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France summons Iranian ambassador over closure of cultural center in Tehran

France summons Iranian ambassador over closure of cultural center in Tehran

France will summon Iran’s ambassador and take action after Iranian authorities shut down a French language center in Tehran.

Iran’s GDP shrinks 10.1% during wartime attacks

Iran’s GDP shrinks 10.1% during wartime attacks

US Treasury Secretary discusses economic ties with Chinese vice premier in New York

US Treasury Secretary discusses economic ties with Chinese vice premier in New York

Trump administration plans sweeping sanctions on International Criminal Court

Trump administration plans sweeping sanctions on International Criminal Court

Egyptian foreign minister discusses regional developments with US adviser

Egyptian foreign minister discusses regional developments with US adviser

Zelensky, Trump agree to hold bilateral meeting in New York

Zelensky, Trump agree to hold bilateral meeting in New York

Iraq surpasses 4 million barrels per day in oil exports, minister says

Iraq surpasses 4 million barrels per day in oil exports, minister says

Iranian foreign minister departs for UN General Assembly in New York

Iranian foreign minister departs for UN General Assembly in New York

Iran pressures Iraqi factions over disarmament as groups issue demands

Iran pressures Iraqi factions over disarmament as groups issue demands

Saudi Masam project clears 1,721 landmines in Yemen in one week

Saudi Masam project clears 1,721 landmines in Yemen in one week

Iran warns of direct military response if US or allies escalate

Iran warns of direct military response if US or allies escalate

Italy plans to ban niqab in schools, set foreign student cap

Italy plans to ban niqab in schools, set foreign student cap

Voter turnout in Russian Duma elections surpasses 45% ahead of polls closing

Voter turnout in Russian Duma elections surpasses 45% ahead of polls closing

Yemeni government forces launch airstrikes, bolster presence in Al-Bayda

Yemeni government forces launch airstrikes, bolster presence in Al-Bayda

US Central Command redirects 109 ships to enforce Iran port blockade

US Central Command redirects 109 ships to enforce Iran port blockade

Trump acknowledges Iran war fallout could hurt Republicans in midterms

Trump acknowledges Iran war fallout could hurt Republicans in midterms

Qatar warns against single-state control of waterways, urges regional solution

Qatar warns against single-state control of waterways, urges regional solution

US defense secretary invokes scripture to justify wars in Texas speech

US defense secretary invokes scripture to justify wars in Texas speech

Iranian parliament speaker warns against rejecting negotiations, cites risk of endless war

Iranian parliament speaker warns against rejecting negotiations, cites risk of endless war

Iranian President Pezeshkian to attend UN General Assembly in New York

Iranian President Pezeshkian to attend UN General Assembly in New York

Over 1,000 cyberattacks target Russian parliamentary elections

Over 1,000 cyberattacks target Russian parliamentary elections

Trump hints at major development on Iran, confirms ongoing talks with Houthis

Trump hints at major development on Iran, confirms ongoing talks with Houthis

Syria aims for oil self-sufficiency by 2028, says energy minister

Syria aims for oil self-sufficiency by 2028, says energy minister

Syrian security forces arrest former regime air force general for war crimes

Syrian security forces arrest former regime air force general for war crimes

US Republican lawmaker praises Trump intervention to block Iranian nuclear arms

US Republican lawmaker praises Trump intervention to block Iranian nuclear arms

Iraq begins trial of six French nationals accused of ISIS membership

Iraq begins trial of six French nationals accused of ISIS membership

Netanyahu orders military reinforcements to West Bank after shooting

Netanyahu orders military reinforcements to West Bank after shooting

Yemeni air force strikes Houthi positions and equipment in Al-Bayda

Yemeni air force strikes Houthi positions and equipment in Al-Bayda

Iran says it has information US plans to resume military operations

Iran says it has information US plans to resume military operations

Yemeni forces repel Houthi infiltration attempts in Marib province

Yemeni forces repel Houthi infiltration attempts in Marib province

US B-1B bomber departs UK base amid Middle East security warnings

US B-1B bomber departs UK base amid Middle East security warnings

US expected to escalate against Iran, Houthis to keep Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandab open, analyst says

US expected to escalate against Iran, Houthis to keep Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandab open, analyst says

Iran says reopening Strait of Hormuz depends on US meeting its demands

Iran says reopening Strait of Hormuz depends on US meeting its demands

Trump holds war room meetings amid possible military intervention: analyst

Trump holds war room meetings amid possible military intervention: analyst

Houthis hold funerals for 73 fighters across 10 Yemeni provinces

Houthis hold funerals for 73 fighters across 10 Yemeni provinces

Iraqi court jails two members of extremist Qurban group

Iraqi court jails two members of extremist Qurban group

Political analyst highlights three weaknesses of Houthi leader Abdul-Malik Al-Houthi

Political analyst highlights three weaknesses of Houthi leader Abdul-Malik Al-Houthi

