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Iran parades missiles through the streets in a show of force as nuclear talks ramp up

The Islamic Republic displayed its military might, parading thousands of troops through the streets of the capital, Tehran, along with military hardware.
Soldiers marching.
Soldiers marching.

Former U.K. spy chief has advice for Trump: Go slow on Ukraine if you want the Nobel

Ex-MI6 head Richard Dearlove warned Trump that rushing into a truce and giving Russia concessions could pose grave danger to the West.
Cliveden Literary Festival, Berkshire, UK - 29 Sep 2019
Cliveden Literary Festival, Berkshire, UK - 29 Sep 2019
22d ago

Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the U.S. in response to Trump's letter

Since Trump was elected and resumed his “maximum pressure” campaign on Tehran, Iran’s rial currency has gone into a free fall.
A split composite image of Donald Trump, left, and Masoud Pezeshkian.
A split composite image of Donald Trump, left, and Masoud Pezeshkian.
27d ago

What's behind the pro-democracy protests gripping Turkey?

The detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is widely viewed as politically motivated.    
A protestor waves a Turkish flag in front of riot police during a rally in support of Istanbul's arrested mayor in Istanbul, on March 24, 2025.
A protestor waves a Turkish flag in front of riot police during a rally in support of Istanbul's arrested mayor in Istanbul, on March 24, 2025.
29d ago

'You started this': Attacks on Alawites in Syria highlight deep divisions

The recent surge of violence in Syria lays bare the challenges interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa faces in delivering on his promise to lead a more unified country.
A large group of people protest and hold posters of deceased loved ones
A large group of people protest and hold posters of deceased loved ones

Israel threatens 'permanent' control of Gaza areas unless Hamas releases hostages

Defense Minister Israel Katz said parts of the Palestinian enclave would be "annexed to Israel" unless the remaining 59 captives, dead and alive, were freed.
Palestinians flee from increased Israeli military activity on the outskirts of Beit Lahia
Palestinians flee from increased Israeli military activity on the outskirts of Beit Lahia
32d ago

Trump threatens Houthi rebels that they'll be 'completely annihilated' as airstrikes pound Yemen

A fresh round of airstrikes hit Sanaa, Yemen’s rebel-held capital, and their stronghold of Saada in the country’s northwest Wednesday night.
APTOPIX Yemen Israel Palestinians US
APTOPIX Yemen Israel Palestinians US

U.N. staffer killed and 5 others wounded in a strike in the Gaza Strip

The head of the U.N. Office for Project Services declined to say who carried out the strike on a U.N. guesthouse in the Gaza Strip.
Israel Carries Out Major Strikes In Gaza, Ending Truce
Israel Carries Out Major Strikes In Gaza, Ending Truce
33d ago

Police arrest Istanbul mayor and key Erdogan rival over alleged corruption and terrorist links

Prosecutors issued detention warrants for Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and around 100 other people, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported.
Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested
Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Israel-Hamas war: More than 400 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Hamas said Israel had violated the ceasefire agreement, “exposing the prisoners in Gaza to an unknown fate,” while Israel said it would act “with increasing military force.”
Israel on March 18 unleashed its most intense strikes on the Gaza Strip since a January ceasefire, with rescuers reporting 220 people killed, and Hamas accusing Benjamin Netanyahu of deciding to "resume war" after a deadlock on extending the truce.
Israel on March 18 unleashed its most intense strikes on the Gaza Strip since a January ceasefire, with rescuers reporting 220 people killed, and Hamas accusing Benjamin Netanyahu of deciding to "resume war" after a deadlock on extending the truce.
53d ago

Iran's stock of near-bomb-grade uranium has jumped, U.N. watchdog says

The stock of uranium enriched to up to 60% fissile purity, close to the roughly 90% of bomb grade, has been a long-standing concern for Western powers.
The Iranian flag flutters outside
The Iranian flag flutters outside