Assad: Trump is ‘best’ president, ‘what’s better than a transparent enemy?’Assad says that Trump is showing 'complete transparency' in speaking of U.S. intentions to maintain control of Syrian oilfields. November 1, 2019
Ayatollahs nervous Iraq, Lebanon protests could spread to Iran, accuse US, Israel of supporting uprisingsSupreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused the United States and its allies of spreading 'insecurity and turmoil' in Iraq and Lebanon. October 31, 2019
ISIS leader’s body tossed into sea, says US central commandAl-Baghdadi was buried at sea. October 31, 2019
Whatsapp sues Israeli firm for exploiting its app to help governments hack phonesThe lawsuit comes six months after Whatsapp discovered a glitch that allowed cyberattackers to secretly install surveillance software by ringing targets using the downloaded application’s phone function. October 30, 2019
Omar refuses to support resolution recognizing Armenian genocideTuesday's nonbinding House resolution to recognize the mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks as genocide passed 405-11. October 30, 2019
Trump posts hero shot of dog who chased whimpering Baghdadi undergroundThe dog 'chased...al-Baghdadi into a tunnel, forcing him to blow himself up,' reported Breitbart. October 30, 2019
Lebanese prime minister quits amid violent anti-government protestsShortly after supporters of the Hezbollah terror group rampaged through the protest camp in Beirut on Tuesday, Lebanon's prime minister stepped down. October 29, 2019
Hezbollah, feeling threatened by Lebanon’s protests, turns to violenceThe violence comes on the 13th day of Lebanon’s anti-government protests, which have been an unprecedented expression of anger that’s united millions of Lebanese. October 29, 2019
In brief: Al-Baghdadi’s identity came down to DNA in his underwear, says Kurdish consultant'Since 15 May, we have been working together with the CIA to track Al-Baghdadi and monitor him closely,' the senior consultant to the Kurdish-led militia tweeted. October 29, 2019
Polish students clean up garbage from German Jewish cemeteryJewish European cemeteries are often subject to desecration by anti-Semites because they are not usually guarded. October 29, 2019
WATCH: US captured ‘two adult prisoners’ during al-Baghdadi raidChairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley announced that U.S. forces captured 'two adult males' during the U.S.' recent ISIS raid. October 28, 2019
In Jerusalem, US Treasury Secretary vows tougher sanctions on IranMnuchin said American sanctions seek to counter the threats Iran poses in the region, and that the administration 'will continue to ramp up more, more, more.' October 28, 2019
Washington Post mocked for calling ISIS arch-terrorist ‘austere religious scholar’'The first version of the Post's obituary described Baghdadi as the 'Islamic State’s terrorist-in-chief,' before it was changed to 'austere religious scholar.' October 28, 2019
If ‘Obama had been as decisive as Trump’ my daughter may still be aliveThe parents of Kayla Mueller praised Trump but had harsh words for former President Obama. October 28, 2019
WATCH: Pro-BDS Tlaib endorses Bernie Sanders for presidentRep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) says that she is endorsing Bernie Sanders for the U.S. presidency in 2020 'because he's not gonna sell us out.' October 28, 2019
Germany grapples with hard left, far-right election successDie Welt called it a 'disaster' for both Chancellor Angela Merkel’s center-right Christian Democratic Union and the center-left Social Democrats. October 28, 2019
Al Baghdadi’s takedown: A captured wife revealed his secret lairTrump watched the raid in real time as troops blasted into the hideout of the most wanted terrorist. October 28, 2019
WATCH: ‘ISIS leader ignited suicide vest in a dead-end tunnel,’ announces TrumpPresident Donald Trump confirmed that U.S. troops chased the leader of the ISIS terror group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, into a tunnel on Saturday, where he blew himself up along with three of his children. October 27, 2019
Russian spy’s release from US gives hope that Israeli prisoner may soon be freedButina was arrested by the FBI in July 2018 with conspiring to act as a foreign agent for Russia. October 27, 2019
