U.S. orders 2,500 marines, amphibious assault ship to Mideast after almost 2 weeks of war
The American military has ordered 2,500 marines and an amphibious assault ship to the Middle East, a U.S. official said Friday, while Iran continued to
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Worshippers pray outside Al-Aqsa amid closure on al-Quds Day
Muslim worshippers prayed outside Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa compound as Israeli authorities kept holy sites closed.
Drone attack on market in Sudan kills 11, as air war civilian toll mounts
More than 200 civilians killed in recent days as drone strikes tear through markets, schools and hospitals.
Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon reaches devastating new phase
Israel has warned Lebanon could face Gaza-level destruction.
The Iran war’s looming economic threat: Higher food prices
The ongoing war in Iran is disrupting fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, raising farmers’ costs and pushing food prices higher.
Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime
A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are “ready to go home”, as they face drone attacks from Tehran.
Judge blocks subpoenas against Fed Chair Jerome Powell
A federal judge has blocked subpoenas sent to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell by the Justice Department. NBC News’ Gary Grumbach has details on the
Cuba confirms negotiations with US as country faces effects of oil blockade
Cuba’s president confirmed the talks in a national broadcast as the country also said it would release 51 prisoners in “goodwill” gesture.
Pink Floyd guitar sold for record-breaking $14.6m
The guitar was used by David Gilmour on some of Pink Floyd’s best-known albums, including Dark Side of the Moon.
Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.
All crew members killed in US refuelling plane crash in Iraq
All six crew members have died after a US military refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, officials said.
Qatar’s interior minister says security situation ‘stable’ amid Iran war
Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad says Qatar will ‘not hesitate’ to ensure its stability as US-Israeli war on Iran continues.
Bolivian authorities capture drug kingpin Sebastian Marset in police raid
Marset was transferred into the custody of the United States, which has pushed for more aggressive antidrug tactics.
What is Israel’s endgame in Lebanon?
Israel seizes more territory in southern Lebanon and threatens to keep holding it.