Middle East
Kuwait attacked by Iran, Saudi Arabia shoots down UAVs
The series of attacks came following Iran's refusal to accept US President Donald Trump's ceasefire proposal.
UAE ambassador to US warns against ending Iran war too soon
The earth does not choose sides: when nature tries to outlast war - opinion
IDF to send two more divisions into Lebanon to conduct Hezbollah counterterrorism operations
UN chief names Arnault as personal envoy for Middle East war
UN diplomat Jean Arnault has more than 30 years of experience in international diplomacy focusing on peace settlements and mediation, with a background in UN missions in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Lebanese court issues arrest warrants against Hezbollah terrorists for weapons smuggling
Two of the terrorists reportedly admitted to smuggling the weapons to southern Lebanon in hopes of attacking IDF forces, claiming such attacks were protected by international law.
From the October 7 massacre to Operation Roaring Lion, Jews endure, thrive this Passover - opinion
Jewish survival, defiance, and hope shine as Passover 2026 is observed in a world of challenges.
Taiwan fears China may exploit US distraction from Middle East war
"This is a moment for China to exercise influence," said a senior Taiwan security official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence matters.
Seven Iraqi soldiers killed, 13 wounded in strike near PMF base in Anbar
Smoke rose from the location following the attack, the sources added.
Asia looks to COVID-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis from Iran war
Asia is at the frontline of the fuel crisis, buying more than 80% of the crude that transits the Strait of Hormuz, which has been almost totally blocked by Iran since the war broke out in February.
Two injured after Hezbollah slams northern Israel with rockets, IDF drops 15,000 bombs in Iran
Iranian missile falls near Israel's largest power station in Hadera • IDF kills Hamas Nukhba force terrorists • Lebanese army 'lied to the IDF,' didn't disarm Hezbollah in southern Lebanon •
The Ayatollah Regime’s greatest fear: An Israeli-Iranian partnership - opinion
Israel’s true path to long-term security may lie not in confrontation with Iran, but in standing with the Iranian people seeking freedom from the ayatollah regime.
UAE security under fire: Lessons from regional crises, Arab divisions - opinion
National security cannot be managed through political play-acting but rather through precise calculations of power.
Iran conflict sees controlled uncertainty as Trump mixes diplomacy with pressure - analysis
Trump’s Iran approach mixes escalation and diplomacy, creating controlled ambiguity that calms markets while keeping Tehran and observers off balance.
