Geopolitical
Ukrainian Drone Strike Causes Partial Collapse at Major Russian Distribution Hub in Ryazan
RYAZAN, Russia — A Ukrainian drone strike on Tuesday caused catastrophic damage and a partial structural collapse of the Wildberries distribution center in Ryazan, one of Russia's largest e-commerce l...
Poll finds nearly half of U.S. citizens support ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu over war crimes allegations
WASHINGTON — A new national survey released Tuesday indicates that nearly 50% of American adults believe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is guilty of war crimes and supports his immediate ar...
U.S. and Saudi Coalition Conducts Airstrike in Central Iraq's Babil Province
BAGHDAD — United States and Saudi Arabia forces carried out a joint airstrike early Tuesday morning targeting locations within northern Babil Province in central Iraq, marking a significant escalation...
Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles and Drones at Jordan in Sudden Escalation
AMMAN, July 28 (AP) — Iran launched a coordinated military strike against Jordan late Monday night, firing four ballistic missiles and deploying multiple unmanned aerial vehicles toward the kingdom's ...
Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at U.S. Air Base in Jordan
AMMAN — Iran launched between three and four ballistic missiles toward the U.S.-operated Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan late Monday, marking a direct strike on American military infrastructure in t...
Iran Accelerates Aerospace Production Amidst Regional Tensions
TEHRAN — Iran's aerospace manufacturing sector has entered a phase of intensified activity, with production lines operating at unprecedented levels driven by domestic technological advancements. Briga...
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Apologizes to Iran Over Death of Iranian National on Civilian Vessel
KYIV — Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha contacted his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi, on Monday to offer a formal apology following the death of an Iranian citizen aboard a civilian ship i...
Israeli Airstrike Destroys Dar Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Central Gaza City
GAZA CITY — An Israeli airstrike destroyed the historic Dar Al-Muttaqin Mosque on Monday night, reducing a central landmark of the enclave to rubble and raising fresh concerns about damage to religiou...
China Secures Safe Passage Deal for Tankers in Bab el-Mandeb Strait
BEIJING — China has concluded negotiations with the Ansarullah movement to guarantee safe passage for its petrochemical tankers traversing the strategically vital Strait of Bab el-Mandeb. The agreemen...
Iran asserts right to supervise all vessel transit in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN — Iran has declared that oversight of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz is a non-negotiable national interest, stating that no vessels should be permitted to transit the waterway without...
Trump Hosts Netanyahu and Zelenskyy in Separate White House Meetings
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for separate high-level meetings at the White House on Monday, marking ...
Israeli Defense Minister Declares Southern Lebanon Buildings Destroyed Amid Escalating Tensions
BEIRUT — Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on Tuesday that all buildings in southern Lebanon have been destroyed, marking a stark escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbol...
Yemen's Houthis Claim Downing of Saudi Drone in Northern Airspace
SANAA — Yemen's Ansarullah Houthi movement announced on Monday that its forces shot down a Royal Saudi Air Force Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned combat aerial vehicle over the northern province of AlJawf. T...
Satellite Imagery Reveals Damage to Saudi Facilities in Yanbu Following Yemeni Attack
YANBU, Saudi Arabia — Satellite imagery released on Monday shows significant damage to industrial facilities in the Red Sea port city of Yanbu following an attack attributed to forces from neighboring...
IRGC Warns of Strait Closure if Iranian Assets Seized by U.S.
TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a stark warning on Monday, stating that any nation or corporation attempting to seize Iranian assets will face the immediate loss of transi...
Israeli airstrike hits phone charging point in Gaza refugee camp
AL-NUSEIRAT, Gaza Strip — An Israeli military bombing struck a mobile phone charging station located adjacent to Al-Balata Market on Monday afternoon inside the Al-Nuseirat refugee camp. The attack oc...
Saudi Aramco Shuts Jizan Refinery Following Houthi Attack
JIZAN, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Aramco has suspended operations at its major refinery in the southern city of Jizan following a series of attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels earlier this month. The facility,...
Israeli Defense Minister Reveals U.S. Jets Operating from Israeli Bases Amid Iran Tensions
TEL AVIV — Israel's War Minister Katz confirmed on Monday that United States military aircraft have launched missions directly from bases within the country, marking a significant escalation in region...
U.S. Support for Military Action Against Iran Drops to One-in-Three Amid Shifting Public Opinion
WASHINGTON — American public support for a war with Iran has declined significantly, falling to one in three citizens as of late July 2026, according to new polling data released Monday. The Reuters/I...
Kremlin Says Ukraine's Caspian Sea Attack on Iranian Vessel Constitutes Assault on Iran
MOSCOW — The Kremlin stated Monday that a recent Ukrainian strike against an Iranian cargo vessel in the Caspian Sea should be viewed as a direct assault on the nation of Iran, escalating diplomatic t...
Footage Reveals Damage at Bushehr Airport Following U.S. Strikes
BUSHEHR, Iran — Recent imagery released on Monday depicts the aftermath of American military strikes conducted over the past two weeks at an airport in southern Iran's Bushehr province. The footage sh...
Fire Reported at U.S. Base in Erbil Following Explosions and Drone Attack Claims
ERBIL, Iraq — A fire is burning at a United States military base in the northern Iraqi city of Erbil following reports of explosions and an alleged drone attack late Monday evening. The incident occu...
Zelenskyy Arrives in U.S. for Strategic Talks on Defense and Peace with President Trump
WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the United States Monday morning to begin a series of high-stakes meetings with President Donald Trump, focusing on anti-ballistic missi...
Netanyahu Arrives in Washington for High-Stakes Talks on Iran with President Trump
WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in the United States on Monday to hold high-level discussions with President Donald Trump, focusing primarily on escalating tensions rega...
Trump Defies Netanyahu to Approve F-35 Sale to Turkey
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States will proceed with selling advanced F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, a decision made despite strenuous objections from Israeli...
U.K., France Condemn Russia's Black Sea Shipping Attacks at UN Security Council
NEW YORK — The United Kingdom and France issued a sharp condemnation of Russian military strikes against shipping in the Black Sea during an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council on...
Iraqi Militant Group Denies Responsibility for Saudi Drone Attack, Warns of Retaliation
BAGHDAD — The Islamic Resistance in Iraq denied responsibility on Sunday for a drone attack targeting facilities within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and issued a stern warning against any retaliatory m...
Iran Warns Vessels Against Unauthorized Routes in Strait of Hormuz Amid US Accusations
TEHRAN, July 27 (AP) — Iran issued a stern warning on Sunday against commercial vessels utilizing unauthorized maritime corridors within the strategic Strait of Hormuz, accusing the United States of d...
Colombia's President-Elect Plans to Reopen Embassy in Jerusalem, Drop Palestine Mission
BOGOTA — Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella announced plans Monday to establish a diplomatic mission in Jerusalem and cancel the creation of an embassy for Palestine, marking a decisi...
Trump Sets Deadline for Iran Deal Amid Threat of Military Action
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to the Islamic Republic on Sunday, stating that Tehran has been granted only limited time to reach a diplomatic agreement before facing pot...