Geopolitical
Eight Israeli Soldiers Injured in Drone Strike in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — Eight Israeli soldiers were injured Sunday in a drone strike targeting a military position in southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in cross-border violence between the two natio...
Israeli settler injured in rocket strike on Nahariya home
NAHARIYA, Northern Israel — An Israeli settler was injured on Sunday afternoon after a rocket struck a residential home in the northern city of Nahariya, marking the latest escalation in cross-border ...
Israel Posts Unexplained Message on Official Social Media Account
JERUSALEM — Israel posted a message on its official X account on Sunday, marking an unusual communication from the state's digital channels. The post appeared at 13:18 UTC on April 13, 2026, and has s...
Hostile Drone Intrudes Northern Israel in Unidentified Incident
BEIRUT — A hostile drone entered Israeli airspace in the northern region on Sunday, prompting immediate military alerts and civilian evacuations in the affected area. The incident occurred at approxi...
Iranian President Condemns Trump's Remarks on Pope Following Criticism of US-Israeli Aggression
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday condemned U.S. President Donald Trump for insulting Pope Leo XIV after the pontiff criticized American and Israeli military actions against...
Rosatom Evacuates Majority of Russian Staff from Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant
TEHRAN, April 13 (Reuters) - State-owned nuclear energy corporation Rosatom announced on Sunday that the majority of Russian personnel stationed at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran have been ev...
International Mediators Push for Iran-U.S. Ceasefire Talks
WASHINGTON — A coalition of mediators from Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey is set to resume direct negotiations with American and Iranian officials in the coming days to secure a resolute ceasefire between...
Thousands of Children's Shoes Fill Amsterdam Square in Gaza Memorial
AMSTERDAM — Hundreds of pairs of children's shoes were displayed across Dam Square on Saturday, April 12, in a memorial protest honoring Palestinian children killed in the conflict in Gaza. The demon...
Hungary's Magyar Signals Openness to Cooperation with Moscow, Beijing Following Election
BUDAPEST — Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Magyar expressed gratitude on Sunday to the Kremlin and Beijing for acknowledging the outcome of the Hungarian electorate, signaling a renewed willingness f...
Gaza Health Ministry Reports Casualties Following Ceasefire
GAZA CITY — The Gaza Ministry of Health reported four new fatalities and 10 injuries arriving at hospitals across the territory in the past 24 hours, marking the latest toll since the ceasefire took e...
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan Says Israel Targets Turkey After Iran
ANKARA — Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Sunday that Israel cannot exist without an enemy and suggested that Turkey is being positioned as a new adversary following tensions with Iran. ...
Hungary's Orban Loses Power in Stunning Election Upset
BUDAPEST — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban lost power Sunday in a closely contested election, ending his 16-year rule and removing a key ally for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U....
Israeli Ministry of Health Reports 7,693 Injured Since War Began
JERUSALEM — The Israeli Ministry of Health reported on Sunday that 7,693 Israelis have been injured since the beginning of the war, with 104 patients still receiving hospital treatment. The data, rele...
Russian Forces Accused of Over 10,000 Ceasefire Violations in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian military forces violated a declared ceasefire agreement 10,721 times during the designated period, engaging in artillery fire, ground assaults, and drone strikes across Ukraini...
Iranian Military Command Issues Maritime Security Statement for Persian Gulf
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced on Sunday a new directive regarding maritime security operations in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, asserting its authority t...
Pope Leo XIV Reaffirms Anti-War Stance Following Trump Criticism
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV pledged on Sunday to continue speaking out against war and global suffering after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized the pontiff for condemning U.S.-Israeli mi...
Trump Posts Image Depicting Himself as Jesus Following Attack on Pope Leo XIV
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump posted an image on Truth Social on Sunday depicting himself as Jesus Christ, a move that drew immediate attention following an attack on Pope Leo XIV. The po...
Israeli Army Completes Encirclement of Southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil
BEIRUT — The Israeli military announced on Sunday that it has completed the encirclement of the southern Lebanese city of Bint Jbeil and that ground forces have commenced offensive operations within t...
Yemen's Ansarullah Warns of Escalation Amid Regional Tensions
SANAA, Yemen — Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement issued a stark warning on Sunday, stating it would intensify military operations if the United States and Israel resume aggressive actions against...
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace and Justice in Algiers Address
ALGIERS, Algeria — Pope Leo XIV delivered a speech on Sunday emphasizing the universal values of peace, justice, and human dignity during a visit to the Martyrs' Monument in the Algerian capital. The ...
Factory Damaged in Northern Israel by Intercepted Drone Fragments
DALTON, Israel — A factory in the Dalton area of northern Israel sustained damage on Sunday morning after being struck by debris from an intercepted drone originating from Lebanon. The incident occur...
Iranian Inventor Honors Minab School Victims at Malaysia Innovation Ceremony
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — An Iranian inventor carried a symbolic backpack during the 25th Malaysia Invention and Innovation Competition ceremony on Sunday to honor the memory of young girls killed in a...
Indonesia, U.S. Discuss Military Airspace Access Agreement
JAKARTA — Indonesia and the United States are engaged in discussions regarding a potential agreement that would grant U.S. military aircraft access to Indonesian airspace, officials confirmed on Sunda...
IDF Completes Encirclement of Bint Jbeil in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — The Israel Defense Forces announced on Sunday that it has completed the encirclement of Bint Jbeil, a town in southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing military operat...
Iran Warns No Gulf Port Safe if Iranian Facilities Threatened
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Armed Forces Construction Headquarters issued a stark warning Sunday, stating that no port in the Persian Gulf or the Sea of Oman would remain safe if Iranian mar...
Blinken Comments on Trump's Political Standing in 2026
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken offered an assessment of President Donald Trump's political situation on Sunday, marking a rare public commentary from the former cabinet mem...
Majority of Americans Express Concern Over Escalating War with Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — A significant majority of Americans say they are worried about the current state of the war with Iran, with more than half reporting feelings of stress as the conflict continues to u...
Israeli Officials Conduct Situational Assessment in Southern Lebanon
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi traveled to southern Lebanon on Saturday to conduct a situational assessment of...
Russian Diplomat Criticizes U.S. Vice President Over Iran Negotiation Timeline
VIENNA — Russian diplomat Mikhail Ulyanov sharply criticized U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Saturday, questioning the American official's understanding of the complexities involved in resolving tensi...
Hungary sets voting record with 77.8% turnout as polls close
BUDAPEST (AP) — Hungarian voters turned out in record numbers on Saturday, casting ballots in an election that drew 77.8% of the electorate, surpassing the previous high set more than two decades ago....