US renews strikes on Iran
The United States launched a new series of military strikes against Iran on September 1, 2026, marking a major escalation after several weeks of reduced direct fighting. U.S. Central Comm...
The United States launched a new series of military strikes against Iran on September 1, 2026, marking a major escalation after several weeks of reduced direct fighting. U.S. Central Comm...
Allison Alon, formerly known as Avishay Alon, is an Israeli national and former Israeli military intelligence officer who has been detained in the United States while subject to an immigr...
Florida law enforcement agencies and partner organizations recovered 163 missing children during a five-day multi-agency operation known as Operation Statewide Shield. The operation was a...
A 68-year-old man from Saint-Simon, New Brunswick, has been charged with arson in connection with a fire that destroyed the community's church on August 24, 2026, according to the Royal C...
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir published footage on August 18, 2026, showing construction of a facility intended to carry out executions by hanging. The footage showed...
A federal judge in Norfolk, Virginia, dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by Elsie Dominguez, a civilian marine engineer who alleged that she was raped aboard a U.S. Navy-operated transport v...
Ukraine carried out a drone attack on Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Tatarstan region on August 10, 2026. Ukrainian military authorities said the operation targeted the TANECO oil refinery, whil...
Russian forces carried out missile and drone attacks on Odesa and nearby port infrastructure on August 9, 2026. Ukrainian authorities reported damage to port facilities and other infrastr...
Yemen's Houthi movement said on August 9, 2026, that it attacked an Aramco oil refinery in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, using a drone. Saudi authorities reported that a fire occurred at the facil...
Iran said on August 9, 2026, that an agreement with Oman concerning shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz was approaching completion. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said th...
Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in as president of Colombia on August 7, 2026, after defeating Senator Iván Cepeda in the June 21 presidential runoff election. De La Espriella succeede...
The European Commission proposed changes to the European Union's temporary protection scheme that would exclude Ukrainian men aged 23 to 60 who are not legally permitted to leave Ukraine ...
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as leader of the Labour Party and stated that he would step down as prime minister once a successor is chosen. The announceme...
CNN reported on an incident that occurred in Hebron in the West Bank in which a 7-month-old Palestinian child, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, was shot during an encounter involving Israeli soldiers...
A flotilla of more than 50 civilian vessels organized by pro-Palestinian activists, including the Global Sumud Flotilla, attempted to reach the Gaza Strip in 2026 carrying humanitarian ai...
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Pam Bondi is no longer serving as his attorney general, ending her tenure in the role, according to official statements. Bondi, a longtim...
The Israeli army conducted raids across the West Bank on April 1, 2026, resulting in the arrest of 16 Palestinian women, according to military and local sources. Authorities stated that t...
On March 30, 2026, Israel’s parliament passed a law authorising the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, particularly those involving the killing of Israelis. The l...
On March 29, 2026, Israeli police initially barred senior Catholic leaders, including Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, from entering the Church of the H...
On March 29, 2026, Israeli police prevented senior Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass. The Latin Patriarch of Jerus...
American artist Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, held a large concert at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, in March 2026, marking a return to live performance following a period of ...
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A humanitarian flotilla carrying aid to Cuba arrived in Havana on March 24, 2026, as part of an international initiative aimed at delivering supplies amid U.S. sanctions and a fuel blocka...
Robert Mueller, the former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation who led the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, has died, authoritie...
Cuba is experiencing a severe energy crisis, with nationwide blackouts affecting millions of residents. The national electrical grid has collapsed in several regions, leaving homes, hospi...
Actor Kevin Spacey has settled multiple sexual assault claims in the United Kingdom out of court, according to reports issued on March 19, 2026. The settlements involve civil actions that...
Israel’s ambassador to Canada, Iddo Moed, called on the Canadian government to implement significant changes in its approach to antisemitism during remarks made in March 2026. The comment...
Toxic rain fell over Tehran on March 8, 2026, after Israeli airstrikes hit major oil storage facilities and fuel depots around the Iranian capital. The strikes, part of ongoing military o...
