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Video sting may be part of hybrid attack

Cyprus

Video sting may be part of hybrid attack

A video sting produced by an Israeli private intelligence firm that said it exposed corruption in Cyprus may have been part of a hybrid attack targeting the Cypriot state, and none of those filmed did anything wrong, an independent investigator said on Monday.

Al-Hayya defeats Meshaal in Hamas leadership run-off

Hamas

Al-Hayya defeats Meshaal in Hamas leadership run-off

Hamas announced Monday that Khalil al-Hayya has been elected as the new leader of the Palestinian Islamist movement, succeeding Yahya Sinwar following months of collective leadership after his death.

Houthis escalate with Saudi naval threat

Yemen

Houthis escalate with Saudi naval threat

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Monday declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia effective immediately, their military spokesperson said in a televised speech.

Escalation sparks fears for Gulf shipping

Iran

Escalation sparks fears for Gulf shipping

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Monday they had struck U.S. military assets across the Middle East after another night of U.S. bombardment of Iranian cities, part of a cycle of attacks that has all but wrecked an interim ceasefire agreement.

Cyprus marks 52 years of occupation

Cyprus

Cyprus marks 52 years of occupation

Cyprus marked the 52-year anniversary of Turkey's 1974 invasion on Monday as the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities prepared for a renewed effort from the United Nations to break years of deadlock in peace talks. 

American troop killed in Northern Iraq

Iraq

American troop killed in Northern Iraq

A U.S. service member was killed on Saturday "during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance" in northern Iraq, U.S. Central Command said.

Aoun meets Rubio in Washington

Lebanon

Aoun meets Rubio in Washington

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the US State Department on Sunday, opening a series of official talks in Washington. It marks the first visit to the American capital by a Lebanese head of state since Michel Sleiman was received by Barack Obama in 2009.

Sao Tome and Principe votes for president, Vila Nova seeks new term

Politics

Sao Tome and Principe votes for president, Vila Nova seeks new term

Sao Tome and Principe is voting in a presidential election on Sunday, with incumbent Carlos Vila Nova seeking a new five-year term in the small, cocoa-producing island nation despite recently falling out with its most powerful political party.

Joint interception stops Iran over Aqaba

Jordan

Joint interception stops Iran over Aqaba

Israeli and Jordanian forces intercepted an Iranian missile aimed at the Jordanian city of Aqaba on Sunday, the Israeli military said, as air raid sirens sounded across Jordan.

More US tankers head to Israel

Israel

More US tankers head to Israel

Israel is preparing to receive more U.S. refuelling aircraft, an Israeli military official said on Sunday, as attacks launched by the United States and Iran have escalated over the past week.

Zohran Mamdani’s embarrassing arrest fantasy

United Nations

Zohran Mamdani’s embarrassing arrest fantasy

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s vow to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the UN General Assembly is nothing but dangerous political theater from a far-left ideologue.

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