February 18, 2024 IDF forces training in the country's north as the prospect of a war with Hezbollah rises Iran backed terror proxy Hezbollah has attacked Israel with more than 1,000 rockets, missiles and drones since Oct 7. The IDF has responded to its attacks killing over 200 Hezbollah fighters. (Video: IDF Spokesman's Unit)
February 18, 2024 Man in Iran guns down 12 family members with Kalashnikov assault rifle over dispute Iranian officials say a 30-year-old man gunned down 12 of his relatives in the rural southeast Saturday morning over an apparent dispute.
February 16, 2024 Egypt setting up Gaza border shelter for Palestinians ahead of expected Israeli offensive in Rafah: report Sources tell Reuters that Egypt is building a camp along the Gaza border that could shelter Palestinians if an Israeli offensive in Rafah sparks an exodus.
February 15, 2024 Kuwaiti leader dissolves country's parliament as political deadlock continues Kuwait's emir dissolved the country's parliament again as its years of political gridlock continue, reportedly because lawmakers refused to delete remarks that insulted the emir.
February 15, 2024 Capitol Police arrest pro-Palestinian demonstrators inside Cannon House Office Building The U.S. Capitol Police have arrested pro-Palestinian demonstrators who staged a die-in protest and chanted 'ceasefire-now' inside a House office building.
February 15, 2024 American forces strike Yemen's Houthis, seize Iranian weapons shipment heading to militants U.S. forces carried out more strikes protecting ships in the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, while also seizing an Iranian weapons shipment.
February 14, 2024 US Army dietitian dies in Kuwait Lt. Col. Troy Bartley, 57, of Alton, Illinois, died a non-combat-related death Sunday at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait, according to the Army Reserve Command.
February 14, 2024 Iran boasts of capability to attack Israeli base after nuclear official indicates ability to create bomb Iran's former atomic energy chief claimed the country had everything it needed to produce an atomic weapon after crossing "all the thresholds of nuclear science and technology."
February 14, 2024 US forces launch self-defense strike targeting Houthi missile in Yemen, track projectile in Gulf of Aden The U.S. Central Command says its forces have destroyed a Houthi missile in Yemen that was being prepared to target ships traveling in the Red Sea.
February 14, 2024 UN says US designating Houthis as terrorists will harm Yemen's economy The U.N. aid operations director said even though the U.S. issued exemptions aimed at lessening the impact on civilians in Yemen, sanctions on the Houthis could still affect innocents.