Yemeni Giants Brigades drones target Houthi positions in Al-Bayda

Yemeni Giants Brigades drones target Houthi positions in Al-Bayda

Bab Al-Mandab emerges as focal point in Iran-Yemen standoff, analyst says

Bab Al-Mandab emerges as focal point in Iran-Yemen standoff, analyst says

Yemeni official warns Houthi escalation threatens regional security

Yemeni official warns Houthi escalation threatens regional security

Yemeni prime minister reaffirms commitment to restoring state

Yemeni prime minister reaffirms commitment to restoring state

Military analyst: Houthis target Marib for its economic importance

Military analyst: Houthis target Marib for its economic importance

Yemeni delegation warns of Houthi attacks’ impact on global shipping

Yemeni delegation warns of Houthi attacks’ impact on global shipping

Yemen condemns Houthi attacks on Riyadh and Saudi cities, backs Kingdom's response

Yemen condemns Houthi attacks on Riyadh and Saudi cities, backs Kingdom's response

US warns citizens against Middle East travel amid escalation fears

US warns citizens against Middle East travel amid escalation fears

UN chief urges review of peacekeeping operations approach

UN chief urges review of peacekeeping operations approach

Trump surprises tech sector with plan for 'AI force': Politico

Trump surprises tech sector with plan for 'AI force': Politico

King Salman Humanitarian Center delivers 500,000 liters of water to Gaza

King Salman Humanitarian Center delivers 500,000 liters of water to Gaza

White House bars CNN, MSNBC, Politico reporters after Trump order

White House bars CNN, MSNBC, Politico reporters after Trump order

Yemeni armed forces foil Houthi infiltration attempt south of Marib

Yemeni armed forces foil Houthi infiltration attempt south of Marib

Medvedev says US sanctions on Russia require military deterrence

Medvedev says US sanctions on Russia require military deterrence

Russian forces target Ukrainian radar stations, command center with drones

Russian forces target Ukrainian radar stations, command center with drones

Gaza death toll rises to 73,910 since start of Israeli offensive

Gaza death toll rises to 73,910 since start of Israeli offensive

Iranian Revolutionary Guard experts visit Houthi sites near Bab Al-Mandab

Iranian Revolutionary Guard experts visit Houthi sites near Bab Al-Mandab

Trump blames US Supreme Court rulings for trillions in losses

Trump blames US Supreme Court rulings for trillions in losses

US defense chief Hegseth slams Washington Post over Iran war death toll report

US defense chief Hegseth slams Washington Post over Iran war death toll report

US envoy: Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon tied to Lebanese army strength

US envoy: Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon tied to Lebanese army strength

Iran sets conditions for resuming talks with US

Iran sets conditions for resuming talks with US

Trump plans to form artificial intelligence force, seeks new name

Trump plans to form artificial intelligence force, seeks new name

Yemeni armed forces kill 12 Houthis, repel infiltration in south Marib

Yemeni armed forces kill 12 Houthis, repel infiltration in south Marib

Iran awaits Trump response to ceasefire terms, says top security official

Iran awaits Trump response to ceasefire terms, says top security official

US defense chief outlines new deterrence doctrine: prevent, fight, win

US defense chief outlines new deterrence doctrine: prevent, fight, win

Turkey offers proposal to Russia and Ukraine to end Black Sea fighting

Turkey offers proposal to Russia and Ukraine to end Black Sea fighting

Yemeni armed forces seize strategic sites in Lahij, advance in Marib

Yemeni armed forces seize strategic sites in Lahij, advance in Marib

Trump launches poll to rename artificial intelligence

Trump launches poll to rename artificial intelligence

Yemeni PM: Battlefield developments will not alter unified national goal against Houthis

Yemeni PM: Battlefield developments will not alter unified national goal against Houthis

Zelensky approves long-range operations against Russia

Zelensky approves long-range operations against Russia

Iran rejects US claims of one billion barrels of oil passing through Hormuz

Iran rejects US claims of one billion barrels of oil passing through Hormuz

US lifts final restrictions on arms sales and military funding to Syria

US lifts final restrictions on arms sales and military funding to Syria

US CENTCOM chief: Over 1 billion barrels of crude passed safely through Hormuz in two months

US CENTCOM chief: Over 1 billion barrels of crude passed safely through Hormuz in two months

Pakistan, Iran foreign ministers discuss energy supply and regional stability

Pakistan, Iran foreign ministers discuss energy supply and regional stability

Explosion at military site in eastern Syria kills 11 soldiers

Explosion at military site in eastern Syria kills 11 soldiers

Iranian foreign minister: Middle East security cannot be imposed from outside

Iranian foreign minister: Middle East security cannot be imposed from outside

Yemeni official: Houthis are a tool controlled by Iran’s IRGC

Yemeni official: Houthis are a tool controlled by Iran’s IRGC

US-Denmark security deal to boost Greenland and Arctic defense

US-Denmark security deal to boost Greenland and Arctic defense

Yemeni ministry condemns Omani grand mufti’s remarks as legitimizing Iran-backed militias

Yemeni ministry condemns Omani grand mufti’s remarks as legitimizing Iran-backed militias

Yemeni defense adviser: Counterattacks on Houthis yield major gains

Yemeni defense adviser: Counterattacks on Houthis yield major gains

Yemeni foreign minister warns Houthi advances threaten global shipping

Yemeni foreign minister warns Houthi advances threaten global shipping

Senior cleric: Houthis exploit claims of victimhood in their ideology

Senior cleric: Houthis exploit claims of victimhood in their ideology

US cracks down on secret Iranian oil money networks

US cracks down on secret Iranian oil money networks

Egyptian foreign minister, Trump adviser stress need to safeguard navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Egyptian foreign minister, Trump adviser stress need to safeguard navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Yemeni army seizes territory in Lahij after fierce clashes with Houthis

