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Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 in worst toll since June truce

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 in worst toll since June truce

A series of deadly Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon left 11 people dead, shattering weeks of relative calm and marking the highest death toll since the summer truce.

World ·16 Aug 2026, 04:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump dismisses concerns and says USS Lincoln deployment not long enough

Trump dismisses concerns and says USS Lincoln deployment not long enough

President Donald Trump downplayed concerns over the record-setting Middle East deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln, asserting the mission duration was not long enough.

World ·15 Aug 2026, 06:40 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump cancels Iran military strike after regional requests

Trump cancels Iran military strike after regional requests

President Trump called off a planned military strike against Iran following appeals from Middle Eastern allies, pivoting toward renewed diplomatic talks.

World ·15 Aug 2026, 02:41 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Concerns grow over conditions aboard US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln

Concerns grow over conditions aboard US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln

Lawmakers and families are demanding an investigation into conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln following a record-breaking deployment without a port call.

World ·14 Aug 2026, 05:40 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump asks Iran for war reparations in new tit-for-tat demand

Trump asks Iran for war reparations in new tit-for-tat demand

President Trump has escalated diplomatic friction with Tehran by demanding war reparations from Iran, countering Tehran's demands for U.S. compensation.

World ·11 Aug 2026, 00:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran makes new strait demands, the UAE says a ship was targeted and other Middle East news

Iran makes new strait demands, the UAE says a ship was targeted and other Middle East news

Iran's Supreme National Security Council announced strict new demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, linking the waterway's closure to U.S. policy shifts while commercial vessels face ongoing attacks.

World ·8 Aug 2026, 22:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Live updates: Trump says Iran talks will restart after he calls off strikes

Live updates: Trump says Iran talks will restart after he calls off strikes

President Donald Trump has called off a planned massive airstrike on Iran, pivoting to a new round of diplomatic negotiations following appeals from Gulf allies.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 13:43 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Iran expands regional pressure campaign to force US concessions on Hormuz

Iran expands regional pressure campaign to force US concessions on Hormuz

Iran is widening its regional pressure campaign across energy infrastructure and shipping lanes to compel Washington into major concessions over the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 13:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump says new talks with Iran to begin Monday after calling off strikes

Trump says new talks with Iran to begin Monday after calling off strikes

President Donald Trump paused a planned military strike on Iran following appeals from Gulf allies, opening the door for renewed diplomatic talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 07:04 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump says Iran talks will start Monday after canceling planned attack

Trump says Iran talks will start Monday after canceling planned attack

US President Donald Trump announced new negotiations with Iran will begin Monday afternoon, following the eleventh-hour cancellation of a planned military strike.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 03:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US embassies urge citizens to leave Middle East amid regional tensions

US embassies urge citizens to leave Middle East amid regional tensions

US diplomatic missions across roughly ten Middle Eastern nations issued coordinated warnings advising American citizens to consider leaving the region amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.

World ·2 Aug 2026, 18:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Israeli forces kill 8 in Gaza, toll now 18 since latest Trump peace plan

Israeli forces kill 8 in Gaza, toll now 18 since latest Trump peace plan

Israeli military operations across Gaza have killed at least eight Palestinians, pushing the three-day death toll to 18 amid wider regional tensions.

World ·2 Aug 2026, 15:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US State Department urges citizens to consider leaving Middle East

US State Department urges citizens to consider leaving Middle East

The State Department has issued an urgent directive for US citizens to consider leaving the Middle East immediately as regional hostilities intensify and airspace disruptions loom.

World ·2 Aug 2026, 09:08 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Israel and US consider Iran land blockade

Israel and US consider Iran land blockade

The United States and Israel are weighing a potential land blockade of Iran to deepen the country's economic isolation, though experts highlight major hurdles.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 16:44 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Saudi Arabia says it shot down more drones as Houthis claim to have turned back tanker

Saudi Arabia says it shot down more drones as Houthis claim to have turned back tanker

Hostilities flared across the Middle East as the US military intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles and Saudi defense forces intercepted drones targeting infrastructure.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 02:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Brookfield raises $2bn for Middle East fund backed by Saudi PIF

Brookfield raises $2bn for Middle East fund backed by Saudi PIF

Brookfield Asset Management has secured $2 billion for its Brookfield Middle East Partners fund, with capital backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

Business ·27 Jul 2026, 23:16 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
State Department issues worldwide warning for Americans amid Iran clash

State Department issues worldwide warning for Americans amid Iran clash

Following escalating military tensions with Iran, the State Department is urging U.S. citizens abroad to maintain vigilance against potential global threats.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 08:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
UK allows US to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran

UK allows US to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that British military infrastructure may now be utilized by the United States to target Iranian missile sites. This policy change follows escalating violence and direct risks to British personnel in the Middle East.

World ·20 Jul 2026, 18:45 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran suspends commitments on US agreement as 50 reported killed this month

Iran suspends commitments on US agreement as 50 reported killed this month

Tehran has officially abandoned its peace agreement with the US following intense military clashes that have devastated critical infrastructure across the Gulf. This breakdown marks a severe escalation in regional hostilities, impacting both civilian utility services and global maritime transit.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 03:01 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US and Iran trade strikes on infrastructure as regional tensions escalate

US and Iran trade strikes on infrastructure as regional tensions escalate

Tensions between the US and Iran have surged as both nations launch military strikes against infrastructure, raising concerns about regional stability.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 02:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read