September 23, 2026

Israeli PM Netanyahu Prepares for U.N. Assembly Amid Controversy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to attend the U.N. General Assembly in New York this week. This marks his first visit to the city since New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for his arrest. Netanyahu addressed the controversy in a social media video before leaving Israel. Netanyahu’s appearance at the U.N. General Assembly […]

September 22, 2026

Crisis in Yemen: Displacement and Humanitarian Challenges Amid Renewed Conflict

Conflict and Displacement in Yemen Yemen is witnessing a severe humanitarian crisis as Houthi forces capture new territories. This month, Yemeni prisoners loyal to Houthi authorities arrived in Sanaa after their release by Saudi-backed government forces. As Houthi fighters entered Mokha, families fled, leaving around 125,000 people displaced in days, according to the U.N. World […]

September 21, 2026

State Department Alerts Americans About Middle East Travel Risks

The State Department has renewed its warning for Americans traveling in the Middle East. This comes amid escalating regional tensions, including a recent ballistic missile attack by Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeting Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia intercepted the missile, with residents near King Khalid International Airport reporting an explosion and visible smoke. The Bureau of […]

September 21, 2026

U.S. Approves Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia Amid Middle East Turbulence

The U.S. decision to approve the sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia represents a significant shift in Middle East deterrence strategy. The move aligns with President Donald Trump’s efforts to transfer defense responsibilities to regional partners. This agreement, however, involves risks. It requires congressional approval, and the jets are not expected to […]

September 21, 2026

Revealing the Damage from Iranian Attacks on U.S. Positions in the Middle East

Newly obtained photos exclusively shared with CBS News expose the extensive damage inflicted on buildings and vehicles at various U.S. locations in the Middle East. The destruction results from Iranian missile and drone strikes. Active service members provided these images anonymously due to strict media constraints within the military. A deployed service member expressed concern […]

September 20, 2026

U.S. Ambassador Avoids Setting Timeline for Iran Conflict

As the Iran conflict heads into its seventh month, Mike Waltz expressed confidence that time favors President Donald Trump and the United States. This development comes as Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations declined to specify a timeline for resolving the ongoing war, despite initial predictions from Trump that the conflict would conclude in four […]

September 16, 2026

U.S.-Iran Tensions: Naval Movements in Focus

The issue of how many ships are departing the Persian Gulf has become a central topic in the ongoing tension with Iran. This situation has sparked a debate among experts and officials. A sailor on the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason, September 4 (Photo: U.S. Navy/AFP/Getty Images) President Trump’s Statements President Donald Trump has announced that […]

September 14, 2026

Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Expand Control in Bab al-Mandab Strait

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have seized additional islands in the strategically important Bab al-Mandab Strait, increasing their control over the country’s west coast. This development occurs at a time when a crucial pipeline in Saudi Arabia is expected to remain out of service for several weeks. Ali Rogin, a correspondent for PBS NewsHour, discussed these developments […]

September 14, 2026

Houthis’ rise in Yemen: A challenge for global trade and U.S. policy

The Houthis, an Iran-backed group, are moving swiftly toward a pivotal maritime chokepoint, drawing attention to their expansive financial strategies. This network has bolstered the group from a local insurgency into a regional power that now poses a threat to global trade routes. Recently, the Houthis seized critical areas on Yemen’s Red Sea coast, including […]