Yemeni army seizes territory in Lahij after fierce clashes with Houthis

Houthi militia blows up homes of Yemeni military and civilians

Houthi militia blows up homes of Yemeni military and civilians

Yemeni forces seize key positions from Houthis near Bab Al-Mandab: analyst

Yemeni forces seize key positions from Houthis near Bab Al-Mandab: analyst

Yemeni politician: Houthi militia threatens regional security by targeting civilians

Yemeni politician: Houthi militia threatens regional security by targeting civilians

Houthi commander and six aides killed near Bab Al-Mandab front

Houthi commander and six aides killed near Bab Al-Mandab front

Muslim World League condemns mosque attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Muslim World League condemns mosque attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Syria detains five senior air force officers from Assad era

Syria detains five senior air force officers from Assad era

France condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, pledges to continue Aspides mission

France condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, pledges to continue Aspides mission

Yemeni armed forces destroy nine Houthi vehicles in western Marib

Yemeni armed forces destroy nine Houthi vehicles in western Marib

Houthi militias loot medical and aid facilities in Al-Khawkhah district

Houthi militias loot medical and aid facilities in Al-Khawkhah district

US president says Washington in talks with Houthis

US president says Washington in talks with Houthis

US Central Command redirects 105 commercial ships amid renewed Iran blockade

US Central Command redirects 105 commercial ships amid renewed Iran blockade

Trump bans CNN, MSNow and Politico from White House access

Trump bans CNN, MSNow and Politico from White House access

Yemen condemns Houthi attacks on King Salman Center aid projects in Al-Khawkhah, western coast

Yemen condemns Houthi attacks on King Salman Center aid projects in Al-Khawkhah, western coast

Macron: France working with Saudi Arabia, Egypt to secure winter gas supplies

Macron: France working with Saudi Arabia, Egypt to secure winter gas supplies

Rights group reports 661 Houthi violations against civilians in Taiz

Rights group reports 661 Houthi violations against civilians in Taiz

US Congress probes F-35 parts shipment to Hong Kong

US Congress probes F-35 parts shipment to Hong Kong

US nearly confronted China over AI-generated intelligence during Iran war

US nearly confronted China over AI-generated intelligence during Iran war

Trump says Iran seeking deal with US, talks ongoing with Houthis

Trump says Iran seeking deal with US, talks ongoing with Houthis

Russia holds world's largest gas reserves, says Putin

Russia holds world's largest gas reserves, says Putin

Sudan’s military leader vows to end rebellion, says fight for dignity ongoing

Sudan’s military leader vows to end rebellion, says fight for dignity ongoing

Russian drones strike Ukrainian ports and warships, defense ministry says

Russian drones strike Ukrainian ports and warships, defense ministry says

Pakistan's interior minister heads to Tehran for talks on Houthi escalation in Yemen

Pakistan's interior minister heads to Tehran for talks on Houthi escalation in Yemen

Macron warns Russia over hybrid threats, vows European response

Macron warns Russia over hybrid threats, vows European response

US Space Force chief: We operate weapons in Earth orbit, expanding threat response

US Space Force chief: We operate weapons in Earth orbit, expanding threat response

Trump calls rising fuel prices a 'small price' for US gains on Iran

Trump calls rising fuel prices a 'small price' for US gains on Iran

Iran accuses US of economic warfare and 'naive propaganda'

Iran accuses US of economic warfare and 'naive propaganda'

Houthi militia shelling kills three children in Taiz village

Houthi militia shelling kills three children in Taiz village

UNHCR: 3,000 flee Yemen to Djibouti in under a week

UNHCR: 3,000 flee Yemen to Djibouti in under a week

European Parliament urges urgent, coordinated action against drug trafficking networks

European Parliament urges urgent, coordinated action against drug trafficking networks

US imposes strict restrictions on Iranian UN delegation, bans luxury shopping

US imposes strict restrictions on Iranian UN delegation, bans luxury shopping

Only four cargo ships passed through Strait of Hormuz on Thursday: Kpler

Only four cargo ships passed through Strait of Hormuz on Thursday: Kpler

Five Palestinians injured, six detained in West Bank incidents

Five Palestinians injured, six detained in West Bank incidents

Yemeni media monitor: Houthi drone attack on Taif part of ongoing terrorism

Yemeni media monitor: Houthi drone attack on Taif part of ongoing terrorism

South Korea rules out military deployment in Middle East conflict

South Korea rules out military deployment in Middle East conflict

Former Syrian official sentenced to 60 years in US for torture

Former Syrian official sentenced to 60 years in US for torture

US Central Command redirects 104 commercial ships as part of Iran blockade

US Central Command redirects 104 commercial ships as part of Iran blockade

Turkey condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, warns of Red Sea threat

Turkey condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, warns of Red Sea threat

Sudanese army announces liberation of 11 areas in North Kordofan

Sudanese army announces liberation of 11 areas in North Kordofan

Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets oil tanker over alleged illegal Strait of Hormuz passage

Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets oil tanker over alleged illegal Strait of Hormuz passage

