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U.S. charges three Iranian nationals in Trump campaign hack

Federal prosecutors on Friday announced criminal charges against three Iranian nationals in connection with a recent hack of Republican presidential…

‘Very serious escalation’: Lebanese ministers warn of a dangerous next 48 hours after pager and device attacks

Lebanon’s leadership warned that the risk of further violence and escalation is extremely high following two days of attacks involving…

‘Spook the West’: Turkey’s bid for BRICS both a strategic and symbolic step, analysts say

Turkey’s request to join the BRICS alliance is a move seen as both strategic and symbolic as the Eurasian country…

U.S. believes Iran transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia

The United States has informed allies that it believes Iran has transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for its war in…

Hamas’ new political leader Yahya Sinwar is seen as more extreme — and less willing to compromise

Hamas on Tuesday appointed Yahya Sinwar as the leader of its political wing following the assassination of its former political…

Trump possible target of Pakistani national charged in murder-for-hire plot

A Pakistani national with ties to Iran was charged in a foiled plot to assassinate U.S. government officials on American…

Middle East on knife-edge after killing of Hamas leader in Iran; Israel’s opponents vow retaliation

The Middle East is on edge after a dramatic escalation that saw top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in a…

Iran says Israel will ‘pay heavy price’ after death of top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh

Iranian officials are condemning what they say was an Israeli strike on Tehran that killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Palestinian…

Iran says Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said early Wednesday, and Hamas blamed Israel for…

The West must be ready to face the ‘deadly quartet’ of global adversaries, analysts warn

LONDON — Hot on the heels of last week’s NATO summit that highlighted the threat and “systemic challenges” posed by…