Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran for over three decades, was laid to rest Friday after being killed in Israeli strikes on Feb. 28. The Legacy of Ali Khamenei and the Islamic Republic Khamenei assumed power in 1989 following the death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. According to the Associated Press, he spent his … Read more
A new AP-NORC poll reveals that bipartisan support for Israel in the United States has undergone a significant erosion, driven by partisan and generational divisions regarding the ongoing war in Gaza. Roughly one-third of American adults now believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians, marking a shift in public opinion nearly three years after the … Read more
Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip and operations in the West Bank killed at least eight people on Monday, according to health officials and emergency services. The casualties included children in Gaza and a 15-year-old in the West Bank, as ongoing military activity persists across the Palestinian territories. Where are the latest casualties occurring … Read more
High-level negotiations in Switzerland aimed at ending the war between the U.S. and Iran concluded early Monday with an agreement to establish a “de-confliction cell” to manage hostilities in Lebanon. According to mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, the cell will coordinate with the Lebanese government to ensure military operations cease. However, the path to a … Read more
Group of Seven leaders have formally backed a tentative U.S.-brokered agreement between the White House and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and implement a ceasefire in the Middle East. According to the Associated Press, the deal aims to stabilize global oil markets and halt hostilities in Lebanon, though the official text remains private. … Read more
A tentative ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran faces a critical impasse as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi demands a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. While the U.S. and Iran move toward a signing ceremony in Switzerland this Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the withdrawal condition, stating Israel will remain … Read more
President Donald Trump has urged an immediate halt to military strikes in the Middle East as U.S. and Iranian negotiators work toward a final ceasefire agreement. Despite these efforts, Israeli military forces struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut on Sunday, citing projectiles launched into northern Israel. The potential deal, brokered largely by Pakistan, remains fragile as … Read more
Israeli troops shot into a civilian vehicle in Hebron on June 5, 2026, killing seven-month-old Sam Fahd Abu Haikal and wounding his parents. According to the Israel Defense Forces, soldiers fired after perceiving the vehicle was accelerating toward them. The military later stated an initial inquiry found the victims were uninvolved civilians and the incident … Read more
The Fragile Path to Stability: Lebanon at a Geopolitical Crossroads The recent escalation in southern Lebanon, marked by the tragic loss of military personnel and civilians, underscores a sobering reality: the path to a lasting ceasefire remains fraught with peril. As diplomatic efforts in Washington collide with entrenched regional rivalries, the future of Lebanon hangs … Read more
By Samantha Carter, Chief Editor The geopolitical landscape remains volatile as President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu navigate a strained partnership, complicated by the ongoing conflict in Iran and a broadening war in Lebanon. While both leaders maintain that their relationship is solid, recent admissions from the White House suggest significant friction … Read more