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Today: April 15, 2026
Today: April 15, 2026

Middle East Conflict

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From airlines to banks: Australian, New Zealand firms feel heat of Gulf crisis

Companies in Australia and New Zealand are beginning to signal the financial strain from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, as higher fuel prices stoke inflation, dent business and

From airlines to banks: Australian, New Zealand firms feel heat of Gulf crisis
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

World Bank could provide up to $100 billion in funds for countries hit by war, Banga says

The World Bank could mobilize $80 billion to $100 billion in funding over the next 15 months for countries hit hard by the war in the

World Bank could provide up to $100 billion in funds for countries hit by war, Banga says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

US and Iran end 21-hour ceasefire talks without agreement before Vance departs Pakistan

U.S. Vice President J

US and Iran end 21-hour ceasefire talks without agreement before Vance departs Pakistan
Asia|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again

A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appears to be hanging by a thread after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon

Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again
Opinion|World

Presidential words can turn the unthinkable into the thinkable − for better or for worse

For years, Donald Trump’s rhetoric has relied on insult, ridicule, threat and contempt. But the scale of violence in his words during the first week of April 2026 was new – and had a purpose.

Presidential words can turn the unthinkable into the thinkable − for better or for worse
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

The Latest: US A-10 attack aircraft was hit by Iranian air defense forces, says Iran’s state media

One crew member has been recued after an American aircraft was shot down in Iran

The Latest: US A-10 attack aircraft was hit by Iranian air defense forces, says Iran’s state media
Political|World

Trump says Iran war 'nearing completion' in address to the nation

President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House Wednesday about the war with Iran. He said the core strategic objectives are "nearing completion" as he projected another two to three weeks of involvement.

Trump says Iran war 'nearing completion' in address to the nation
Europe|Political|World

French president hits back after Trump mocks how his wife treats him

French president hits back after Trump mocks how his wife treats him

French president hits back after Trump mocks how his wife treats him
Arts|Business|Economy|Political|World

Takeaways from Trump's address: No end date for Iran war and few details on strategy ahead

President Donald Trump sought to explain his rationale for the war against Iran in a primetime address Wednesday

Takeaways from Trump's address: No end date for Iran war and few details on strategy ahead
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Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has caused

President Donald Trump entered his war of choice against Iran without consulting global allies

Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has caused
Opinion|Political|World

Iran war: 4 big questions that help clarify the future of the Middle East

The Iran war is affecting the whole Middle East. An expert on the region looks at four key issues that shed light on the war’s likely end and political consequences.

Iran war: 4 big questions that help clarify the future of the Middle East
World

State Department orders drawdown at more Mideast diplomatic missions as familiar criticism mounts

The State Department has drawn down personnel at more U.S. diplomatic missions in and around the Middle East as it comes under increasing but historically familiar criticism for not doing enough to prepare

State Department orders drawdown at more Mideast diplomatic missions as familiar criticism mounts
US|World

Trump grieves with families during return of soldiers killed in war in the Middle East

President Donald Trump joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer of six U.S. Army Reserve soldiers killed in Kuwait

Trump grieves with families during return of soldiers killed in war in the Middle East
Europe|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining

Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining

Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining
Business|Political|US|World

Everything we know on the seventh day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on the seventh day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on the seventh day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Between bombs and blackouts, Iranians are trapped in a deepening crisis

Between bombs and blackouts, Iranians are trapped in a deepening crisis

Between bombs and blackouts, Iranians are trapped in a deepening crisis
Economy|Health|Political|Travel|World

Repatriation flights ramp up as nations race to bring citizens home from Middle East

Governments around the world are rushing to organize the return of their citizens from the Middle East on Wednesday and air traffic seems to be picking up slightly as travel across the region remains heavily disrupted by the widening Iran war

Repatriation flights ramp up as nations race to bring citizens home from Middle East
Asia|Political|World

Iranian warship sunk by the US was sailing home after taking part in an exhibition hosted by India

Officials in New Delhi say that an Iranian warship that was sunk by a U.S. submarine near Sri Lanka had participated in naval exercises hosted by India before heading out into international waters in the Indian Ocean on its way home

Iranian warship sunk by the US was sailing home after taking part in an exhibition hosted by India
World

Iran's barrage of attacks across the Persian Gulf shows regional chaos is key to its strategy

For years, Iran’s theocratic government warned it would blanket the Middle East with missile and drone fire if it felt its existence was threatened

Iran's barrage of attacks across the Persian Gulf shows regional chaos is key to its strategy
Political|World

Canada and Australia leaders urge war de-escalation, but agree Iran can't get nuclear weapons

Canadian and Australian prime ministers have called for a de-escalation of the Iran war but added the Iranians must never gain a nuclear weapon

Canada and Australia leaders urge war de-escalation, but agree Iran can't get nuclear weapons
Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

'They're giving up their lives for us'; Nonprofit supports troops with care packages amid Middle East conflict

'They're giving up their lives for us'; Nonprofit supports troops with care packages amid Middle East conflict

'They're giving up their lives for us'; Nonprofit supports troops with care packages amid Middle East conflict
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran Ali Khamenei

World leaders have been responding cautiously amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, reports of its supreme leader's death and fears of a wider war

World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran Ali Khamenei
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Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine expected later this week may take place in Switzerland or Turkey if a planned meeting in Abu Dhabi is not possible due to the war in the Middle East

Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy says
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What we know about why the US and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran’s retaliation

What we know about why the US and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran’s retaliation

