Middle East
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…
Islamabad talks provided framework for continued negotiations: US officials
April 14, 2026
Islamabad talks provided framework for continued negotiations: US officials
The US-Iran negotiations held in Islamabad have contributed to creating positive momentum that can be built upon in the next…
How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz
April 13, 2026
How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz
Six weeks after the beginning of the war with Iran, President Donald Trump is giving the United States Navy its…
US Military says it will prevent ships from entering or leaving Iran
April 13, 2026
US Military says it will prevent ships from entering or leaving Iran
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it will begin imposing full control over maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports…
At least 3,375 Iranians killed during war, state media says
April 12, 2026
At least 3,375 Iranians killed during war, state media says
At least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran since the US and Israel began strikes on the country, according…
US failed to win Iranian trust at talks, says leader of Tehran team
April 12, 2026
US failed to win Iranian trust at talks, says leader of Tehran team
The United States failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation at the talks in Islamabad, according to the…