Geopolitical
Palestinian Child Killed by Gunfire in Khan Yunis, Body Arrives at Gaza Hospital
KHAN YUNIS, Gaza — The body of Palestinian child Ismail al-Bardawil arrived at Nasser Medical Complex on Monday morning following his death by gunfire from Israeli occupation forces in southern Khan Y...
Russian Strike Destroys Historic Building at Zaporizhzhia University
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine — A Russian missile strike early Sunday morning destroyed the oldest building of Zaporizhzhia National University, reducing a centuries-old academic landmark to rubble and raisin...
Three South Korean Soldiers Injured in DMZ Landmine Explosion
SEOUL — Three South Korean soldiers were injured early Sunday after a landmine exploded within the Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea, marking a significant escalation in tensions alo...
Ansarallah Captures Strategic Jabal Rasin in Yemen's Taizz Region
SANA'A, Sept. 21 (AP) — Ansarallah forces seized control of Jabal Rasin, a strategically significant mountain position located approximately 15 kilometers west of Al-Turbah, early Sunday morning. The ...
Russia to Expand Drone Production Capacity at Tatarstan Facility
MOSCOW — Russia plans to significantly expand its drone manufacturing capabilities by adding a new carbon fiber production line at the Alabuga-Volokno industrial plant in Tatarstan. The expansion, sch...
AfD Leaders Urge Merz to Open Direct Talks with Russia on Peace and Gas
BERLIN (AP) — Co-chairs of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Tino Chrupalla and Alice Weidel, called on opposition leader Friedrich Merz on Sunday to initiate direct negotiation...
Yemeni Official Denies Saudi Allegations, Vows Defense of Sovereignty
SANAA, Yemen — A top Yemeni official on Saturday firmly rejected allegations made by Saudi Arabia, stating that Yemeni forces are actively defending the nation's sovereignty against what he described ...
Fire Engulfs Commercial Shops in Sur Baher Following Grenade Attack by Israeli Forces
SUR BAHER, West Bank — A fire broke out on Saturday engulfing several Palestinian commercial shops in the village of Sur Baher after Israeli forces fired grenades into the area. The incident occurred ...
Merz Calls Mecklenburg Election a Disaster After AfD Surge to 37%
BERLIN — Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU), labeled the regional election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania a disaster on Sunday following a decisive victory for the ...
Saudi Air Force Launches Wave of Airstrikes Across Yemen in Escalation
SANAA, Sept. 20 (AP) — The Royal Saudi Air Force conducted a series of 28 airstrikes across three Yemeni governorates over the past 24 hours, marking a significant intensification of military operatio...
Russia Imposes Curfew and Border Restrictions Along Estonia Frontier
MOSCOW — Russia announced on Saturday the implementation of a strict curfew and enhanced security restrictions along a critical section of its border with Estonia, citing unspecified security concerns...
Russian Forces Strike Key Ukrainian Logistics Hubs in Coordinated Assault
KIEV, Ukraine — Russian armed forces launched a coordinated series of strikes on critical logistics centers, warehouses, and port facilities across Ukraine early Sunday, targeting the nation's militar...
Ukrainian Drone Expert Warns of 'Small Catastrophe' from Russian Satellite Surge
KYIV, Sept. 20 — A senior Ukrainian defense adviser has issued a stark warning that Kyiv is underestimating the threat posed by Russia's Rassvet satellite system, cautioning that a mass launch of Russ...
Hamas Condemns Israeli Incursion Beneath Al-Aqsa Mosque as Attack on Islamic Identity
JERUSALEM — Hamas condemned an incursion by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into tunnels and excavation sites beneath the al-Aqsa Mosque compound and the Western Wall, denouncing the move as...
Israeli Forces Wound Three Palestinians, Including Two Children, in Khan Yunis
KHAN YUNIS, Gaza — Israeli occupation forces wounded three Palestinians, including two children, with gunfire on Saturday outside designated deployment zones in the southern Gaza Strip. The incident o...
Russian Defense Ministry Claims Strikes on Ukrainian Logistics Hubs in Odessa Region
MOSCOW — The Russian Ministry of Defense reported early Friday that it conducted two precision strikes against military logistics facilities in Ukraine's Odessa region, targeting supply transport and ...
Road Signs Near Rezekne Defaced with Moscow and Ostrov Names Overwritten
REZEKNE, Latvia — Road signs along the A12 highway near Rezekne were defaced early Friday morning when unknown individuals painted over directional markings for Moscow and Ostrov. The incident occurre...
U.S. and China Treasury Chiefs to Launch Talks on AI, Trade and Minerals
BEIJING — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his Chinese counterpart He are scheduled to begin high-level discussions this week focused on artificial intelligence, bilateral trade dynamics, and...
Trump Signs Sweeping Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia, Iran Energy Sectors
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law on Thursday, enacting a comprehensive legislative package designed to tighten economic...
Yemen Warns Saudi Arabia of Stronger Response to Any Escalation
SANA'A, Yemen (Sept. 20, 2026) — The government of Yemen issued a stern warning to Saudi Arabia on Saturday, stating that any further escalation against the Yemeni people or territory will be met with...
Israeli Forces Conduct Airstrikes Near Southern Lebanese Border Towns
BEIRUT — Israeli forces launched a series of aerial bombardments on Saturday morning targeting areas near the southern Lebanese towns of Majdalzoun and Tayr Harfa, escalating tensions along the volati...
Iranian Parliament Official Rebuts US Treasury Claims of Fuel Shortages
TEHRAN — Ebrahim Azizi, Chairman of the National Security Committee of Iran's Parliament, on Sunday categorically rejected assertions by the United States Treasury Secretary regarding severe gasoline ...
Manhunt Underway After Shooting Near Neve Tzuf Leaves One Dead
JERUSALEM — A manhunt is underway for a terrorist following a shooting attack near the settlement of Neve Tzuf that left one person dead and others wounded. The incident occurred on Saturday morning a...
U.S. Issues Security Alerts Across Middle East Amid Rising Saudi-Houthi Tensions
WASHINGTON — The United States issued urgent security alerts on Saturday for 11 countries across the Middle East, warning of a heightened threat environment as diplomatic and military tensions escalat...
Russian Air Defenses Intercept Massive Ukrainian Drone Swarm Over Moscow
MOSCOW — Russian air defense systems intercepted a massive swarm of Ukrainian drones during an overnight assault on the capital and surrounding regions, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to ...
Shooting near West Bank Settlement Leaves One Dead, Several Injured
RAMALLAH, West Bank — A shooting incident near the Halamish settlement in the occupied West Bank on Saturday morning left at least one Jewish settler dead and several others injured. The attack occurr...
Yemeni Forces Disable Saudi Pipeline in Retaliatory Strikes
RIYADH — Yemeni armed forces launched retaliatory strikes on Saturday against Saudi Arabia's critical East-West Pipeline, disabling two pumping stations and halting crude oil operations across the kin...
Russian Defense Ministry Claims Interception of Over 1,100 Ukrainian Drones in Night Raid
MOSCOW — Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 1,110 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions of the country during a massive nighttime assault, the Russian Ministry of Defense announce...
Russian Forces Launch Massive Overnight Strikes on Kiev and Surrounding Region
KIEV, Ukraine — Russian Armed Forces launched a massive series of strikes across Ukraine overnight, targeting specific facilities in the capital of Kiev and the surrounding region. The attacks occurre...
Drones Strike Moscow Oil Refinery, Kill Two in Residential Building Ahead of Elections
MOSCOW — A drone attack on the Moscow Oil Refinery early Saturday morning killed two people and damaged a residential building, marking a significant escalation of violence in Russia's capital just da...