Middle East
Trump wants to talk to Hezbollah. Will they pick up the phone?
Sources inside the group are being coy about negotiating directly, while Israel and Iran have their own reasons to keep the calls from getting through
August 13, 2026
Middle East
QiOSK
Pentagon says it killed at least 150 Yemeni civilians in strikes
Critics say the 2025 numbers were lowballed, plus the DoD refuses to acknowledge civilian deaths in repeated boat strikes around the Caribbean that year
August 12, 2026
Middle East
The Houthis could be first big test for Mecca mutual defense pact
How will Turkey and Pakistan respond to an attack on Saudi Arabia from its Iran-aligned enemies in Yemen?
August 12, 2026
Asia-Pacific
When US left Afghanistan, China moved in. So how's it going?
Five years on, Beijing's relations with the Taliban are a study in pragmatism and patience, but not exactly as expected
August 12, 2026
Africa
US military marching into Puntland as Red Sea tensions escalate
The agreement reportedly bypassed Somalia's central government, raising questions about the country's already fraying federal system.
August 11, 2026
Middle East
Israel is going all out to stop Turkey from getting F-35s
Despite the pressure, President Trump seems to be moving closer to approving Ankara's reentry into the fighter jet program
August 10, 2026
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