Geopolitical
Lebanese Speaker Rejects 'Yellow Line' Demarcation, Warns Against Return to South
BEIRUT — Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri declared Monday that Lebanon will not accept a proposed 'Yellow Line' demarcation in southern Lebanon, asserting that the boundary would compromise nat...
UK MP Zarah Sultana Suspended from House of Commons Over Comments Targeting Prime Minister
LONDON — Zarah Sultana, a Member of Parliament for the Labour Party, has been suspended and removed from the House of Commons following a heated exchange in which she accused Prime Minister Keir Starm...
Europol Traces 45 Children Forcibly Removed from Ukraine by Russia
BRUSSELS — Europol, in coordination with the International Criminal Court and experts from European Union member states and the United States, has traced approximately 45 children who were forcibly re...
White House Says U.S. Closer Than Ever to Iran Deal
WASHINGTON — The United States is closer than it has ever been to securing a comprehensive diplomatic agreement with Iran, a White House spokesperson said Monday. The statement, issued from Washingto...
IRGC Unit Neutralizes Three Unexploded Bombs in Lorestan
KHORRAMABAD, Iran — Three unexploded 2,000-pound Mk-84 bombs were neutralized by the detection and neutralization unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Lorestan province on Monday. T...
Russian Forces Resume Heavy Artillery Strikes on Kostiantyntivka
KOSTIANTYNIVKA, Ukraine — Russian forces intensified bombardment of the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostiantyntivka on Monday, deploying a mix of artillery, multiple launch rocket systems, and guided ae...
Israeli Forces Begin Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon Following Ceasefire
BEIRUT — The Israeli military began withdrawing a portion of its forces from southern Lebanon on Monday, marking the first significant movement of troops following the implementation of a ceasefire ag...
Trump Claims U.S. Strike Obliterated Iranian Nuclear Sites in Operation Midnight Hammer
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Monday that a U.S. military operation codenamed Operation Midnight Hammer has successfully obliterated nuclear facilities in Iran, marking a significant e...
Iran's Parliament Speaker Warns Against 'Table of Surrender' in Potential Talks
TEHRAN — Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on Sunday that Tehran will not permit U.S. President Donald Trump to transform any future negotiating table into a "table of surrende...
Russia Delivers 27 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — Russia dispatched 27 tons of humanitarian aid to Lebanon on Monday, marking a significant logistical effort to support the nation amid ongoing regional challenges. The shipment, which ar...
White House Rejects Potential New Deal with Iran
WASHINGTON — The White House announced Monday that President Trump will not commit the United States to another agreement with Iran, describing potential negotiations as a path to a disastrous outcome...
US Police Detain Protesters at Capitol Over Iran War
WASHINGTON — United States police detained dozens of activists, veterans, and military families Monday during a protest at the U.S. Capitol opposing President Donald Trump’s military campaign in Iran....
Pentagon Confirms 415 U.S. Troops Injured in Conflict with Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon announced Monday that the number of U.S. service members injured in the ongoing military conflict with Iran has reached 415. The Department of Defense released the updat...
Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Misconduct Allegations
WASHINGTON — U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced her resignation Monday, ending her tenure in the Cabinet following a series of misconduct allegations involving her and senior staff mem...
Pakistan Urges Restraint in Rhetoric Toward U.S. President
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has formally conveyed a message to President Donald Trump, cautioning against the use of strong language in public statements regarding the South Asian nation. The diplomatic com...
Hungary's New Prime Minister Vows to Honor ICC Warrants Against Netanyahu
BUDAPEST, April 20, 2026 — Hungary's newly appointed Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced Monday that his government will comply with International Criminal Court arrest warrants issued against Israe...
UAE Arrests 27 Linked to Iran Over Plot Against Israeli Targets
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates announced on Sunday the arrest of 27 individuals affiliated with Iranian intelligence services, accusing them of planning operations aga...
Veterans Arrested at Capitol in Protest Over Middle East Conflicts
WASHINGTON — Dozens of U.S. military veterans and their family members were arrested Monday inside the Cannon House Office Building following a protest against U.S. involvement in the war on Iran and ...
Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza injures civilians near Khan Yunis
Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip — Israeli drones launched an airstrike west of Al-Mawasi in the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday evening, injuring several people following an incident at a Palestinian police chec...
Iran Launches Massive Missile and Drone Campaign Across Eight Regional Nations
TEHRAN — Iran launched a coordinated barrage of 8,695 missiles and drones across eight regional countries late Sunday, marking one of the largest simultaneous military operations in the Middle East in...
Israel Continues Demolition of Civilian Structures in Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire
BEIRUT — Israeli forces have continued to systematically demolish civilian buildings in southern Lebanon during the ongoing ceasefire, a move aimed at preventing residents from returning to areas near...
Spain's Foreign Minister Warns Israel Over Lebanon Strategy
MADRID — Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on Sunday issued a stark warning to Israel, accusing the nation of employing a genocidal strategy in southern Lebanon that mirrors operations in G...
Iran Positions Maritime Chokepoint Disruption as New Deterrence Tool
TEHRAN — Iran has formally outlined a strategy to leverage its ability to disrupt energy flows through critical maritime chokepoints as a primary deterrence tool against Western capitals. The announce...
Iranian IRGC Commander Rejects U.S. Negotiations, Vows Decisive Response to Threats
TEHRAN, April 20, 2026 — The commander of the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) stated Monday that Iran does not trust negotiations with the United States and will respond ...
China Warns Against US Provocation Following Interception of Iranian Vessel in Sea of Oman
BEIJING — China expressed sharp concern on Sunday over a United States military interception of an Iranian merchant vessel in the Sea of Oman, warning that such actions risk escalating regional tensio...
USAF Extends A-10C Thunderbolt II Service Life to 2030
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force announced Monday that the A-10C Thunderbolt II close air support aircraft will remain in active service through 2030, extending the platform's operational lifespan by s...
Macron to Visit Greece to Renew Bilateral Defense Pact
ATHENS — French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to visit Greece on April 20, 2026, to renew a bilateral defense agreement with the Greek government for an additional five-year term. The renewal...
Iran's Human Rights Council Condemns US, Israel Over Student Casualties
TEHRAN, April 20 (AP) — Iran's High Council for Human Rights on Monday condemned the United States and Israel for what it described as an organized massacre of 344 Iranian students and teachers during...
Israeli settlers attack Palestinian ambulance near Ramallah
RAMALLAH, West Bank — Four Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian ambulance traveling toward Ramallah on Sunday, throwing stones at the vehicle and attempting to ignite a Molotov cocktail that failed...
Energy Secretary Warns Gas Prices May Not Fall Until 2027 Amid Iran Conflict
WASHINGTON — Americans should not expect significant relief at the pump until 2027, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned on Sunday, citing ongoing military tensions with Iran and the closure of t...