US Launches Second Round of Airstrikes in Iraq

US warplanes hit targets in Iraq early Wednesday morning, marking the second round of US airstrikes in the country in just over 24 hours as the situation in the region continues to escalate. Pentagon officials said the airstrikes hit two facilities south of Baghdad...

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Israeli Cabinet Approves Hostage Deal With Hamas

The Israeli cabinet voted early Wednesday morning to approve a Qatar-brokered hostage deal with Hamas that will free at least 50 Israelis in exchange for a four-day ceasefire and other steps. According to Axios, the first phase of the deal will involve Hamas releasing...

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