Middle East
Pakistan’s defense minister says latest clashes with Taliban mean ‘open war.’ What’s happening?
February 28, 2026
Pakistan’s defense minister says latest clashes with Taliban mean ‘open war.’ What’s happening?
Islamabad — Afghanistan and Pakistan are fighting again, trading deadly shelling and mortar fire across their rugged border, with Islamabad’s…
US and Israel launch strikes on Iran, as Trump says ‘massive’ campaign underway
February 28, 2026
US and Israel launch strikes on Iran, as Trump says ‘massive’ campaign underway
The United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran Saturday morning, a major escalation following weeks of negotiations between…
Balancing act: Top general tries to avoid conflict with Trump while preparing for possible war with Iran
February 26, 2026
Balancing act: Top general tries to avoid conflict with Trump while preparing for possible war with Iran
As Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine has been drafting military options for potentially striking Iran, a steady…
Syria reports ‘mass escape’ from detention camp holding ISIS-linked families amid reports thousands fled
February 26, 2026
Syria reports ‘mass escape’ from detention camp holding ISIS-linked families amid reports thousands fled
A “mass escape” took place last month from Syria’s al-Hol camp that holds families linked to the Islamic State following…
US offers diplomatic services in West Bank settlement for first time. Critics warn it’s ‘normalizing annexation’
February 25, 2026
US offers diplomatic services in West Bank settlement for first time. Critics warn it’s ‘normalizing annexation’
Jerusalem — The US embassy in Israel has announced its first-ever event offering diplomatic services in a Jewish settlement in…
Trump said Iran’s nuclear program was ‘obliterated.’ So why is he looking to strike again?
February 24, 2026
Trump said Iran’s nuclear program was ‘obliterated.’ So why is he looking to strike again?
In March, the US intelligence community assessed that Iran was “not building a nuclear weapon.” In June, the Trump administration…
Trump confronts his 3 main options on Iran — from diplomacy to trying to topple a regime
February 24, 2026
Trump confronts his 3 main options on Iran — from diplomacy to trying to topple a regime
After ordering the largest American military buildup in the Middle East since the onset of the Iraq War, President Donald…
Trump’s riskiest move: What led Iran to this moment — and what happens next
February 23, 2026
Trump’s riskiest move: What led Iran to this moment — and what happens next
The United States is positioning military forces across the Middle East capable of launching multiple waves of strikes into Iran.…
Fresh protests erupt in Tehran as Witkoff says Trump curious why Iran has not yet ‘capitulated’
February 23, 2026
Fresh protests erupt in Tehran as Witkoff says Trump curious why Iran has not yet ‘capitulated’
President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has said that Trump is “curious” as to why Iran has not yet…
Iranian students hold protests as new university term begins
February 22, 2026
Iranian students hold protests as new university term begins
Reuters — Students held protests at several Iranian universities at the start of a new semester on Saturday, some clashing…