Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that freeing Israeli captives in Gaza was not his top priority, comments that angered the family members of hostages. "We have many objectives, many goals in this war. We want to bring back all of our...
US GBU-39 Bomb Remnants Found at Location of Strike on Yemen Migrant Facility
The remnants of a US GBU-39 bomb were found at the location of a US airstrike on a migrant facility in Saada in northwestern Yemen, Drop Site News reported on Thursday. According to Yemeni media, the US strikes on the facility killed 68 people, and all the casualties...
Minerals Deal Will Count Future US Military Aid To Ukraine as Part of Investment Fund
The minerals deal that gives the US access to Ukraine's natural resources will count future US military aid as a contribution to a joint investment fund, suggesting the agreement could increase US weapons shipments to Ukraine. According to the text of the agreement,...
Trump Threatens Major Sanctions on Countries Purchasing Iranian Oil
President Trump on Thursday threatened major sanctions on any country that purchases Iranian oil as he continues to ramp up the "maximum pressure campaign" against Tehran. "ALERT: All purchases of Iranian Oil, or Petrochemical products, must stop, NOW! Any Country or...
Israeli Strikes Kill 17 in Gaza as Children Starve Under Blockade
Gaza's Health Ministry said Thursday that Israeli attacks over the previous 24-hour period killed 17 Palestinians and injured 77, as health officials are warning that children are starving under the US-backed Israeli blockade. The Health Ministry said the body of one...
Next Round of US-Iran Nuclear Talks Is Postponed
The fourth round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran, which was scheduled for this Saturday, has been postponed. Oman, the mediator of the negotiations, announced the delay was due to "logistical" reasons. "New dates will be announced when mutually agreed," said...
Hegseth Threatens Iran Over Yemen
On Wednesday night, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth threatened Iran over Tehran's alleged support for the Houthis amid the US's heavy Yemen bombing campaign. "Message to IRAN: We see your LETHAL support to The Houthis. We know exactly what you are doing," Hegseth...
US and Ukraine Sign Minerals Deal
On Wednesday, the US and Ukraine signed a deal that will establish a new investment and reconstruction fund to give the US access to Ukrainian rare earth minerals and other natural resources. "I am glad to announce the signing of today’s historic economic partnership...
Yemen’s Houthis Announce New Attacks on Israel, US Aircraft Carrier
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree announced Wednesday that Yemeni forces launched more operations against Israel and the US aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson as US airstrikes continue to hit Yemen. Saree said Yemeni forces targeted Israel with four drones, although...
US Fires HIMARS Rockets Into the South China Sea in Drills With the Philippines
The US military fired munitions into the South China Sea this week using HIMARS rocket systems amid soaring tensions with China in the region. The live-fire drills occurred on the Philippine island province of Palawan as part of the annual US-Philippine Balikatan...