Iranian president: ‘Dialogue does not mean surrender’Two U.S. officials said Trump is expected to meet with his top national security team in the Situation Room on Tuesday to review military options. May 19, 2026
Teens shoot up San Diego mosque, killing 3Investigators found anti-Islamic writing inside the BMW where the suspects were later discovered dead. May 19, 2026
Trump calls off Iran strike amid ‘serious negotiations’'Serious negotiations are now taking place,' Trump wrote, adding that the leaders believe a deal could be reached that would be 'very acceptable' to the United States. May 18, 2026
Trump says he is ‘not open’ to compromise with Iran: ‘They know what’s going to happen soon’Trump will convene his national security team on Tuesday to discuss potential military action against Iran. May 18, 2026
Trump to hold meeting on military options for Iran as US says Tehran proposal ‘not sufficient’Iran has not yet provided a clear answer regarding what concessions it is prepared to make on uranium enrichment. May 18, 2026
ISIS ‘Caliph of the Shadows’ still at largeISIS has kept its current caliph hidden to avoid another targeted assassination. May 18, 2026
Peru’s antisemitic president hands Tehran a strategic foothold in the AndesBeijing has poured tens of billions of dollars into Peruvian mining projects. Tehran rides those coattails while building its own covert networks. May 18, 2026
Anti-Israel GOP congressman faces scandal days before Trump-backed primary challengePolls show tight race between Rep Thomas Massie, a critic of President Trump who has opposed support for Israel and voted against resolutions condemning antisemitism, and a former Navy SEAL backed by the president. May 18, 2026
Hamas chief broke his own security rules before IDF killed himIzz ad-Din al-Haddad was regarded as one of the principal architects of the Oct. 7h massacre and a longtime builder of Hamas terror infrastructure. May 17, 2026
‘Go take em’: US encourages UAE to take Lavan Island, assume larger role against IranLavan Island was reportedly targeted in covert Emirati military strikes in early April. May 17, 2026
US reportedly preparing possible large-scale strike on Iran as early as MondayPlans include operations raids and commando missions intended to directly target nuclear development and enrichment facilities. May 17, 2026
Thousands pledged to observe Trump’s historic ‘National Shabbat’Trump cited a 1790 letter George Washington wrote to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport and also paid tribute to the contributions Jewish Americans have played in the United States. May 17, 2026
ICC issued secret arrest warrants for Israeli officials – reportThe Hague-based court has no police force of its own and relies on member states to carry out arrests. May 17, 2026
Justice Department seeks death penalty in killing of Israeli Embassy staffers in WashingtonRodriguez is accused of killing Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Milgrim, 26, on May 21, 2025, as the pair was leaving an event at a Jewish museum. May 16, 2026
Trump says a ‘real’ 20-year halt to Iranian uranium enrichment might be enoughTrump: 'Twenty years is enough, but the level of guarantee from them, in other words it's got to be a real 20 years."' May 16, 2026
U.S. military slays top ISIS leader in AfricaDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on X, “In conjunction with Nigeria’s President, and at the direction of President Trump, U.S. Africa Command oversaw a precise operation to remove this terrorist.” May 16, 2026
Trump: Iran can’t have nuclear weapons because ‘they’re crazy’Aboard Air Force One on his return from a trip to China, Trump told reporters that he would agree to a 20-year freeze of Iran’s nuclear program. May 16, 2026
Shocking exposé reveals who’s behind massive anti-Israel campaign targeting Jews worldwideExplosive new report sheds light on the powerful global network behind hundreds of anti-Israel protests, linking radical leftist movements and Islamist organizations in a coordinated antisemitic campaign May 15, 2026
US calls Israel-Lebanon peace talks ‘productive’ amid Hezbollah’s continued attacksBeirut participated in the negotiations despite objections from Hezbollah, which opposes the diplomatic discussions. May 15, 2026
Report says IDF chief met UAE leaders despite Emirati denial of wartime visitThe UAE Foreign Ministry publicly rejected reports that Netanyahu secretly traveled to the Emirates during the conflict and met the president. May 15, 2026
Rights group denounces ‘psychological torture’ on families of executed protesterThe organization said the actions were intended to intimidate the wider public and discourage protest activity. May 15, 2026
Trump may strike Iran after returning from China – AxiosPotential targets have already been identified within Iran’s infrastructure. May 14, 2026
UAE angered by leak over reported Netanyahu wartime visit after public denialThe United Arab Emirates Foreign Ministry publicly denied reports that Netanyahu secretly visited the country during the war with Iran. May 14, 2026
‘Trump and Xi agree Hormuz must be free, open’ – US officialChina and the U.S. are aligned on a number of key issues, including ensuring Iran does not obtain nuclear weapons, according to a White House official. May 14, 2026
Iranian subs in Hormuz are not undetectable: US Naval analystIran’s Ghadir-class submarines may be quieter than their conventional counterparts, but are not invisible, an analyst says. May 14, 2026
NYT used NGO with ties to Hamas to back anti-Israel blood libelIsrael blasts controversial NYT article which pushed false claims of systematic sexual abuse against Palestinians, including through the use of dogs. May 14, 2026
Judge blocks Trump’s sanctions on UN official accused of antisemitismFederal judge freezes sanctions against UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese, claiming it violated the foreign national's constitutional rights to free speech. May 14, 2026
Poll gives Rubio massive 2028 lead over VP VanceVance, once seen as the clearest heir to Trump’s movement, now appears to face a more complicated path. May 14, 2026
Trump and Xi open Beijing summit with calls for cooperation as trade, Iran and Taiwan loomTrump struck a personal and optimistic tone, calling the relationship with Xi 'fantastic' and saying ties between the two countries could become 'better than ever.' May 14, 2026
