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April 8, 2023

US sails guided-missile capable sub to Middle East in show of force against Iran

The US Navy has dispatched a nuclear-powered submarine capable of carrying 154 Tomahawk missiles to the US 5th Fleet in an apparent warning towards Iran.

April 7, 2023

Explosion reported at Iraqi airport at center of Kurdish conflict

An explosion reportedly struck next to northern Iraq's Suleimaniyah International Airport, located in Kurdish territory embroiled in conflict.

April 6, 2023

Saudi Arabia, Iran focus on regional security, economy in first meeting since China-led breakthrough

Iran and Saudi Arabia focused on economic cooperation and security concerns as the chief goals of the high-level meetings, which precede efforts to reopen diplomatic ties.

April 6, 2023

Israel faces barrage of rockets after first night of Passover

Fox News’ Trey Yingst discusses tensions in the Middle East, covering the latest report of over 100 rockets fired into Israel amid Muslim and Jewish holidays.

April 5, 2023

Israeli historian, author fears judicial reform could imperil elections, end free press: 'Road to disaster'

Israeli historian Yuval Noah Harari told Fox News Digital that neutralizing the Supreme Court in Israel via a judicial overhaul would be a "road to disaster."

April 4, 2023

Yuval Noah Harari: A dictatorship in Israel could ‘destabilize’ the entire Middle East

The Israeli historian said the proposed judicial overhaul could lead to rigged elections and the end of independent media in Israel.

April 2, 2023

Iranian media claims naval forces warned US Navy aircraft against entering its airspace

Iranian naval forces reportedly warned a U.S. Navy reconnaissance aircraft from entering its airspace over the Sea of Oman, a semi-official outlet reported.

March 31, 2023

US foreign policy 'paralysis' allowed China opportunity to pursue path to 'top superpower': experts

The U.S. has attempted at times to remain critical of other countries while trying to engage them diplomatically, creating the appearance of a confused policy.

March 30, 2023

Cyprus relocates 76 Afghan, Syrian migrants to France

Cypriot officials reported 76 Afghan and Syrian migrants were relocated to France as part of an international agreement to ease the current burden on Mediterranean countries.

March 30, 2023

Egypt announces 2% rate hike as inflation worsens

Egypt's Central Bank announced that it raised the overnight deposit rate from 16.25% to 18.25%, with nationwide inflation seeing a 6.4% spike in a single month.