US formally withdraws from UN Human Rights Council

US formally withdraws from UN Human Rights Council

Iran rebuilds 'Taleqan 2' facility under satellite-proof cover

Iran rebuilds 'Taleqan 2' facility under satellite-proof cover

Houthi attacks target civilian sites, face Saudi defenses: analyst

Houthi attacks target civilian sites, face Saudi defenses: analyst

Yemeni scholar accuses Houthis of serving Iran, fueling regional unrest

Yemeni scholar accuses Houthis of serving Iran, fueling regional unrest

US grants visas to Iranian officials for UN General Assembly meetings

US grants visas to Iranian officials for UN General Assembly meetings

Trump to consult regional partners on next steps in Iran conflict

Trump to consult regional partners on next steps in Iran conflict

UN Security Council fails to extend Iran sanctions panel after China, Russia veto

UN Security Council fails to extend Iran sanctions panel after China, Russia veto

King Salman Humanitarian Center distributes 25,000 hot meals in central and southern Gaza

King Salman Humanitarian Center distributes 25,000 hot meals in central and southern Gaza

Trump weighs major decision on Iran conflict, says all options open

Trump weighs major decision on Iran conflict, says all options open

Polish PM warns Russia planning hybrid attacks on Ukraine’s allies

Polish PM warns Russia planning hybrid attacks on Ukraine’s allies

Sudanese army claims liberation of 11 areas in North Kordofan

Sudanese army claims liberation of 11 areas in North Kordofan

EU condemns Houthi escalation against Saudi Arabia, warns attacks undermine peace prospects

EU condemns Houthi escalation against Saudi Arabia, warns attacks undermine peace prospects

Yemeni leader says armed forces can regain initiative on western coast

Yemeni leader says armed forces can regain initiative on western coast

Chinese de-escalation initiative aligns with Saudi approach, analyst says

Chinese de-escalation initiative aligns with Saudi approach, analyst says

Lebanese military court charges Hezbollah figure, 13 others over 'Assad remnants' network

Lebanese military court charges Hezbollah figure, 13 others over 'Assad remnants' network

Pakistan pledges full commitment to defense pact with Saudi Arabia

Pakistan pledges full commitment to defense pact with Saudi Arabia

Sudanese army seizes Sodari district in major Kordofan offensive

Sudanese army seizes Sodari district in major Kordofan offensive

Maritime expert explains how ships can be hacked via GPS targeting

Maritime expert explains how ships can be hacked via GPS targeting

Yemeni forces repel Houthi attack on Al-Anin front west of Taiz

Yemeni forces repel Houthi attack on Al-Anin front west of Taiz

Canada welcomes EU proposal for first associate member status

Canada welcomes EU proposal for first associate member status

Senior Turkish official: Erdogan to run again in early 2028 election

Senior Turkish official: Erdogan to run again in early 2028 election

Vance says Trump era sees widening US-Israel policy gap

Vance says Trump era sees widening US-Israel policy gap

Yemeni scholars condemn Houthi attack on holy sites in Mecca

Yemeni scholars condemn Houthi attack on holy sites in Mecca

Qatar and Singapore call for restoring maritime security in Middle East

Qatar and Singapore call for restoring maritime security in Middle East

Palestinian Authority criticizes US for denying Abbas UN visa

Palestinian Authority criticizes US for denying Abbas UN visa

Syrian military court sentences three over coastal unrest

Syrian military court sentences three over coastal unrest

Macron and Aoun agree to boost cooperation across sectors

Macron and Aoun agree to boost cooperation across sectors

North Korean leader’s sister rejects nuclear disarmament calls as ‘noise’

North Korean leader’s sister rejects nuclear disarmament calls as ‘noise’

Trump threatens steep tariffs on Europe over Canada partnership

Trump threatens steep tariffs on Europe over Canada partnership

European, Arab military leaders meet in Paris to discuss Lebanese army support, UNIFIL future

European, Arab military leaders meet in Paris to discuss Lebanese army support, UNIFIL future

US Congress approves new sanctions targeting Putin and Russia's 'shadow fleet'

US Congress approves new sanctions targeting Putin and Russia's 'shadow fleet'

Syrian security imposes temporary curfew in Al-Sanamayn after clashes

Syrian security imposes temporary curfew in Al-Sanamayn after clashes

Egyptian, Algerian foreign ministers discuss regional developments by phone

Egyptian, Algerian foreign ministers discuss regional developments by phone

US denies visa to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for UN General Assembly

US denies visa to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for UN General Assembly

Only three ships transit Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, data shows

Only three ships transit Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, data shows

Heavy rain and floods disrupt transport across Spain

Heavy rain and floods disrupt transport across Spain

Frankfurt health authorities warn of mosquitoes after two malaria cases near airport

Frankfurt health authorities warn of mosquitoes after two malaria cases near airport

Japan's prime minister reshuffles cabinet, retains key ministers

Japan's prime minister reshuffles cabinet, retains key ministers

Yemeni army battles Houthis as displaced exceed 122,000

Yemeni army battles Houthis as displaced exceed 122,000

Iranian foreign minister discusses regional developments with Turkish counterpart, Pakistan army chief

Iranian foreign minister discusses regional developments with Turkish counterpart, Pakistan army chief

