Lebanon
Israel orders expanded strikes in southern Lebanon, targeting homes and bridges over strategic river
Middle East
March 22, 2026
Israel orders expanded strikes in southern Lebanon, targeting homes and bridges over strategic river
Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz said he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have ordered the military to speed up the…
Israeli strike destroys building in central Beirut
Middle East
March 18, 2026
Israeli strike destroys building in central Beirut
An Israeli airstrike destroyed a highrise building in central Beirut on Wednesday morning in a district near the Lebanese government…
Who is Ali Larijani, Iran’s defense chief whom Israel says it has killed?
Middle East
March 17, 2026
Who is Ali Larijani, Iran’s defense chief whom Israel says it has killed?
Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s National Security Council whom Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said was “eliminated” Monday night,…
The war that never ended: Israel seizes moment to finish fight against Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy in Lebanon
Middle East
March 17, 2026
The war that never ended: Israel seizes moment to finish fight against Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy in Lebanon
Tel Aviv — In early January, Israel was quietly finalizing plans for a wide-scale operation along its northern border. More…
Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Middle East amid “horrific violence of war”
Middle East
March 15, 2026
Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Middle East amid “horrific violence of war”
Pope Leo XIV has called for a ceasefire in the Middle East conflict as Israel and Iran continue to trade…
Foreign minister, US President’s senior advisor discuss Lebanon developments
Egypt
March 14, 2026
Foreign minister, US President’s senior advisor discuss Lebanon developments
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the US President for Arab and African Affairs, discussed by…
At least 12 medical workers killed in strike on Lebanon healthcare center, ministry says
Middle East
March 14, 2026
At least 12 medical workers killed in strike on Lebanon healthcare center, ministry says
An Israeli strike hit a healthcare center in a southern Lebanese town, killing at least 12 medical staff, Lebanon’s public…
Why Trump’s Gulf allies are resisting pressure to join the Iran war
Features/Interviews
March 12, 2026
Why Trump’s Gulf allies are resisting pressure to join the Iran war
Since the Iran war began, Gulf states have faced a barrage of Iranian missiles and drones, leaving their leaders with…
Iran threatens to target ports in region if its maritime infrastructure is targeted
Middle East
March 12, 2026
Iran threatens to target ports in region if its maritime infrastructure is targeted
The Iranian Armed Forces have vowed to target ports and docks across the Middle East if Iran’s own maritime infrastructure…
Hezbollah launches 100-rocket barrage at Northern Israel
Middle East
March 12, 2026
Hezbollah launches 100-rocket barrage at Northern Israel
The Israeli Army Radio reported Wednesday evening that Hezbollah launched a massive, single-wave barrage of approximately 100 rockets targeting multiple…