Middle East
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Syrian rebels attack one of the largest cities in the country, almost 60 towns captured: report
This is a continuation of the ongoing war in Syria which started in 2011, and had been largely dormant since 2020.
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Sen. Graham says Trump would like a ceasefire deal in Gaza before he gets in the Oval Office
"I hope President Trump and the Biden administration will work together during the transition period to release the hostages and get a ceasefire," Graham said.
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At Ukraine’s request, Qatari officials say they are working with Russia to reunite families amid war
Ukraine requested that Qatar's government negotiate with Russia in order to help Ukrainian minors who had been separated from their families during the war be reunited.
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Iran's supreme leader warns Israel, US of potential 'crushing response' following Israeli attacks
Gen. Mohammad Ali Naini, a spokesman for Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, said that Iran's response “will be wise, powerful and beyond the enemy’s comprehension.”
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Hezbollah names new leader, Israel calls him 'temporary appointment'
"Temporary appointment. Not for long," Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said in a post on X along with a photo of Naim Qassem, the new leader.
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Daughter of German-Iranian California resident executed by Iran criticizes Biden-Harris admin
“What have they (#US & #German) done for 4 years when their German-American national was kidnapped in Dubai and taken to Iran by force?” Gazelle wrote in a post on X.
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Israel bans UN Palestinian aid agency from operating in its country
Critics of the legislation claim that the new law would greatly impact humanitarian efforts inside of Gaza. But supporters of the law have pushed the UN to divide the UNRWA's responsibilities up into other UN agencies.
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Iran’s leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calls for global 'military coalition' to go against Israel
The Ayatollah’s strong language reflects Iran’s growing alliances with China, Russia and North Korea, all leading U.S. adversaries.
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Air defense batteries were hit during IDF strikes on Iran: report
These strikes “directly translate” to increasing the ability of Israel's Air Force to maneuver in the region and carry out future strikes if necessary.
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US on standby if Iran retaliates against Israel: report
“If Iran reacts – the United States will be ready and there will be consequences,” a US source said to KANN News.
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Israel launches retaliatory attacks against Iran
The attack is an escalation of the tensions in the Middle East, which have been heightened since Hamas attacked Israel last year. Iran is expected to respond militarily, but Israeli and United States officials reportedly hope it will be a limited response.
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Israel announces imminent strikes in Lebanon, says it will target Hezbollah’s financial arm
The planned attack will be targeting al-Qard al-Hassan, a unit within Hezbollah that is used to pay operatives of Hezbollah and help buy arms.