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US says Israel behind Syria strikes, slams 'unnecessary escalation'
US envoy to Syria says Israel 'behind strikes' on airbase; Lebanon’s president says country will stick to Israel framework, counts on US to implement deal.
August 19, 2026
Several wounded as 620 drones launched toward Moscow region
Russian air defenses say they destroyed more than 180 of the drones over the capital region, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on the state-backed MAX platform.
August 18, 2026
Russia bars only anti-war party from elections
Russia's Supreme Court bars the country's only anti-war party, Yabloko, from contesting September's parliamentary elections.
August 10, 2026
Middle East Roundup, Aug 7: 'Same mentality': Pezeshkian warns Hiroshima, Nagasaki horror must not be repeated
Pezeshkian calls for condemnation of Washington's threats to wipe out nations and destroy civilian infrastructure; the US President says Iran 'cannot go much longer' and hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could be open very soon; Houthi missile attacks kill 58 Yemeni govt forces; Oil extends gains and stocks fall on fresh Hormuz worries.
August 8, 2026
Houthis missile attacks on Israel widen Middle East war
The involvement of Houthi rebels adds a new complexity to a conflict that has already impacted a wide swathe of the Middle East.
March 29, 2026
US, Israel defend strikes at UN as Iran alleges 'war crime'
March 1, 2026
At UNSC, Pakistan condemns regional attacks, calls for diplomacy
Ahmad criticized strikes against Iran as 'unwarranted' and noted they occurred while renewed diplomatic efforts were underway.
February 28, 2026
US backs Pakistan’s self-defense as Trump praises leadership amid Afghan conflict
Praises the Pakistan leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir; says he believes Pakistan is 'doing terrifically well.'
February 27, 2026
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EU foreign policy chief calls for 'diplomatic solution' on Iran
Says the world does not need another war; 'we already have a lot.'
February 23, 2026