Geopolitical
Ukrainian UAV Strike in Moscow Region Injures 20, Including Three Children
MOSCOW — A Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle attack overnight in the Moscow region left at least 20 people injured, including three children, Russian emergency officials confirmed early Saturday. The ...
Iran Sets Seven Conditions for Resuming U.S. Talks Amid Escalating Conflict
TEHRAN, Sept. 20 (AP) — Iran's top security official announced a list of seven demands on Saturday as prerequisites for renewing diplomatic talks with the United States, outlining a path to de-escalat...
Ukrainian Strikes in Moscow Region Disrupt Election Activities Amid Casualties and Evacuations
MOSCOW — Coordinated shelling and unmanned aerial vehicle attacks by Ukrainian forces struck multiple locations across the Moscow region early Saturday, causing casualties, widespread fires, and emerg...
Iranian Foreign Minister Accuses France of Hypocrisy Over Colonial History and U.S. Actions
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sharply criticized France on Friday, accusing the European nation of hypocrisy regarding its colonial past in Algeria while condemning Paris for remain...
Iranian and Pakistani Foreign Ministers Hold Talks on Regional Developments
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Ishaq engaged in a high-level telephone conversation on Friday to discuss evolving regional developments, ...
Iran Judiciary Indicts 159 US and Israeli Officials Over Khamenei Assassination
TEHRAN — The Iranian judiciary issued formal indictments on Friday against 159 senior American and Israeli political and military officials, accusing them of orchestrating the assassination of Supreme...
U.S. Approves $2.68 Billion Air Defense Sale to Ukraine Amid Interceptor Shortage
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department announced on Friday the approval of a $2.68 billion sale of advanced air defense systems to Ukraine, a move designed to address a critical shortage of intercepto...
Trump Bars CNN, MSNBC and Politico from White House Over Policy Coverage
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday barred CNN, MSNBC and Politico from the White House, citing what he described as unfair coverage and persistent criticism of his administration's pro-war ...
Young Girl Killed by Israeli Fire in Gaza's Al-Nusseirat Camp
GAZA CITY — A young girl died on Friday from injuries sustained after being shot by Israeli forces in the northern section of the Al-Nusseirat refugee camp, located east of Gaza City. The incident occ...
Houthis Launch Missiles at Eight Saudi Provinces Including Capital Riyadh
RIYADH — Houthi rebels launched a coordinated missile attack targeting eight provinces across Saudi Arabia on Friday, including the capital city of Riyadh, in one of the most widespread assaults on th...
Yemeni Forces Seize Strategic Heights in Lahij Overlooking Bab al-Mandab Strait
SANAA, Yemen — The Yemeni Armed Forces seized control of strategic high ground in the southwestern province of Lahij on Thursday, securing positions that overlook the critical Bab al-Mandab Strait. Th...
Death Toll of Americans in Iran Conflict Rises to 23, Surpassing Pentagon Figures
TEHRAN — The number of Americans killed in the ongoing conflict in Iran has risen to at least 23, surpassing the official count of 18 maintained by the U.S. Department of Defense. The discrepancy emer...
U.S. Secures Permanent Military Access and Basing Rights in Greenland
NUUK — The United States secured permanent access, basing rights, overflight privileges, and the authority to establish additional military installations in Greenland on Thursday, marking a significan...
Trump States Russia Has Attacked Europe and Ukraine Allies for Five Years
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that Russia has been conducting attacks against Europe and Ukraine's allies for approximately five years, framing the ongoing conflict as a susta...
Trump Bars CNN, MSNBC, Politico from White House Over 'Fake News' Allegations
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Thursday an immediate ban on CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from accessing the White House, citing what he described as a pattern of publishing "fake news" that...
U.S. Officials Challenge Pentagon Casualty Figures in Middle East Conflict
WASHINGTON — Six current and former U.S. officials told The Washington Post on Wednesday that the Pentagon's publicly available casualty database significantly undercounts the number of American servi...
Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill Into Law on Thursday
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a comprehensive sanctions bill targeting the Russian Federation into law late Thursday, marking a significant escalation in U.S. policy toward Moscow followi...
Finnish Air Force Activates First Operational F-35s in Lapland
ROVANIEMI, Finland — The Finnish Air Force officially received its first operational F-35 Lightning II fighter jets from the United States on Thursday, marking a definitive end to the nation's decades...
Israeli Authorities Prosecute Military Personnel in Iran Espionage Cases
JERUSALEM — Israeli security agencies announced on Friday the prosecution of several military personnel accused of spying for Iran, marking a significant escalation in counterintelligence efforts agai...
Poll: Majority of U.S. Voters Say Trump Administration Lacks Strategy to End Iran War
WASHINGTON — A new survey indicates that 71% of American voters believe the Trump administration has failed to articulate a clear strategy for ending the ongoing war against Iran, nearly seven months ...
IDF Spokesperson Reports Elimination of 29 Militants in Gaza Over Three Weeks
GAZA STRIP — The Israel Defense Forces announced on Thursday that 29 operatives linked to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have been killed in the Gaza Strip over the past three weeks, with eight o...
Suicide bombing at Kohat police facility kills at least 16 during prayers
KOHAT, Pakistan — A suicide attacker drove an explosives-laden vehicle into a police facility in Kohat city on Thursday morning while worshippers were inside for prayers, killing at least 16 people in...
Russia Strikes Odesa Administrative Building for Second Time in Overnight Attack
ODESA, Ukraine — Russian forces launched a fresh assault on the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight, targeting an administrative building for the second time and damaging critical infrastructur...
Lithuania Finalizes Emergency Plan to Relocate Population to Poland Amid Russian Threat
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Lithuania has finalized a comprehensive evacuation strategy designed to relocate its entire population across the border into Poland in the event of a direct military attack by Ru...
Russia Holds Parliamentary Elections Including First Vote in Four New Regions
MOSCOW — Russia began parliamentary and local government elections on Thursday, marking the first time residents of four newly incorporated regions cast ballots in a national vote. The election, held ...
Israel Seeks Compensation as U.S. Moves to Supply F-35s to Saudi Arabia
JERUSALEM — Israel is expected to formally demand compensation from the United States for access to advanced weapons systems previously withheld, following Washington's decision to supply F-35 fighter...
Iran Warns U.S. Withdrawal From Human Rights Council Does Not Evade War Crime Accountability
TEHRAN — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated on Thursday that the United States cannot evade responsibility for alleged war crimes in Iran by withdrawing from the United Nations Hu...
Italian Eurofighter Damaged at Saudi Air Base; Cause Under Investigation
TA'IF, Saudi Arabia — An Italian Air Force Eurofighter F-2000 jet sustained damage overnight at Ta'if Air Base, prompting an immediate investigation by the Italian Ministry of Defense. The incident oc...
Zelenskyy Launches Carpathian Eight Summit to Deepen Regional Security and Economic Ties
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the establishment of the Carpathian Eight (C8) summit on Thursday, creating a new diplomatic framework that unites Ukraine with seven ...
Lebanese Army Withdraws from Deir Mimas as Israeli Forces Advance for Raids
BEIRUT — The Lebanese army withdrew from a newly established position in the village of Deir Mimas on Thursday, September 18, 2026, allowing an Israeli military force to advance into the area to condu...