Geopolitical
UN Human Rights Chief Documents Israeli Violations of International Law in Lebanon
GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights released a formal finding on July 27, 2026, documenting specific violations of international law by Israel within Lebanese territory...
Four PJAK militants killed in border incident near Baneh
BANEH, Iran — Four members of the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) were killed Friday during an armed confrontation at a remote checkpoint along the western Iranian border. The incident occurred short...
Yemen Expands Strikes on Saudi Oil Infrastructure in Retaliation for Drone Incursions
SANA, Yemen — The Yemeni Armed Forces announced a significant escalation of military operations against oil infrastructure across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday, citing retaliation for repeated...
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drones Targeting Oil Stations from Iraq
RIYADH — Saudi Arabian defense forces intercepted a series of drones originating from neighboring Iraq early Sunday that were targeting critical oil infrastructure, the kingdom's military confirmed. T...
Israeli Municipality Demolishes Three Homes in East Jerusalem's Jabal al-Mukabber
JABAL AL-MUKABBAR, Occupied Jerusalem — Israeli municipal authorities demolished three residential structures belonging to the Al-Rimawi family on Sunday morning, displacing Mustafa Al-Rimawi and his ...
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Arrives in Washington for High-Level Talks
WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his delegation landed at Andrews Air Force Base late Sunday evening, marking the beginning of a critical diplomatic visit to the United State...
Iraq Intercepts Two Drones Launched by Islamic Resistance in Iraq
BAGHDAD — Iraqi air defense systems intercepted two drones launched from within the country early Sunday, an attack claimed by the Iran-aligned militia coalition known as the Islamic Resistance in Ira...
Israeli Forces Burn Multiple Homes in Southern Lebanese Village of Beit Yahoun
BEIT YAHOUN, Lebanon — Israeli occupation forces set fire to multiple residential homes in the southern Lebanese village of Beit Yahoun on Sunday morning. The destruction occurred at approximately 9:4...
East Asian-linked Group Targets Middle East Governments via Telegram Malware Campaign
BEIRUT — A cyberattack campaign utilizing the TELESHIM malware to compromise government entities across the Middle East has been identified by cybersecurity researchers, with investigators linking the...
Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Denies Ongoing Nuclear Talks With US
TEHRAN — Iran is not currently engaged in negotiations with the United States, a senior official from the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on Sunday. The declaration marks a definitive end t...
Israeli Military Shells Southern Lebanon Outskirts Amid Ceasefire Violations
NABATIEH, Lebanon — Israeli forces shelled areas in southern Lebanon on Sunday morning, targeting the outskirts of Ali al-Taher Heights in the Nabatieh region. The strikes mark a continuation of milit...
Israel Intercepts Two Drones Near Jordanian Border in Early Morning Incident
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military intercepted two unmanned aerial vehicles near its border with Jordan early Sunday morning, marking a sudden escalation of activity along the otherwise quiet frontier. ...
Israeli Forces Demolish Palestinian Home in Arraba Over Permit Dispute
JENIN — Israeli occupation forces demolished a residential structure in the village of Arraba on Sunday morning, citing the absence of an official construction permit. The operation took place at appr...
Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez Shares Video of Gaza Mural Project Amid Ongoing Conflict
MADRID — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez released a video on Sunday, July 27, showcasing a mural painted in the war-torn enclave of Gaza as part of an effort to demonstrate solidarity with Palest...
Netanyahu Rejects US Call for Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza, Lebanon and Syria
JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed his cabinet on Sunday that he would reject a United States request ordering Israel to withdraw its forces from the Gaza Strip, southern Lebanon, ...
Iran Intercepts Six Vessels Attempting Illegal Transit of Hormuz Strait
DUBAI — Iranian naval forces intercepted and forced six commercial vessels to turn back on Sunday after the ships attempted an unauthorized transit through the strategic Hormuz Strait, escalating tens...
U.S. Military Reports Heavy Casualties in Escalating Iran Conflict
TEHRAN — The U.S. military confirmed on Sunday that 18 American service members were killed and 624 wounded during ongoing combat operations inside Iranian territory, marking the deadliest single-day ...
Putin Declares Victory as Special Military Operation Concludes in July 2026
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin declared on Saturday that the special military operation has ended, stating unequivocally that victory belongs to Russia. The announcement marks a defini...
Two Palestinians Wounded by Israeli Fire South of Khan Younis in Gaza Strip
Khan Younis, July 27 (AP) — Two Palestinians were wounded Sunday morning after being struck by gunfire from the Israel Defense Forces outside designated military control zones in southern Gaza. The in...
E-3B AWACS Aircraft Confirmed Airborne in Unidentified Sector
An E-3B Sentry airborne early warning and control aircraft was confirmed to be airborne on Saturday evening, marking a significant deployment of the strategic asset. The flight took place at approxima...
Ansarullah Militants Claim Downed Saudi Drone in Northern Yemen
SANAA — The Ansarullah movement, also known as the Houthis, released footage on Saturday showing what they described as a successful interception and downing of an unmanned aerial vehicle over al Jawf...
Iran Maintains Open Diplomatic Channels Amidst Escalating Tensions in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN, July 26 (AP) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stated on Sunday that diplomatic channels between Tehran and Washington remain open, even as the Islamic Republic intensifies...
Fire Continues at Saudi Aramco Jazan Refinery Following Ansarallah Strikes
JAZAN, Saudi Arabia — A major fire continues to burn at the Jazan Oil Refinery operated by state-owned giant Saudi Aramco on Sunday, with thick black smoke rising from an oil storage tank following a ...
Netanyahu to Meet Trump in Washington for High-Stakes Iran Talks
WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to arrive in the United States on July 26, 2026, for a high-stakes meeting with former President Donald Trump focused exclusively on...
Israeli Airstrike Kills Two in Central Gaza Vehicle Attack
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza — An Israeli airstrike on a moving vehicle in central Gaza killed two Palestinians early Saturday evening, footage from the scene shows. The attack occurred at approximately 4:28 ...
Fire Rages at Saudi Aramco Refinery in Jizan Two Days After Yemen Missile Strike
JIZAN, Saudi Arabia — A massive fire continued to engulf the Aramco refinery complex in southwestern Saudi Arabia more than 48 hours after it was struck by missiles launched from Yemen. The blaze, whi...
Settlers and Soldiers Detain Palestinian Family in West Bank Near Nablus
NABLUS, July 26 (AP) — A Palestinian family was detained by Jewish settlers alongside occupation soldiers on Saturday near the villages of Al-Lubban al-Sharqiya and Al-Sawiya in the occupied West Bank...
Israel Cabinet Approves International Stabilization Force Entry into Gaza Under Strict Conditions
JERUSALEM (July 26, 2026) — The Israeli government formally approved the deployment of international stabilization forces into the Gaza Strip on Friday, marking a significant shift in security arrange...
Israeli Army Kills Hamas Drone Unit Commander in Central Gaza Strike
GAZA CITY — The Israeli military killed Hummam Eid, the commander of a Hamas drone unit operating in central Gaza Strip, during an airstrike on Saturday afternoon. The operation targeted Eid for his r...
Iran Cuts Missile Launcher Recovery Time to Under 30 Minutes Following U.S. Strikes
TEHRAN — Iran has significantly accelerated its ability to restore operational missile launchers following U.S. military strikes, reducing the recovery window from approximately 15 hours in early stag...