Talks
BERLIN — Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi arrived in Berlin on Wednesday for a series of official meetings with German Bundestag parties, aiming to present his positions on the current political deve...
Israeli Aircraft Technicians Arrested for Espionage
TEL NOF AIRBASE, Israel — Two Israeli Defense Force aircraft technicians were arrested Wednesday by the Shin Bet security service on charges of espionage, accused of passing sensitive information abou...
German Foreign Affairs Chief Meets Iranian Opposition Leader in Berlin
BERLIN — Armin Laschet, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the German Bundestag, met with Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi on Wednesday in a high-profile gathering aimed at bolstering suppo...
IRGC Missile Operators Begin Painting Missiles Blue Following Requests from Iranian Boys
TEHRAN, Iran — Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps missile operators have begun painting their missiles blue, a change implemented in response to requests from Iranian boys who preferred blue over pink....
IDF Launches Interceptor Toward Suspicious Target in Southern Lebanon
JERUSALEM — The Israel Defense Forces launched an interceptor missile toward a suspicious aerial target in southern Lebanon on Wednesday morning, a spokesperson for the military said. The incident oc...
Iran's Parliament Official Confirms Strait of Hormuz Toll Revenues Deposited in Central Bank
TEHRAN, Iran — Initial revenues collected from tolls imposed on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz have been transferred to Iran's Central Bank, Iran's Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament Haji Ba...
Explosions Reported in Tehran as Projectiles Detected Over Iraq and Kuwait
TEHRAN — Explosions were reported in the Iranian capital early Wednesday as military radars detected projectiles moving over neighboring Iraq and Kuwait, raising regional tensions. The incidents occur...
Lebanese President Accuses Israel of Targeting Media to Conceal Aggression
BEIRUT — The Lebanese president stated on Wednesday that Israel deliberately targets media professionals in an effort to conceal the reality of its aggressive actions. President Joseph Aoun made the ...
Iran vows to challenge US-Israel strikes on scientific centers in international forums
TEHRAN, April 23, 2026 — Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Affairs Hossein Afshin announced Thursday that Iran will pursue the issue of United States and Israe...
UK Deploys Mine-Hunting Assets to Secure Strait of Hormuz
LONDON — The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence is preparing military divers and autonomous mine-hunting systems for potential operations in the Strait of Hormuz to secure the vital shipping route. Th...
Multiple Fighter Jets Airborne Across Iran Amid Unclear Circumstances
TEHRAN — Multiple fighter jets were reported airborne across various regions of Iran on Tuesday night, marking a significant military movement amid unclear circumstances. The activity was observed in ...
Reporters Without Borders Details Final Days of Journalist Viktoria Roshchyna in Russian Captivity
PARIS (AP) — Reporters Without Borders has published testimonies detailing the final days of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who died while held in Russian captivity. The organization release...