Twitter gives platform to terror groups, bucking US law, critics sayA spokesperson said the company 'draws a distinction between the political and military factions' of certain organizations. October 27, 2019
‘He died like a dog’: US forces eliminate ISIS leader in SyriaA U.S. raid led al-Baghdadi to blow himself up, with President Donald Trump commenting, 'He died like a dog.' October 27, 2019
Russia: US move to protect Syrian oil is ‘state banditry’“What Washington is doing now, the seizure and control of oil fields in eastern Syria under its armed control, is, quite simply, international state banditry," the Russian spokesman said. October 27, 2019
Chants of ‘Trump endangers Jews’ at Pittsburgh protest days before anniversary of massacre14 Jewish protesters from the progressive advocacy group Bend the Arc were arrested. October 25, 2019
Omar: Sanctions on Iran, Turkey are futileOmar criticized President Trump's use of sanctions to pressure Iran and Turkey to alter their foreign and domestic policy. October 24, 2019
Kushner heading to Jerusalem amid Israel’s political deadlockKushner is set to arrive on the heels of Benny Gantz receiving the mandate to form a government, which would prevent an unprecedented third round of elections. October 24, 2019
Russian site claims Naama Issachar in good condition, but family says it’s stagedPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin multiple times in an attempt to have Issachar freed. October 24, 2019
Nazi origins of Arabic-English dictionary roils Minnesota universityThe 'dictionary project was funded by the Nazi government with hopes of producing an Arabic translation of Adolph Hitler’s Mein Kampf,' according to Professor Katrien Vanpee. October 24, 2019
5 Democratic presidential candidates to address J Street conferenceEach candidate will be interviewed on stage by former Obama administration national security officials Ben Rhodes and Tommy Vietor. October 24, 2019
Arabic translation of ‘Mein Kampf’ found in Israeli bookstoreThe Arabic translation of Hitler's Mein Kampf has become the sixth best selling book in the Palestinian Authority territories. October 23, 2019
Erdogan, Putin seal deal in Russia: Turkey takes control of 19-mile deep zone inside SyriaTurkey will maintain control over the region it holds since its incursion, an area stretching 75 miles along the Turkish-Syrian border and penetrates to 19 miles. October 23, 2019
Kurdish fighters flee northern Syria in victory for TurkeyThe leaders of Russia and Turkey announced an agreement for their two countries' forces to jointly patrol almost the entire northeastern Syrian border after the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters. By Associated ... October 22, 2019
Pete Buttigieg joins Warren in support of cutting military aid to IsraelDemocratic presidential candidates Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders have expressed the same sentiment. October 22, 2019
Erdogan warns Kurds: Get out of Syrian regionThe latest warning came just hours before a cease-fire between Turkish troops and Syrian Kurdish fighters was set to expire there. October 22, 2019
Will Ethiopian dam cut off Egypt’s Nile water supply?Pro-government media in Egypt have cast it as a national security threat that could warrant military action. October 22, 2019
WATCH: Beto O’Rourke compares Trump administration to Nazi GermanyDemocratic Presidential Candidate Beto O'Rourke compared the Trump administration to the Third Reich in an MSNBC interview on Sunday. October 22, 2019
‘America is running away’: Syrian withdrawal turns chaoticIt also seemed there had been little U.S. preparation for how to deal with a subsequent invasion by Turkey. October 22, 2019
Canada’s Trudeau wins 2nd term but loses majorityTrudeau lost the majority but fared better than expected. October 22, 2019
WATCH: Pelosi’s ‘behind-the-back’ diplomacy in Jordan defies TrumpWas it in America's best interests for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to engage in 'behind-the-back' diplomacy on the world stage? October 21, 2019
Pelosi in Jordan for ‘vital discussions’ amid Syria crisisPelosi and bipartisan delegation of American lawmakers have visited Jordan to discuss the Syria crisis. October 20, 2019
