Main suspect in Syria's Tadamon massacre arrested, ministry says
Amjad Yousef was arrested in the Hama province in western Syria, where he had been hiding since the overthrow of Bashar Assad in 2024.
Middle East
Iran continuing to lay mines in Strait of Hormuz, US official says
Inside the vortex: Why Israel keeps getting dragged into the Lebanese mud
Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'
US planning renewed military action against Iranian infrastructure should talks fail - CNN
The option to strike Iranian energy infrastructure, as Trump had previously threatened, remains on the table as a way to pressure Tehran into agreeing to a deal.
US weighs strikes on Iran's naval assets, floats 'punishing' NATO allies over lack of war support
Trump extends Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks • Hezbollah shoots down IDF drone over southern Lebanon • USS George H.W. Bush reaches Indian Ocean
US not against Iran's participation in World Cup, but ties to IRGC not allowed, Rubio says
Rubio's remarks came after a top envoy to US President Donald Trump asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup.
Pope condemns killing of protesters in Iran, reaffirms stance against war
"When a regime... takes away the lives of other people unjustly, then obviously that is something that should be condemned," Pope Leo said during a press conference.
Hamas terrorists significantly recovering capabilities during ceasefire - N12
Hamas is recovering its military and civilian hold on Gaza during the ceasefire, avoiding peace plan commitments, an intelligence document seen by N12 News revealed.
Iran uses fast boats to seize container ships in Strait of Hormuz, challenging US blockade
Iran's "fast-attack" ships have not been considered much of a threat, according to Trump, but have since been used to seize two container ships near the Strait.
Israeli 'violations' of Temple Mount spark backlash from Muslim, Arab states
In a joint statement, eight Arab countries condemned Israel's actions at Jerusalem's holy sites, calling them "provocations" and violations of international law.
Trump says nuclear weapons 'should never be allowed,' will not be used against Iran
"I want to make the best deal. I could make a deal right now ... but I don't want to do that. I want to have it everlasting," Trump said.
US blockade of Hormuz successful despite media reports suggesting otherwise, maritime expert says
The seven large container ships detected near the Chabahar Port are not a sign that Iran is considering shifting activity to the east of Hormuz, as had initially been theorized.
Blood diamonds, crypto: Hezbollah’s financial operations in Europe serve as major terror lifeline
DPI found that Hezbollah’s financial operations span the European continent, with particular focus on wealthier, larger nations like France and Germany.
