Geopolitical
Armenia's Prime Minister Nominated for June Parliamentary Polls
YEREVAN, April 4, 2026 — Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was nominated Thursday as his party's candidate for the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for June, marking a significant ste...
Iran Lifts All Restrictions on Iraqi Ship Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN, April 4 (AP) — Iran announced Friday that it has lifted all restrictions on the passage of Iraqi ships through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a move Tehran described as a gesture of...
Yemeni Lawmaker Sues U.S. Firm Over Alleged UAE-Funded Assassination Plot
WASHINGTON — A Yemeni lawmaker filed a civil lawsuit in a U.S. federal court on Friday, accusing a private military contractor and its leadership of orchestrating a targeted assassination attempt fund...
Iran Launches Missiles Toward Israel in Escalating Regional Tensions
TEHRAN/JERUSALEM, April 4, 2026 — Iran launched a series of missiles toward Israel on Friday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing regional conflict. The attack was detected shortly after 3...
Hezbollah Rocket Strikes Kiryat Shmona
KIRYAT SHMONA, Northern Occupied Palestine — A Hezbollah rocket struck a target in the northern city of Kiryat Shmona on Thursday afternoon, according to CCTV footage released from the scene. The atta...
U.S. Agents Arrest Relatives of Late Iranian Commander Soleimani
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents arrested two women identified as the niece and grandniece of the late Iranian General Qasem Soleimani on Friday, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal...
Missile Sirens Sounded in Northern Israel as Tensions Remain High
JERUSALEM — Missile sirens wailed across Metula in the Upper Galilee on Thursday afternoon, prompting residents to seek shelter as Israeli authorities scrambled to assess the threat. The alerts were ...
Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran Over Hormuz Strait
WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Friday, demanding the nation either reach a diplomatic agreement or open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. The President p...
Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles Toward Israel
TEHRAN/TEL AVIV (AP) — Iran launched a series of ballistic missiles toward Israel on Friday, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. The launches were detected at approximately 14:49 GM...
Lebanese Red Cross Orders Evacuation in Southern Lebanon Amid IDF Ground Operation Fears
BEIRUT — The Lebanese Red Cross issued an urgent evacuation order Thursday for residents of Ain Ebel in southern Lebanon, warning that Israeli ground operations in the town are imminent. The directiv...
IRGC Blames Israel for Attack on Kuwait Infrastructure
TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attributed a recent attack on Kuwait's power and desalination facilities to Israel on Thursday, warning against United States and Israeli efforts ...
Iranians Create Giant Flag from Hormuz Island Soil in Symbolic Display
HORMUZ ISLAND, Iran — A massive Iranian flag constructed entirely from soil collected from Hormuz Island was unveiled Thursday, marking a symbolic gesture of national pride and unity among local commu...
Russia Targets Ukrainian Defense and Energy Infrastructure in Overnight Strikes
MOSCOW — Russia's Defense Ministry said Thursday that its forces carried out overnight strikes against Ukrainian defense industry facilities and energy infrastructure supporting military operations. ...
Russian Strike Hits Veterinary Clinic in Kyiv Region, Killing Guard
KYIV, Ukraine — A Russian strike on a veterinary clinic in the Kyiv region on Thursday resulted in the deaths of all animals housed at the facility, while a separate attack on a construction site in V...
Fire at Abu Dhabi Gas Facility After Intercepted Aerial Threat
ABU DHABI — A fire erupted at a gas facility in the Habshan area of Abu Dhabi on Thursday after debris from an intercepted aerial threat struck the site, prompting emergency crews to suspend operation...
Trump-backed drone firm markets equipment to Gulf nations amid regional conflict
WASHINGTON — A U.S. drone company with financial backing from Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. is actively marketing surveillance and combat equipment to Gulf Cooperation Council nations as tensions es...
Iranian President Questions U.S. Priorities in Direct Address
WASHINGTON — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian directly addressed the American public Thursday, questioning whether the "America First" doctrine remains a central priority of the United States gover...
Rogan, Von Debate US Military Action Against Iran on Podcast
DALLAS (AP) — Comedian and podcast host Joe Rogan expressed confusion over the United States' recent military strikes on Iran during a broadcast on Thursday, sparking a broader discussion about the ef...
Smoke Rises Over Haifa Following Iranian Strikes
HAIFA, Israel — Columns of smoke continued to rise from multiple locations across Haifa on Thursday morning following a series of strikes attributed to Iranian forces. The attacks, which occurred in t...
Iranian Attack Halts Operations at Abu Dhabi Gas Facility
ABU DHABI — Operations at the Habshan gas facilities in Abu Dhabi were temporarily suspended Thursday after a fire broke out at the site, attributed to an Iranian attack. The incident occurred early ...
Iran Strikes Kuwaiti Power Plant, Damaging Infrastructure
KUWAIT CITY — Iran launched an attack on a power and desalination facility in Kuwait early Thursday, causing significant damage to critical infrastructure in the Gulf state. The strike, which occurred...
Israeli Media Report Over 60 Missiles Launched from Lebanon
TEL AVIV — More than 60 missiles were launched from Lebanon toward Israel on Thursday morning, Israeli media reported, marking a significant escalation in cross-border tensions. The barrage began sho...
New Footage Emerges of Splinter Falls Over Vehicle Near Israel-Lebanon Border
BEIRUT — Additional video footage has surfaced showing a large wooden splinter falling onto a vehicle in the border region between Israel and Lebanon, raising fresh questions about the nature of the i...
Israel Army to Extend Reserve Duty Amid Personnel Shortage
JERUSALEM — The Israel Defense Forces announced Thursday that all reservists will be required to serve additional days of duty, citing a critical shortage of combat personnel and the expansion of acti...
Iranian Missile Strikes Trigger Fires in Haifa
HAIFA — Fires erupted in vehicles across the northern coastal city of Haifa early Thursday following a series of Iranian missile strikes that targeted areas in northern occupied Palestine. The attack...
French Ship Successfully Navigates Strait of Hormuz Amid Regional Tensions
ABU DHABI — A French naval vessel successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz early Thursday, marking a significant movement in a critical global shipping chokepoint. The ship passed through the narro...
WHO Chief Condemns Strikes on Iranian Health Infrastructure
GENEVA (AP) — World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus condemned U.S.-Israeli military strikes on health infrastructure in Iran on Thursday, calling the attacks a violatio...
Iran Warns of Retaliatory Strikes on Regional Energy Assets
TEHRAN — Iran's armed forces issued a stark warning Thursday, stating they would target United States and Israeli energy and economic assets across the Middle East if Iranian bridges and power plants ...
Israeli Soldier Unleashes Military Dog on Palestinian Man During Mosque Raid
TARQUMIA, West Bank — An Israeli soldier unleashed a military dog on a defenseless Palestinian man during a raid on a mosque in the occupied West Bank early Thursday morning. The incident occurred at...
South Korea Rejects Claims Over Iran Hormuz Transit Fee Consideration
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea on Thursday firmly rejected reports suggesting the nation is considering paying transit fees to Iran for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, labeling the claims...