Live Updates: Trump says 'no talks scheduled' with Iran, France to expel two Iranian diplomats
At least six killed in IDF strike on Gaza City cafe targeting Hamas commanders • Trump declares Strait of Hormuz 'new US territory' • UAE air defense systems activated due to missile threats
Follow us on GoogleUS President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, August 7, 2026(photo credit: REUTERS/ELIZABETH FRANTZ)
Israel strikes south Lebanon areas - report
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UAE halts all trade with Iran, Foreign Ministry announces
France to expel two Iranian diplomats in coming days, foreign minister says
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At least six killed in IDF strike on Gaza City cafe targeting Hamas commanders
The IDF released a statement, saying that they targeted Hamas commanders in the Shati area who were planning to carry out attacks against the IDF in the Gaza Strip.
ByJONAH DAVIDOV A smoke plume billows during an Israeli strike on an industrial area in Gaza City on July 12, 2026; Illustrative. (photo credit: OMAR AL-QATTAA/AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >
Iran's Ghalibaf warns US should 'clean the mess' and stop thinking it can 'squeeze concessions' out
UAE air defense systems activated due to missile threats, Emirates' authorities say
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Lebanon's Aoun seeks extension of UNIFIL mandate, despite failure to prevent Hezbollah activity
Despite Aoun’s support for the UN peacekeeping forces, UNIFIL has long been criticized for failing to take action against Hezbollah’s military buildup in southern Lebanon.
Trump declares Strait of Hormuz as 'new US territory' day after MoU deadline expires
When asked whether he was working to extend the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Trump declined to answer and shook his head no.
ByIDAN KWELLERUS President Donald Trump's Truth Social post declaring Strait of Hormuz a new US territory, August 18, 2026.(photo credit: Screenshot/Donald Trump via Truth Social)Go to the full article > >Operation Roaring Lion: What you need to know
Israel and the US launched Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury on February 28, with the stated aim of creating conditions for regime change
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed by an Israeli strike on a Tehran bunker. Iran’s defense minister and several IRGC generals were also killed in the largest-ever aerial attack by the IAF
Iran retaliated by firing across the Middle East at Gulf nations and US military bases in the region
Thirty-nine IDF soldiers and 23 civilians have been killed, and at least 7,693 more injured in ballistic missile attacks across Israel since February 28 • 18 US soldiers killed, CENTCOM says
A ceasefire deal was announced on April 7 and went into effect on April 8