As of early March 2026, the United States’ military operations against Iran have been estimated to cost approximately $891.4 million per day, based on an analysis of the first 100 hours o...
On March 8, 2026, Israeli authorities began evacuating Israeli settlers and non-resident civilians from areas surrounding the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. The eva...
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On March 4, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 357 to 65, with one member voting present and nine members not voting, on a motion to refer H. Res. 1100 to the House Committee o...
Lindsey Halligan, an attorney who has represented former United States President Donald Trump, became the subject of a professional conduct review by the Florida Bar in March 2024. The in...
On March 4, 2026, a Russian liquefied gas tanker sank in the Mediterranean Sea following an explosion that Russian authorities said was caused by a drone attack. Russian officials stat...
Louisiana mayor convicted in juvenile misconduct case On March 3, 2026, a jury in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana found former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts guilty on felony charges related ...
On March 2, 2026, a drone attack targeted the Ras Tanura oil refinery, owned and operated by Saudi Aramco, causing a limited fire that was quickly brought under control and prompting a te...
On March 3, 2026, reports circulated online claiming that authorities in the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had detained individuals alleged to be operatives linked to Isr...
On March 2, 2026, Lebanese health authorities reported that at least 31 people were killed and more than 100 were injured in Israeli airstrikes conducted in multiple areas of southern Leb...
The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026. The operation targeted Iranian military facilities, missile capabilities, government ...
On February 27, 2026, the United States Department of Justice briefly removed a photograph from its publicly released Epstein files that appeared to show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick...
Israeli forces arrested three Palestinians during operations conducted in areas of the occupied West Bank, according to security and local sources. The arrests were reported near the cit...
DeCarlos Brown Jr. Released Before Murder of Iryna Zarutska DeCarlos Brown Jr., a 27-year-old man with a criminal record including 14 prior offenses, was released from prison in February...
Marc Donald Soucy, 59, of Cary, North Carolina, a fire engineer with the Cary Fire Department, was charged on February 18, 2026, with two counts of second‑degree sexual exploitation of a ...
Connected vehicles collect driver data as israeli firms expand automotive surveillance technology Modern vehicles equipped with internet connectivity, cameras, sensors, and telematics sy...
Stephen boss, known professionally as tWitch, was an american dancer, choreographer, television personality and dj who died by suicide at age 40 Stephen Laurel Boss was born on September...
On February 14, 2026, newly released communications between former Trump strategist Steve Bannon and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein revealed previously unknown details of a supposed p...
There is no real pause button for civilians in the West Bank and Gaza. The restrictions do not switch off at night. The fear does not fade with sunrise. Checkpoints, roadblocks, military ...
Alexander Lamar Banks Jr. attacked family outside Lansing On February 13, 2026, 21‑year‑old Alexander Lamar Banks Jr. was arrested in Delta Township, near Lansing, Michigan, after allege...
On February 13, 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and opposition leader Pierre Poilievre stood hand in hand with community members at a candlelight vigil in the northern British C...
Palestinian civilians in the West Bank and Gaza have lived under Israeli military occupation for decades, facing severe restrictions on movement, access to healthcare, education, and basi...
On February 12, 2026, newly released U.S. Department of Justice documents revealed an email from Jeffrey Epstein to Microsoft co‑founder Bill Gates dated December 20, 2016 — just over one...
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Karen Mulder, the former Dutch supermodel, was among the earliest individuals to publicly speak out about her allegations of sexual abuse linked to Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. Mul...
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Venezuela reportedly ships crude oil to Israel after exports reopen following Maduro’s capture On February 10, 2026, Venezuelan crude oil was reported to be en route to Israel ...
On February 8, 2026, former KGB officer and ex‑chief of Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee, Alnur Mussayev, publicly claimed that both the Kremlin and Kazakhstan are in possession o...
Israeli raids and clashes reported in the West Bank On February 8, 2026, multiple raids and clashes were reported in the occupied West Bank involving Israeli forces and settler...
