Middle East
Israeli strike destroys building in central Beirut
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…
Iran confirms assassination of Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani
March 18, 2026
Iran confirms assassination of Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani
The Supreme National Security Council of Iran officially announced on Tuesday evening the assassination of its Secretary-General, Ali Larijani. The…
Who is Ali Larijani, Iran’s defense chief whom Israel says it has killed?
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
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…
Afghanistan says 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital. Islamabad denies claim
March 17, 2026
Afghanistan says 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital. Islamabad denies claim
Kabul, Afghanistan Reuters — At least 400 people were killed and 250 injured in an air strike by Pakistan on…
US military announces 200 soldiers injured in Iran conflict
March 17, 2026
US military announces 200 soldiers injured in Iran conflict
The US military announced on Monday that 200 of its soldiers have been wounded since the war with Iran started.…
Washington urges citizens to leave Iraq immediately
March 17, 2026
Washington urges citizens to leave Iraq immediately
The US Embassy in Baghdad issued a statement Monday urging American citizens to leave Iraq immediately. The statement read: “Militias…
Qatar intercepts 13 ballistic missiles from Iran on Monday
March 17, 2026
Qatar intercepts 13 ballistic missiles from Iran on Monday
The Qatari Ministry of Defense announced on Monday evening that the country had been attacked by 14 ballistic missiles and…
“Suffocated and frustrated”: Tehran residents describe life under bombardment
March 16, 2026
“Suffocated and frustrated”: Tehran residents describe life under bombardment
Iranians are feeling intense strain from the US and Israeli assault on their country, with some Tehran citizens telling CNN…
Netanyahu may be hiding beneath Al-Aqsa Mosque, Former Egyptian Ambassador to Israel speculates
March 16, 2026
Netanyahu may be hiding beneath Al-Aqsa Mosque, Former Egyptian Ambassador to Israel speculates
Former Egyptian Ambassador to Tel Aviv, Atef Salem, stated that mounting speculation suggests Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be…