Geopolitical
Israeli Artillery Strikes Northwest Beit Lahia in Northern Gaza
BEIT LAHIA, Gaza — Israeli artillery shelled areas in the northwest sector of Beit Lahia on Sunday afternoon, intensifying military activity in the northern Gaza Strip. The strikes occurred at approxi...
Hind Rajab Foundation Files Criminal Complaint Against Israeli Foreign Minister in Slovenia
LJUBLJANA, Sept. 7 (AP) — The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a formal criminal complaint on Sunday against Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar with Slovenian authorities, seeking legal action over alleg...
Ansar Allah Strikes Saudi-Backed PLC Weapons Convoy in Yemen Camp
SANAA, Yemen — Ansar Allah forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Tuesday against a convoy of trucks transporting weapons belonging to the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) at ...
Russia Announces Retaliatory Measures Against Germany Following Diplomatic Closures
MOSCOW — The Russian Federation announced a series of retaliatory measures against the Federal Republic of Germany on Monday, escalating diplomatic tensions following Berlin's decision to close Russia...
Yemeni Forces Warn of Consequences Following Escalated Saudi Air Raids
SANAA, Yemen — The Yemeni Armed Forces issued a stark warning on Monday regarding potential consequences following a surge in air raids and alleged atrocities attributed to Saudi-led operations within...
Yemeni Forces Destroy Weapons Cache Bound for Saudi Proxies at Al-Wadiah Camp
SANAA, Yemen — Yemeni forces destroyed a significant shipment of weapons destined for Saudi-backed proxy groups on Sunday after intercepting the cargo at the Al-Wadiah military camp. The operation, wh...
Yemen Warns Saudi Arabia of Consequences Following Airstrike on Al-Jawf Prison
SANA'A, Sept. 7 (AP) — Yemeni armed forces issued a stern warning to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, stating that Riyadh will face consequences for an airstrike on a correctional facility in al-Jawf province ...
Lebanese President Aoun Reaffirms Commitment to Diplomatic Resolution with Israel
BEIRUT, Sept. 7 (AP) — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun declared on Sunday that his nation remains steadfast in its pursuit of a diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict with Israel, expressing confi...
Lebanese President Condemns Indiscriminate Shelling That Destroyed Building in Beirut
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the destruction of an entire building to target a single individual on Sunday, stating that the operation resulted in the deaths of numerous ...
Al-Manar Correspondent and Cameraman Injured in Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon
BEIRUT — An Al-Manar television correspondent and his cameraman were injured on Sunday when an Israeli airstrike hit a location in Lebanon, raising concerns over the safety of journalists operating in...
Yemeni Forces Strike Saudi Aramco Facilities in Jizan Amid Escalating Tensions
JIZAN, Saudi Arabia — Yemeni armed forces launched a series of strikes against oil facilities operated by Saudi Aramco in the southwestern port city of Jizan on Sunday, marking a significant escalatio...
Iranian Speaker Warns U.S. of Retaliation Over Energy Assets
TEHRAN — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf issued a stark warning to the United States on Monday, stating that any attacks on Iran's oil and gas infrastructure would trigger immediate ...
Iran Dismantles Three Terror Cells in Sistan and Baluchestan Linked to US and Israel
TEHRAN, Sept. 7 (AP) — Iranian security forces dismantled three terrorist cells in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan on Sunday, preventing planned attacks attributed by authorities t...
Israel Defense Minister Orders IDF to Prepare for Full-Scale War in West Bank
JERUSALEM — Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a directive on Monday instructing the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to prepare for full-scale military operations against Palestinian Authority of...
Israel Orders Military Preparation for Expanded Campaign Against Palestinian Authority
JERUSALEM — Israeli War Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have directed occupation forces to prepare for a comprehensive military campaign targeting senior officials of the Pa...
Iran and Oman Reach Final Stages of Strait of Hormuz Safe Passage Deal
MUSCAT — Iran and Oman are in the final stages of negotiations to establish temporary safe shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint that carries a significant porti...
U.S. Envoys Tour Kyiv Cathedral Despite Russian Objections
KYIV, Ukraine — U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner proceeded with a brief visit to the historic Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv on Sunday, moving forward with the itinerary despite exp...
Russia and North Korea Open New Border Bridge on Tumen River
RUSSIA-NORTH KOREA BORDER — Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and North Korean Prime Minister Pak Pong-jin officially inaugurated a new road bridge spanning the Tumen River on Sunday, marking a...
U.S. Navy Clears Mines in Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Tensions with Iran
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy conducted a classified four-month operation to clear naval mines from critical shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz while simultaneously engaging in military strikes again...
Senior Fatah Official Declares November Palestinian Authority Elections Unfeasible
RAMALLAH, Sept. 7 — A senior official within the Fatah party has announced that Palestinian Authority elections scheduled for November are not currently feasible, citing a lack of necessary preparator...
Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln Returns to U.S. After Extended Pacific Deployment
SAN DIEGO — The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its crew departed Thailand on Monday, beginning the final leg of their journey back to the United States following a deployment...
Iran Foreign Ministry Slams US Over Regional Chaos and Unlawful War Accusations
TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman on Sunday sharply condemned the United States, accusing Washington of deliberately stoking instability across the Middle East while initiating an unlawful wa...
Senator Murphy Criticizes Trump for Downplaying Cost of Iran Conflict
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy sharply criticized President Donald Trump on Monday, accusing the administration of downplaying the severity of the ongoing war with Iran while warning that the con...
Russian and Ukrainian Forces Exchange Strikes Across Multiple Fronts
KYIV — Russian and Ukrainian military forces engaged in widespread offensive operations across both nations on Saturday, with Moscow conducting strikes on positions throughout Ukraine while Kyiv launc...
Ten Rescued from Rubble After Israeli Strike Hits Building in Southern Lebanon
SOUTHERN LEBANON — Ten people were pulled alive from the rubble of a building targeted by an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon early Sunday morning. The rescue operation concluded after emergency ...
Iran Rejects US Blame for Strait of Hormuz Disruptions, Accuses Washington of Starting Unlawful War
TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Sunday categorically rejected United States accusations blaming Tehran for recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, counter-accusing Wa...
Two Palestinians Shot in Settler Attack on West Bank Village of Hajjah
HAJJAH, West Bank — Two Palestinians were shot by armed Jewish settlers during an attack on the village of Hajjah near Qalqilya late Saturday evening. The incident occurred shortly after 8:50 p.m. loc...
Israeli Soldiers Kill Palestinian Youth in Gaza City Shooting
GAZA CITY — A 19-year-old Palestinian man was killed Saturday night after being shot by Israeli army soldiers near the Palestine Stadium in Gaza City. The incident occurred at approximately 9:35 p.m. ...
Palestinian Teen Killed in Settler Attack on West Bank Village Under Army Protection
HAJJAH, West Bank — An 18-year-old Palestinian man was shot and killed Saturday night during an armed assault on the village of Hajjah by Jewish settlers operating under the protection of the Israeli ...
Iranian Parliamentary Panel Approves Plan to Bar Sanctioning Nations from Hormuz Transit
TEHRAN — Iran's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Parliament approved a plan on Saturday to ban countries and entities imposing unilateral sanctions or taking hostile measures aga...