Is the Iran-backed terrorist movement Hezbollah on the ropes in Lebanon?

JERUSALEM — With Israel’s stunning capture of the strategically valuable Ali al-Taher ridge in south Lebanon…

United Nations votes 164-1 for Equal Earth map after US brands it ‘radical ideological project’

The United Nations on Friday was one vote shy of unanimously adopting a new map of…

Russian strikes continue following visit by Witkoff and Kushner to Kyiv

Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles on Tuesday, after U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner…

From cockroach milk to stepping on snakes, Ig Nobel awards celebrates science at its oddest

A motley crew of scientists was honored this week for its unusual contributions, which included studying…

UK moves to sanction Israeli settlements as PM Burnham risks clash with Trump: report

The United Kingdom is expected to announce restrictions targeting trade with Israeli settlements in the West…

Russia’s quieter nuclear submarines threaten NATO, former commander warns

Russia’s quieter new-generation nuclear-powered submarines are pressuring NATO’s northern defenses as the alliance races to secure…

Trump revives Iran regime change speculation with cryptic call for people to ‘rise up’

President Donald Trump revived speculation over regime change in Iran Tuesday night, openly asking when Iranians…

Rome ramps up security around Colosseum with new ‘red zone’ targeting criminals

Rome has declared a “red zone” around the Colosseum after predatory crime, drug dealing and a…

US-backed effort to disarm Iraq’s Iran-linked militias hits setback, experts say

The Trump administration’s push to compel the new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to dismantle pro-Iran…

Anti-migrant AfD seeks to break Germany’s political ‘firewall’ in historic state election

A political earthquake is brewing in Germany’s east as working-class and young voters appear set to…

One glaring issue goes unaddressed in UN chief’s high-stakes talks with Iran’s president

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Tuesday as Iranians detained from January’s…

Locals torch migrant shelters as Spain’s PM points blame beyond the border

Residents in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta tore down and burned makeshift migrant shelters amid…

Migrants spark outrage after video shows baby dolphin beaten during beach celebration

Migrants in the North African Spanish enclave of Ceuta were captured on video hitting a young…

US adversary turns up the heat on America’s AI lead with an underestimated edge

China is racing to build the data centers and energy infrastructure needed to power artificial intelligence,…

Tens of thousands flood streets to protest Spain border crisis

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Spain to protest the government’s handling…

India’s Modi-Iran meeting comes amid US warnings of sanctions on Tehran’s trading partners

The Trump administration is ramping up economic sanctions on Iran through “Operation Economic Outcast,” while also…

Putin and Iran ‘need each other desperately,’ expert says, as Russia voices support for regime

The relationship between Iran and Russia is growing as both sides “need each other desperately,” an…

Rescuers use ziplines to transport trapped citizens after devastating Nepal floods decimate country’s bridges

Rescue workers in Nepal were forced to use cable cars and ziplines to ferry stranded citizens…

Raging inferno erupts at Bali beachside restaurant party

A beachside party in Bali, Indonesia, erupted into chaos after a balloon reportedly exploded inside a…

Explosion near German train station injures 2 Ukrainian citizens

An explosion at a train station in Germany injured two people, both Ukrainian citizens, on Wednesday.Police…

Germany blames Russia after explosive-laden drone found near Ukrainian cargo planes at major airport

Germany has accused Russia of carrying out a failed drone sabotage operation at Leipzig/Halle Airport and…

US embassies in Middle East warn Americans of ‘unforeseen escalation’ as latest strikes hit Iran

Multiple U.S. embassies in the Middle East warned Americans Tuesday of the “potential for unforeseen escalation”…