Middle East


Trump briefed on CENTCOM's Iran plans as US says war 'terminated' for War Powers purposes

Smoke rises following an explosion from shelling on the village of Blida in southern Lebanon. April 30, 2026.

FIFA head announces no changes to Iran's World Cup schedule as protestors demand team ban

Protesters react as they hold demonstration placards outside the Vancouver Convention Centre during the 76th FIFA Congress on April 30, 2026.

Syrian pilot confessions reveal centralized bombing orders during war

ABANDONED MILITARY jets are seen at the Aleppo airport on December 14, 2024 in Aleppo, Syria. Aleppo was the first major city to fall in last week's lightning offensive by rebel forces as they toppled Syria's Assad regime.