Head of Sweden’s UNHCR fundraising agency Joanna Rubinstein resigns after Epstein file revelations On February 7, 2026, Joanna Rubinstein stepped down from her role as chair of...
Unrest follows Milan Winter Olympics opening with clashes near ceremonies On February 7, 2026, hundreds of hooded demonstrators clashed with police in Milan following the opening ceremon...
Former Salt Lake City Fire Department battalion chief Kelly J. Carter arrested on child sexual exploitation charges On February 6, 2026, Kelly Jay Carter, a 51‑year‑old retired...
Elon Musk Emails Jeffrey Epstein About Visiting Private Island In publicly released emails from November 2012, Elon Musk corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein regarding a potential visit to ...
Kuwait School Bombed in Northern Gaza, Casualties Reported On February 6, 2026, the Kuwait School in northern Gaza was struck by aerial bombing, resulting in multiple fatalities and inju...
IMF revises debt risk assessments for developing economies On February 21, 2026, the International Monetary Fund released updated debt sustainability and risk assessments for 4...
Germany faces hospital capacity strain amid physician shortages On February 19, 2026, German health authorities reported that hospitals across multiple federal states are exper...
U.S. conducts limited airstrikes in Syria targeting Iran-linked militias In mid-February 2026, the United States military carried out limited airstrikes in eastern Syria target...
U.S. Congress quietly extends secrecy deadlines on federal records requests In late January 2026, congressional committees approved procedural measures allowing federal agencie...
IDF Says It Struck ‘Terror Infrastructure’ in Gaza After Troops Fired Upon On February 6, 2026, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced it conducted targeted strikes against ...
Beit Shemesh Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Spying for Iran On February 5, 2026, the Jerusalem District Court sentenced Elimelech Stern, a 22-year-old resident of Beit Shemesh, t...
Trump says U.S. should move on from Epstein files On February 3, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed questions from reporters at the White House regarding the latest re...
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Iran Announces Live‑Fire Naval Drills Near U.S. Warships in Strait of Hormuz Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a two‑day live‑fire naval exercise in the...
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Humanitarian Reports Highlight Critical Conditions of Children in Palestine Humanitarian organisations and United Nations agencies have reported that many children in Palestini...
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Palestinians Face Fresh Slew of Evictions in Silwan, After Court Dismisses Appeal In Silwan, East Jerusalem, Palestinian residents are facing new eviction orders following the ...
Health Ministry Recalls Another Batch of Nutrilon Baby Formula After Toxin Findings The Health Ministry announced the recall of an additional batch of Nutrilon baby formula fol...
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Avraham Gil, the 19-year-old son of an Israeli consular official in Miami, avoided jail time after completing the requirements of a plea agreement stemming from a motorcycle collision wit...
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Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Khirbet al-Sidra in the occupied West Bank late on January 18–19, 2026, setting fire to homes and vehicles and injuring residents, acc...
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The Panama Canal Authority revised vessel transit regulations following prolonged drought conditions that significantly lowered water levels in Gatun Lake, according to official notices i...
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The United States carried out a retaliatory strike in Syria, targeting an Islamic State-linked militant leader responsible for an ambush that killed U.S. troops and a civilian. The strike...
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18 October 1081 — Norman forces under Robert Guiscard defeat the Byzantine army of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos outside Dyrrhachium. The battle shows the Adriatic city's continuing strategi...
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1942–1945 armaments leadership — Albert Speer becomes Reich Minister of Armaments and War Production in 1942. His ministry attempts to rationalize industrial output, standardize productio...
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12 May 1944 — American bombers begin a major concentrated campaign against German synthetic fuel plants and oil infrastructure. Germany relies heavily on synthetic fuel because access to ...
27 May 1942 — American commanders possess increasingly strong intelligence that Japan intends to attack Midway. Cryptanalysts working against Japanese naval codes help identify the target...
4 June 1942 — American carrier forces intercept a Japanese operation aimed at Midway Atoll. U.S. cryptanalytic intelligence allows Admiral Chester Nimitz to position carriers in advance. ...
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