Defense chief: US troops leaving Syria to go to western IraqU.S. troops in Syria are heading to western Iraq. October 20, 2019
WATCH: Beirut burns as fiery riots erupt in LebanonTens of thousands of furious Lebanese rioters took part in nationwide protests, including fiery Beirut demonstrations. October 19, 2019
11,000 ISIS fighters ready to break out of Kurdish prisonsISIS terrorists will make their escape from prisons that can no longer be protected, Syrian Democratic Forces warn. October 19, 2019
Pompeo meets Netanyahu, calls for renewal of arms embargo on Iran'Netanyahu and I had a productive meeting on efforts to counter the Iranian regime’s malign influence,' said Pompeo. October 18, 2019
Violent Beirut riots and protests bring chaos, injuries and deathThe protests erupted over the government’s plan to impose new taxes during a severe economic crisis. October 18, 2019
Trump says ‘tough love’ got Turkey to agree to 5-day ceasefire with KurdsTrump is crediting his threat of sanctions on Turkey as 'tough love' that led the country to agree to a five-day ceasefire in its battle with Kurds in northern Syria. October 17, 2019
Pompeo will meet Netanyahu in effort to calm Israeli nerves over Kurdish crisisThe State Department says Pompeo will discuss the 'need to counter the Iranian regime’s destabilizing behavior in the region.' October 17, 2019
Erdogan throws Trump’s peculiar letter about Syria invasion into trashErdogan reportedly threw Trump's letter calling for him to make a deal into the trash. October 17, 2019
US delegation to seek a cease-fire with Turkey and KurdsA U.S. delegation headed to Turkey to convince Erdogan to agree to a cease-fire. October 17, 2019
Trump receives bipartisan rebuke from US House over abandonment of Kurds“I’m sorry that we are where we are. I hope the vice president and the secretary of state can somehow repair the damage,” McConnell said Wednesday. October 17, 2019
Ocasio-Cortez, Omar and Tlaib endorse Bernie Sanders for presidentThree of the four members of the 'Squad' announced they would back Sanders. October 16, 2019
Iran blames ‘Zionist regime,’ Saudi Arabia, US for oil tanker attackIran blamed Israel, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia for the attack and says there will be consequences. October 16, 2019
Iran’s president threatens to continue violating nuclear dealSuch work would advance the Iranians toward the capability to construct a nuclear bomb. October 15, 2019
Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey, threatens its economy'I am fully prepared to swiftly destroy Turkey’s economy if Turkish leaders continue down this dangerous and destructive path,' Trump said. October 15, 2019
Germany’s far-right infiltrates its security servicesGermany is concerned that its security agencies contain far-right sympathizers, a fact which has taken on new meaning after the Halle synagogue attack. October 13, 2019
Iran’s new crop of revolutionary guards insult Israel in graduation ceremonyIranian Revolutionary Guard cadets put Israeli flags on the soles of their boots at a recent graduation ceremony. October 13, 2019
Trump says he’s ‘island of one’ on SyriaTrump stood by his decision to step aside, paving the way for a Turkish assault on Syrian Kurdish forces. October 13, 2019
Turkish forces say they’ve captured key Syrian town amid reports of brutalityTurkish forces claim they captured Syrian border town in effort to clear area of Kurds. October 13, 2019
Top Jewish group blasts NBA team for ‘bowing to BDS pressure’B’nai B’rith accused the Portland Trail Blazers of “bowing to pressure” from anti-Israel activists in its decision to cut ties with an advertising partner. The team firmly denied it. October 13, 2019
WATCH: Turkish forces ‘accidentally’ fire on US troops in SyriaThe Pentagon confirmed that U.S. troops in Syria were attacked by Turkish forces, with Ankara claiming American personnel were not the attack's target. October 12, 2019
US to deploy Large number of forces to Saudi ArabiaThe United States announced on Friday a new, large deployment of forces to Saudi Arabia to help bolster the kingdom’s defenses following the Sept. 14 attack on its oil facilities, a strike which Iran is widely believed to have launched. October 12, 2019
