U.S. slams ‘meritless’ Israel genocide suit, reigniting tensions with South Africa
South Africa’s genocide accusation against Israel has placed further strain on an already frayed relationship with the U.S. and could…
White House stands by Defense Secretary Austin as bipartisan furor grows over secret ICU stay
White House officials on Monday reiterated the president’s support for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who said he did not intend…
Blinken to meet with leaders of Saudi Arabia, UAE with aim to avert larger Middle East war
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to meet with the leaders of the…
Killing of senior Hamas leader in Lebanon stokes fears of Gaza war spreading beyond enclave
The killing of senior Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon’s capital of Beirut has sparked fears that the war in…
Poland says ‘everything indicates’ a Russian missile briefly entered its airspace and left
Poland’s defense forces said an unknown object entered the country’s airspace Friday morning from the direction of Ukraine and then…
A slew of new conflicts could erupt in 2024, analysts say — while the world is watching Gaza and Ukraine
With the eyes of the world on the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, an unprecedented number of potentially “catastrophic”…
Houthi attacks rocking Red Sea trade routes likely won’t end anytime soon. Here’s what could happen next
Drone and missile attacks by Yemen-based Houthi militants have upended shipping through the Red Sea and Suez Canal, a narrow…
U.S. swaps Maduro ally for ‘Fat Leonard’ in Venezuela prisoner exchange
The United States on Wednesday released from jail an accused money launderer close to Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro in exchange…
U.S. launches Operation Prosperity Guardian to defend Red Sea shipping lanes from Houthi attacks
U.S. officials on Monday expanded a multinational maritime force in the Red Sea to defend against escalating attacks from the…
Israel-linked hackers claim cyberattack that hit 70% of Iran’s gas stations
A hacking group widely reported as being linked to Israel has taken responsibility for a cyberattack that’s knocked out the…
