Iranian Drone Attack Strikes Kuwait International Airport, Causing Injuries
Kuwait reports injuries and flight diversions after an Iranian drone and missile attack struck the T1 building of its international airport on Wednesday.
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IDF Seizes Strategic Castle in Southern Lebanon, Deepest Incursion in 26 Years
The Israeli army has captured the strategic Beaufort Ridge castle in southern Lebanon, marking its deepest incursion into the country in 26 years to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure.
US-Iran Tensions Rise as Trump Considers 60-Day Ceasefire Extension
Tensions persist between the US and Iran over maritime blockades and shipping controls, while a potential 60-day ceasefire extension awaits presidential approval in late May 2026.
Israeli Strike Targets Residential Building in Beirut’s Southern Suburbs
An Israeli strike targeted a residential building in Beirut’s Choueifat area today, marking the first such attack in the southern suburbs in weeks.
Reports Surface of Gaza Military Commanders Killed in Recent Strike
Conflicting reports emerge regarding the deaths of high-ranking Gaza military officials following a recent strike, with no official confirmation from Hamas or Israel.
US Strikes Iranian Military Site Following Rejection of Hormuz Shipping Deal
US military targets Iranian site and intercepts drones after President Trump rejects a deal to restore commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli Air Strikes Target Southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh
Israeli air strikes hit Lebanon’s Nabatieh city on Monday, following unprecedented evacuation warnings and deadly attacks in eastern Lebanon.
US-Iran Deal Taking Shape: Hopes for Peace and Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
A potential US-Iran agreement aims to end the regional war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially restoring the flow of 20% of the world’s oil and gas.
Global Sumud Flotilla: Activists Allege Violence During Aid Mission
Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla recount allegations of violence and detention by Israeli forces during their aid mission on May 20.
US and Iran Nuclear Negotiations: A Final Deal Remains Elusive
Iran evaluates the latest US peace proposal as deep differences over nuclear stockpiles and peaceful intentions continue to hinder a final diplomatic breakthrough.
Israeli Forces Intercept Global Sumud Flotilla Attempting to Deliver Gaza Aid
Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla on May 18, stopping over 50 vessels from 39 countries attempting to deliver aid to Gaza in international waters.
Israeli Military Intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla Bound for Gaza
The Israeli military has intercepted vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian effort attempting to break the naval blockade of Gaza and deliver aid.
Iran Sets Strict Preconditions for Renewed US Talks Amid Fragile Ceasefire
Iran demands an end to hostilities and sanctions relief before resuming talks with the US, as regional tensions spike in the Strait of Hormuz following the 2026 conflict.
Tensions Flare in the Gulf: US-Iran Clashes Threaten Fragile Ceasefire
Renewed maritime clashes and missile attacks on the UAE threaten a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, sparking a rise in global oil prices and diplomatic urgency.
Middle East Tension: US and Iran Near Temporary Deal Amid New Israeli Strikes in Lebanon
The US and Iran move toward a limited agreement to end fighting, boosting Asian markets, while Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut and southern Lebanon.
Iranian President Pezeshkian Reports Meeting with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
President Masoud Pezeshkian reports a recent meeting with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has remained out of the public eye since early March.
US-Iran Peace Talks: Trump Foresees Swift End to Conflict
President Trump expresses optimism for a swift end to the US-Iran conflict as Tehran reviews a one-page peace proposal from Washington.
Ceasefire Fails to Reverse War’s Economic Toll on Lebanon
A renewed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon offers temporary peace, but the economic damage from the 2024 war persists, with rising prices and displacement hurting Lebanese residents.
Netanyahu’s Corruption Trial Hearing Canceled Amid Security Demands
Israeli PM Netanyahu’s corruption trial hearing canceled again, citing security schedule. The case’s outcome carries major political implications.
Former Israeli PMs Unite Against Netanyahu in Upcoming Polls
Former Israeli Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid form a coalition to challenge PM Benjamin Netanyahu in this year’s election.