Trump says conflict with Iran nearing end, claims Tehran eager for deal

Trump says conflict with Iran nearing end, claims Tehran eager for deal

Death toll from Sudan artisanal mine collapse rises to 82 workers

Death toll from Sudan artisanal mine collapse rises to 82 workers

Trump to discuss post-Iran war strategy with Gulf leaders next week: Axios

Trump to discuss post-Iran war strategy with Gulf leaders next week: Axios

Senior US Democrat opposes $2.8bn bomb sale to Israel

Senior US Democrat opposes $2.8bn bomb sale to Israel

Trump says US in final stages of conflict with Iran

Trump says US in final stages of conflict with Iran

Israeli forces shell outskirts of western Damascus countryside

Israeli forces shell outskirts of western Damascus countryside

Morocco and Israel upgrade diplomatic ties to embassy level

Morocco and Israel upgrade diplomatic ties to embassy level

Yemeni foreign minister urges action to halt Iranian support for Houthis

Yemeni foreign minister urges action to halt Iranian support for Houthis

White House calls Fed rate hike 'regrettable', says move won't affect oil prices

White House calls Fed rate hike 'regrettable', says move won't affect oil prices

Nepal floods leave 6,150 missing after border disaster

Nepal floods leave 6,150 missing after border disaster

Iraq recovers convicted embezzler of over 1 billion dinars from UAE

Iraq recovers convicted embezzler of over 1 billion dinars from UAE

Yemeni leader urges accountability for human rights violations

Yemeni leader urges accountability for human rights violations

US Treasury holds talks with global banks to tighten Iran sanctions

US Treasury holds talks with global banks to tighten Iran sanctions

Turkey condemns Houthi drone attack attempt on Mecca

Turkey condemns Houthi drone attack attempt on Mecca

US withdrawal from Iran conflict would trigger global energy crisis, says Vance

US withdrawal from Iran conflict would trigger global energy crisis, says Vance

Israeli military official: Forces to remain in southern Lebanon until security improves

Israeli military official: Forces to remain in southern Lebanon until security improves

Heavy clashes erupt between Yemeni forces and Houthis near Bab Al-Mandab

Heavy clashes erupt between Yemeni forces and Houthis near Bab Al-Mandab

UN chief urges restoration of navigation rights in Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandab

UN chief urges restoration of navigation rights in Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandab

Yemeni armed forces drones target Houthi positions in northwest Marib

Yemeni armed forces drones target Houthi positions in northwest Marib

Kuwaiti, German foreign ministers discuss regional and global developments

Kuwaiti, German foreign ministers discuss regional and global developments

Yemeni army destroys Houthi weapons depot and military vehicles in Taiz

Yemeni army destroys Houthi weapons depot and military vehicles in Taiz

Netanyahu to use alternative travel plan for New York visit amid security concerns

Netanyahu to use alternative travel plan for New York visit amid security concerns

US reaffirms support for Lebanon-Israel dialogue process

US reaffirms support for Lebanon-Israel dialogue process

Yemeni minister: Houthi attacks displace nearly 100,000 people

Yemeni minister: Houthi attacks displace nearly 100,000 people

French military chief urges negotiated solution to secure Strait of Hormuz shipping

French military chief urges negotiated solution to secure Strait of Hormuz shipping

Iraqi MP sentenced to 7 years in major corruption case

Iraqi MP sentenced to 7 years in major corruption case

Iran launches online platform to report dissidents abroad

Iran launches online platform to report dissidents abroad

US energy secretary: We escort refined product shipments through Strait of Hormuz

US energy secretary: We escort refined product shipments through Strait of Hormuz

Yemeni armed forces target militia movements on western coast

Yemeni armed forces target militia movements on western coast

Houthis tell US officials they do not plan to target American or Israeli ships: Reuters

Houthis tell US officials they do not plan to target American or Israeli ships: Reuters

Russian military targets Ukrainian ports and defense industry sites

Russian military targets Ukrainian ports and defense industry sites

US military reveals details of rare F-15E pilot rescue inside Iran

US military reveals details of rare F-15E pilot rescue inside Iran

NBC4 news helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three

NBC4 news helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three

Lebanon seeks alternative force to UNIFIL to prevent security vacuum

Lebanon seeks alternative force to UNIFIL to prevent security vacuum

Al-Qassam Brigades confirm assassination of Rafah commander Nael Abu Ubaid

Al-Qassam Brigades confirm assassination of Rafah commander Nael Abu Ubaid

Iranian army spokesman: US cannot claim legitimate superpower status

Iranian army spokesman: US cannot claim legitimate superpower status

US vice president signals new phase in Iran conflict within two months

US vice president signals new phase in Iran conflict within two months

Trump administration plans $2.8bn arms deal for Israel

Trump administration plans $2.8bn arms deal for Israel

China urges US and Iran to show restraint, reopen Strait of Hormuz

China urges US and Iran to show restraint, reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iranian commander: No vessel in Gulf or Hormuz escapes Tehran’s monitoring

Iranian commander: No vessel in Gulf or Hormuz escapes Tehran’s monitoring

EU chief proposes making Canada first 'partner member' to boost ties

EU chief proposes making Canada first 'partner member' to boost ties

Iranian media: fresh attacks target Kurdish sites near Erbil

Iranian media: fresh attacks target Kurdish sites near Erbil

Casualties reported after 'Al-Saada' building collapses in Gaza amid Israeli strikes

