The US and Japan kicked off their biennial Keen Sword military exercise on Monday, one of the largest joint drills between the two countries. This year, the exercise will focus on Japan's southwestern islands, including its westernmost island, Yonaguni, just 68 miles...
Trump to Netanyahu: ‘You’re the Man I Want By My Side’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released footage on Monday of a call with President Trump, during which the US president told the Israeli leader, "You're the man I want by my side." The call came after Trump endorsed Netanyahu for the upcoming October 27...
WFP Says It’s ‘Drastically Reducing’ Aid To Gaza as Israel Continues Daily Attacks
The UN's World Food Program said on Monday that it was being forced to "drastically reduce" aid to Gaza due to funding shortfalls, a statement that came as Israel continued its relentless attacks across the besieged Palestinian territory. The WFP said the funding cuts...
Trump, Putin, and Xi May Hold Trilateral Summit on the Sidelines of APEC in China
The US and Russia said on Monday that President Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping may hold a trilateral summit next month. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the potential venue could be the sidelines of the upcoming...
Israeli Defense Minister Katz Says Over 60 Lebanon Villages Have Been Destroyed
Last week, the New York Times released the results of its investigation into the ongoing Israeli invasion and occupation of southern Lebanon and found that some 48 towns and villages had been destroyed by IDF forces. Defense Minister Israel Katz, in a weekend...
Ansar Allah Strikes Military Training Camp in Yemen’s Shabwah Governorate, Killing Over 50
The Ansar Allah-led Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Monday that its forces attacked the al-Alam camp in Yemen's south-central Shabwa province, which it described as being run by "Saudi officers." The local authority told Reuters that there were significant...
Araghchi Says Iran’s Proposal To Open Strait of Hormuz Within Seven Days Is Still on the Table
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Iran's proposal to the US to open the Strait of Hormuz within seven days was still on the table, comments that come as Iran has ramped up its attacks on shipping in the waterway. "Our situation is clear and...
Saudi Airstrike on Civilian Home in Yemen Kills 10, Including Seven Children: Health Ministry
A Saudi airstrike hit a civilian home in Yemen's northern Saada province on Sunday, killing at least 10 people, including seven children and one woman, according to the Health Ministry within the Ansar Allah-led Yemeni government, as the US-backed Saudi bombing...
Israeli Forces Kill Two Children in Gaza as IDF Continues Relentless Attacks
Two children were among five Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza on Sunday as the IDF continues its relentless attacks across the besieged Palestinian territory. A seven-year-old girl, identified as Misk Hazem al-Dalu, was killed when Israeli troops opened...
Trump Decides Not To Add New Sanctions on Russia Under Lindsey Graham Act
President Trump has decided not to impose new sanctions on Russia and tariffs on Russian trading partners under a new law named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, at least for now. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act became law last month and...


