Israeli drone strikes against southern Lebanon, centered around the town of Mays al-Jabal, have killed at least four people today, including two Syrian nationals. There were two separate strikes involved in the death toll. The first strike targeted a pickup truck on...
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 Sends General to Lebanon for Ceasefire Monitoring
The embassy has announced that Maj. Gen. Michael Leeney will be the new top US military official monitoring the ceasefire in Lebanon. He will replace Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers, who previously held that post. The embassy’s statement emphasized Maj. Gen. Leeney will work...
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...
Former Israeli Ambassador Confirms Biden Never Pressured Israel for Gaza Ceasefire
Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog said in an interview that aired on Israeli TV this week that President Biden never pressured Israel to reach a ceasefire in Gaza. "God did the State of Israel a favor that Biden was the president during this period,...
Israel Strikes Metro Damascus, Say They Will ‘Protect’ Druze
Sectarian fighting in the Damascus suburb of Jaramana left at least 18 dead yesterday, and Israel is already looking to parlay that into a new excuse for military action against the Syrian government, with the idea that they need to “protect” the Druze minority...
UK Joins US in Airstrikes on Yemen for First Time Under Trump
The British military joined the US in airstrikes that hit Yemen on Tuesday night, marking the first time the UK helped the US bomb the country under the Trump administration. The UK participated in President Biden's Yemen bombing campaign from January 2024 to January...
Israeli Attacks on Gaza Kill 35 More Palestinians Over 24 Hours
Gaza's Health Ministry said Wednesday that Israeli attacks killed 35 Palestinians and wounded 109 over the previous 24-hour period, as aid groups are warning that people are facing starvation due to the Israeli blockade. The Health Ministry's numbers account for dead...