Analyst: Iran attempts to ‘flip narrative’ by accusing Qatar of holding pilots
Iran’s accusations that Qatar is holding three Iranian pilots shot down during attacks on Gulf states are an…
UN says over 16,000 civilians held by Russia during war
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations estimates that more than 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during its…
Nigerians freed after months in jihadi captivity tell of ordeal
ILORIN, Kwara (AP) — Some of the 163 kidnapped Nigerians rescued from jihadi captivity have spoken of the…
U.N. Adds Israeli and Russian Forces to Sexual Violence List
The U.N. investigators documented nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence around the world in 2025, more than…
Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump’s trip to Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next…
Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 soldiers
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three U.S. Army soldiers at the…
Russia offers incentives for fighting in Ukraine, but some recruits complain of coercion
For average wage earners in Russia, it’s a big payday. For criminals seeking to escape the harsh conditions…
Ukraine aims to resume prisoner exchanges with Russia, says Zelenskyy
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine is working to resume prisoner exchanges with Russia that could bring home 1,200…
A new push to honor WWII nurses who risked their lives to help others
DANVILLE, Calif. (AP) — At age 106, Alice Darrow can clearly recall her days as a nurse during…
Prominent Gaza hospital chief is among dozens of medical staff still imprisoned by Israel
CAIRO (AP) — Under Gaza’s ceasefire deal, Israel freed dozens of doctors, nurses, paramedics and other medical personnel…
Complex issues remain for Israel-Hamas after cease-fire agreement
Four deceased hostages were returned to Israel on Monday, and another 24 are supposed to be turned over…
Israeli survivors of attacks grapple with Gaza hostage exchange deal
ZICHRON YAACOV, Israel (AP) — On Tal Hartuv’s chest is a jagged scar, one of 18 stab wounds…