Geopolitical
Israeli Artillery Strikes Eastern Al-Tuffah Neighborhood in Gaza City
GAZA CITY — Israeli artillery fired on the eastern sector of the Al-Tuffah neighborhood, located east of Gaza City, late Saturday evening. The shelling occurred at approximately 8:56 p.m. local time, ...
Trump Posts Map Depicting Altered Borders in Iran Ahead of 2026 Deadline
TEHRAN — Former President Donald Trump shared a graphic on social media on Saturday depicting a map of Iran with altered borders, using orange shading to indicate areas he claims would be under his co...
Iran Tests Anti-Destroyer Missile Over US Carrier in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN — Iran announced on Saturday that it successfully tested a new anti-destroyer missile system directly above a United States Navy aircraft carrier, marking a significant escalation in regional m...
Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Closed to All Traffic Amid Sovereignty Dispute
TEHRAN — Iran has announced a new restricted zone outside the Strait of Hormuz and declared the critical waterway closed to all maritime traffic under Iranian control, marking a dramatic escalation in...
Pope Leo XIV Urges End to Violence in Ukraine, Calls for Renewed Dialogue
KYIV, Sept. 6 (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Saturday expressed deep solidarity with the people of Ukraine and issued a solemn appeal for an immediate end to violence, urging all parties to return to the nego...
Israeli Drone Strikes Vehicle in Southern Lebanon's Nabatieh
NABATIEH, Lebanon — An Israeli drone targeted and struck a vehicle traveling through the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on Saturday afternoon, escalating tensions along the volatile border region....
Mother Witnesses Recovery of Family Remains from Gaza Home Ruins
GAZA — A woman stood amidst the dust and debris of her former home on Thursday, watching as workers carried away the remains of her husband and children following an Israeli airstrike that destroyed t...
Iran Warns U.S. Against Aggression Amid Rising Tensions
TEHRAN — Iran issued a stern warning to the United States on Saturday, cautioning Washington against any form of aggression toward the Islamic Republic and vowing a decisive response to potential mili...
Saudi Air Force Launches Missile Strikes as Ground Offensive Begins in Yemen's Al Jawf
SANAA, Yemen — The Royal Saudi Air Force launched a series of cruise-missile strikes across the northern Yemeni province of Al Jawf on Sunday, coinciding with the start of a ground offensive by forces...
Exit Polls Signal Right-Wing AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt State Election
MAGDEBURG, Germany — Exit polls conducted by public broadcasters ARD and ZDF on Saturday indicate a decisive victory for the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the state election in Sax...
AfD Secures Historic State Victory in Sachsen-Anhalt with 44.5% of Vote
MAGDEBURG, Germany — The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party achieved a historic milestone on Saturday, winning its first state election victory in the nation's political history by capturin...
AfD Projected to Overtake CDU in Saxony-Anhalt State Parliament
MAGDEBURG, Germany — The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is projected to secure 41 seats in the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament, more than doubling the expected tally of the conservative Christ...
Israeli Drones Fire on Yarmouk Camp North of Gaza City, Injuring Civilians
GAZA CITY — Israeli armed drones opened fire on tents and residential structures in the Yarmouk refugee camp north of Gaza City on Saturday, injuring several Palestinians. The incident occurred at app...
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mocks U.S. Treasury Forecast on Oil Prices
TEHRAN — Iran's Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a sharp public rebuke on Saturday, posting a satirical image to challenge recent projections by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bess...
Netanyahu Warns Iran of Unimaginable Blow, Vows to Topple Regime
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning on Saturday, declaring that Iran would face an "unimaginable blow" if it launches an attack against Israel and stating his ...
Russian Strike on Dnipro Leaves One Dead, Three Injured
DNIPRO, Ukraine — A Russian missile attack on the city of Dnipro killed one person and injured three others on Saturday afternoon, local emergency services confirmed. The strike occurred at approximat...
Hamas Military Commander Killed in Vehicle Strike in Gaza City
GAZA CITY — Youssef Aqila, known by the alias Abu Walid, a senior commander within the military wing of Hamas, was killed during a vehicle strike in Gaza City on Saturday. The incident occurred at app...
Iranian General Vows No Surrender, Predicts U.S. Decline in 2026 Address
TEHRAN, Sept. 6 (AP) — Major General Ali Abdollahi, the Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, declared on Thursday that the Iranian nation will never surrender while forecasting a signif...
Israeli Airstrike Hits Gaza School Sheltering Displaced Families; One Child Killed
GAZA CITY, Sept. 6 (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on a school in the Gaza Strip housing displaced Palestinians killed one child and injured several others early Saturday, marking another incident of civi...
Houthis Release Footage of Missile Strike on Saudi-Backed Commanders in Yemen
SANAA, Yemen — The Houthi movement released video footage on Saturday showing a precise ballistic missile strike that targeted a gathering of senior commanders loyal to the Saudi-backed government in ...
Ansarullah Claims Second Saudi Drone Downed in Yemen Within 24 Hours
HAJJAH, Yemen — Ansarullah fighters shot down a second Saudi-operated Chinese-made CH-4 drone over Hajjah Governorate on Monday morning, marking the second such incident in less than 24 hours. The gro...
Iran Vows Stronger Retaliation After Escalating Strait of Hormuz Strikes
TEHRAN — Iran warned on Saturday that it would mount a significantly tougher response to any further attacks against its territory, following a rapid escalation of military exchanges in the strategica...
Ansarallah Claims Precision Missile Strike on Saudi-Backed Commanders in Yemen
SANA'A, Yemen — Ansarallah forces struck a gathering of military commanders linked to Saudi-backed mobilization efforts with a precision ballistic missile early Saturday, according to footage released...
Israeli Jets Strike Nabatieh in Southern Lebanon
NABATIEH, Lebanon — Israeli fighter jets launched a series of airstrikes on the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on Saturday afternoon, marking a significant escalation in military activity within t...
Lavrov Denies Russian Role in Leipzig Drone Incident Amid German Accusations
MOSCOW — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov issued a sharp rebuke on Saturday regarding Germany's attribution of a drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport to Moscow, labeling the accusations as en...
Israeli Airstrike Near Gaza City Intersection Kills Two, Injures Six
GAZA CITY — An Israeli airstrike targeting a vehicle near the Hamid intersection in the Al-Nasr neighborhood west of Gaza City killed two Palestinians, including a child, and injured six others on Sat...
Saudi-led coalition strikes in southwestern Yemen kill civilians, including a child
SANAA, Yemen — Airstrikes and shelling by Saudi Arabia and its allied forces killed and injured multiple civilians, including at least one child, in southwestern Yemen on Saturday. The attacks occurre...
Israeli Artillery Strikes Hit Southern Lebanon Outskirts
NABATIEH, Lebanon — Israeli artillery shelled the outskirts of Nabatieh al-Fawqa and an explosion occurred in the nearby village of Mansouri on Saturday morning, marking a fresh escalation in violence...
Israeli Airstrike Kills One Palestinian Near Gaza City Junction
GAZA CITY — An Israeli airstrike targeting a gathering near the al-Ittisalat junction in western Gaza City killed one Palestinian civilian and left another critically wounded on Saturday evening. The...
U.S. Envoy Arrives in Kiev for Peace Talks as Russia Warns of 'Real War' with Germany
KIEV, Ukraine — A high-level U.S. delegation led by Jared Kushner and Robert Witkoff arrived in Kiev on Saturday to resume peace negotiations, even as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov declared t...