MILITARY CAMPAIGN

Are 15,000 transgenders in the US military likely to lose their jobs soon? US President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order aimed at removing transgender individuals from the US military, according to reports. Trump's administ...

An Israeli airstrike on a residential building in central Beirut killed at least 20 people and injured 66 others early Saturday, marking an escalation in the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. The strike targeted a Hezbollah commander, though it's unc...

Russia claims to have captured the settlement of Novodmytrivka in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, marking their latest advance. The Ukrainian military has not confirmed the capture, but acknowledges heavy fighting in the region. Russia's Defence M...

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell in Kyiv Saturday pledged "unwavering" support for Ukraine, on the first visit by a top Brussels official after Donald Trump's poll win. With countries such as Hungary, which oppose military support for Ukraine, ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed his authorization of a September operation targeting Hezbollah communication devices in Lebanon. The attacks, which Hezbollah attributed to Israel, resulted in explosions that killed nearly 40 peop...

Gazans, devastated by the ongoing conflict with Israel, express hope that newly elected US President Donald Trump will broker peace. While some in the West Bank remain skeptical, many in Gaza recall Trump's campaign promises of peace and support his...

A reported Israeli drone strike on a clinic in northern Gaza, where children were being vaccinated for polio, wounded six people, including four children. The incident occurred during a humanitarian pause. Israeli military denies responsibility. The...

Donald Trump suggested that Liz Cheney should have rifles 'shooting at her' to understand war. Cheney called Trump a 'cruel, unstable man.' Trump criticized Cheney's foreign policy, while his supporters claimed his comments were exaggerated for poli...

Ukraine is sure the U.S. will support it no matter who wins the presidential election. The Foreign Minister emphasizes bipartisan backing and public support for Ukraine. The U.S. has approved significant aid since Russia's invasion. Ukraine sees thi...

Israeli military strikes on Gaza since Thursday night have killed at least 72 people, including many women and children in Khan Younis. Israeli forces raided Kamal Adwan Hospital, relocating some patients. Renewed international efforts push for a ce...

North Korean propaganda leaflets, sent via balloons, were discovered in Seoul, targeting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee. This comes amid escalating tensions, with North Korea accusing the South of sending drones ove...

As Israeli forces intensify their offensive in Lebanon, a missile strike on a Beirut apartment building was captured in real-time by Associated Press photographer Bilal Hussein. The strike followed a warning from Israeli forces, resulting in the bui...

The United States has said a UN Security Council resolution that ended Israel's war with Hezbollah in 2006 could form the basis of a new ceasefire, though it would need to be better enforced. - UN Security Council Resolution 1701 was voted in unanim...

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken visits the Middle East to push for a ceasefire amid intensified Israeli military campaigns in Gaza and Lebanon. Discussions will focus on ending the conflict and crafting a post-war plan, while civilian casualties con...

Lebanon is set to be grey-listed by the Financial Action Task Force due to insufficient progress on measures against financial crimes. Despite efforts by central bank governor Wassim Mansouri, the final decision will be announced at the FATF's plena...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warns of potential nuclear weapon use against South Korea and the US. Experts believe North Korea might escalate tensions before the US presidential election. The country continues missile tests and unveils a weapons-...

The United States has reinforced its military presence in the Middle East amid Israel's expanded operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Gaza. The Pentagon announced the deployment of an aircraft carrier strike group and a Marine expeditionary u...

Israel's military campaign against Hamas, following the October 7 attack, has significantly weakened the group by killing leaders and fighters and destroying much of Gaza. Despite these efforts, Hamas remains a formidable force. The conflict has dev...

A series of coordinated explosions using pagers killed at least eight people and injured over 2,700 across Lebanon, including Beirut and Sidon. Hezbollah is suspected of carrying out the attacks and blames Israel for the aggression. The incidents ha...