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U.S. sends more forces and military hardware to the Middle East in anticipation of Iranian attack on Israel

The U.S. is sending more troops and military hardware to the Middle East as it seeks to increase the resources…

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…

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina flees, army says interim government to be formed

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on Monday after hundreds of people were killed in a crackdown on demonstrations that began as protests…

Israeli military says it killed Hamas armed wing leader Mohammed Deif in Gaza airstrike last month

Israel’s military on Thursday said it killed the chief of Hamas’ military wing, Mohammed Deif, in an airstrike in July.…

9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad, 2 others charged in terror plot reach plea deals

Accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and two other men charged with plotting the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks by…

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…

Palestinian rivals Hamas and Fatah sign reconciliation agreement in China

Rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah agreed to end their long-standing enmity and work to form a national unity government…

Can Israel’s Iron Dome be overrun? System’s capabilities in focus amid rising risk of war with Hezbollah

On Thursday morning, Hezbollah said it launched 200 rockets into Israel — one of its largest attacks yet — following…

Financial crimes watchdog removes Turkey from money laundering ‘gray list’

The Financial Action Task Force, an international watchdog organization dedicated to combating money laundering and illicit cash flows, on Friday…