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Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting
1+ day, 28+ min ago (1099+ words) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates " Iran's secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open "other fronts" in a war that has already disrupted world energy…...
A grim list: Some notable attacks on houses of worship around the world in recent years
7+ hour, 43+ min ago (1021+ words) Statistically, attending a weekly worship service is a remarkably safe thing to do. Global annual attendance totals many billions; the number of people killed in attacks on individual houses of worship in any given year is generally less than a…...
The Latest: Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's supreme leader, named his successor, Iran state TV says
5+ day ago (1781+ words) U.S. President Donald Trump told ABC News earlier Sunday he wants a say in who comes to power once the war is over; a new leader "is not going to last long" without his approval, he said. One woman was injured…...
State Department orders drawdown at more Mideast diplomatic missions as familiar criticism mounts
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (880+ words) WASHINGTON " The State Department on Monday drew down personnel at more U.S. diplomatic missions in and around the Middle East as it faces increasing, but historically familiar, criticism for not doing enough to prepare embassies, consulates and American citizens living abroad…...
Bomb thrown at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s home; investigated as act of terrorism
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (277+ words) Two bombs were thrown during protests near the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The incident is being investigated as an act of potential terrorism. New York City police commissioner Jessica Tisch said they were thrown during protests…...
3 Palestinians killed in West Bank clash, bringing toll from week of violence to 6
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (471+ words) ABU FALAH, West Bank " Three Palestinians were killed in a violent clash with settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Sunday, bringing the number of Palestinians killed in recent days to six. The surge in violence comes as much of…...
The Latest: New Iranian attacks target Israel and US bases as more Israeli strikes hit Lebanon
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1765+ words) Iran launched more missiles at Israel and U.S. bases as the war in the Middle East enters a sixth day. Israel announced multiple incoming attacks early Thursday and said it was intercepting the missiles. Meanwhile, the Israeli military said it began…...
Orlando Rabbi stranded in Israel as Iran conflict leaves Americans scrambling to get home
1+ week, 1+ day ago (150+ words) Orlando Rabbi stranded in Israel as Iran conflict leaves Americans scrambling to get home'wftv.com Save more, spend less & avoid ripoffs Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Documentaries that enlighten & entertain In-depth reporting…...
Central Florida native among 6 soldiers killed in Iranian drone strike on U.S. troops in Kuwait
1+ week, 2+ day ago (294+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. " The Pentagon has identified four of the six service members killed in the Iran conflict, stating they died in a drone strike in Kuwait. The Iranian retaliatory drone strike targeted a command center located in Port Shuaiba. All…...
Stranded travelers in the Middle East share their accounts of being stuck during the war
1+ week, 1+ day ago (807+ words) Hundreds of thousands of people have been stranded across the Middle East amid the U.S. and Israel's joint war against Iran. And between swaths of flight cancellations and airspace closures, many are still scrambling for next steps. In a matter of…...