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Israeli Special Forces Raid, Fresh Gaza Strikes Kill Several Amid Fragile Ceasefire
A covert Israeli raid and a wave of strikes across Gaza City killed several Palestinians on Tuesday, underscoring how fragile the nearly year-old ceasefire remains.
Russia Launches Massive Overnight Missile and Drone Barrage on Kyiv, Killing at Least 11
A large-scale Russian missile and drone assault on Kyiv overnight killed at least 11 people and wounded more than a dozen, hitting a railway depot and residential buildings.
US FTC Sues Amazon Over Alleged $20 Billion Ad Overcharging Scheme
The FTC and 22 states have sued Amazon, alleging the company secretly overcharged advertisers roughly $20 billion through undisclosed changes to its ad auction system.
Death Toll From Russian Strike on Kyiv Region's Bucha District Rises to 37
A Russian strike on a warehouse in Ukraine's Bucha district has killed at least 37 people, with dozens more wounded and a day of mourning declared.
Trump Announces 'Biggest Oil Deal in World History' With Venezuela
The US has secured majority control of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves in a deal Trump says will cut American gas prices.
Nepal Rejects Foreign Rescue Teams as Flood Death Toll Nears 500
Nepal's foreign ministry says domestic agencies can handle search-and-rescue after flash floods killed close to 500 people, turning down help from India, China, the US and others.
US Military Says Hormuz Shipping Lanes Cleared of Iranian Mines, Iran Disputes Claim
CENTCOM says US forces have cleared international shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian sea mines, though Iran disputes the claim and says none of its own ships have moved without permission.
Nepal-China Himalayan Flood: Death Toll Crosses 165, More Than 1,300 Missing
A glacial collapse triggered flash floods on the Nepal-China border, killing over 165 people and leaving more than 1,300 missing as rescue efforts intensify.
Qatar's PM Arrives in Tehran to Push Iran Mediation and Hormuz De-Escalation
Qatar's prime minister met senior Iranian officials in Tehran on Thursday as Doha pushes to revive mediation and ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Nepal Flash Flood Leaves Dozens Dead, Hundreds Missing Near China Border
A flash flood on the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal's Rasuwa district has killed dozens and left hundreds missing, including more than 100 Indian nationals.
Iran, Oman Agree on Framework for Temporary Hormuz Corridor and Mine-Clearing Plan
Iran and Oman's foreign ministers agreed in Tehran to pursue a temporary shipping corridor and joint mine-clearing project in the Strait of Hormuz.
Canada Hits Back at Trump With Tariffs of Up to 50% as Trade War Escalates
Ottawa unveiled counter-tariffs of 15-50% on US steel, dairy and electronics after trade talks with Washington collapsed.
US Prepares to Send Diplomats Back to Middle East Embassies After Iran War Evacuations
The US State Department is reportedly readying a phased return of diplomats to several Middle East missions that were evacuated during the war with Iran.
Asian Markets Slide as Chip Selloff Hits Samsung, SK Hynix Ahead of Nvidia Earnings
South Korea's KOSPI and Japan's Nikkei fell sharply on Tuesday as a Wall Street tech selloff spread to Asian chipmakers.
Wall Street Ends Choppy Week Higher as Bond Yields, Iran Tensions Keep Investors on Edge
US stocks rose Friday but still posted weekly losses as Treasury yields climbed and markets awaited Trump's economic pressure campaign on Iran.
Israel Advances E1 Settlement Plan That Could 'Bury' Two-State Solution
Israel's Housing Ministry opened bidding for over 1,200 homes in the contested E1 area, drawing international condemnation and threats of sanctions.
Russian Missile-and-Drone Barrage Kills at Least 12 in Kyiv, Damages Children's Hospital
A massive overnight Russian attack on Kyiv killed at least 12 people and damaged a children's hospital, a school and homes across the Ukrainian capital.
UK Summons Israeli Envoy Over E1 Settlement Tender, Warns of Sanctions
Britain condemned Israel's tender for the E1 settlement project and summoned its charge d'affaires, warning of sanctions to come.
