Iran Mediators Offer Plan to Ease Lebanon, Hormuz Tensions
BÜRGENSTOCK, Switzerland—Iran and the U.S. agreed to a mechanism to halt the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, mediators…
Israel Is Exerting Control Over a Bigger Slice of Gaza
Israel’s military has deepened its hold on the Gaza Strip, significantly expanding the territory it controls under the…
Israel’s Secret Base in Iraq, Iran’s Leader is MIA, Hantavirus Cruise Passengers Begin Repatriation | What’s News for May 10
This is an edition of the What’s News newsletter, which helps you catch up on the headlines and…
He Was Rebuilding Hezbollah—Until an Israeli Missile Found Him in Beirut
Israel had spent a decade trying to kill Haytham Ali Tabatabai when it found the top Hezbollah military…
Comey Prosecution on the Ropes After Series of Missteps
WASHINGTON—The federal prosecution of former FBI director James Comey is teetering after a series of missteps, a sign…
Trump Renews Calls for Federal Intervention in Chicago After Deadly Shooting
President Trump renewed calls for federal intervention to stem crime in Chicago after shootings Friday left a 14-year-old…
Inside the Ukrainian Corruption Probe Edging Closer to Zelensky
KYIV, Ukraine—It was just past 2 a.m. when Tymur Mindich crossed the border into Poland last week—a few…
Germany’s Answer to Its Conscription Dilemma: a Database of Young Men Fit for War
BERLIN—Germany will build a database of young people detailing their fitness, aptitude and outlook to help it pick…
Israeli Settlers Burn Mosque as West Bank Violence Escalates – The Wall Street Journal
Israeli Settlers Burn Mosque as West Bank Violence Escalates The Wall Street JournalIsraeli settlers torch mosque and spray graffiti…
Leaked-Video Scandal Tests Israel’s Ability to Investigate Its Own Soldiers – The Wall Street Journal
Leaked-Video Scandal Tests Israel’s Ability to Investigate Its Own Soldiers The Wall Street JournalSome Israelis argue all soldiers are…
Using Your Credit Card at the Checkout Is Set to Get a Lot More Complicated
Your favorite latte at the local coffee shop could soon cost $5, $5.10 or $5.25—depending on how you…
Syria Joins Coalition Against Islamic State as Nation’s Leader Visits Trump
WASHINGTON—Syria has joined the U.S.-led mission to defeat Islamic State, U.S. officials said, after President Trump and Syrian…