Geopolitical
Mali Governor Imposes 72-Hour Curfew in Bamako Region
BAMAKO, Mali — Bamako Governor Abdoulaye Coulibaly imposed a 72-hour curfew across the Bamako region on Saturday, affecting the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The order, issued at 9:05 a.m. l...
Iran Redirects Maritime Traffic, Stranding Hundreds of Ships in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran has redirected maritime traffic through its territorial waters around Larak Island, causing hundreds of commercial vessels to become stranded in the strategically vital Strait of Ho...
Israeli Forces Launch Airstrikes and Artillery Barrage on Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — Israeli military forces conducted a series of drone strikes and artillery bombardments across multiple locations in southern Lebanon early Saturday morning, escalating tensions in the border ...
Talks Fail, Clashes Resume in Northern Mali
KIDAL, Mali — Peace talks between the Front for Liberation of Azawad (FLA) and Russian representatives have collapsed, leading to a resumption of armed clashes in Kidal, the capital of northern Mali's...
Fatah Lists Win Local Elections in Gaza, West Bank Amid Low Turnout
DEIR AL-BALEH, Gaza Strip — Fatah-affiliated independent lists secured victories in local authority elections held Saturday in Deir al-Balah and across most areas of the West Bank, officials announced...
Israeli fighter jet releases flares over Southern Lebanon amid missile concerns
BEIRUT — An Israeli Air Force fighter jet deployed countermeasures over Southern Lebanon early Saturday after detecting potential anti-aircraft missile fire, marking a tense escalation in the border r...
Gaza Health Ministry Reports 17 Killed in Past 48 Hours Amid Ongoing Tensions
GAZA — Gaza's Ministry of Health reported 17 people killed and 32 injured over the past 48 hours, adding to the toll of casualties recorded since the ceasefire took effect on October 11, 2025. The min...
Russian Duma Speaker Meets North Korean Leader in Pyongyang
PYONGYANG, North Korea — The Speaker of the Russian State Duma met with North Korean President Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on Saturday, marking a high-level diplomatic engagement between Moscow and Pyong...
Omani Sultan, Iranian Foreign Minister Discuss Regional Stability in Muscat
MUSCAT, Oman — The Sultan of Oman hosted Iran's Foreign Minister on Saturday for high-level talks focused on de-escalating regional tensions and advancing diplomatic initiatives to resolve ongoing con...
Israeli Forces Conduct Incursions into Southern Syrian Provinces
DARA'A, Syria (AP) — Israeli military forces entered several villages in Syria's Dara'a and Quneitra provinces early Saturday, establishing temporary checkpoints and conducting searches in the border ...
UAE Accused of Hiring Colombian Mercenaries to Support RSF in Sudan
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates is accused of paying Colombian mercenaries to assist Sudan's Rapid Support Forces in massacring thousands of civilians, a revelation that has intensified scrutiny ...
JNIM and FLA Capture Konna in Southern Mali, Surrounding Key Town
KONNA, Mali — Armed groups affiliated with Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (FLA) have seized control of Konna, a strategic town north of Mopti in ...
Belgian A400M Aircraft Shot at During UN Mission in Haiti, Lands Safely
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A Belgian Air Force A400M transport aircraft was fired upon while operating in support of the United Nations mission in Haiti on Friday, though the plane landed safely and...
UK Ministry of Defence denies involvement in drone downing over Romania, Ukraine
LONDON — The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence stated Friday that British aircraft were not involved in the downing of drones detected over Romania and Ukraine, clarifying the nation's role in a NATO...
RAF Typhoon intercepts Russian drone near Ukraine-Romania border
KIEV — A Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon shot down a Russian Geran-2 suicide drone early Friday near Remi, Ukraine, after the unmanned aircraft appeared to be heading toward Romanian airspace. Th...
Iranian Official Counters US Narrative on Regional Diplomatic Contacts
TEHRAN, April 25 (AP) — A senior Iranian media representative has pushed back against United States assertions that Tehran is entering into formal negotiations with regional partners, characterizing t...
British Typhoon Jets Intercept Russian Drones Over Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — British Typhoon fighter jets intercepted and shot down Russian drones over Ukrainian airspace on Friday, marking a significant escalation in direct military involvement by NATO al...
Peru Agrees to Purchase 12 F-16 Fighter Jets in $2 Billion Deal
LIMA, Peru (April 25, 2026) — Peru has agreed to purchase 12 F-16 Block 70 fighter jets from the United States in a defense acquisition valued at approximately $2 billion, with the total package cost ...
NATO Jet Shoots Down Russian Drone Over Ukraine in First Official Engagement
KYIV, Ukraine — A Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 fighter jet shot down a Russian drone over western Ukraine on Friday, marking the first officially confirmed instance of a NATO aircraft enga...
Enemy Attack Strikes Dnipro, Damaging Infrastructure and Homes
DNIPRO, Ukraine — A massive attack launched by enemy forces struck the Ukrainian city of Dnipro early Saturday morning, causing significant damage to residential buildings, commercial businesses, and ...
US Air Force Tankers Conduct Refueling Operations Near Jordan
AMMAN, Jordan — Two United States Air Force aerial refueling aircraft conducted operations near an F-35A Lightning II fighter jet over Jordanian airspace on Thursday evening. A KC-46A Pegasus and a K...
Russian Cruise Missiles Detected Over Kherson Oblast
KHARKIV, Ukraine — Russian Kh-101 cruise missiles were detected flying through Kherson Oblast early Friday morning, moving in a northwestern direction. The activity was recorded at approximately 12:55...
Lebanese journalist draws historical parallel at Tabriz fortress
TABRIZ, Iran — A Lebanese journalist visiting the historic Arg of Tabriz fortress on Thursday drew a direct parallel between the ancient structure's resilience and the enduring spirit of the Iranian p...
Hamas Gunmen Storm Gaza City Residence in Personal Dispute
GAZA CITY — A group of 40 masked gunmen affiliated with Hamas stormed a residential building in Gaza City's Rimal neighborhood early Friday, opening fire on civilians and escalating a personal dispute...
Indian Foreign Ministry Criticizes Trump's 'Shithole' Remark
NEW DELHI — The Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Thursday indirectly criticizing former U.S. President Donald Trump after he described India as a 'shithole' in a podcast transc...
IRGC Navy Confirms Seizure of Greek Vessel EPAMINONDAS Two Days Prior
TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy issued an official statement Thursday clarifying that the Greek-flagged vessel EPAMINONDAS was seized two days ago, contradicting recent assertions ...
Mearsheimer Warns Trump Against Military Action in Iran
CHICAGO (AP) — University of Chicago Professor John Mearsheimer warned on Thursday that President Donald Trump faces no viable military option in the escalating conflict with Iran and must seek an imm...
Russia Launches Tu-95MS Bomber, Bringing Airborne Strategic Fleet to Six
MOSCOW — Russia launched a Tu-95MS strategic bomber from Dyagilevo Air Base on Thursday, bringing the total number of airborne strategic bombers to six, according to flight tracking data. The aircraf...
Russian Strategic Bombers Depart Olenya Airbase for Caspian Maneuvers
MOSCOW — Two Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers departed from Olenya Airbase earlier than scheduled on Thursday, heading south toward the northern Caspian Sea for launch maneuvers. The aircraft, part ...
Eight Killed in Gaza Strip by IDF Fire in Latest Escalation
GAZA CITY — Eight people were killed in the Gaza Strip on Thursday by fire from the Israel Defense Forces, marking a sharp escalation in violence in the region. The casualties occurred within a singl...