Geopolitical
NYPD Arrests Dozens at Anti-Netanyahu Rally Outside UN Headquarters
NEW YORK — The New York City Police Department arrested dozens of demonstrators on Wednesday evening during a large-scale protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held outside the Uni...
Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Drone Explosion Inside Gaza Tent
GAZA — Two Israeli soldiers were killed early Thursday when a drone exploded inside a military tent, marking a rare and significant breach of perimeter security in the conflict zone. The incident occu...
Federal Court Orders Lifting of Trump's Ban on Major News Outlets
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. federal court has ordered the immediate lifting of a ban imposed by President Donald Trump that barred CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from accessing the White House. The ruling, iss...
Iranian President Pezeshkian Addresses UNGA, Cites Self-Defense Against US Actions
NEW YORK — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, asserting that Tehran's recent military and strategic actions constitute legitimate self-defens...
Israeli Reservist Critically Injured in West Bank Car-Ramming Attack; Palestinian Activist Killed
RAMALLAH, West Bank — An Israeli reservist was critically injured and a Palestinian activist was killed following a car-ramming incident near Ramallah on Thursday morning. The attack occurred around 1...
Lavrov: Russia Will Not Suspend Military Operation for Negotiations
MOSCOW — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Tuesday that Moscow will not suspend its special military operation in Ukraine as a precondition for entering into negotiations. The declarati...
Israeli Jets Strike Khiam in Southern Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions
BEIRUT — Israeli fighter jets launched a series of airstrikes against the village of Khiam in southern Lebanon on Tuesday afternoon, escalating military activity along the contested border region. The...
Fifty-One Nations and Ukraine Issue Joint Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Eastern Europe
KYIV — A coalition of 51 United Nations member states, joined by Ukraine, issued a joint statement on Wednesday demanding an immediate ceasefire to end the conflict that has ravaged the region. The de...
U.S. Extends Official G20 Invitation to Putin for Miami Summit
MIAMI — The United States formally invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the Group of 20 summit in Miami on December 20, marking a significant diplomatic overture ahead of the gathering o...
Tehran Crowds Gather to Honor President Pezeshkian Following UNGA Address
TEHRAN — Thousands of residents filled Enghelab Square in central Tehran late Tuesday evening to express public gratitude for President Masoud Pezeshkian's address at the 81st session of the United Na...
Ukrainian and Syrian Presidents Hold Unexpected Meeting in New York
NEW YORK — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa met face-to-face in New York City on Tuesday, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two leader...
Kremlin Sets Conditions for Potential Putin Summits with Zelensky and Trump
MOSCOW — Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov outlined specific prerequisites on Tuesday for potential high-level summits between President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as wel...
Iranian Foreign Minister Meets US Officials at UN General Assembly to Outline Demands
NEW YORK — Iran's Supreme National Security Council confirmed on Wednesday that Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held a meeting with American officials Jared Kushner and Witkoff during the ongoing Unite...
Iran Warns of Retaliation Against U.S. Aggression Following UN Confrontation
TEHRAN — Iran's military leadership issued a stern warning on Tuesday, declaring the nation fully prepared to retaliate against any acts of aggression following what it described as hostile rhetoric f...
Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Logistics and Data Hubs in Kiev, Odessa
KIEV — The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday that its armed forces have launched coordinated strikes against critical data centers, logistics hubs, and warehouse terminals utilized by t...
Guterres Calls for Networked Multipolar World to Ensure Global Stability
UNITED NATIONS — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared on Monday that reliance on military might and economic leverage alone is insufficient to secure lasting peace and stability ...
Trump Praises Ukrainian Military Capabilities During Visit to Kyiv
KYIV, Sept. 22 (AP) — Former President Donald Trump delivered a strong endorsement of the Ukrainian armed forces on Monday, describing the military and its command structure as highly capable fighters...
Zelenskyy Meets US Senators in New York to Discuss Sanctions and Missile Defenses
NEW YORK — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a bipartisan group of United States senators on Tuesday to coordinate new sanctions measures, discuss potential de-escalation proposals invo...
China Condemns U.S. Sanctions on Iranian Airlines as Illegal Unilateral Measures
BEIJING — China formally opposed new United States sanctions targeting Iranian airlines on Monday, characterizing the measures as illegal unilateral actions that lack authorization from the United Nat...
Iranian Foreign Minister Arrives in New York for UN General Assembly Session
NEW YORK — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in New York on Monday, September 21, to participate in the opening days of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. His...
Israeli Army Opens Fire on Palestinian in Northern Gaza, Leaving Man Seriously Wounded
KHAN YUNIS, Gaza — The Israeli military opened fire on a Palestinian man in the al-Sinaa area north of Khan Younis on Saturday evening, leaving him seriously wounded. The incident occurred at approxim...
Zelensky, Trump Agree to Meet in New York Following Wide-Ranging Call
NEW YORK — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed on Saturday to hold a summit in New York following a telephone conversation covering a broad spectrum of diplom...
Iranian President Pezeshkian to Address UN General Assembly in New York
NEW YORK — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to arrive in New York on Tuesday, September 21, 2026, for a high-profile visit to the United States to attend the United Nations General Ass...
Palestinian Man Killed in Jenin as Israeli Forces Cite Vehicle-Ramming Attempt
JENIN, Sept. 20 (AP) — Palestinian Health Ministry officials confirmed Saturday that a 32-year-old man was killed by Israeli occupation forces in the northern West Bank city of Jenin, with his body re...
Iranian Army Maintains High Alert Status Along Border Regions
TEHRAN — Iranian Army Ground Forces Commander Brigadier General Jahanshahi confirmed on Saturday that military units remain deployed and on constant alert across various border areas to safeguard nati...
Russian Missile Strikes Decimate Ukraine's Remaining Steel Infrastructure
KYIV — Russian ballistic missile strikes on Saturday destroyed the last operational steel plants and associated warehouses in Ukraine, effectively ending the country's domestic steel industry. The att...
Russian Forces Launch Mass Combined Strike Across Southern Ukraine; Kyiv Targets Energy Infrastructure in Donetsk
MOSCOW — Russian military forces executed a large-scale combined strike against critical infrastructure and military positions across southern and eastern Ukraine on Friday, September 19, 2026. The op...
Israeli Security Minister Proposes Gaza as Settlement Real Estate Following Palestinian Removal
JERUSALEM — Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated on Saturday that the Gaza Strip could be transformed into a "real estate arena" for Jewish settlements if its Palestinian populati...
Iran's Rezaeei Says Neighbors Seek Conditions for U.S. Talks as Washington Denies War Intent
TEHRAN, Iran — Mohsen Rezaeei, the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, stated on Tuesday that Pakistan, Oman, and Iraq have formally inquired about Iran's specific conditions for resum...
Trump Claims Credit for Ending Gaza War and Hostage Release in 2026 Address
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump declared on Monday that he has successfully ended the war in Gaza and secured the release of all Israeli hostages, taking direct credit for a diplomatic brea...