U.S. World Business Lifestyle
Today: May 19, 2026
Today: May 19, 2026

MidEast

Election|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says he’ll ‘hold off’ on attacking Iran on Tuesday but tells military to be ready ‘on a moment’s notice’

Trump says he’ll ‘hold off’ on attacking Iran on Tuesday but tells military to be ready ‘on a moment’s notice’

Trump says he’ll ‘hold off’ on attacking Iran on Tuesday but tells military to be ready ‘on a moment’s notice’
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli troops intercept a flotilla off Cyprus as it tries to breach the Gaza blockade

The Israeli military has intercepted boats in international waters off the coast of Cyprus, part of a flotilla attempting to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza

Israeli troops intercept a flotilla off Cyprus as it tries to breach the Gaza blockade
Crime|Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon death toll reaches 3,000 in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah

The death toll in the latest fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has surpassed 3,000

Lebanon death toll reaches 3,000 in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah
Europe|MidEast|Opinion|Political|World

Why the Iran war is breaking the US-European strategic alliance

European leaders are learning they cannot rely on Washington, and that the US will act against their interests and at their economic expense.

Why the Iran war is breaking the US-European strategic alliance
Arts|Fashion and Beauty|MidEast|World

In war‑scarred Gaza, brides turn to refurbished wedding dresses

In a small sewing workshop in southern Gaza, Nisreen Al‑Rantisi pulls fabric from a pile and reshapes worn wedding dresses, trying to keep

In war‑scarred Gaza, brides turn to refurbished wedding dresses
MidEast|Political|World

‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting

‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting

‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting
MidEast|Political|World

Guns on the television and in Iran’s streets as Trump renews war threats

Guns on the television and in Iran’s streets as Trump renews war threats

Guns on the television and in Iran’s streets as Trump renews war threats
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strike kills Hamas’ military wing leader, who Israel says was an architect of Oct 7 attacks

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has killed Hamas military wing leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad

Israeli strike kills Hamas’ military wing leader, who Israel says was an architect of Oct 7 attacks
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political

Spain's Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn

Spain is boycotting this year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, after repeatedly expressing disapproval over Israel’s participation

Spain's Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Iraqi man accused of NYC synagogue plot after attacks in Europe and Canada in response to Iran war

An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel's war in Iran has been arrested and charged with supporting Iran-backed terrorist organizations

Iraqi man accused of NYC synagogue plot after attacks in Europe and Canada in response to Iran war
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say

The Pentagon is drawing down thousands of troops in Europe by stopping units from deploying to Poland and Germany as opposed to yanking those already stationed there

Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland

The Pentagon has canceled plans to deploy 4,000 U.S.-based troops to Poland, two U.S. officials said, a surprise decision slammed by lawmakers that renewed questions

US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk

Tensions are escalating again near the Strait of Hormuz after a ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another was attacked and sank near the coast of Oman

Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
MidEast|Political|World

Israelis mark capture of East Jerusalem with Old City parade, racist chants

Thousands of Israeli nationalists marched on Thursday through the Muslim quarter of Jerusalem's walled Old City under heavy security, in an annual

Israelis mark capture of East Jerusalem with Old City parade, racist chants
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

China will do what it can to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Bessent says

U.S.

China will do what it can to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Bessent says
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Yemen government, Houthis to release more than 1,600 prisoners in conflict's  largest swap

The internationally recognised Yemeni government and the Iran-aligned Houthi group will exchange more than 1,600 prisoners, the office of the U.N. special envoy for

Yemen government, Houthis to release more than 1,600 prisoners in conflict's  largest swap
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel to sue New York Times over article on rape of Palestinian detainees, Netanyahu says

Israel plans to sue The New York Times and one of its journalists for defamation over an article that said Israeli soldiers, prison guards and settlers

Israel to sue New York Times over article on rape of Palestinian detainees, Netanyahu says
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Taliban detains three journalists in Afghanistan, UN says

Afghanistan's Taliban government has detained at least three journalists on unspecified charges, the United Nations mission there said on Thursday in

Taliban detains three journalists in Afghanistan, UN says
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline

Italy's defence minister said on Thursday he had written twice to the Treasury urging a decision on whether to tap a European Union arms-

Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline
MidEast|Political|World

Gaza risks becoming permanently divided, top official warns

Gaza risks becoming permanently divided, top official warns

Gaza risks becoming permanently divided, top official warns
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Opinion|Political|World

Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks

Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks

Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks
MidEast|Political|World

Rubio: U.S. wants China to press Iran to change course in Gulf

The United States hopes to convince China to play a more active role in trying to persuade Iran to walk away from what it is doing in the Gulf, U.S.

Rubio: U.S. wants China to press Iran to change course in Gulf
Crime|MidEast|World

Israeli drone strikes on vehicles in Lebanon kill 12 people, including 2 children

The Lebanese Health Ministry says that Israeli airstrikes have struck seven vehicles in Lebanon, killing 12 people

Israeli drone strikes on vehicles in Lebanon kill 12 people, including 2 children