Casualties reported after 'Al-Saada' building collapses in Gaza amid Israeli strikes

Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemns drone attack attempt on Grand Mosque

Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemns drone attack attempt on Grand Mosque

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shoots down US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shoots down US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island

Yemeni government vows firm response to Houthi escalation on Red Sea coast

Yemeni government vows firm response to Houthi escalation on Red Sea coast

France urges immediate halt to Houthi escalation, says Red Sea navigation non-negotiable

France urges immediate halt to Houthi escalation, says Red Sea navigation non-negotiable

US war with Iran costs reach $38bn, set to rise by $3bn monthly

US war with Iran costs reach $38bn, set to rise by $3bn monthly

J.D. Vance says Iran losing control of Strait of Hormuz as traffic returns to 50% capacity

J.D. Vance says Iran losing control of Strait of Hormuz as traffic returns to 50% capacity

CENTCOM says US forces redirected 103 commercial ships amid Iran blockade

CENTCOM says US forces redirected 103 commercial ships amid Iran blockade

UAE strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian sites

UAE strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian sites

Saudi UN envoy warns Houthis are militarizing key waterways

Saudi UN envoy warns Houthis are militarizing key waterways

Pakistan army spokesman: Mecca agreement is secret, boosts collective deterrence

Pakistan army spokesman: Mecca agreement is secret, boosts collective deterrence

UK envoy to UN reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia, condemns Houthi attacks

UK envoy to UN reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia, condemns Houthi attacks

Houthi militia digs trenches, plants mines near Bab Al-Mandab Strait

Houthi militia digs trenches, plants mines near Bab Al-Mandab Strait

Over 100 European lawmakers urge EU ban on trade with Israeli settlements

Over 100 European lawmakers urge EU ban on trade with Israeli settlements

US Central Command thwarts Iranian attempt to seize drone in Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command thwarts Iranian attempt to seize drone in Strait of Hormuz

Kuwaiti foreign minister, UK national security adviser discuss regional de-escalation

Kuwaiti foreign minister, UK national security adviser discuss regional de-escalation

King Salman Humanitarian Center distributes 24,500 meals to families in Gaza

King Salman Humanitarian Center distributes 24,500 meals to families in Gaza

Jordan’s King Abdullah discusses regional developments with French parliamentary delegation

Jordan’s King Abdullah discusses regional developments with French parliamentary delegation

US completes final phase of withdrawal from Iraqi Kurdistan

US completes final phase of withdrawal from Iraqi Kurdistan

Syrian army foils two drug smuggling attempts from Lebanon

Syrian army foils two drug smuggling attempts from Lebanon

King Salman Humanitarian Center delivers 500,000 liters of water to Gaza

King Salman Humanitarian Center delivers 500,000 liters of water to Gaza

UN: Over 20,000 women displaced in West Bank amid rising violence

UN: Over 20,000 women displaced in West Bank amid rising violence

US secretary of state condemns recent Iranian attacks, praises Oman’s de-escalation efforts

US secretary of state condemns recent Iranian attacks, praises Oman’s de-escalation efforts

UN report warns of rising risk of large-scale global war

UN report warns of rising risk of large-scale global war

Yemeni army launches airstrikes on Houthi arms depot and command center south of Taiz

Yemeni army launches airstrikes on Houthi arms depot and command center south of Taiz

US treasury secretary: Productive talks with China on Iran financial ties

US treasury secretary: Productive talks with China on Iran financial ties

UK, US and Netherlands warn of Iranian spyware targeting dissidents and journalists

UK, US and Netherlands warn of Iranian spyware targeting dissidents and journalists

Lebanese prosecutor seeks to charge ex-president Michel Aoun over Beirut port blast

Lebanese prosecutor seeks to charge ex-president Michel Aoun over Beirut port blast

Iran resumes morality patrols ahead of Mahsa Amini death anniversary

Iran resumes morality patrols ahead of Mahsa Amini death anniversary

Yemeni air force strikes Houthi positions and reinforcements in Al-Ahkum front

Yemeni air force strikes Houthi positions and reinforcements in Al-Ahkum front

Iraqi PM: Iraq seeks alternative oil export routes, rejects regional aggression

Iraqi PM: Iraq seeks alternative oil export routes, rejects regional aggression

Trump warns of Kennedy Center collapse after ceiling concrete falls

Trump warns of Kennedy Center collapse after ceiling concrete falls

Yemeni armed forces target Houthi positions in Marib and Taiz

Yemeni armed forces target Houthi positions in Marib and Taiz

German chancellor urges Iran to open Strait of Hormuz, halt proxy support

German chancellor urges Iran to open Strait of Hormuz, halt proxy support

Iran launches online platform to report regime critics abroad

Iran launches online platform to report regime critics abroad

Yemen condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi cities, voices full support for Kingdom

Yemen condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi cities, voices full support for Kingdom

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo claims 3,475 lives: WHO

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo claims 3,475 lives: WHO

Nearly 100,000 displaced in Yemen in one week as Houthi attacks escalate

Nearly 100,000 displaced in Yemen in one week as Houthi attacks escalate

Dozens of settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque amid tight security in Jerusalem

Dozens of settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque amid tight security in Jerusalem

