Middle East

Latest US seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker reignites debate over America's historical use of military power to secure energy interests globally.

Two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter died in an Islamic State gunman attack in Syria, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.

Over 260 settler attacks in October alone have created unprecedented tensions in the West Bank while exposing deepening political divisions within Israeli society.

Swiss artist Nemo returns Eurovision trophy in protest of Israel's 2026 participation, joining five countries boycotting the contest amid growing geopolitical tensions.

New Israeli military barrier construction forces Palestinian farmers from ancestral lands in West Bank's Jordan Valley, raising tensions over settlement expansion.

President Trump's comprehensive 20-point Gaza peace initiative faces significant hurdles as details remain unclear and regional stakeholders express mixed reactions.

Three US citizens killed in ISIS attack in central Syria as lone gunman targets American forces before being eliminated by military personnel.

Virtual reality headsets are being used to help traumatized Palestinian children in Gaza escape the harsh realities of ongoing conflict and find psychological respite.

Two US service members and a civilian were killed by an Islamic State gunman in central Syria, marking the first deadly attack since Assad's ouster.

Venezuela's oil exports drop dramatically after US forces seized the Skipper tanker, marking the first cargo capture since 2019 sanctions and escalating tensions with Maduro's government.

Myanmar's military justifies deadly hospital attack claiming armed groups used facility, as UN warns strike may constitute war crime.

Swiss singer Nemo returns Eurovision trophy in protest of Israel's inclusion in 2026 contest. Five nations announce boycott amid growing political tensions.