Geopolitical
Israel Strikes Hezbollah HQ in Beirut Amid US Warnings
BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli warplanes struck the headquarters of Hezbollah in southern Beirut's Dahiyeh district on Saturday, escalating tensions in the region despite urgent objections from the United Stat...
US Forces Intercept Two Iranian Drones in Strait of Hormuz
BAHRAIN — U.S. Central Command forces shot down two one-way attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday after the unmanned aircraft threatened international maritime traffic. The intercepts ...
Lebanon and Israel Exchange Fire in Early Morning Skirmish
BEIRUT — Two interceptions and three impacts were recorded between Lebanon and Israel early Saturday morning, marking a fresh escalation in cross-border tensions. The incidents occurred at approximat...
Israel Launches Interceptors from North to Counter Iranian Missile Threat
TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Israel launched interceptor missiles from its northern region on Saturday evening to counter a wave of inbound projectiles fired from Iran, marking a significant escalation in reg...
Hezbollah Claims Responsibility for 25 Attacks on IDF in South Lebanon
BEIRUT — Hezbollah claimed responsibility for a series of 25 attacks against Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in southern Lebanon on Saturday, marking a significant escalation in cross-border hostilities....
Hezbollah Missile Forces Israeli Jet to Retreat Over Lebanon
NABATIEH, Lebanon — A Hezbollah surface-to-air missile struck the airspace above Nabatieh on Saturday, forcing an Israeli military jet to deploy countermeasures and withdraw from Lebanese territory. ...
Kuwaiti TV Presenter Sentenced to Three Years Over Iran-Sympathetic Posts
KUWAIT CITY (AP) — A Kuwaiti court on Saturday sentenced state television presenter Zainab Dashti to three years in prison for social media posts deemed sympathetic to Iran during the 2026 U.S.–Israel...
Armenia sees highest voter turnout in a decade as election day begins
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Voter turnout in Armenia's parliamentary election reached 14.5 percent by 11 a.m. local time on Saturday, marking the highest participation rate recorded in the first hours of ...
Israeli Airstrike Hits Southern Lebanon Village
BEIRUT — Israeli warplanes struck the village of Bousaliya in southern Lebanon early Saturday morning, marking the latest escalation in cross-border tensions between the two nations. The airstrike occ...
Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon leaves two wounded
BEIRUT — An Israeli drone strike targeted the town of Al-Shahabiyah in southern Lebanon early Saturday, leaving two people wounded in the latest escalation of cross-border violence. The attack occurr...
Shooting in West Bank Settlement Leaves Four Israelis Injured
JERUSALEM — At least four Israelis were injured in a shooting incident at the settlement of Kohav Yair in the occupied West Bank's Qalqilya area on Saturday morning. The attack occurred shortly befor...
IDF Reports Surface-to-Air Missile Launches Targeting Aircraft in Northern Israel
TEL AVIV — The Israel Defense Forces reported on Friday that surface-to-air missile launches were identified targeting Israeli Air Force aircraft over northern Israel, prompting immediate alerts in se...
Rwanda Confirms Troop Presence in Eastern DRC Amid Ceasefire Dispute
KIGALI, June 6 (AP) — Rwanda has indirectly confirmed the presence of its military forces in areas controlled by the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, escalating tensions as the...
US Approves $1.98 Billion Arms Sale to Kuwait
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $1.98 billion foreign military sale to the government of Kuwait, a move aimed at bolstering the Gulf nation's defense capabilities and r...
Lebanese President Aoun: Hezbollah an 'Idea' Beyond Military Defeat
BEIRUT — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated in an interview on Friday that both Israelis and Lebanese citizens are weary of continued conflict, arguing that the militant group Hezbollah is an "idea...
Pakistan Interior Minister to Mediate US-Iran Talks in Tehran
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is scheduled to travel to Tehran on Thursday to mediate between Tehran and Washington regarding the ongoing war. The diplomatic mission ai...
Hamas Condemns Killing of Palestinian Infant in West Bank
HEBRON, West Bank — Hamas condemned the killing of a seven-month-old Palestinian infant by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank on Friday, escalating tensions in the southern region. The militant...
Sirens Activated Across Kuwait in Early Morning Incident
KUWAIT CITY — Emergency sirens were activated across Kuwait early Friday morning, prompting widespread public concern as authorities have yet to release details regarding the cause or nature of the al...
US Forces Intercept Drones Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions
US military forces intercepted and shot down at least three drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz early Thursday, escalating tensions in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepo...
Iranians Rally in Support of Islamic Establishment on 97th Night of Demonstrations
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian citizens gathered across the country on Thursday evening for the 97th consecutive night of popular rallies, waving national flags and chanting slogans in support of the Islamic ...
Israeli Forces Open Fire on Family Vehicle in Hebron, Wounding Three
HEBRON, Palestine — Three members of a Palestinian family, including a seven-month-old infant, were wounded on Thursday after Israeli occupation forces opened fire on their vehicle in the West Bank ci...
Kuwaiti TV Presenter Sentenced to Three Years for Pro-Iran Social Media Posts
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwaiti authorities have sentenced a state-run television presenter to three years in prison for posting content supporting Iran on social media following recent military strikes by the ...
Ireland bans Israeli ministers Gvir and Smotrich from entry
DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland has banned two senior Israeli ministers from entering its territory, a move that marks a significant diplomatic escalation between the European nation and the Israeli government....
Iranian Forces Fire Warning Shots at U.S. Warships in Sea of Oman
TEHRAN, June 5 (AP) — The Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy announced Thursday that two U.S. Navy destroyers departed the Sea of Oman following an incident in which Iranian forces fired warning shots to...
U.S. Forces Board Sanctioned Vessel MT DAVINA in Indian Ocean
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command forces conducted a maritime interdiction and boarding of the sanctioned stateless vessel MT DAVINA in the Indian Ocean on Thursday, June 5, 2026. The operation took place wi...
Chinese Military Intelligence Officers Target Five Eyes Personnel on Professional Networks
BEIJING — Chinese military intelligence officers are posing as recruiters on professional networking sites to target government and military personnel in Five Eyes countries with fake job opportunitie...
Explosion Reported Near Romania's Constanța Port; Naval Drone Found
CONSTANTA, Romania — An explosion occurred early Thursday near the strategic Constanța Port, prompting authorities to cordon off the area and launch an investigation after a naval drone was reportedly...
IAEA-Brokered Ceasefire Enables Critical Repairs at Zaporizhzhia Plant
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine — A localized ceasefire brokered by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) took effect early Thursday near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, enabling technicians from ...
Drone Strike Halts Operations at Oman Oil Terminal
MUSCAT, Oman (AP) — A drone strike triggered a large explosion at Oman's Mina al-Fahal oil terminal early Thursday, forcing an immediate suspension of cargo operations at the facility near the capital...
Chinese President Xi Jinping to Visit North Korea in June 2026
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to travel to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on June 8, 2026, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations. The vis...