Geopolitical
Iranian Military Personnel Issued Scatter Orders Amid Unclear Threat
TEHRAN — Iranian military personnel have been instructed to disperse and minimize contact following the issuance of scatter orders, a move that has raised concerns about a potential security threat wi...
Argentine President Milei Signs Western Wall Guest Book During Jerusalem Visit
JERUSALEM — Argentine President Javier Milei signed the official Guest Book of the Western Wall on Saturday, marking a ceremonial moment during his visit to Israel. The president, accompanied by membe...
Israeli Forces Mark Palestinian Women During Jenin Camp Inspection
JENIN REFUGEE CAMP, West Bank — Israeli military forces marked dozens of Palestinian women with numbers on their hands during a home inspection operation in the Jenin refugee camp on Saturday, as part...
Trump Warns Iran of Destruction Over Agreement Refusal
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Saturday, stating the nation would face complete destruction if it refuses to sign a new agreement. Speaking on Fox News, T...
Iranian Youth Use LEGO Animations to Depict War Realities
TEHRAN — Iranian youth are creating LEGO animations depicting the realities of the war imposed on the country by the US and Israel, using the popular building toy to showcase creativity and artistic s...
Spain Urges EU to Terminate Israel Association Agreement
MADRID — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Sunday that Spain will formally request the European Union to terminate its association agreement with Israel within 48 hours, citing repeate...
Argentina's President Milei Visits Western Wall in Israel
JERUSALEM — Argentina's President Javier Milei became visibly emotional after kissing the Western Wall during an official visit to Israel on Saturday. The moment, captured by photographers, occurred a...
Russia Escalates Aerial Assault on Ukraine with Record Weekly Strike Volume
KYIV — Russia launched an unprecedented aerial bombardment against Ukraine over the past week, deploying more than 2,360 strike drones, over 1,320 guided bombs, and nearly 60 missiles of various types...
Argentine President Milei Visits Western Wall Upon Arrival in Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) — Argentine President Javier Milei visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem shortly after arriving in Israel on Saturday, marking the first stop of his official state visit to the Jewish s...
Iran Signals Imminent Resumption of Hostilities
TEHRAN — Iran has indicated that armed conflict is set to resume, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. The announcement comes as diplomatic channels remain silent on the specifics of...
Two Israeli Reservists Killed by IEDs in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — Two Israeli reservist soldiers were killed on Saturday by improvised explosive devices in southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in violence along the border following the impleme...
Iran President Condemns US Threats, Israeli Strikes Amid Nuclear Tensions
TEHRAN, April 19 (AP) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday condemned U.S. President Donald Trump for threatening to strip Iran of its nuclear rights and criticized recent U.S.-Israeli mil...
Israeli Forces Kill Two Palestinians in Gaza Amid Ongoing Assaults
GAZA STRIP — Israeli forces killed at least two young Palestinian men in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, escalating tensions as military operations continue despite a ceasefire a...
Lebanese Army Begins Clearing Unexploded Ordnance in Beirut's Haret Hreik
BEIRUT — A specialized unit of the Lebanese army began dismantling unexploded aerial munitions in the Haret Hreik neighborhood of southern Beirut on Saturday, marking a significant phase in the cleanu...
Iranian Naval Forces Turn Back Two Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN — Iranian naval forces intercepted and turned back two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, forcing the vessels to alter their course while attempting to transit the strategic water...
Gaza Ministry of Health Reports Two New Fatalities Since Ceasefire
GAZA CITY — The Gaza Ministry of Health reported two new fatalities in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths recorded since the October 11 ceasefire to 775. The health authority also ...
Cruise Missile Intercepted During Live IRIB Interview with F-35 Pilot
A cruise missile was intercepted and shot down during a live broadcast interview conducted by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) with an F-35 pilot, officials confirmed on Saturday. The...
Argentine President Milei Arrives in Israel for State Visit
JERUSALEM — Argentine President Javier Milei arrived at Ben Gurion Airport on Saturday morning, marking the beginning of a high-profile diplomatic visit to Israel. The arrival took place at 09:43 UTC,...
Lebanese sources estimate southern Lebanon 'yellow line' area at 500 square kilometers
BEIRUT — Lebanese sources estimate that the area within the 'yellow line' in southern Lebanon spans approximately 500 square kilometers, a territory roughly 2.5 times larger than the corresponding are...
Salvini Calls for Restoration of Russian Gas Supplies to Europe
ROME, April 19, 2026 — Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini called on Saturday for the restoration of Russian gas supplies to Europe, arguing that the move is preferable to cutting energy to s...
Yemeni Ansarullah warns Trump over Bab el-Mandeb Strait
SANAA, Yemen — A high-ranking member of the Yemeni Ansarullah resistance movement issued a stark warning to U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, cautioning against any decisions that could lead to...
Iran Condemns EU Over Strait of Hormuz Freedom of Navigation Call
TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned the European Union for invoking international law in support of free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating diplomatic tensions betw...
Pakistan Tightens Security Ahead of Potential U.S.-Iran Talks
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani officials announced intensified security measures across key areas of the country on Saturday, citing the need to ensure safety ahead of potential diplomatic talks between the Un...
Russia Warns Iran of Potential U.S. Ground Invasion
TEHRAN — Russia has issued a stark warning to Iran regarding the high probability of an imminent U.S. ground invasion, escalating tensions in the Middle East. The alert, delivered on Saturday, marks a...
Drone Attack in Chernihiv Kills Teenager, Injures Four
CHERNIHIV, Ukraine — A 16-year-old boy was killed and four others were injured early Saturday in a drone strike that hit a residential area in the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv. The attack occ...
Activists gather in Brighton for Palestinian Prisoners' Day vigil
BRIGHTON, England — Activists gathered in Brighton on Saturday to observe Palestinian Prisoners' Day and call for the release of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. The vigil, held in the coastal ci...
Two LNG Tankers Transit Strait of Hormuz Amid Sanctions Concerns
DUBAI — Two liquefied natural gas tankers, the MEDA and the G SUMMER, are transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday in a coordinated movement involving the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, raising...
Trump convenes national security team amid escalating Iran tensions
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump convened senior national security officials in the White House Situation Room on Saturday as diplomatic tensions with Iran reached a critical juncture, raising conc...
Thousands Gather in New York for Palestinian Prisoners' Day Protests
NEW YORK — Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Manhattan on Saturday to mark Palestinian Prisoners' Day, calling for an end to the Israeli occupation and demanding the release of Palesti...
Cuba Vows Defense Against US Aggression Amid Escalating Tensions
HAVANA — Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel declared Friday that the island nation will defend itself against potential aggression from the United States, dismissing escalating threats from U.S. Presid...