U.S. Central Command forces executed five coordinated strikes against multiple Islamic State targets in Syria over the past week, deploying 50 precision munitions to destroy key logistical and weapons sites in an operation aimed at preventing a militant resurgence.
As U.S. and Iranian officials prepare for high-stakes talks, a series of dangerous aerial and naval incidents in the Gulf underscores the fragile line between diplomacy and escalation. Analysts warn President Trump's threats face a critical credibility test, drawing inevitable parallels to a previous administration's pivotal moment.
With Israel permitting limited returns through the Rafah crossing, tens of thousands of Palestinians in Egypt grapple with a wrenching decision: remain in a precarious exile or go back to a devastated homeland lacking basic necessities and any clear path to recovery.
In a landmark move to revive its crippled energy sector, Syria has signed a preliminary agreement with U.S.-based Chevron and Qatar's Power International Holding to develop its first offshore oil and gas field, marking a significant step toward economic recovery and renewed foreign investment.
A landmark study projects that sustained reductions in global development assistance could lead to over 9.4 million preventable deaths by the end of the decade, as the ripple effects of U.S. and allied funding cuts begin to take hold.
At least 15 people have died after a migrant vessel capsized following a collision with a Greek coast guard patrol boat near the island of Chios. The incident, one of the deadliest in recent years, has reignited debates over migration policies and maritime safety in the Eastern Mediterranean.
In a solemn ceremony on Jeju Island, the remains of seven civilians killed during the 1948-1954 suppression were identified and returned to their families, offering long-awaited closure and highlighting the ongoing effort to heal one of South Korea's deepest historical wounds.
A high-speed pursuit off the island of Chios ended in disaster Tuesday night, leaving at least fifteen migrants dead—including two pregnant women—and dozens injured after their boat struck a patrol vessel, reigniting scrutiny of EU border policies.
A fatal collision between a migrant dinghy and a Greek coast guard vessel near the island of Chios has resulted in at least 15 deaths, reigniting debates over EU border policies and migrant safety in the eastern Mediterranean.
At least fourteen people died after a migrant dinghy collided with a Greek coast guard vessel near the island of Chios, reigniting scrutiny over EU border policies and migrant safety in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Lebanon's Deputy PM declares a 'radically different' relationship with Syria, marked by non-interference and a landmark prisoner transfer agreement, as both nations navigate complex histories and regional tensions.
Exclusive testimony from Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, who fled the last hospital in Sudan's strategic el-Fasher, details a three-day ordeal of hiding from paramilitary forces, witnessing mass casualties, and surviving a kidnapping and ransom demand—shedding light on a siege the U.N. calls a 'massive crime scene.'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the organization faces a severe liquidity crisis, with funds for its regular operations potentially running dry by July. The crisis is exacerbated by billions in unpaid dues, primarily from the United States.
Damascus has declared its intention to permanently close the sprawling al-Hol and Roj displacement camps in northeast Syria, which house over 28,000 people connected to the Islamic State. The move, confirmed by officials and aid groups, sparks urgent debate about the future of detainees, including foreign nationals.
After years of de facto autonomy, Syria's Kurdish-led administration and military forces have agreed to a phased reintegration into the state, a move hailed by Washington as historic but met with caution on the ground.
