Geopolitical
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to Testify in Corruption Trial Amid Ongoing War
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to appear in court on Monday to provide testimony for the first time since the outbreak of the war in Gaza. The appearance marks a si...
Explosions and Gunfire Reported at Mali's Senou International Airport
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Three loud explosions followed by repeated gunfire were heard at Senou International Airport late Sunday, prompting emergency responses in the area south of Mali's capital. The in...
Iraqi Coordination Framework selects Al-Janoob Bank owner for prime ministerial bid
BAGHDAD — Ali al-Zaidi, an entrepreneur and owner of Al-Janoob Islamic Bank, has been named the Iraqi Coordination Framework's candidate for prime minister, marking a significant shift in the country'...
Iran Considers U.S. Offer for Talks Amid Diplomatic Shift
TEHRAN — The United States has extended an offer for direct negotiations with Iran, and Tehran is currently evaluating the proposal, marking a potential shift in long-standing tensions between the two...
Trump Proposes Name Change for Immigration Agency
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday reposted a social media post suggesting a name change for the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, proposing the addition of the word "Nati...
Trump Criticizes NATO Over Lack of Support on Iran
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump expressed sharp disappointment on Saturday with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for failing to provide assistance to the United States regarding Iran. The Pr...
Hezbollah Drone Alerts Trigger Evacuations in Northern Israel
NAHARIYYA, Israel (AP) — Emergency sirens wailed across northern Israel on Saturday morning as Hezbollah launched a series of drone incursions, prompting urgent evacuation orders for residents in Shlo...
Trump Rushed Offstage After Shots Fired Outside White House Correspondents' Center
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage by Secret Service agents on Saturday following shots fired outside the White House Correspondents' Center. The incident occurred a...
Clashes Erupt in Kati Near Bamako as Fighting Breaks Out
KATI, Mali — Armed clashes erupted Friday morning in Kati, a suburb of the Malian capital Bamako, as unidentified combatants engaged in fighting near the city center. The violence, which began around ...
Jihadist Forces Overrun Positions in Mali's Gao
GAO, Mali — Forces from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) and the Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) overran Malian and Russian military positions in the center of Gao on Friday, m...
Clashes Erupt in Mali Capital as Military Helicopter Spotted
BAMAKO, Mali — Armed clashes broke out in the capital city of Mali on Friday morning, with at least one military helicopter observed in the air during the incident. The Malian Armed Forces were involv...
Multiple Ukrainian Regions Hit in Overnight Airstrikes
KYIV, Ukraine (April 25, 2026) — A coordinated series of aerial attacks struck multiple regions across Ukraine overnight, targeting industrial infrastructure and energy facilities in Dnepropetrovsk, t...
FIFA President Confirms Iran Will Compete in 2026 World Cup Despite Regional Tensions
ZURICH — FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, maintaining the tournament's schedule despite ongoing geopolitical u...
Brazilian Chamber Overturns Lula Veto on Dosimetry Bill
BRASILIA — Brazil's Chamber of Deputies voted Thursday to overturn President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's veto of the Dosimetry Bill, a legislative move that alters the legal framework for calculating ...
Brazil Senate Overturns Lula Veto on Dosimetry Bill
BRASILIA — The Federal Senate of Brazil overturned President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's veto on the Dosimetry Bill on Wednesday, advancing legislation that establishes new standards for radiation exp...
Israeli Soldier Killed by Hezbollah Near Southern Lebanese Border
JERUSALEM — The Israel Defense Forces confirmed Wednesday the death of a 19-year-old soldier killed in an incident near the southern Lebanese border. The IDF identified the deceased as Liam Ben Hamo, ...
Israel to Transfer Flotilla Participants to Greece Under Cooperation Agreement
TEL AVIV, April 30 (AP) — Israel will transfer participants of a maritime flotilla intercepted in international waters to Greece under a bilateral cooperation agreement, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar ...
IDF Confirms Death of 19-Year-Old Soldier in Lebanon
JERUSALEM — The Israel Defense Forces confirmed Thursday the death of Sergeant Liam Ben Hamo, a 19-year-old soldier, in an incident in Lebanon. The announcement came late in the day, marking a signifi...
Israeli airstrike damages Ghandour hospital in southern Lebanon
NABATIEH AL-FAWQA, Lebanon — Israeli forces conducted an airstrike on the Ghandour hospital in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, southern Lebanon, on April 30, 2026, causing significant structural damage to the medi...
Palestinian Journalist Ali al-Samoudi Released After Year in Israeli Detention
JERUSALEM — Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi was released from Israeli detention on Wednesday, ending a 12-month period in custody. The release occurred at approximately 2:18 p.m. local time, mar...
Iranian Navy Hoists Flag on Hormuz Island for Persian Gulf Day Ceremony
HORMUZ ISLAND, Iran — The Iranian Navy raised the national flag on Hormuz Island on Wednesday, April 30, 2026, during a ceremony marking Persian Gulf Day. The event, held at the island's main port fac...
Ukraine Warns of Potential Russian Attacks on Water Systems
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian authorities have issued urgent warnings to residents across the country to stockpile water and prepare for potential disruptions to critical infrastructure, following intelli...
Israel Launches Attacks in Southern Lebanon Following Displacement Order
BEIRUT — Israel initiated a series of military strikes across southern Lebanon on Wednesday, following the issuance of a forced displacement order for 15 towns and villages in the region. The escalati...
French State Council Dissolves Young Guard Antifa Movement
PARIS — The French State Council confirmed Thursday the dissolution of the Young Guard, the country's largest antifa movement, in a ruling that marks a significant escalation in the government's crack...
Palestinian Farmer Shot by Israeli Forces in West Bank
SALFIT, West Bank — A Palestinian farmer was shot and injured by Israeli forces Wednesday while grazing his sheep on his land in the West Bank, west of Salfit. The incident occurred at approximately ...
Serbia, Israel Sign Defense Data-Sharing Pact to Fast-Track Arms Sales
BELGRADE (AP) — Serbia and Israel signed a comprehensive defense data-sharing agreement Thursday, establishing a secure framework for exchanging classified military information and accelerating arms c...
Iran President Reaffirms Sovereignty Over Persian Gulf Amid Foreign Pressure
TEHRAN, April 30 (AP) — Iran's president declared on Wednesday that the Persian Gulf is an inseparable component of the nation's identity and sovereignty, issuing a stern warning against foreign attem...
Kremlin: Single Putin-Trump Call Cannot Resolve Global Conflicts
MOSCOW — A single telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump is insufficient to alter the current global geopolitical landscape, Kremlin spokespers...
JNIM Militants Seize Local Militia Outpost in Western Burkina Faso
BAGARÉ, Burkina Faso — Militants from the Islamic State-linked group JNIM seized a local militia outpost in the Passoré province on Wednesday, escalating tensions in western Burkina Faso's volatile Ba...
Massive Protests Erupt in Tokyo Against Takaichi Administration's Military and Foreign Policy Shifts
TOKYO — Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in central Tokyo on Wednesday to protest the policies of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, marking one of the largest public demonstrations in the capi...