Sistani’s Militias Split From Iraqi Government Control| Militias will form a new umbrella organization overseen from Najaf
Rouhani Says Return to Iran Nuclear Deal ‘Just Needs a Signature’
Joe Biden has said he would return to the deal
Biden Defends Controversial SecDef Pick
Austin requires a waiver for the position
Resolutions to Block UAE Arms Sales Fail to Pass in Senate
Trump threatened to veto bills ahead of the vote
House Passes NDAA With Veto-Proof Majority in Face of Trump Threats
The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Tuesday despite President Trump's threats to veto the bill. The massive bill allocates $740 billion for military spending and includes amendments that could block planned troop drawdowns from...
Yemeni Officials Say al-Qaeda Killed Six Troops in Checkpoint Attack
Yemeni Officials Say al-Qaeda Killed Six Troops in Checkpoint Attack | Monday incident was previously reported as targeting separatists
Republican Senate Leader Voices Support for Massive UAE Arms Sale
Israeli ambassador said UAE is an ally in confronting Iran
US Sanctions Iran’s Envoy in Yemen
US also sanctions university and Pakistani national
Afghan Negotiators Prepare Serious Talks on Wednesday
Afghan Negotiators Prepare Serious Talks on Wednesday | Both sides will discuss Taliban’s recommendations for agenda
26 Killed in Fighting in Central Yemen’s Maarib
26 Killed in Fighting in Central Yemen’s Maarib | Houthis report 12 Saudi airstrikes in the past 24 hours