Iran
Yemeni forces withdraw from Bab el-Mandeb Strait, leaving Iran-backed Houthis in control
The government's retreat from the Bab el-Mandeb area hands the Houthis greater leverage over the maritime chokepoint, creating a potent pressure point on global shipping.
Israel's defense establishment sees no urgent need to strike Iran until new gov't formed - report
Iran still has up to 2,500 missiles, capable of major assault even after rounds of strikes - report
Iran's IRGC launches drone attack on US base in Bahrain, triggering hostile escalation
Can Kurdish leaders, US envoy help end Kurdistan Regional Government crisis?
The KDP won 39 seats in the 100-seat parliament, while the PUK secured 23. Neither party has enough seats to govern alone, making negotiations over senior positions and cabinet portfolios essential.
Kurdish statehood requires unity, leadership, and a blueprint - opinion
As the Middle East faces the prospect of redrawn borders, the Kurds must unite, establish legitimate leadership, and claim a place at the table.
China’s cyber foothold in US infrastructure exposes major vulnerability
From power plants to railroads and hospitals, America’s critical infrastructure remains vulnerable to cyberattacks, with Chinese operations highlighting major risk
Iran war, Hormuz disruptions drive first drop in global fossil fuel emissions since 2020 - report
Global fossil fuel emissions are projected to fall 0.4% in 2026, the first drop since 2020, partly as the Iran war cut oil and gas use. Researchers warn the decline is unlikely to last.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to military base after Iranian threats - report
The newspaper reported that US officials have noted that Iran's ability to carry out large-scale attacks in the US and other territories overseas is limited.
US House of Representatives Republicans derail attempt to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
The vote on a procedural motion came just hours after Hegseth blasted efforts to impeach him as a farce and delivered a defiant defense of his record at the helm of the US military.
Former Iraqi MP Ahmed Al-Alwani found dead in Beirut after reported kidnapping
Al-Alwani, 57, was a Sunni Iraqi politician from Anbar province who had previously spent more than a decade in prison under a death sentence before being released in 2025.
US Justice Department: Iran-backed group member helped plan attack on UK air base while in prison
Iraqi national Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi attempted to pass coded messages to two other alleged Iran-backed operatives through phone calls to immediate family members from jail in New York.
IRGC unveils massive underground 'missile city' as Iran's military chief warns of global response
Iranian Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Maj.-Gen. Abdollahi warned of retaliation beyond the Middle East if Iran faced renewed attacks.
Doha secured two-week window to prevent US attack on Iran, Qatari PM tells G7 ministers
Al Thani told G7 participants that significant differences remained between Washington and Tehran, with several key issues still unresolved.
