Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete, detains activists
DUBAI — Israel intercepted a flotilla of aid vessels bound for Gaza in international waters near the Greek island of...
Iran leader vows to protect nuclear and missile program
DUBAI — Iran’s supreme leader vowed Thursday to defend the country’s nuclear and missile program, signaling a hardening stance as...
ICE arrests drop after Minneapolis crackdown backlash
WASHINGTON/MINNEAPOLIS — Arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have fallen sharply in recent weeks, marking a notable shift in...
Trump rejects Iran peace plan as tensions escalate
WASHINGTON/DUBAI — Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, deepening a diplomatic stalemate as tensions continue to...
Gaza rubble reuse aids recovery as US plan stalls
GAZA — Palestinians are turning war debris into building material, recycling rubble to restore damaged streets as broader reconstruction efforts...
Iran ceasefire talks stall despite new proposal
DUBAI — Efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire between Iran and the United States remain uncertain, even after Tehran introduced...
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid US standoff
Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical oil routes — if the...
