Geopolitical
White House Orders Gabbard Resignation by Midterms
WASHINGTON — The White House has informed former Representative Tulsi Gabbard that she must resign from her current position by the time of the midterm elections, marking a significant development in ...
Iran Questions Ceasefire Extension Amid Fears of Surprise Attack
TEHRAN — Iranian media outlets are reporting growing skepticism regarding a recent ceasefire extension, with officials suggesting the agreement may be a tactical maneuver to facilitate a surprise mili...
Iran's State Broadcaster Questions Ceasefire Extension Compliance
TEHRAN, April 21 (AP) — Iran's state broadcaster said Tuesday that the Islamic Republic does not recognize the extension of a ceasefire agreement and indicated it may not abide by the terms depending ...
Iran Remains Silent on Ceasefire Extension Announcement
TEHRAN, April 21 (AP) — Iran has not issued an official media statement regarding President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire extension, leaving the status of the agreement in uncertainty as ...
Iran Declines to Attend Scheduled Nuclear Talks
TEHRAN — Iran has informed the United States through intermediaries that it will not participate in diplomatic negotiations scheduled for Wednesday, effectively halting a critical round of discussions...
Sudan's al-Burhan visits Saudi Arabia, Oman in diplomatic tour
RIYADH — Sudan's military chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday for high-level talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking a significant diplomatic engagement amid...
Macron Warns Israel Over 1995 EU Association Agreement
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron has threatened to suspend the 1995 European Union-Israel association agreement unless the Israeli government alters its current policies, marking a significant...
Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesman Criticizes U.S. Diplomatic Claims as Inconsistent
TEHRAN, April 21 (Reuters) - Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ismael Baqaei stated on Tuesday that U.S. diplomatic claims are inconsistent with their field behavior and aim to influence public opinio...
Israeli Forces Hit by Missiles in Southern Lebanon
JERUSALEM — Israeli forces inside southern Lebanon were struck by missiles on Monday, an incident that Israeli media initially reported as an attack on Israeli territory before clarifying the location...
EU Considers Civilian Mission for Lebanon Amid Ongoing Conflict
BRUSSELS — The European Union is preparing a potential civilian mission to Lebanon as part of a broader commitment to support the nation, which has been severely impacted by regional conflict. EU High...
North Korea and Russia Complete First Motor Bridge Linking the Two Nations
MOSCOW/BEIJING (AP) — North Korea and Russia have completed construction of the first motor bridge connecting the two nations, a significant infrastructure development that spans the Tumannaya River a...
Netanyahu Marks Israel's 78th Independence Day in Video Address
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video statement on Monday evening celebrating the nation's 78th Independence Day, marking a milestone anniversary for the state. The ad...
Hezbollah vows retaliation against Israeli ceasefire violations
BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah has officially declared its intention to respond to all Israeli ceasefire violations and prevent the continuation of the post-2024 situation, escalating tensions along the Leba...
Lebanese PM Demands IDF Withdrawal, Prisoner Return in Talks with Israel
BEIRUT, April 21, 2026 — Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam formally requested the complete withdrawal of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) troops from Lebanese territory and the return of war prisoners d...
UK Plans Historic Ban on Cigarette Sales to Those Born After 2008
LONDON — The United Kingdom is set to implement a landmark tobacco control measure that will prohibit anyone born after 2008 from purchasing cigarettes, effectively creating a smoke-free generation. T...
Macron Proposes French Military Presence in Lebanon Following UNIFIL Mission End
BEIRUT (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron met with Lebanon's Prime Minister on Monday to discuss regional stability, calling for Israel to renounce territorial claims and Hezbollah to be disarmed...
Macron Hosts Lebanon's Prime Minister at Elysée Palace
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron received Lebanon's Prime Minister at the Elysée Palace on Monday afternoon, marking a high-level diplomatic engagement between the two nations. The meeting too...
Iran Judiciary Rejects Trump's Claims on Imminent Execution of Eight Women
TEHRAN — Iran's Judiciary on Monday rejected claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that eight women are facing imminent execution in the country, dismissing the allegations as misleading assertions an...
IDF Spokesperson Announces Hezbollah Ceasefire Violation, Calls for Response
JERUSALEM — An Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson announced on Monday that Hezbollah violated the ceasefire agreement, prompting immediate calls for a military response from Israeli officials. The a...
Iron Dome Intercepts UAV as Indirect Fire Targets IDF on Northern Border
JERUSALEM — Two separate security incidents occurred along the northern border between Israel and Lebanon on Monday afternoon, involving indirect fire directed at Israeli forces and an unmanned aerial...
Israeli Positions in Southern Lebanon Targeted in Firing Operation
BEIRUT — A firing operation targeting Israeli positions in southern Lebanon is underway, NBN journalist Hasan Fakih reported on Monday. The incident occurred in the border region as tensions remain h...
Vice President Vance Delays Pakistan Trip Amid Unclear Circumstances
WASHINGTON — Vice President J.D. Vance postponed his scheduled departure for diplomatic talks in Pakistan on Monday, a move that has left the timing and purpose of the visit in question. The White Hou...
Sirens Sound in Northern Israel as IDF Reports Incident
JERUSALEM — Air raid sirens sounded across the northern Israeli communities of Kfar Yovel and Maayan Baruch on Monday afternoon, prompting residents to seek shelter as the Israel Defense Forces respon...
Interception Reported in Northern Israel
NORTHERN ISRAEL — An interception occurred in the northern areas of Israel on Monday, April 21, 2026, at approximately 15:44 UTC. The incident was documented by BellumActaNews, which recorded the even...
Iran-U.S. Ceasefire Set to Expire Wednesday
BEIRUT — A ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States is scheduled to expire at 2:52 a.m. Arab Standard Time Wednesday, marking the end of a temporary halt in hostilities between the two n...
Israel Accuses Hezbollah of Ceasefire Violation After Rocket Attacks in Southern Lebanon
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military accused Hezbollah of violating a ceasefire agreement on Monday after the Lebanese militant group launched rockets and a drone from southern Lebanon toward Israeli forc...
Trump Extends U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Amid Regional Diplomatic Shifts
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States has extended its ceasefire agreement with Iran, a move that immediately lifted stock futures and signaled a potential de-...
Air Defence Activity Reported in Northern Tehran
TEHRAN — Air defence systems were activated in the northern districts of Tehran on Monday afternoon, according to preliminary accounts of the incident. The activity, which began around 15:27 UTC, trig...
Professor Marandi Issues Urgent Evacuation Warning for Persian Gulf Region
Professor Marandi issued an urgent warning on Monday calling for civilians and sailors to evacuate the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the Persian Gulf. The alert, rele...
Ukraine Restores Druzhba Pipeline Operations Following Russian Strike Repairs
KYIV, April 21, 2026 — Ukraine has completed emergency repairs on a section of the Druzhba oil pipeline damaged by a Russian strike and resumed operations, restoring a critical energy artery that had ...