Oman tows oil tanker El Jaya after attack sparks fire, crew missing

Oman tows oil tanker El Jaya after attack sparks fire, crew missing

Russian forces seize Olkhovatka in Kharkiv region

Russian forces seize Olkhovatka in Kharkiv region

Kremlin: Energy prices would drop immediately if sanctions lifted

Kremlin: Energy prices would drop immediately if sanctions lifted

British maritime agency: ship hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz

British maritime agency: ship hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian foreign minister Araghchi to visit China on September 16

Iranian foreign minister Araghchi to visit China on September 16

US military confirms space-based weapons as China warns of arms race

US military confirms space-based weapons as China warns of arms race

Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz drops after attacks

Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz drops after attacks

Yemeni armed forces strike Houthi weapons depots in Al-Juba and below Jabal Hilan

Yemeni armed forces strike Houthi weapons depots in Al-Juba and below Jabal Hilan

Tehran rejects Trump’s claims, says no talks without meeting Iran’s conditions

Tehran rejects Trump’s claims, says no talks without meeting Iran’s conditions

UN Security Council to hold emergency session on Bab Al-Mandab developments

UN Security Council to hold emergency session on Bab Al-Mandab developments

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims to have downed MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims to have downed MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz

Columbia University sued for allegedly failing to protect pro-Palestinian students

Columbia University sued for allegedly failing to protect pro-Palestinian students

Qatari prime minister, Turkish foreign minister discuss bilateral ties

Qatari prime minister, Turkish foreign minister discuss bilateral ties

Pentagon official: Iran conflict depletes US munitions, costs $33.4bn

Pentagon official: Iran conflict depletes US munitions, costs $33.4bn

BRICS concludes 18th summit in New Delhi with new cooperation initiatives

BRICS concludes 18th summit in New Delhi with new cooperation initiatives

Analyst warns Iraq risks political cost, diplomatic isolation over arms policy reversal

Analyst warns Iraq risks political cost, diplomatic isolation over arms policy reversal

Trump blames Ukraine war, not Iran, for global diesel price surge

Trump blames Ukraine war, not Iran, for global diesel price surge

Ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz drops to single digits

Ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz drops to single digits

Trump promises $5,000 cash payout to every US adult if Republicans win Congress

Trump promises $5,000 cash payout to every US adult if Republicans win Congress

Russian embassy in Yemen voices concern over Red Sea, Gulf of Aden maritime threats

Russian embassy in Yemen voices concern over Red Sea, Gulf of Aden maritime threats

Search underway for 129 missing after ferry capsizes in Indonesia

Search underway for 129 missing after ferry capsizes in Indonesia

Iran seeking tough conditions to secure deterrence, Iraqi analyst says

Iran seeking tough conditions to secure deterrence, Iraqi analyst says

Trump meets OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at GOP convention to discuss AI risks

Trump meets OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at GOP convention to discuss AI risks

Iran has plan to justify return to memorandum with US, expert says

Iran has plan to justify return to memorandum with US, expert says

Yemeni PM: Government rebuilding strength to retake Hodeidah, end Houthi coup

Yemeni PM: Government rebuilding strength to retake Hodeidah, end Houthi coup

US energy secretary urges Iran to fully cooperate with IAEA

US energy secretary urges Iran to fully cooperate with IAEA

Pakistan launches urgent 90-day plan to boost cybersecurity

Pakistan launches urgent 90-day plan to boost cybersecurity

King Salman Humanitarian Aid Center launches relief project for Mindanao earthquake victims in Philippines

King Salman Humanitarian Aid Center launches relief project for Mindanao earthquake victims in Philippines

China rejects claims of Chinese entities aiding Iran with satellite images

China rejects claims of Chinese entities aiding Iran with satellite images

Yemeni forces launch airstrikes on Houthi positions, reclaim sites in southwest Taiz

Yemeni forces launch airstrikes on Houthi positions, reclaim sites in southwest Taiz

US military: Iran targeted oil tanker Al-Ghaya with drone off Oman

US military: Iran targeted oil tanker Al-Ghaya with drone off Oman

US imposes sanctions on Russian bank over Iran dealings

US imposes sanctions on Russian bank over Iran dealings

New York Times reveals internal rift within Iranian leadership

New York Times reveals internal rift within Iranian leadership

Nearly 94,000 displaced in Yemen amid Houthi offensive: IOM

Nearly 94,000 displaced in Yemen amid Houthi offensive: IOM

Bab Al-Mandab crisis is a global issue, analyst warns, urging action against Houthis

Bab Al-Mandab crisis is a global issue, analyst warns, urging action against Houthis

Five rockets hit Sulaymaniyah in pre-dawn attack, say Iraqi media

Five rockets hit Sulaymaniyah in pre-dawn attack, say Iraqi media

Houthis raise petrol and diesel prices in areas under their control

Houthis raise petrol and diesel prices in areas under their control

Iraqi seizure of 15 drone launchers a positive step, analyst says

Iraqi seizure of 15 drone launchers a positive step, analyst says

US vice president: Direct talks held with Houthis, Red Sea developments monitored

US vice president: Direct talks held with Houthis, Red Sea developments monitored

