Islamist terrorists kill 10 police officers in northwest Pakistan, say police
The attack took place late on Wednesday in the Hangu district near the Afghan border, an area that has long served as home to terrorist groups.
Middle East
New Hamas leader meets with Turkish foreign minister, reaffirm backing - report
Israeli rhetoric on Turkey is increasingly shaping Ankara's view of tensions over Syria - analysis
Middle East divided as Iran war, Houthi-Saudi Arabia tensions continue to ramp up
Police detain opposition mayor in Turkish Ankara district in dawn raid over corruption claims
The opposition has rejected a wave of accusations since 2024 and says the investigations are politically motivated. The government says the judiciary is independent.
Drones launched from Iran caused US tanker explosion at Egyptian port- report
On Wednesday, maritime security firm Ambrey said that a drone hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at the port of Damietta.
Iran’s far-right accuses Pezeshkian, top diplomats of plotting 'soft coup' in Khamenei's absence
The Iranian regime’s radical supporters warn of a coup within Iran’s new leadership as Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains off-screen.
QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker exits Strait of Hormuz, first in nearly three weeks
Its departure marks the first time a QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker exited the Strait of Hormuz since the Al Rekayyat was struck in early July.
US completes night of strikes on southern Iran, Netanyahu says Trump is in full control of Iran war
Explosions heard in southern Iran • Iran set to receive hundreds of Chinese shoulder-fired missiles • IDF bulldozer struck by Hezbollah drone • Netanyahu says Trump meeting was successful
Latest US strikes on Iran roughly twice the size of previous bombardment, source tells 'Post'
Several locations in southern Iran were targeted by US forces, with explosions heard in the cities of Bushehr, Abu Musa, Kish Island, Ahwaz, and Qeshm Island, Iranian state media Press TV reported.
CENTCOM outlines military assets in use for Strait of Hormuz blockade against Iran
On July 29, CENTCOM said, “CENTCOM forces continue to strictly enforce the US blockade against Iran. As of July 29 CENTCOM has redirected 20 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2.”
US-Saudi Arabia airstrikes target Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces militia in Iraq
The strikes followed a series of drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia. The United States has made clear that it believes Iran-directed militias are responsible for the escalation.
Saudi Arabia seeking to build coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks
The composition of the coalition has yet to be finalized and remains under discussion with dozens of countries, the sources said.
Lebanese lawyers seek probe of banker over co-hosting dinner attended by Netanyahu
A group of Lebanese lawyers accused banker Antoun Sehnaoui of "communicating with the Israeli enemy" for co-hosting a memorial dinner in honor of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
