Houthis Claim Strikes on 2 Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea
The Saudi authorities confirmed a strike on one of the ships. These are the first claimed attacks since the Iranian-backed Yemeni group anno…
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What Visuals Show About Recent Damage to U.S. Military Sites in the Middle East
Video footage and satellite images reveal new details about Iranian strikes on U.S. targets during the latest flare-up in fighting.
Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Plans
The U.S. will help the Saudis develop a civilian nuclear program, with uncertain consequences for the Middle East.
Dubai Firm Cuts Deal for New Port to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
A Dubai-based logistics giant unveiled a deal on Wednesday to develop shipping terminals on the United Arab Emirates’ east coast.
U.S. Troops, Seriously Wounded in Recent Strikes, Were Flown to Germany for Help
The seriously wounded service members are among the roughly 100 American troops that the Defense Department recently said were injured by Ir…
Hitler’s Birthplace in Austria Is Now a Police Station
The government repurposed the 17th-century building in hopes of preventing the site from becoming an attraction for Nazi sympathizers.
Israeli Banks Threaten to Cut Off Palestinian Economy, Deepening Crisis
Two Israeli financial firms have long served as partners to Palestinian banks, handling transactions that make possible the West Bank’s im…
Map: 3.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Western Nevada
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.
What Now for India’s Young Protesters?
A youth-led movement angry over the education system and a lack of jobs is posing a rare challenge to a government that has ruled for more t…
The U.S. Has Rules for Nuclear Deals With Other Countries. Here’s How They Work.
The Trump administration is expected to announce an agreement with Saudi Arabia on a civilian nuclear program. Such deals, known as 123 Agre…
‘Help Never Came.’ Canadian Wildfire Evacuees Want to Know Why.
Residents of northwestern Ontario say their warnings about fires they spotted were dismissed and official information as the flames spread o…
Model Scout Who Connected Women to Epstein Is Found Dead in France
Daniel Siad, who was found dead on Monday, repeatedly introduced Jeffrey Epstein to young women, according to messages he exchanged with Mr.…