Neo-Nazi leader gets 15 years for plot to poison Jewish children in BrooklynLeader of neo-Nazi group plotted attacks on Jews and other minority groups in New York City. May 14, 2026
‘Iran frighteningly close’ to getting nukes, warns US Energy SecretaryTrump administration tells lawmakers that the Iranian regime is just weeks away from being able to enrich part of its uranium stockpile to weapons-grade level. May 14, 2026
Iran restored access to most missile sites after US-Israel strikes – NYTThe reports also claimed that Iran still possesses roughly 70% of its prewar missile stockpile and mobile launch systems. May 13, 2026
Murkowski flip puts 3 Republicans against Trump’s Iran war in close Senate voteDemocratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the only member of his party to oppose the measure to end the war. May 13, 2026
Netanyahu reveals secret UAE trip during Iran war; UAE deniesThe dramatic disclosure follows earlier reporting that Israel’s intelligence chiefs were also operating behind the scenes in the Gulf. May 13, 2026
Pakistan allegedly supplied ship intelligence to IRGC in Hormuz passage dealIraq also reached a similar arrangement with Tehran, providing information on vessels transiting the strait. May 13, 2026
King Charles vows ‘urgent action’ on British antisemitismIn a speech to Parliament, King Charles laid out the Starmer government’s agenda, as the prime minister faces growing calls to resign. May 13, 2026
Hegseth: Claims of munitions depletion ‘foolishly’ exaggeratedThe Pentagon insists the U.S. military still has enough weapons to sustain global operations. May 13, 2026
Israel fears potential ‘bad’ US-Iran deal: reportIsraeli officials are worried that 'Trump will grow tired of talks and cut a deal — any deal — with last-minute concessions.' May 13, 2026
Belgium refuses to renew passport for citizen living in Jerusalem ‘settlement’Dual citizen living in Jerusalem denied new passport by Belgian government after Brussels recognizes unilateral Palestinian statehood, labels most of Jerusalem 'Palestinian territory.' May 13, 2026
Graham: Reevaluate Pakistan role if Islamabad sheltered Iranian military planesThe ministry said a number of aircraft were there to facilitate the movement of diplomatic personnel and security teams ahead of potential renewed peace talks. May 13, 2026
Netanyahu says Israel could enter Iran to remove uranium stockpilesNetanyahu said he believed the uranium could be physically removed but a negotiated arrangement would be preferable. May 12, 2026
China rejects Netanyahu’s claim that Beijing aided Iranian missile productionNetanyahu said in an interview with CBS’s '60 Minutes' that China had provided 'a certain amount of support' for Iranian missile manufacturing. May 12, 2026
Saudi Arabia carried out covert strikes inside Iran during war – reportOne source described them as 'Tit-for-tat strikes in response to attacks Saudi Arabia had suffered.' May 12, 2026
AOC denounces Marjorie Taylor Greene as a ‘proven antisemite’Far-left congresswoman spars with far-right former lawmaker in dispute over Israel votes. May 12, 2026
Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over IsraelIsraeli singer Noam Bettan is among 15 acts competing for votes from viewers and national juries in Tuesday’s semifinal at the Wiener Stadthalle arena. May 12, 2026
Northwestern’s president says he’s ‘positive about the relationship’ between the university and Hamas-friendly QatarBienen, who took over as interim president in September, established the university's presence in Qatar during his first stint as president. May 12, 2026
UAE launched covert strikes on Iran, damaging oil facility: reportThe UAE is said to have joined the U.S. and Israel in covert operations against Iran. May 12, 2026
Trump weighing renewed military action against IranThe fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran may soon collapse. May 12, 2026
Trump expected to pressure Xi on Iran during talks in BeijingChina, Iran’s largest oil customer and a longtime diplomatic partner, has frequently shielded Tehran at international bodies, including the United Nations Security Council. May 11, 2026
Will Abbas’ son inherit role as Palestinian Authority head?Mahmoud Abbas is facing backlash over signs he is preparing his son to succeed him. May 11, 2026
Trump rejects Iran’s response as ‘TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE’'I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it,' Trump wrote. May 10, 2026
Trump blasts ‘SUCKER’ Obama for enriching Iran, forbids regime from approaching buried uraniumTrump repeated that the United States remains committed to preventing Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons. May 10, 2026
Iran sends ceasefire response to US through Pakistani mediatorsLast week, Iran said US military activity in the Persian Gulf had deepened doubts in Tehran regarding Washington’s intentions. May 10, 2026
US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran’s weapons sectorIran is a major drone manufacturer and has the industrial capacity to produce around 10,000 a month, according to the British government-fund Center for Information Resilience. May 10, 2026
US seizes enriched uranium (but not Iran’s)By any technical measure, the operation was a success, completed in under six weeks from the first site visit, with the IAEA supervising every stage of transport. May 10, 2026
‘We’re ready to fire’ — IRGC threatens the USThousands of ships and seafarers remain stranded near the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions. May 10, 2026
Nuclear experts warn Trump that Iran deal must include plutoniumConcerns are growing that international focus on uranium enrichment may overlook plutonium dangers. May 10, 2026
Iran ultra-hardliners push to derail potential US agreementMembers of the group oppose engagement with the US and have argued publicly that Iran should continue confronting Washington rather than pursue compromise. May 9, 2026
If Iran talks fail, US could target missiles, ports and IRGC infrastructureThe discussions remain fragile amid continued distrust between Washington and Tehran. May 9, 2026
Judge orders Pro-Hamas US group to disclose foreign donorsThe judge ordered the CAIR Foundation to provide records identifying certain foreign donors and fund recipients. May 8, 2026