Israel's Deadly Gaza Strikes Cast Doubt On Ceasefire Progress After Kushner Visit
At least 10 people were killed in fresh Israeli strikes in Gaza on Wednesday, raising fresh doubts about the fragile ceasefire.
UAE Imposes Indefinite Trade Embargo On Iran After Alleged Missile Strikes
UAE halts all trade and financial ties with Iran after accusing it of firing two missiles toward the Gulf state; Iran calls the claim baseless.
US and South Korea Shorten Joint Military Drills After Trump Order; North Korea Calls Exercises 'Frantic'
Seoul and Washington agree to cut this month's Ulchi Freedom Shield drills short at Trump's request, as Pyongyang denounces the exercises.
Eight Israeli Airstrikes Hit Syria's Abu al-Duhur Airbase, No Casualties Reported
Israeli warplanes struck the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in northwestern Syria early Tuesday, hitting runways and storage facilities without causing casualties.
Kushner Meets Hamas Chief in Egypt in Push to Save Stalled Gaza Plan
Jared Kushner met Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt as mediators scrambled to rescue a Gaza plan rejected by Netanyahu.
Ukraine Launches One of War's Largest Drone Attacks on Russia, Killing at Least Six
Ukraine sent hundreds of drones deep into Russia overnight in one of its largest strikes of the war, killing at least six people.
Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Off Indonesia's Flores Island Leaves at Least 38 Dead, Rescue Operations Widen
A powerful 7.7-magnitude quake struck off Flores Island early Saturday, killing at least 38 people and triggering hundreds of aftershocks.
US Retail Sales Fall 0.6% in July as Consumer Sentiment Sinks to 51
US retail spending unexpectedly dropped in July while consumer sentiment posted its steepest slide in months, both reported Friday.
Israel Orders Shift of West Bank Civilian Policing From Military to Police After Qusra Standoff
Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the army to prepare a plan handing West Bank civilian law enforcement to police, after criticism of the military's handling of a settler siege.
Swedish Parliament Lowers Age of Criminal Responsibility to 14 Ahead of Election
Sweden's parliament voted to lower the criminal responsibility age from 15 to 14, weeks before a tightly contested general election.
Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 265 as Nearly 500 Remain Missing
Colombia's president says 265 people have died and 496 are still missing three days after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake devastated the country's west.
Iran and US Trade Competing Claims Over Who Controls the Strait of Hormuz
A senior Iranian Basij commander said Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz remains under Tehran's control, rebutting President Trump's claim of US 'total control' a day earlier.
IDF Strike Kills Hamas Commander in Northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya
Israel's military says it killed a Hamas cell leader planning an attack on troops, as near-daily strikes continue despite the October ceasefire.
Houthi Missile Strikes Kill Six on Cargo Ship in Bab al-Mandeb Strait
A double missile strike on the Egyptian-owned Tihamah killed six and wounded ten, marking the first shipping deaths linked to the Houthis since the US-Israel war on Iran began.
Drone Strike Sparks Massive Blaze at Libya's Zawiya Oil Refinery
A drone strike ignited a huge fire at Libya's Zawiya refinery, the third attack on the site's oil infrastructure in two days, with no group claiming responsibility.
7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia, Killing Dozens And Triggering Evacuations
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Colombia's Choco region on Monday, killing dozens, damaging airports and prompting evacuations across Colombia and Ecuador.
Explosion, Fire Reported at Saudi Arabia's Jubail Gas Facility as Houthis Claim Attack
A loud blast and fire were reported at a gas facility in Saudi Arabia's Jubail Industrial City, with Israeli media citing Houthi involvement.
Iran and Oman Edge Closer to Hormuz Deal Even as a Gulf Tanker Comes Under Missile Attack
Iran says a shipping-route deal with Oman for the Strait of Hormuz is 'very close,' even as the UAE reported a missile strike on a tanker in the same waters.
Russian Strikes Kill Three, Including a Child, Near Kyiv as US Senate Passes New Sanctions Bill
An overnight Russian bombardment killed three people near Kyiv hours after the US Senate passed sweeping new sanctions targeting Russian energy exports.