China tightens drone ownership and usage rules in Beijing

China tightens drone ownership and usage rules in Beijing

US urges Iraq to rein in armed groups and control weapons

US urges Iraq to rein in armed groups and control weapons

EU Commission president condemns ongoing Iran-backed attacks on Gulf states

EU Commission president condemns ongoing Iran-backed attacks on Gulf states

Sunni cleric Molavi Yousef Karkij shot dead by unknown assailants in Zahedan

Sunni cleric Molavi Yousef Karkij shot dead by unknown assailants in Zahedan

Yemeni defense ministry preparing plans to retake Houthi-held areas in Taiz

Yemeni defense ministry preparing plans to retake Houthi-held areas in Taiz

Clinton says CIA abandoned plan to target bin Laden before 9/11

Clinton says CIA abandoned plan to target bin Laden before 9/11

Iran denies reports of activity at 'Pikaks Mountain' site

Iran denies reports of activity at 'Pikaks Mountain' site

Iranian tanker explodes after hitting mines south of Strait of Hormuz

Iranian tanker explodes after hitting mines south of Strait of Hormuz

US pressure blocks Iranian nuclear chief from entering Austria

US pressure blocks Iranian nuclear chief from entering Austria

Qatari prime minister discusses cooperation with Kuwaiti foreign minister

Qatari prime minister discusses cooperation with Kuwaiti foreign minister

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard forms rapid response units amid protest fears

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard forms rapid response units amid protest fears

Kremlin welcomes Trump call for Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian energy sites

Kremlin welcomes Trump call for Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian energy sites

Syrian and Turkish foreign ministers discuss activating joint committee

Syrian and Turkish foreign ministers discuss activating joint committee

Trump says Iran eager for swift agreement, US to decide on talks

Trump says Iran eager for swift agreement, US to decide on talks

Trump says US producing most advanced weapons in its history

Trump says US producing most advanced weapons in its history

Mauritania summons Iranian ambassador over visit to Trarza village

Mauritania summons Iranian ambassador over visit to Trarza village

Trump blames Biden for rising prices, predicts oil drop after Iran conflict

Trump blames Biden for rising prices, predicts oil drop after Iran conflict

Libya closes airspace after private jet crash at Misrata airport

Libya closes airspace after private jet crash at Misrata airport

Syrian foreign minister thanks Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and urges global pressure to stop Israeli violations in breach of 1974 agreement and international law

Syrian foreign minister thanks Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and urges global pressure to stop Israeli violations in breach of 1974 agreement and international law

Trump blames Zelensky for diesel price surge as US gallon tops $6

Trump blames Zelensky for diesel price surge as US gallon tops $6

Omani energy minister expects Hormuz Strait reopening, crisis to be short-lived

Omani energy minister expects Hormuz Strait reopening, crisis to be short-lived

US military chief says ammunition stocks sufficient, ready for any contingency

US military chief says ammunition stocks sufficient, ready for any contingency

Aqaba port evacuated after ammonia gas leak injures 11

Aqaba port evacuated after ammonia gas leak injures 11

Trump warns of plot against AI and data centers, says China stands to gain

Trump warns of plot against AI and data centers, says China stands to gain

Two dead, 90 suffer ammonia poisoning after gas leak at Iraq fertilizer plant

Two dead, 90 suffer ammonia poisoning after gas leak at Iraq fertilizer plant

Multiple explosions reported in Sirik, southern Iran: state media

Multiple explosions reported in Sirik, southern Iran: state media

Yemeni army retakes positions in western Taiz with air support

Yemeni army retakes positions in western Taiz with air support

Sultan Haitham issues royal decrees amending Oman’s Basic Law

Sultan Haitham issues royal decrees amending Oman’s Basic Law

Yemeni presidential council member: Our goal is to retake Sanaa from Houthis

Yemeni presidential council member: Our goal is to retake Sanaa from Houthis

Syrian president, Turkish foreign minister discuss regional developments in Damascus

Syrian president, Turkish foreign minister discuss regional developments in Damascus

Oman postpones regional meeting in Salalah to foster consensus

Oman postpones regional meeting in Salalah to foster consensus

Trump urges US interest rates to be lowest globally ahead of Fed meeting

Trump urges US interest rates to be lowest globally ahead of Fed meeting

Yemeni presidential council chief: Major battle course not set by frontline shifts

Yemeni presidential council chief: Major battle course not set by frontline shifts

KSRelief’s Masam project clears 1,303 landmines in Yemen in one week

KSRelief’s Masam project clears 1,303 landmines in Yemen in one week

Egyptian foreign minister urges de-escalation, maritime security in talks with Iranian counterpart

Egyptian foreign minister urges de-escalation, maritime security in talks with Iranian counterpart

Omani proposal for Strait of Hormuz includes voluntary payments for safe passage

Omani proposal for Strait of Hormuz includes voluntary payments for safe passage

Yemeni government resistance: Houthi offensive on western coast backed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard

Yemeni government resistance: Houthi offensive on western coast backed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard

Trump suggests US may stay in Iran to control oil, likens to Venezuela

Trump suggests US may stay in Iran to control oil, likens to Venezuela

Five Palestinians injured in Israeli strikes and gunfire in Gaza

Five Palestinians injured in Israeli strikes and gunfire in Gaza

Trump: Iran conflict could end before or after US midterms

Trump: Iran conflict could end before or after US midterms

Syrian foreign minister stresses need for Israeli withdrawal from Syrian areas

Syrian foreign minister stresses need for Israeli withdrawal from Syrian areas