Geopolitical
Islamic State Captures Menaka in Eastern Mali, Encircling Government Forces
MENAKA, Mali — The Islamic State group in the Sahel region has seized control of Menaka, a strategic city in eastern Mali, after a coordinated assault that has left Malian government troops and Russia...
Iran Education Minister Reports Hundreds Killed in Schools Amid U.S., Israel Conflict
TEHRAN, April 27 (AP) — Iran's Minister of Education Alireza Kazemi stated Monday that 279 students and 67 teachers have been killed and hundreds of schools damaged following a military campaign launc...
Netanyahu Claims Cross-Border Attacks Authorized Under US-Brokered Deal
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Sunday that military operations conducted across the security zone and north of the Litani River are being carried out under a formal ag...
USS Gerald R. Ford executes U-turn in Red Sea amid unclear circumstances
SAN DIEGO — The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the Navy’s newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, executed a sharp U-turn in the Red Sea on Sunday, marking an abrupt change in course for the vessel ope...
FLA-JNIM Alliance Captures Strategic Village of Tessalit in Mali
TESSALIT, Mali (April 27, 2026) — The FLA-JNIM alliance seized control of Tessalit, a strategically located village in far-northeastern Mali, late Sunday afternoon. The takeover marks a significant sh...
Iranian Parliament Proposes Toll System for Strait of Hormuz Transit
TEHRAN — The Iranian parliament introduced a motion on Sunday requiring commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to pay tolls in Iranian rial currency, a move aimed at regulating maritime tr...
US-Israel-Iran Conflict Disrupts Global PCB Supply Chains, Spiking Electronics Prices
BEIJING (AP) — A military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has triggered a severe disruption in global printed circuit board (PCB) supply chains, causing a sharp spike in prices fo...
Hezbollah Leader Condemns Lebanon-Israel Peace Talks as Disgrace
BEIRUT — Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem has condemned ongoing peace negotiations between Lebanon and Israel in Washington, declaring the talks a national disgrace and any resulting agr...
Global Military Spending Rises 2.9% in 2025 Despite US Cuts
STOCKHOLM — Global military expenditure increased by 2.9% in 2025, reaching a new high despite a significant 7.5% decline in United States spending, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institut...
President Herzog Arrives in Kazakhstan for Official State Visit
ASTANA, Kazakhstan — President Isaac Herzog arrived in Kazakhstan on Sunday morning for an official state visit, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between Israel and the Central Asian nation...
Oil Transit Through Strait of Hormuz Drops to Lowest Level Since Pandemic
DUBAI — The volume of oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to 1.07 billion barrels, marking the sharpest decline in transit since the onset of the global pandemic. The drop signals a sig...
Iranian Foreign Minister Blames US for Collapse of Previous Nuclear Talks
MOSCOW — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Sunday that missteps by the United States and excessive demands were the primary causes for the failure of previous negotiations, despite signif...
Netanyahu Cancels Mount Meron Lag BaOmer Ceremony Amid Security Concerns
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cancelled the annual mass Lag BaOmer ceremony at Mount Meron, citing escalating security threats from Lebanon and the risk of a mass casualty ...
Iran Foreign Minister Arrives in Saint Petersburg for Ceasefire Talks
SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia — Iran's foreign minister arrived in Saint Petersburg on Sunday for a critical regional tour aimed at negotiating a permanent ceasefire agreement with the United States. The h...
Gaza Ministry of Health Reports Casualty Figures Following Ceasefire
GAZA CITY — The Gaza Ministry of Health reported updated casualty statistics for the Gaza Strip on Sunday, covering the 24-hour period leading up to the report and the duration since a ceasefire took ...
Kim Jong Un Opens New Military Museum in Pyongyang
PYONGYANG, April 27 (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended the opening ceremony of the Museum of Heroes of Foreign Military Operations in Pyongyang on Sunday, marking a significant addition t...
Israeli Defense Force Loses Contact with Aerial Target from Lebanon
TEL AVIV (AP) — The Israeli Defense Forces reported losing contact with a suspected aerial target launched from Lebanon into Israeli airspace early Sunday, followed by a false positive alert regarding...
Russian Envoy in Vienna Calls for End to U.S. Sanctions Policy on Iran
VIENNA (AP) — Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna declared on Sunday that the United States’ strategy of threats and sanctions against Iran has failed and must b...
Ukrainian drone strikes damage Russian oil depot in Tuapse
TUAPSE, Russia — A Ukrainian drone attack on Saturday caused significant damage to a major oil depot in the Russian resort town of Tuapse, disrupting fuel storage and logistics operations in the regio...
Hezbollah Supporters Rally in Beirut Suburbs Amid Ongoing Conflict with Israel
BEIRUT — Supporters of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah gathered in the city's southern suburbs on Sunday to demonstrate backing for the movement's military operations against Israel. Thousands ...
UK Officials Warn of Economic Fallout from Middle East Tensions
LONDON — Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones warned on Saturday that the United Kingdom faces months of economic disruption as a result of escalating military aggression between the United St...
Hezbollah Targets IDF Forces in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — Hezbollah announced Saturday that it targeted an Israeli Defense Forces infantry and armored gathering using an anti-tank guided missile in the outskirts of Kfar Kila in southern Lebanon. Th...
Russian Africa Corps Begins Withdrawal from Lere Base in Northern Mali
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian Africa Corps forces have initiated a withdrawal from the Lere military base in northern Mali, marking a significant shift in the group's operational presence along the country's ...
IRGC Commander Vows Continued Support for Hezbollah Amid Regional Tensions
BEIRUT, April 26 (AP) — Brigadier General Esmail Qa'ani, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Quds Force, declared on Sunday that the Axis of Resistance remains stronger and more integrate...
Iran's Pasteur Institute Resumes Vaccine Production After Missile Strikes
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The Pasteur Institute of Iran has resumed vaccine production and essential health services following damage from recent missile strikes attributed to the United States and Israel. ...
Iranian FM Warns US Presence Fuels Regional Instability During Muscat Visit
MUSCAT, Oman — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Saturday that the ongoing conflict targeting Iran underscores how the United States' military footprint in the Middle East generates ins...
IDF Warns Marjayoun Municipality Over Foreign Residents
BEIRUT (AP) — The Municipality of Marjayoun in southern Lebanon received a direct warning from the Israel Defense Forces on Saturday regarding the potential evacuation of the village if foreign reside...
Italy Marks 81st Anniversary of Liberation from Nazi Fascism
ROME (AP) — Italy marked the 81st anniversary of its liberation from Nazi fascism on Saturday, with ceremonies held across the nation to honor the end of World War II occupation and the fall of the fa...
Smotrich labels Bennett-Lapid bloc as Abbas servants
JERUSALEM — Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Saturday accused the former Bennett-Lapid governing coalition of acting as an alliance of servants for Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud ...
Thousands Gather in Ardebil for Pro-Government Car Rally
ARDEBIL, Iran — Thousands of vehicles carrying Iranian national flags converged on the streets of Ardebil on Saturday morning in a large-scale rally expressing support for the government and armed for...