Lebanon’s UN Peacekeeping Pullout Becomes Central Issue in Paris Talks
Paris, September 17 2026 – French President Emmanuel Macron met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Jordanian King Abdullah II on Thursday to discuss the planned
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Aleppo Court Delivers First Death Sentences for Alawite Massacres
A military criminal tribunal in Aleppo handed down its first capital punishments on Tuesday, condemning two loyalists of ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death.
Taiwan Conducts Live-Fire Military Drills Amid High-Stakes Global Diplomacy
Taiwan’s military launched a series of live-fire exercises this week, deploying advanced missiles and attack drones across the island. These maneuvers occur jus
Deadly Glacier and Rock Collapse in Nepal Linked to Climate Warming
A massive glacier‑rock slide struck the Trishuli River valley in central Nepal on September 16, 2026, killing almost 1,400 people and leaving thousands still mi
US Military Confirms Strait of Hormuz Remains Open Despite Regional Tensions
The United States Central Command stated this week that the Strait of Hormuz remains fully operational for international shipping. Despite ongoing regional fric
UN Chief Urges Calm Amid Rising Tensions in Yemen
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for immediate de-escalation in the Middle East. The appeal comes as conflict intensifies in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Targeting Mecca as Red Line
Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Wednesday of launching an attack on the holy city of Mecca. The kingdom declared this act a severe violation of it
U.S. Diplomats Meet Houthis in Muscat Amid Red Sea Tensions
American diplomats held weekend talks with Houthi representatives at the U.S. embassy in Muscat, Oman. The meeting took place against the backdrop of escalating
Saudi Arabia Faces Limited Options Against Houthi Threat
Saudi Arabia finds itself in a strategic dilemma regarding its conflict with Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The kingdom is hesitant to launch a full-scale war without s
Kosovo Elite Under Hague Court Scrutiny After Thaci Conviction
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and three ex-military leaders were found guilty by the Hague-based court for war crimes committed during the 1998-1999 conf
German defense chief visits Washington for arms talks
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrived at the Pentagon in Washington on Wednesday. He faced a complex diplomatic challenge during his visit. Berlin aim
Yemen’s anti-Houthi coalition opens probe into rapid military collapse
Anti-Houthi forces in Yemen have launched a formal investigation into the sudden disintegration of their military lines. This inquiry aims to uncover the specif