Middle East
FIFA president says Iran will participate in US-held soccer World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war
April 16, 2026
FIFA president says Iran will participate in US-held soccer World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war
AP — FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war…
Lebanon’s president declines to speak with Netanyahu, despite Trump saying they would
April 16, 2026
Lebanon’s president declines to speak with Netanyahu, despite Trump saying they would
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has declined to speak to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a Lebanese official told CNN, after…
US and Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce as ceasefire process stalls
April 16, 2026
US and Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce as ceasefire process stalls
The US and Hamas held their first direct talks since the Gaza ceasefire as part of efforts to advance the…
US intercepts 10th Iranian ship attempting to break Hormuz Strait blockade
April 16, 2026
US intercepts 10th Iranian ship attempting to break Hormuz Strait blockade
The US military announced on Wednesday that it has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, preventing it from exiting the Strait…
Israeli government secretly approves over 30 new settler outposts
April 15, 2026
Israeli government secretly approves over 30 new settler outposts
The Israeli security cabinet secretly approved the legalization of over 30 new settler outposts and farms in the occupied West…
Four people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days
April 15, 2026
Four people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days
Four people have been killed and 20 others injured after a student opened fire at a middle school in central…
Lebanon and Israel meet in the US for the 1st time in 33 Years
April 15, 2026
Lebanon and Israel meet in the US for the 1st time in 33 Years
The US State Department held a trilateral meeting on Tuesday with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Advisor Michael Needham,…
Israel’s new spymaster is a Netanyahu aide who believed war with Iran would topple the regime
April 15, 2026
Israel’s new spymaster is a Netanyahu aide who believed war with Iran would topple the regime
The incoming director of Israel’s Mossad spy agency believed a war with Iran could trigger the swift collapse of the…
Lebanon to seek ceasefire ahead of broader talks in meeting with Israelis, official says
April 14, 2026
Lebanon to seek ceasefire ahead of broader talks in meeting with Israelis, official says
Lebanon’s representative at US-brokered direct talks with Israel on Tuesday will seek a ceasefire as a precondition for broader negotiations,…
Extended Iran blockade may strain US Navy capabilities elsewhere, says naval expert
April 14, 2026
Extended Iran blockade may strain US Navy capabilities elsewhere, says naval expert
An extended US blockade of waters around Iranian ports could burden US Navy’s operations around the world, a South Korean…