Nigerian Villagers Rattled by U.S. Airstrikes
Residents of a Nigerian village describe fear and confusion after U.S. airstrikes caused their homes to shake and the sky to glow red. AP photos from the scene.
Residents of a Nigerian village describe fear and confusion after U.S. airstrikes caused their homes to shake and the sky to glow red. AP photos from the scene.
The U.S. conducted airstrikes against militant groups in northwest Nigeria. Learn about the targeted factions, the regional security implications, and the international response.
A Palestinian man carried out a deadly attack in northern Israel, killing two people and injuring two others in a combined car-ramming and stabbing. Details on the incident and regional context.
A Palestinian assailant carried out a series of ramming and stabbing attacks in northern Israel, killing two and wounding two before being neutralized. Read the latest details.
U.S. forces conducted deadly airstrikes against ISIS in Nigeria on Christmas Day, marking the first such action under President Trump, who had warned of an 'existential threat' to Christians. Read the details and analysis.
U.S. airstrikes targeted Islamic State militants in Nigeria's northwest, a crucial boost for the overstretched military. Experts warn the crisis is rooted in governance. Read the full analysis.
Southern Transitional Council forces in Yemen allege Saudi-led coalition airstrikes targeted their positions, marking a significant rift. Details on the escalating conflict.
Israeli police report a Palestinian man killed two people in a combined car-ramming and stabbing assault. Get the latest details on this developing incident.
The Israeli military announced it eliminated a member of Iran's elite Quds Force in Lebanon on December 25, 2025, escalating regional tensions. Read the full report on the incident and its implications.
Israel sharply criticizes Canada and other nations for condemning new West Bank settlements, calling the stance 'morally wrong.' Get the latest on this diplomatic rift.
A coalition of 14 nations issues a formal statement condemning Israel's expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank, as settler population surpasses 517,000. Read the latest on this geopolitical development.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam states the disarmament of Hezbollah south of the Litani River is nearly complete. Get the latest details on this significant security development.
Jordan confirms its air force participated in U.S.-led strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria on December 20, 2025. Details on the joint operation.
Israel escalates military action in Lebanon ahead of a critical deadline for Hezbollah to disarm. Read the latest developments on the regional conflict.
A delegation of Western and Arab diplomats toured the Lebanon-Israel border to observe ongoing efforts to disarm Hezbollah. The visit included inspection of former militant tunnels and facilities.
A UN delegation, led by Slovenia's Samuel Zbogar, is in Lebanon examining security options for the volatile border area with Israel following the departure of peacekeepers. Details on the mission's goals and regional implications.
Lebanon has informed a visiting UN team that it will require a contingency security force once the current UN peacekeeping mission's term concludes. Get the latest details on this critical transition.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam states Lebanon remains distant from establishing diplomatic or economic relations with Israel, emphasizing the stance in a Beirut press conference.
Pope Leo XIV concludes his first foreign trip in Lebanon with a message of solidarity for the south. Read about his historic visit and final gestures.
Pope Leo XIV visited Lebanon to pray for peace at the tomb of a saint venerated by both Christians and Muslims. The historic visit underscores interfaith unity in a region longing for stability.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks legal pardon amid ongoing corruption trial while managing Israel-Hamas conflict. Latest developments in the high-profile case.
Pope Leo XIV delivers a message of hope in Istanbul, calling on Lebanon's leaders to be true peacemakers. Read the full story of his historic visit.
Pope Leo XIV begins historic visit to Lebanon, celebrating liturgy with Armenian Patriarch in Istanbul before bringing message of peace to war-affected communities.
Pope Leo XIV completes significant Turkey visit, now travels to Beirut to bring hope to Lebanese people after years of economic and political crises. Follow his journey.
Israeli Air Force targets Hezbollah infrastructure in Southern Lebanon as Trump administration sets December 31 disarmament deadline. Tensions escalate amid ceasefire violations.
Pope Leo XIV embarks on his inaugural foreign journey to Türkiye and Lebanon amid global media attention. Historic visit begins November 2025.
Afghanistan reports Pakistani airstrikes killed 10 people, mostly children, in Khost province. International tensions rise as locals bury victims.
President Donald Trump has ordered a review to designate Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan as foreign terrorist organizations. This move could have significant implications for US foreign policy and national security.
Israeli PM Netanyahu urges Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah after an IDF strike in Beirut kills the group's 'chief of staff,' Haytham Ali Tabatabai. Read the latest on Middle East tensions.
The IDF confirms the targeted killing of Haytham Ali Tabatabai, Hezbollah's second-in-command, in a Beirut airstrike. Read the latest on escalating Middle East tensions.