Saudi diplomat says Iran encourages Houthi escalation of attacks on the kingdom
CAIRO — Iran’s government is encouraging the latest escalation in attacks by the Tehran-backed Houthi rebels and doesn’t…
Iraq devalues its currency as Iran-U.S. war disrupts oil shipping routes
BAGHDAD — Iraq devalued its currency Wednesday, changing the official exchange rate from around 1,300 dinars to the…
A bus overturns in central Iran, killing 11 and injuring 24
TEHRAN, Iran — A passenger bus overturned in Iran, killing 11 people and injuring 24 others, state television…
Israel player Sayed Abu Farchi sent off for goal celebration in Nations League
LINZ, Austria — Israel player Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off for his goal-scoring celebration after equalizing against…
Netanyahu says Mamdani endangers Jewish New Yorkers by spreading lies about Israel’s actions in Gaza
NEW YORK — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani of endangering Jewish New Yorkers with…
Protests and fiery comments as Ireland and Israel prepare for soccer doubleheader
DUBLIN — Tensions are high ahead of an international soccer doubleheader between Ireland and Israel, with both nations…
Trump returns to UN at a moment of anxiety about Iran, AI and the future of world body itself
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump is set to address the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday at a…
Iran says it strikes an oil tanker, and other Mideast developments
Iran says it has struck an oil tanker trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz. And South Korea…
UN-backed experts cite possible US war crimes in Iran strikes
GENEVA — Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N.’s top human rights body say they have found “reasonable…
House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on
WASHINGTON — For a third time, the U.S. House has voted to end the war in Iran, approving…
US watchdog tallies Iran war’s hit to weapons stockpiles, military bases and more
WASHINGTON — A U.S. government watchdog released its first report on the impact of the Iran war on…
An Iranian commercial ship is struck near Strait of Hormuz, 1 person killed, Iran’s state media say
CAIRO — State-run media say an Iranian commercial vessel was struck early Sunday off Qeshm Island near the…