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U.S. Ambassador Condemns Israeli Settler Siege in West Bank

Israeli settlers have besieged three homes in the occupied West Bank for several days, including one owned by a Palestinian American. The U.S. ambassador called it a "horrific act of terror" on Thursday. The siege began Sunday when settlers gathered around three houses in the village of Qusra, accor

Aug 13, 1:13 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Iran Set to Join BRICS New Development Bank

Iran will soon join the New Development Bank (NDB), the development lender established by the BRICS group of nations, according to central bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati. The announcement was made in a state media report published ahead of a BRICS finance meeting in India. The move comes as Iran r

Aug 13, 9:21 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Israel Ties Lebanon Withdrawal to Hezbollah Disarmament

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on August 13 that Israel will not withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed. This position was reiterated during a visit to the region, underscoring Israel's stance despite ongoing negotiations and recent airstrikes that have in

Aug 13, 9:21 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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Sudan's al-Burhan Offers Immunity for Dialogue Participants

Sudan’s Sovereign Council chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has pledged temporary immunity and legal, political, and security guarantees for participants in a Sudanese dialogue managed by an independent national mechanism. Speaking during celebrations marking the 72nd anniversary of the Sudanese Armed Fo

Aug 13, 5:40 AM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

Pentagon Review Confirms U.S. Strikes Killed 153 Civilians in Yemen

A Pentagon review has confirmed that U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen last year killed 153 civilians and injured another 243, according to reports from Los Angeles Times , Al Jazeera , and CBS News . The unclassified assessment was sent to Congress as part of an annual

Aug 12, 10:36 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Putin Threatens Retaliation Over Seizures of Russian Ships

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened retaliation against Western nations after they seized Russian commercial vessels accused of violating sanctions. Speaking during a naval exercise near Sakhalin Island, Putin called these seizures 'piracy' and warned that Russia would respond accordingly in

Aug 12, 8:36 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Hormuz Traffic Drops Amid US-Iran Tensions

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to a one-week low, with only eight vessels recorded on Tuesday. This decline comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East as Iran insists that the strait will remain closed unless Washington meets its demands for sanctions relief and war

Aug 12, 4:55 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

North Korea Fires Missiles Amid Scaled-Back US-South Korea Drills

North Korea launched a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday, coinciding with scaled-back joint military exercises between South Korea and the United States. According to multiple reports, around 10 missiles were fired from the Wonsan area on North Korea's east co

Aug 12, 1:15 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Iran Appoints IRGC Veteran as Security Chief

Iran has appointed Mohsen Rezaei, a former commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as secretary of its Supreme National Security Council. This move is seen as consolidating military and security leadership amid ongoing conflict with the U.S. and Israel. The appointment

Aug 11, 8:06 PM ET·3 min read

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Space

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Wednesday Night

The Perseid meteor shower , one of the most anticipated celestial events of the year, will reach its peak on Wednesday night into Thursday morning across the Northern Hemisphere. According to NASA and multiple reports, viewers can expect to see between 50 to 100 meteors per hour under ideal conditio

Aug 11, 12:45 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Ukraine Accuses Russia of Systematic Torture of POWs

Former Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) and officials accused Russia of systematically torturing POWs and civilian detainees during an informal United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday. According to multiple reports, captives were subjected to beatings, electric shocks, sexual abuse, and h

Aug 11, 12:45 PM ET·4 min read

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Diplomacy

Russia Releases Ailing Ex-Marine Gilman After Four Years

Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, 32, has been released from Russian detention after nearly four years. According to an announcement by President Donald Trump on Truth Social, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to release Gilman on humanitarian grounds without seeking any prisoner exchange in r

Aug 11, 12:45 PM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

Libya Faces Dual Crises After Official Assassination, Refinery Attack

Libya is grappling with escalating security crises following the assassination of a high-ranking military official and a major attack on an oil refinery. Brigadier Fowzi Mansouri, head of military intelligence for the Libyan National Army (LNA) in eastern Libya, was killed Monday night when an explo

Aug 11, 7:20 AM ET·2 min read

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Disaster

Zuckerberg Yacht Crew Missed Distress Call

The crew of a yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg did not hear a radio call for maritime assistance from a small skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, according to statements from Meta's CEO spokesperson. By the time the crew reviewed the Coast Guard contact on a different radio channel, an

Aug 10, 5:45 PM ET·2 min read

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Disaster

Zuckerberg's Yacht Missed Distress Call Near Alaska

Mark Zuckerberg's $300 million superyacht Launchpad failed to respond to a distress call from a nearby vessel that had run out of fuel off the coast of Alaska. According to multiple reports, the crew on Zuckerberg's yacht was operating on a different radio channel and did not hear the call for assis

Aug 10, 10:29 AM ET·1 min read

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Migration

Spain Imposes Border Checks on Italy Amid Migration Dispute

Spain began checking travelers arriving from Italy at its six largest airports on Saturday, reintroducing border controls following a dispute with Rome over irregular migration. The Spanish Interior Ministry reported checks on 199 people across 12 flights to Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Bilbao, Alica

Aug 9, 6:15 AM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Zelenskyy Visits Serbia to Strengthen Ties Amid Russian Attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Serbia on Saturday, marking his first official trip since becoming president in 2019. The visit aimed to strengthen economic ties between the two countries, with both sides pledging to finalize a long-stalled free trade agreement by the end of the year

