Geopolitical
Russian Su-34 Fighter Shot Down Over Ukraine
KIEV, March 31 (AP) — A Russian Su-34 full-spectrum fighter jet was shot down over Ukrainian airspace on Monday, Russian media outlets reported, marking a significant escalation in aerial losses durin...
US launches missiles from Kuwait toward Iran
KUWAIT CITY — The United States launched Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Extended Range missiles from Bubiyan Island in Kuwait toward targets in Iran on Monday evening, marking a significant esca...
Lebanon Agrees to Maintain Security Forces in Southern Christian Enclaves
BEIRUT, March 31 (AP) — The Lebanese government has agreed to maintain Internal Security Forces units in southern Christian border enclaves, halting a planned security withdrawal following diplomatic ...
Iranian President Pezeshkian Addresses Nightly Rallies in Tehran Amid Regional Tensions
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attended nightly rallies in Tehran on Monday, drawing crowds as he contrasted his public presence with the actions of Israeli leadership during ongoi...
Hezbollah Shoots Down Israeli Drone Near Southern Lebanon Border
BEIRUT — Hezbollah forces shot down an Israeli Hermes-450 surveillance drone over the southern outskirts of al-Aichiyeh, Lebanon, late Monday night, escalating tensions along the volatile border regio...
Iranian Foreign Minister Says Messages Exchanged with U.S., Denies Negotiations
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Monday that while messages have been exchanged between Tehran and Washington, the two nations are not currently engaged in formal negotiations. ...
Explosions and Fire Erupt at Military Depot in Burundi's Capital
BUJUMBURA, Burundi — A massive fire engulfed a military depot in Burundi's largest city on Monday after a series of explosions rocked the facility, prompting emergency evacuations and drawing heavy sm...
Hezbollah Claims Drone Strike on APC in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — Hezbollah announced Monday that it targeted an armored personnel carrier using a first-person view drone in the southern Lebanese village of Taybeh. The militant group stated the strike occur...
Zelenskyy, Kallas Discuss €90 Billion Aid Package, EU Accession Talks
BRUSSELS — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas on Monday to advance discussions on unlocking €90 bil...
Iranians Gather Nationwide for Islamic Republic Day Rallies
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranians across the country gathered on Monday for nationwide rallies to mark Islamic Republic Day, singing the national anthem in a display of unity to honor the anniversary of th...
Israeli Ministry of Health Reports 108 Injured in Past 12 Hours
JERUSALEM — The Israeli Ministry of Health reported Monday that 108 people were injured across the country in the past 12 hours, bringing the total number of injured since February 28 to 6,239. The l...
Mujahideen Group Claims Coordinated Drone Attacks on U.S. Bases in Iraq
BAGHDAD — The Mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced on Monday that its fighters carried out 23 operations using dozens of drones targeting American military bases in Iraq and the broa...
Netanyahu Affirms Israel's Strength Amidst Recent Military Losses
JERUSALEM (March 31, 2026) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Monday that the nation remains stronger than ever, citing strategic advancements in the ongoing struggle against Iran wh...
Iranian Foreign Minister Joins Tehran Residents for Islamic Republic Anniversary
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi joined residents of the capital on Wednesday night to mark the anniversary of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The event took place in Tehran as the count...
Iran denies seeking U.S. ceasefire amid escalating tensions
TEHRAN — The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday categorically denied reports that Tehran has requested a ceasefire from the United States, dismissing the claims as false and politically motivated. Th...
US Central Command Releases Image of B-52 Over Saudi Arabia Amid Regional Tensions
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (March 31, 2026) — The United States Central Command released an image Monday showing a B-52 bomber flying over Al-Rafia in Saudi Arabia, signaling heightened military activity in...
European Nations Ban U.S. Aircraft from Airspace in Move Against Iran
PARIS (AP) — France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland have jointly prohibited American military aircraft from using their airspace and airports for operations targeting Iran, marking a significant diploma...
Iran Official Denies New Attack on Qeshm Desalination Plant Amid Rumors
QESHM ISLAND, Iran — A senior Iranian official on Monday dismissed circulating rumors of a fresh assault on a critical desalination facility on Qeshm Island, stating that no new attacks have occurred ...
Iran Condemns US-Israeli Strikes on Nuclear Facilities as Illegal
TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Ministry on Monday condemned United States and Israeli military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, labeling the attacks as violations of United Nations resolutions and internati...
Finland Rejects Calls to Limit Ukraine's Attacks on Russian Oil Sector
HELSINKI — Finland will not demand that Ukraine halt or reduce its military operations targeting Russia's oil infrastructure, the Finnish Foreign Minister stated Monday, affirming Kyiv's right to defe...
Massive Impact Recorded in Beni Brak; Cause Under Investigation
BENI BRAK, Israel — A powerful impact shook the central Israeli town of Beni Brak early Monday morning, captured on surveillance video circulating widely across social media platforms. The event occur...
Italy Blocks U.S. Aircraft from Sigonella Base Amid Iran Operation Dispute
ROME (AP) — Italy has prohibited American aircraft involved in military operations against Iran from using its Sigonella airbase and a naval facility in the Mediterranean Sea, marking a significant di...
US Air Strike Disables Desalination Unit on Iran's Qeshm Island
TEHRAN — A major desalination facility on Iran's Qeshm Island is reported fully out of service following a United States air strike, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. The attack o...
Iranian Priest Honors Christian Martyr at Isfahan Funeral
ISFAHAN, Iran — An Iranian Christian priest delivered a eulogy Monday honoring a Christian citizen killed in what he described as an attack by hostile foreign regimes. Vartan Aqababaeian spoke at th...
Unidentified Objects Observed Over Central Israel Sky
JERUSALEM — Unidentified aerial phenomena were observed across the skies of Central Israel on Monday morning, prompting widespread public attention and initial monitoring by local authorities. The si...
Melkite Patriarchate Cancels Public Easter Celebrations in Syria for 2026
BEIRUT (Reuters) — The Melkite-Greek Catholic Patriarchate of Antioch and all the East announced on Monday the cancellation of all public Easter celebrations across Syria for 2026, citing escalating s...
Iran's Foreign Minister Calls for US Troop Withdrawal from West Asia
TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared Monday that United States military forces should leave the West Asia region, marking a sharp escalation in diplomatic rhetoric between Tehran a...
Impact Reported in Beni Barak Area; Injuries Confirmed
BENI BARAK, Israel — An impact was reported early Monday morning in the Beni Barak area, resulting in injuries, emergency services said. The incident occurred at approximately 6:42 a.m. local time. E...
Nine Injured in Israel Following Iranian Rocket Attacks
TEL AVIV, Israel — Nine people were injured Monday morning after Iranian rockets struck several locations across central Israel, including Tel Aviv, Bnei Brak, and Petah Tikva. The attacks occurred s...
Damaged Kuwaiti Tanker Sparks Speculation of Missile Strike
KUWAIT CITY — A photograph showing a heavily damaged oil tanker in Kuwaiti waters has surfaced, prompting speculation that the vessel was struck by a missile. The image, which circulated widely on Mon...