What we know about why the US and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran’s retaliation
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

A look at Middle East figures killed by Israel in recent years

Israel has killed multiple senior officials with Iran's armed proxies like Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023

A look at Middle East figures killed by Israel in recent years
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strike kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza, health officials say, the latest deaths as truce stalls

An Israeli strike has killed at least two Palestinians and wounded five others east of Gaza City, according to Fadel Naeem, director of Al-Ahli Hospital, where the casualties arrived

Israeli strike kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza, health officials say, the latest deaths as truce stalls
Crime|Election|MidEast|Political|US

As antisemitism rises and strife over Israel continues, Josh Shapiro turns toward his Jewish faith

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro may be the nation’s most prominent Jewish politician as antisemitism surges across America

As antisemitism rises and strife over Israel continues, Josh Shapiro turns toward his Jewish faith
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump warns he's considering limited strikes as Iranian diplomat says proposed deal is imminent

President Donald Trump has warned that limited strikes against Iran are possible even as the country’s top diplomat says Tehran expects to have a proposed deal ready in the next few days following nuclear talks with the U.S. Trump's remarks Friday came a few hours after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said on MSNOW’s “Morning Joe” show that his country was planning to finalize a draft deal in “the next two to three days” to then send to Washington

Trump warns he's considering limited strikes as Iranian diplomat says proposed deal is imminent
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Trump's Board of Peace painted a rosy picture of Gaza's future. On the ground, there is only despair

At the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington, President Donald Trump spoke of billions of dollars pledged to rebuild the Gaza Strip and a “new and harmonious” Middle East rising from the ashes of war

Trump's Board of Peace painted a rosy picture of Gaza's future. On the ground, there is only despair
MidEast|Political|US|World

Israel tightens grip on West Bank ahead of Netanyahu’s visit to US

Israel tightens grip on West Bank ahead of Netanyahu’s visit to US

Israel tightens grip on West Bank ahead of Netanyahu’s visit to US
Health|Political|World

Israel marks the return of the final hostage's remains after more than 2 years of war and grief

Israel is marking the end of a painful chapter after the return of the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza

Israel marks the return of the final hostage's remains after more than 2 years of war and grief
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

$1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza, as India and others invited

At least eight more countries say the United States has invited them to join President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace overseeing next steps for Gaza

$1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza, as India and others invited
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Trump is threatening to attack a country that produces three times more oil than Venezuela

Trump is threatening to attack a country that produces three times more oil than Venezuela

Trump is threatening to attack a country that produces three times more oil than Venezuela
Political|World

Gaza is entering the second phase of the ceasefire plan Trump helped broker, US says

The United States says it’s moving into the next phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan involving disarming Hamas, rebuilding the war-ravaged territory and establishing the group of Palestinian experts that will administer daily affairs

Gaza is entering the second phase of the ceasefire plan Trump helped broker, US says
Political|World

Lebanon says first phase of plan to disarm Hezbollah completed, but Netanyahu warns progress ‘far from sufficient’

Lebanon says first phase of plan to disarm Hezbollah completed, but Netanyahu warns progress ‘far from sufficient’

Lebanon says first phase of plan to disarm Hezbollah completed, but Netanyahu warns progress ‘far from sufficient’
Americas|Economy|World

As Venezuela buckles under Trump, Iran sees an uncomfortable parallel

As Venezuela buckles under Trump, Iran sees an uncomfortable parallel

As Venezuela buckles under Trump, Iran sees an uncomfortable parallel
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Angelina Jolie visits Rafah Crossing as Gaza aid groups face Israeli suspension

Angelina Jolie visits Rafah Crossing as Gaza aid groups face Israeli suspension

Angelina Jolie visits Rafah Crossing as Gaza aid groups face Israeli suspension
MidEast|Political|US|Videos|World

No major change in troop levels after Trump says US is ‘locked and loaded’ to defend Iranian protesters

No major change in troop levels after Trump says US is ‘locked and loaded’ to defend Iranian protesters

No major change in troop levels after Trump says US is ‘locked and loaded’ to defend Iranian protesters
Economy|Political|World

UAE says it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia struck port city

UAE says it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia struck port city

UAE says it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia struck port city
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements condemned by 12 European countries, Canada and Japan

Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements condemned by 12 European countries, Canada and Japan

Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements condemned by 12 European countries, Canada and Japan
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war

‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war

‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Aid flow into Gaza falls short of the ceasefire terms, Israeli figures show

Aid deliveries into Gaza are falling short of the amount agreed upon in the U.S.-brokered ceasefire

Aid flow into Gaza falls short of the ceasefire terms, Israeli figures show
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

In post-Assad Syria's chaos, Alawite women face sexual violence

A woman from Syria's Alawite minority has spoken about her harrowing experience of being kidnapped and raped by gunmen

In post-Assad Syria's chaos, Alawite women face sexual violence
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire's second phase soon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas are expected to move into the second phase of their ceasefire soon

Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire's second phase soon
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli forces kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they appear to surrender

Israeli forces killed a pair of Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank after they appeared to surrender to troops, drawing Palestinian accusations that the men were executed “in cold blood.”

Israeli forces kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they appear to surrender
Health|Political|World

Indonesia says its Gaza peacekeepers would focus on health, infrastructure tasks

Indonesia has trained up to 20,000 troops to take on health and construction-related tasks during a planned peacekeeping operation in the war-torn enclave of Gaza, the defence

Indonesia says its Gaza peacekeepers would focus on health, infrastructure tasks