Middle East
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Amnesty International reports surge in West Bank land seizures
Amnesty International warns that new Israeli land seizure orders in Jenin threaten to fragment Palestinian territory and displace families.
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Houthi Forces Launch Major Offensive in Yemen’s Southwest
Houthi fighters are attempting to sever a critical supply route between Taiz and al-Makha, marking a significant escalation in Yemen’s fragile conflict.
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Regional Escalation Reaches Kuwait as Air Defenses Intercept Iranian Missile Strike on US Bases
Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted an Iranian missile and drone attack targeting US bases, as regional escalation intensifies ahead of the US midterm elections.
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U.S. Airstrikes Hit IRGC Targets in Iran Following Hormuz Shipping Attacks and Base Missile Strikes
After U.S. forces struck IRGC naval and defense targets in Iran, Tehran launched retaliatory missile strikes, sending global oil prices spiking near $94.
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Israeli Forces Capture Hamas Internal Security Chief in Gaza City Raid
Israeli forces captured Mueen Al-Arabid, Hamas’s internal security chief, in a high-stakes Gaza City raid that left five Palestinians dead.
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As Iran War Enters Seventh Month, Trump Administration Faces Scrutiny Over Energy Stakes and Financial Ties
As the U.S.-Iran conflict enters its seventh month, the Trump administration expands economic sanctions while facing scrutiny over the president’s energy investments.
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U.S. Treasury Chief and Iranian Leadership Clash Over Economic Sanctions Efficacy
U.S. Treasury Chief Scott Bessent and Iran’s Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf clash over the impact of new sanctions as oil stockpile data fuels a high-stakes standoff.
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US Plans to Cease Military Aid to Iraqi Kurdistan Amid Troop Withdrawal
The Trump administration plans to end security assistance to the Peshmerga by September 2026, as the US completes its military withdrawal from Iraq.
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Six Months of Conflict: U.S.-Iran War Enters Uncertain Second Phase
Six months into the U.S.-Iran conflict, a shift toward economic asphyxiation and stalled military goals leaves the region in a state of deep uncertainty.
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Syria’s First Domestic Trial of Bashar al-Assad Faces Legal and Procedural Challenges
A Damascus court has sentenced Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, marking a milestone in Syrian justice that faces significant fair-trial and legal hurdles.
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Qatari Diplomacy Advances Tehran Talks on Temporary Shipping Corridor and Mine Clearance in Hormuz
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed meets Iranian leadership in Tehran to propose a temporary Hormuz shipping corridor and joint mine clearance amid regional war.
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Strait of Hormuz Negotiations Stall as Iran and Oman Seek Independent Shipping Route
Iran and Oman push for a new shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump claims U.S. military success despite persistent regional unrest.
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US Secret Service Faces Internal Turmoil Amid Iranian Threat Escalation
The US Secret Service is investigating an Iranian-linked threat against Barron Trump while simultaneously suspending three officials for internal misconduct.
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Israeli Forces Seize Historic UNRWA Qalandia Training Centre in East Jerusalem, Lowering UN Flag
Israeli security forces led by Itamar Ben-Gvir have seized the UNRWA Qalandia Training Centre in occupied East Jerusalem, drawing severe international condemnation.
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GOP’s Mike Rogers Asks AIPAC to Restrain Direct Ad Spending in Michigan Senate Contest
Mike Rogers has asked AIPAC to refrain from direct spending in his Michigan Senate race, signaling a shifting tactical landscape for pro-Israel political action.