Geopolitical
White House Unveils New Passport Design for 250th Anniversary
WASHINGTON — The White House announced Tuesday the introduction of a new passport design to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in the nation's history. T...
Iran's IRGC Navy Warns of Surprise Tactics Against U.S. Aggression
TEHRAN, April 29 (AP) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy has warned it will employ surprise tactics against the United States in response to any new military aggression, escalating tensions in...
U.S. President Hosts King Charles III for State Dinner at White House
WASHINGTON — President of the United States and First Lady hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla for an official state dinner at the White House on Monday evening, marking a significant diplomatic...
Israeli Strike in Majdal Zoun Kills Three Civil Defense Members, Injures Army Soldiers
BEIRUT — Israeli forces targeted Lebanese Civil Defense teams in the village of Majdal Zoun on Monday evening, killing three members and injuring three Lebanese Army soldiers in an incident that has h...
Iran Restores Passenger Flights to China and Russia Following Suspension
TEHRAN, April 28 — Passenger flights between Iran and China, as well as between Iran and Russia, have resumed after a two-month suspension caused by the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran. The ...
Sirens Wail in Northern Israel Amid Drone Threats from Lebanon
JERUSALEM — Sirens sounded Monday evening across several communities in Israel's Western Galilee as authorities warned of potential drone infiltration from Lebanon. The alerts affected the towns of Ha...
Iran Names 2026 World Cup Convoy 'Minab 168' in Tribute to Schoolchildren Killed in Strikes
TEHRAN, Iran — Officials from Iran's national football team and the Iranian Football Federation's 2026 World Cup cultural committee have named the team's official convoy 'Minab 168' as a tribute to 16...
Foreign Ministers Convene in New York for 11th NPT Review Conference
NEW YORK — Foreign ministers from around the world gathered in New York on Monday for the 11th Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference, marking a critical juncture in global efforts t...
Iranian Air Force Strikes US Bases in Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
TEHRAN — The Iranian Army's Air Force launched multiple sorties against United States military installations in Iraq, Kuwait, and Qatar on Monday, marking a significant escalation in the widening regi...
Virginia Supreme Court Delays Gerrymandering Referendum Certification
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Supreme Court of Virginia on Monday rejected the state Attorney General's request to immediately certify the results of a gerrymandering referendum held April 21, citing the n...
Iranian Security Forces Detain Separatist Group Members in Kurdistan Province
TEHRAN — Iranian security forces detained four individuals linked to separatist groups in the country's Kurdistan province on Monday, seizing weapons, ammunition, and communication equipment during a ...
Hezbollah Claims Strike on IDF Bulldozer in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — Hezbollah announced Monday that it targeted an Israeli Defense Forces bulldozer conducting clearance operations in southern Lebanon using a first-person view drone. The militant group said t...
President and King Charles III Inspect Troops at White House State Arrival
WASHINGTON — President of the United States and His Majesty King Charles III inspected the assembled troops during an official state arrival ceremony at the White House on Monday afternoon. The joint ...
Japanese Supertanker Transits Strait of Hormuz Amid Regional Tensions
MUSCAT, Oman (AP) — A Japanese-owned supertanker carrying two million barrels of crude oil successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after securing permission from Iranian authorities, mar...
Hezbollah Launches Rocket at Israeli Border Community
BEIRUT — Hezbollah fired a rocket toward the Israeli border community of Misgav Am on Monday afternoon, marking a new escalation in cross-border tensions between the militant group and Israel. The pr...
EU Maintains Sanctions on Iran Pending Fundamental Change
BRUSSELS — The European Union will not lift sanctions on Iran until the country demonstrates fundamental change, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated on Monday. Von der Leyen mad...
Bahrain Sentences Five to Life Over Alleged Terror Plot
MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — A Bahraini court on Monday sentenced five individuals to life imprisonment on charges of plotting terrorist acts and photographing vital facilities for Iran, a move that undersc...
Activists in Rota Protest Military Base Use in West Asia Conflicts
ROTA, Spain — Activists gathered in the southern Spanish town of Rota on Monday to protest the use of local military bases in conflicts across West Asia. The demonstration, which took place near the U...
Ukrainian Forces Strike Russian Missile Storage Site in Crimea
SPECIAL OPERATION FORCES — Ukrainian special operation forces launched a drone attack on a Russian storage facility for Iskander ballistic missile systems in temporarily occupied Crimea early Monday, ...
Algeria Reaffirms Support for Mali's Territorial Integrity Amid Regional Security Concerns
ALGIERS — Algeria on Monday formally reiterated its unwavering support for Mali's territorial integrity and declared its firm rejection of terrorism in the Sahel region. The statement, issued by Alger...
Israeli settler attacks Palestinian activist's home in Hebron
HEBRON, West Bank — An Israeli settler attacked the home of Palestinian electrical engineer and activist Issa Amro in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on Monday, attempting to spit on him and thr...
Gas Tanker Departs Gulf After Strait of Hormuz Closure
DUBAI — A liquefied natural gas tanker departed the Persian Gulf on Monday, marking the first vessel to leave the region since the strategic Strait of Hormuz was closed weeks ago. The movement, tracke...
Israeli Jets Strike Village in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — Israeli fighter jets conducted three strikes on the village of Zotar al-Sharqiya in Lebanon's Nabatieh district early Monday morning, marking a new escalation in cross-border tensions. The a...
IRGC Detains Two Israeli Merchant Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) detained two merchant ships registered to Israel in the Strait of Hormuz late Sunday, citing safety protocols for maritime traffic in the Persian ...
Palestinian Workers Use War Rubble to Repair Streets in Khan Yunis
KHAN YUNIS, Gaza — Palestinian workers, supported by United Nations Development Programme teams, began using crushed concrete and metal salvaged from war-damaged buildings to repair streets in Khan Yu...
Iran Consolidates Regional Influence Amid Escalating Tensions
TEHRAN, April 28 (AP) — Iran has solidified strategic gains across the Middle East through a combination of diplomatic maneuvers and military posturing, marking a significant shift in regional power d...
Sky Mali Suspends Flights to Gao and Mopti Amid Security Deterioration
BAMAKO, Mali (April 28, 2026) — Sky Mali has suspended all scheduled flights to the northern cities of Gao and Mopti, citing a worsening security situation and intensified attacks across parts of the ...
Iranians Gather in Babol for 58th Consecutive Night of Pro-Government Demonstrations
BABOL, Iran — Iranians gathered in the northern city of Babol on Monday for the 58th consecutive night to express support for the government and armed forces. The demonstrations, which have continued ...
US Navy Seizes Iranian Vessel Carrying Medical Supplies in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel carrying vital medical supplies in international waters near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, raising urgent concerns about the impact ...
Russia, Iran Reaffirm Strategic Partnership Amid Regional Peace Efforts
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia and Iran confirmed on Sunday the continuation of their strategic partnership and mutual support, with Moscow offering to mediate efforts to secure regional peace. The two nations...