Middle East
Iran downs second US fighter jet in single day
April 4, 2026
Iran downs second US fighter jet in single day
The New York Times, citing US officials, reports that a second US Air Force fighter jet crashed in the Arabian…
Saudi Arabia to launch world-class airport in Makkah
April 3, 2026
Saudi Arabia to launch world-class airport in Makkah
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites (RCMC) has reached a pivotal milestone in its regional development…
US-Israeli bombing destroys oldest medical research center in Iran, official says
April 2, 2026
US-Israeli bombing destroys oldest medical research center in Iran, official says
US-Israeli strikes hit one of the leading health research institutions in Iran, a government official said Thursday, as relief agencies…
Four ways a hasty Trump exit from the Iran war may not end the conflict
April 2, 2026
Four ways a hasty Trump exit from the Iran war may not end the conflict
US President Donald Trump is signaling that he may walk away from the Iran war, unilaterally stepping out without toppling…
Is Iran war really ‘America First,’ Iranian president asks in letter to US public
April 2, 2026
Is Iran war really ‘America First,’ Iranian president asks in letter to US public
Iran’s president has written an open letter to America asking whether the Trump administration’s war with his country is putting…
As Lebanon braces for expanded Israeli incursion, northern Israel residents see buffer zone as lifeline to normalcy
April 1, 2026
As Lebanon braces for expanded Israeli incursion, northern Israel residents see buffer zone as lifeline to normalcy
Metula, Northern Israel — From the border communities of northern Israel, the rooftops of Lebanese villages are visible in an area…
Trump says war will end in weeks. Iran says it is prepared for a much longer fight
April 1, 2026
Trump says war will end in weeks. Iran says it is prepared for a much longer fight
Iran is prepared for “at least six months” of war, the country’s foreign minister said in an interview Tuesday, as…
UN expresses concern over Israeli Knesset’s latest proposal
April 1, 2026
UN expresses concern over Israeli Knesset’s latest proposal
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed concern about another legislative proposal before the Israeli Knesset to…
Trump ready to end war with Iran even if Hormuz remains closed: Wall Street Journal
April 1, 2026
Trump ready to end war with Iran even if Hormuz remains closed: Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal, citing US administration officials, revealed that President Donald Trump has told his aides he is prepared…
Israel reiterates plan to control parts of Lebanon after war, invokes Gaza strategy
March 31, 2026
Israel reiterates plan to control parts of Lebanon after war, invokes Gaza strategy
Israel’s defense minister reiterated plans to keep control of parts of southern Lebanon after the current operation there ends, saying…