Aug 8, 3:29 PM ET·1 min read

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Former Marine Robert Gilman Near Death in Russian Prison

Robert Gilman , a former U.S. Marine detained in Russia since January 2022, is near death in a psychiatric ward of a civilian hospital in Voronezh, according to his family and advocates. The 32-year-old has been in a dissociative stupor for 47 days, suffering from high fever and blood pressure, and

Aug 7, 8:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign Mecca Defense Pact

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan formally signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement in Mecca on Friday. The landmark pact establishes a mutual defense clause stating that an armed attack against any one of the three nations will be regarded as an attack against them all. The agreement was signed by

Aug 7, 3:41 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Houthis Kill Six in Red Sea Ship Attack Amid Yemen Escalation

Houthi rebels launched ballistic missiles at the Tanzanian-flagged cargo ship Tihamah , killing six people including crew members and rescuers. According to Yemeni authorities, this marks the first shipping deaths linked to the Houthis since recent escalations. The vessel was carrying food when it w

Aug 6, 11:56 PM ET·2 min read

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Trump Denies Munitions Shortage Amid Iran War

President Donald Trump has vehemently denied reports of munitions shortages amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran war, despite multiple sources suggesting significant depletion. According to The Washington Post , Trump confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a cabinet meeting at Camp David last week,

Aug 6, 2:29 PM ET·4 min read

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Conflict

Israel Charges Settler With Killing Palestinian Activist

Israeli prosecutors have charged settler Yinon Levi with reckless manslaughter for the killing of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen during a land dispute in July 2025. The indictment, filed in Beersheba District Court, also includes charges of armed trespassing and malicious property damage, mark

Aug 6, 2:29 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Israel Strikes Lebanon; Rome Talks Continue

Israel conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring twelve others in the town of Tebnine. According to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency, the strikes were in response to what Israel Defense Forces (IDF) described as a 'blatant violation of the ceasefi

Aug 5, 6:32 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Ukraine-Russia Conflict Escalates with Drone Attacks

Vladimir Tkachuk, director of Uraldronzavod , was critically injured when his car exploded near Yekaterinburg on Tuesday, killing his driver. This attack marks the second incident targeting Russian drone manufacturers this week after Andrei Cherezov, developer of the 'Gadfly' model, was shot and wou

Aug 5, 11:21 AM ET·2 min read

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U.S. Ambassador Condemns Israeli Settler Siege in West Bank

Iran Set to Join BRICS New Development Bank

Israel Ties Lebanon Withdrawal to Hezbollah Disarmament

Sudan's al-Burhan Offers Immunity for Dialogue Participants

Pentagon Review Confirms U.S. Strikes Killed 153 Civilians in Yemen

Putin Threatens Retaliation Over Seizures of Russian Ships

Hormuz Traffic Drops Amid US-Iran Tensions

North Korea Fires Missiles Amid Scaled-Back US-South Korea Drills

Iran Appoints IRGC Veteran as Security Chief

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Wednesday Night

Ukraine Accuses Russia of Systematic Torture of POWs

Russia Releases Ailing Ex-Marine Gilman After Four Years

Libya Faces Dual Crises After Official Assassination, Refinery Attack

Zuckerberg Yacht Crew Missed Distress Call

Zuckerberg's Yacht Missed Distress Call Near Alaska

Spain Imposes Border Checks on Italy Amid Migration Dispute

Zelenskyy Visits Serbia to Strengthen Ties Amid Russian Attacks

Former Marine Robert Gilman Near Death in Russian Prison

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign Mecca Defense Pact

Houthis Kill Six in Red Sea Ship Attack Amid Yemen Escalation

Trump Denies Munitions Shortage Amid Iran War

Israel Charges Settler With Killing Palestinian Activist

Israel Strikes Lebanon; Rome Talks Continue

Ukraine-Russia Conflict Escalates with Drone Attacks

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U.S. Ambassador Condemns Israeli Settler Siege in West Bank

Iran Set to Join BRICS New Development Bank

Israel Ties Lebanon Withdrawal to Hezbollah Disarmament

Sudan's al-Burhan Offers Immunity for Dialogue Participants

Pentagon Review Confirms U.S. Strikes Killed 153 Civilians in Yemen

Putin Threatens Retaliation Over Seizures of Russian Ships

Hormuz Traffic Drops Amid US-Iran Tensions

North Korea Fires Missiles Amid Scaled-Back US-South Korea Drills

Iran Appoints IRGC Veteran as Security Chief

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Wednesday Night

Ukraine Accuses Russia of Systematic Torture of POWs

Russia Releases Ailing Ex-Marine Gilman After Four Years

Libya Faces Dual Crises After Official Assassination, Refinery Attack

Zuckerberg Yacht Crew Missed Distress Call

Zuckerberg's Yacht Missed Distress Call Near Alaska

Spain Imposes Border Checks on Italy Amid Migration Dispute

Zelenskyy Visits Serbia to Strengthen Ties Amid Russian Attacks

Former Marine Robert Gilman Near Death in Russian Prison

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign Mecca Defense Pact

Houthis Kill Six in Red Sea Ship Attack Amid Yemen Escalation

Trump Denies Munitions Shortage Amid Iran War

Israel Charges Settler With Killing Palestinian Activist

Israel Strikes Lebanon; Rome Talks Continue

Ukraine-Russia Conflict Escalates with Drone Attacks

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