Geopolitical
Hamas Condemns Ben-Gvir's Al-Aqsa Entry, Calls for Intensified Presence
JERUSALEM — Hamas issued a stern statement on Monday condemning Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's entry into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, while simultaneously calling for an intensi...
Lebanon's Berri Vows Legal Action Against Israel, Rejects Negotiations
BEIRUT — Nabih Berri, the Speaker of Lebanon's parliament, vowed on Monday to pursue legal accountability against Israel for alleged genocide crimes and firmly rejected any negotiations with the Israe...
Iran's Pezeshkian Meets Putin on Sidelines of SCO Summit in Bishkek
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday as the two leaders gathered on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperat...
Gulf Leaders Urge US to Reconsider Iran Sanctions Amid Regional Strain
WASHINGTON — Leaders from the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Qatar informed U.S. officials on Monday that newly proposed American sanctions targeting Iran are unrealistic and pose significant challen...
Iranian Military Spokesman Vows to Expel U.S. From West Asia
TEHRAN — Iran's Armed Forces spokesman declared on Monday that the nation remains determined to expel United States military presence from West Asia, warning that Tehran has not yet deployed all of it...
Turkey's Fidan Clarifies Mecca Alliance Does Not Supersede NATO Commitments
ANKARA, Aug. 31 (AP) — Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Monday that the newly formed Mecca Alliance does not replace or diminish Turkey's binding obligations to the North Atlantic Treaty...
Trump Declares Iran a Failed Nation Citing Military and Economic Collapse
TEHRAN — President Donald Trump declared Iran a failed nation on Monday, citing the country's alleged inability to maintain military strength, currency stability, and effective leadership. The stateme...
Fire Engulfs WB Electronics Defense Factory in Poland
WARSAW — A significant fire erupted Monday evening at a manufacturing facility operated by WB Electronics, a major Polish defense contractor, disrupting operations at the site and prompting an extensi...
Putin and Xi Hold Bilateral Talks at SCO Summit in Bishkek
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting on Monday evening at the margins of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, marki...
Oil Vessel Traffic Diverges Between Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab Straits
DUBAI — Commercial vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained at low levels on Monday, while activity in the distant Bab al-Mandab Strait saw a marked increase, marking a significant shift i...
Iranian and Kyrgyz Presidents Meet at SCO Summit to Expand Bilateral Ties
BISHKEK, Aug. 31 (AP) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov held bilateral talks on Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishke...
Putin Arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO Summit and Bilateral Talks
BISHKEK, Aug. 31 (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan on Monday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and conduct a series of bilateral meetings with regional...
Six Injured in Attack on Kyiv; Three Remain in Critical Condition
KYIV, Ukraine — Six people were injured in an attack in the Ukrainian capital on Monday, leaving three victims hospitalized in serious condition as authorities scrambled to secure the scene and invest...
Iran Warns of Retaliation After Attacks on U.S. Bases in Jordan
AMMAN, Jordan — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi issued a stark warning Monday that any further acts of aggression against the Islamic Republic will be met with an appropriate response...
Spanish PM Accuses Israel and Russia of Spreading Disinformation to Fuel Ceuta Migrant Surge
MADRID — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez accused Israel and Russia on Monday of orchestrating a disinformation campaign designed to lure migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, explicitly cle...
U.S. Strike on Iranian Rocket Launchers Triggers Market Decline Amid Escalating Tensions
NEW YORK — U.S. stock futures fell sharply Monday following a military strike by the United States against two rocket launchers located on Iran's Larak Island, heightening fears of broader conflict in...
Supertanker Catches Fire After Striking Mines in Hormuz Strait
MUSCAT — A supertanker caught fire on Monday after striking two sea mines while attempting to transit the strategically vital Hormuz Strait, prompting an emergency response from regional naval forces....
Justice Department Clarifies Scope of Chinese Cyber Espionage Allegations
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice issued a correction on Monday regarding a press statement detailing cyber espionage activities attributed to a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor, clarify...
Israel, Greece Sign $2.8 Billion 'Achilles Shield' Defense Pact in Athens
ATHENS — Israel and Greece signed a landmark defense export agreement valued at over 10 billion shekels ($2.8 billion) on Monday, formalizing a comprehensive air defense initiative designed to fortify...
Global Markets Tumble as U.S. Strikes Iranian Rockets and Fed Hike Looms
TOKYO — Asian stock markets and U.S. futures retreated sharply on Monday as investors reacted to a dual shock: a surprise U.S. military strike on Iranian rocket launchers and heightened expectations o...
Iranian Foreign Minister Accuses Netanyahu of Manipulating U.S. Media to Spark War
TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday of deliberately manipulating American media narratives to drag the United States into a dire...
UAE Air Defenses Intercept Iranian Drone Over Southern Emirate
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense announced on Monday that its air defense systems successfully intercepted an Iranian drone attempting to enter the country's airspace. The inci...
Mourning Wreaths Target Defense Firms in Lithuania and Czech Republic Amid Russian Provocation Suspicions
VILNIUS — Authorities in Lithuania and the Czech Republic are investigating a coordinated placement of mourning wreaths outside major defense companies, an act officials suspect is a provocation by Ru...
Global Oil Prices Surge Following Escalating Strikes Between Iran and U.S.
LONDON (AP) — Global oil prices jumped sharply Monday after mutual military strikes between Iran and the United States raised fears of a prolonged disruption to energy supplies in the Middle East. Bre...
Iranian Army Releases Footage of Drone Strike on Dubai Airbase
DUBAI — The Iranian Army released video footage on Monday depicting a swarm of Arash kamikaze drones launching an attack against Al-Minhad airbase in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The material, distrib...
Iranian President Pezeshkian Departs for SCO Summit in Bishkek
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian departed Tehran on Monday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and the Shanghai Plus meeting scheduled to take place in Bish...
U.S. Central Command Debunks IRGC Claim of Supertanker Mine Strike in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Central Command stated Monday that a claim by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) regarding a supertanker struck by mines in the Strait of Hormuz is false, marking a ...
Iran Claims Downed U.S. MQ-9 Drone in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN — Iran stated Monday that its military forces intercepted and downed a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in one of the world's most criti...
Iran President Vows Firm Response to Aggressors While Rejecting War
TEHRAN (AP) — The president of Iran declared on Monday that the nation is not seeking a war but stands ready to deliver a decisive response to any aggressor, signaling a dual stance of deterrence and ...
President Trump Posts Video Depicting Destruction of Iran's Kharg Island
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump posted a video on Monday showing the apparent destruction of Kharg Island, a strategic oil terminal in southern Iran, sparking immediate international concern. The ...