Middle East
U.S. and Iran Nearing Agreement to End Hostilities and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Reports indicate the United States and Iran are nearing a deal to conclude the ongoing conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the deal focusing on ending the Middle
Tensions Escalate in Southern Lebanon Amid Military Movements and Ongoing Conflict
In recent developments, the Lebanese army withdrew its forces from a base in the southern village of Kfar Tebnit. This decision followed the advancement of Israeli troops in the vicinity, as confirmed by a military
Potential Iran Deal Could Reopen Hormuz Strait
The negotiations with Iran are progressing well, with a deal nearly finalized. A senior Trump administration official stated that while the agreement remains unofficial, it is about 75% complete. They expressed confidence that a signing
Israeli Military Base Construction Sparks Controversy
For the first time since the signing of the Oslo peace accords in the mid-1990s, Israel is constructing a military base in a region of the West Bank that the accords placed under the Palestinian
Capturing the Human Impact of Conflict in Syria
Ghaith Alsayed, a journalist based in Damascus, Syria, has covered significant events across the country for The Associated Press since 2019. He recently documented a compelling scene near the town of Najha in rural Damascus,
Challenges Faced by Lebanon Amidst Ongoing Conflicts
Last April, St. Paul Armenian Apostolic Church in Waukegan introduced the Very Rev. Bayrour Shernezian during the Holy Friday Candlelight Service. Invited by the church’s board and pastor Father Daron Stepanian, Shernezian hails from Beirut
IAEA Urges Iran’s Full Cooperation on Nuclear Issue
The International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) board has issued a formal demand for Iran to provide full cooperation. This includes offering complete details on its stockpile of near weapons-grade nuclear material and allowing inspector access
Tensions Escalate as U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes
U.S. Attacks Iran The United States recently launched new attacks targeting Iran. These actions followed the downing of a U.S. military helicopter. In response, Tehran struck back at American sites across the Middle East, marking
Escalating Tensions Between the U.S. and Iran Amid Strikes and Diplomatic Stalemates
In recent developments, the U.S. military has initiated a new wave of airstrikes targeting Iran, following statements by President Trump that more actions were imminent. This series of attacks risks undermining diplomatic efforts to resolve
Hezbollah Spy Games: The Mysterious Disappearance of Khaled al-Aydi
Amidst the chaos of Israeli airstrikes in March, Beirut’s southern suburbs were engulfed in turmoil. Residents fled their homes, and during this upheaval, one man found his chance to escape. Identified by Lebanese officials as