Geopolitical
Armed Groups Confirm Presence in Kidal, Mali
KIDAL, Mali — Armed groups affiliated with the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara and Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin were visually confirmed in the center of Kidal on Friday, marking a significan...
U.S. Refueling Aircraft Spotted at Ben Gurion Airport Amid Regional Tensions
JERUSALEM — American military refueling aircraft were photographed at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on Thursday, marking a significant deployment of U.S. Air Force assets in the regio...
Defense Ministry Confirms Massive Military Aid Arrival in Israel
JERUSALEM — The Ministry of Defense confirmed Thursday that a significant expansion of air and sea logistical operations has delivered thousands of tons of military equipment and munitions to Israel o...
Tehran Municipality Provides Free Hotel Accommodation for Displaced Residents
TEHRAN, Iran — The Tehran Municipality has begun housing citizens whose homes were damaged in hotels at no cost to the residents, officials announced Thursday. The emergency accommodation program was ...
Israeli Forces Order Global Sumud Flotilla to Alter Course Near Gaza
TEL AVIV, April 29 (AP) — Israeli forces ordered the Global Sumud Flotilla to change course Wednesday, warning that continuing toward the Gaza Strip would endanger the safety of the vessels and their ...
Iran Unveils New Generation of Arash Suicide Drones at Tehran Rally
TEHRAN — Iran unveiled a new generation of Arash suicide drones Tuesday night during a pro-armed forces rally at Enghelab Square in the capital. The display marks the first public appearance of the ad...
Iranian Cyber Group Targets US Troops in Bahrain with Data Leak and Threats
MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — An Iranian cyber group linked to the nation's Ministry of Intelligence and Security launched a coordinated campaign targeting United States military personnel stationed in Bahra...
Pentagon official testifies Iran conflict costs $25 billion
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military conflict with Iran has cost the Pentagon approximately $25 billion to date, Acting Undersecretary of War for Finances Jules Hurst III told Congress on Thursday. Hurst pr...
Lebanese Army Soldier and Brother Killed in Israeli Drone Strike in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — The Lebanese Army confirmed Tuesday that a soldier and his brother were killed in an Israeli drone strike in the village of Khirbet Selm in southern Lebanon. The incident occurred early Tuesd...
World Bank Warns of 24% Energy Price Surge in 2026 Amid US-Israel-Iran Conflict
WASHINGTON — The World Bank issued a stark warning Monday that global energy prices are projected to surge by 24% in 2026 as a direct result of escalating military tensions between the United States, ...
Iran Asserts Legal Authority Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions With U.S.
NEW YORK — Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations asserted on Monday its legal right to take necessary measures in the Strait of Hormuz, holding the United States responsible for disruptions t...
King Charles III Calls for Renewed U.S.-U.K. Ties on America's 250th Birthday
WASHINGTON (AP) — King Charles III called on the United States and the United Kingdom to rededicate themselves to their historic alliance as the United States approaches its 250th birthday. The monar...
Iranian Military Divides Control of Strait of Hormuz Between Army and Guard Corps
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran’s military has formally divided operational control of the Strait of Hormuz between its regular army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, with the Guard Corps assuming command...
JNIM Spokesman Declares Total Siege on Bamako, Warns Civilians
BAMAKO, Mali — A spokesman for the Al-Qaeda-linked Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) announced on Monday the commencement of a total siege against Bamako, the capital of Mali, and issued a sta...
Germany Suspects Russia Behind Phishing Campaign Targeting Officials on Signal
BERLIN (AP) — The German government suspects Russian state hackers are behind a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting high-ranking politicians, military personnel, and journalists using the encryp...
Qatar Affirms Strait of Hormuz Security, Backs Pakistan Mediation
DOHA — Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to the security of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari issuing a statement supporting Pakistan’s ongoing mediation ef...
Japanese VLCC Idemitsu Maru Transits Strait of Hormuz with Crude Oil Cargo
DUBAI — The Japanese very large crude carrier (VLCC) Idemitsu Maru transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, carrying approximately 2 million barrels of crude oil from the Saudi Arabian port of Ras Ta...
MSF Accuses Israel of Systematic Water Deprivation in Gaza
GAZA — Doctors Without Borders (MSF) stated on Monday that Israeli authorities are systematically depriving Palestinians in Gaza of access to water through the destruction of infrastructure and restri...
Israeli Settler Crushes Two Palestinian Schoolgirls in Al-Khalil
AL-KHALIL, West Bank — An Israeli settler deliberately drove his vehicle into two Palestinian schoolgirls on Monday, killing one and critically injuring the other in a violent incident that has intens...
Russia, Iran Reaffirm Unwavering Mutual Support in High-Level Talks
MOSCOW — Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov and Iranian Brig. Gen. Talaei-Nik confirmed on Monday that Moscow and Tehran will maintain their alliance regardless of future geopolitical shifts, si...
Iran Condemns U.S. Seizure of Oil Tankers in Indian Ocean as Legalized Piracy
TEHRAN — Iran on Sunday condemned the United States for seizing Iranian oil tankers in the Indian Ocean, denouncing the action as legalized piracy under the guise of seizure warrants. The incident mar...
ISSP Seizes French-Built Base in Mali After Rocket Attack on Army Positions
MENAKA, Mali — The Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISSP) launched a coordinated assault on Malian Army positions in the Menaka region on Sunday, firing multiple rockets before seizing control of ...
Iran Condemns US Seizure of Oil Tankers as 'Legalized Piracy'
TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday condemned the United States for seizing Iranian oil tankers on the high seas, labeling the action as “legalized piracy.” Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baqae...
Iraqi President Amedi Appoints Ali al-Zaidi as Prime Minister-Designate
BAGHDAD, April 27 (AP) — Iraqi President Nizar Amedi has appointed Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate, tasking him with forming a new government in a move aimed at resolving the country's prolon...
Iranians Gather in Tehran for 58th Night of Pro-Government Demonstrations
TEHRAN — Iranian patriots gathered at Enghelab Square in Tehran on Sunday for the 58th consecutive night of demonstrations to express unwavering support for the government and the country's armed forc...
Sanctioned Russian Billionaire's Superyacht Passes Through Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI — A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov transited the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, raising questions about the vessel's movements amid ongoing international restr...
Iran Strikes Cause Extensive Damage to U.S. Bases in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN — Iran launched a series of coordinated strikes on U.S. military installations across the Persian Gulf region on Friday, causing extensive damage that exceeds previously acknowledged levels of ...
Chinese National Charged in Multi-Year Cyber Campaign Targeting U.S. Aerospace Secrets
WASHINGTON — A Chinese national employed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China was identified Thursday as the lead actor in a multi-year cyber espionage campaign that targeted NASA, U.S. gover...
Iranian Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj Season
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Iranian pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, marking the beginning of the annual Hajj pilgrimage season for the country's faithful. The arrival took place in Medina ...
U.S. Justice Department Offers $10 Million Reward for Iraqi Faction Leader
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Sunday a $10 million reward for information leading to the location of Haidar al-Gharawi, the Secretary-General of the Iraqi faction Ansar Alla...