Pentagon policy chief tells NATO allies U.S. wants European-led defense of continent
BRUSSELS, Aug 27 (Reuters) – The Pentagon’s policy chief told NATO members on Thursday that the alliance must adapt and
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Middle East
Qatar PM meets Pezeshkian, Rezaee as Doha seeks US-Iran mediation
Qatar‘s top diplomat discussed the war and the Strait of Hormuz with senior Iranian officials in Tehran on Thursday, as
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Trump says the U.S. is not talking with Iran as economic war in focus
WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States is not talking with Iran
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Piracy attacks off Somalia surge in 2026: AFP analysis of IMO data
Piracy off the Horn of Africa has reached its highest levels since 2013, according to an AFP analysis based on
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Iran executes over 500 people in 2026: rights group
Iran has executed over 500 people so far this year after a new surge in hangings in recent days, despite
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Alleged 9/11 mastermind to go on trial in June 2028
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, will go on trial
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Iran, Qatar hold Hormuz talks as US blockade chokes Iran oil imports
Iran’s top diplomat met his Qatari counterpart on Thursday in Tehran for talks on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as
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Analysis-After six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame – a costly stalemate
By Samia Nakhoul BEIRUT, Aug 27 (Reuters) – The Iran war has reached its endgame: a costly stalemate. Six months
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Driven by faith, activists stand up to fellow Jews to protect Palestinians
Ziva Sharp said her Jewish faith motivated her to travel from Jerusalem to the West Bank to stand up for
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Malaysia’s former PM Ismail Sabri charged with concealing assets
Ismail Sabri, 66, pleaded not guilty to a charge that allege he failed to provide a complete declaration of assets.
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