Iran-backed Houthi leader in Yemen threatens escalation with Saudi Arabia

Houthi rebels in Yemen say they are ready to escalate their conflict with Saudi Arabia after recent airport strikes. Saudi ...
Human Rights Watch

Pakistani Strikes in Afghanistan Raise Civilian Casualty Concerns

On June 29, Pakistani airstrikes in three provinces in eastern Afghanistan killed at least 28 civilians and wounded at least ...

Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia, breaking years of calm

Yemen's Houthi movement fired missiles at Saudi ​Arabia after accusing the kingdom of bombing an airport under their control ...

Yemen’s Houthis strike Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport with missiles and drones in a sharp escalation

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say Saudi airstrikes have hit Sanaa International Airport. The internationally ...
Snopes.com

Don't believe story about heroic 'K9 Valor' surviving suicide bombing, saving 47 soldiers

In May and June 2026, a rumor about a heroic dog receiving a medal in a ceremony at the Pentagon spread across several social media sites. For example, one Facebook post (archived) included an image ...
Opinion
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The Afghanistan Reckoning

Five years ago, the 20-year American war in Afghanistan came to an inglorious end. In April 2021, the United States had begun its final withdrawal, with the goal of pulling out the 2,500 U.S. troops ...
Los Angeles Times

Brazen attack on Niger’s airport shows jihadis are expanding to cities in Africa’s Sahel

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A deadly jihadi assault on Niger’s main international airport, claimed by Al Qaeda-linked JNIM, signals a ...
PBS

Attack on Niger's airport highlights expansion of jihadis into Africa's Sahel region

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The gunfire and explosions that ripped through Niger's main international airport are the latest sign of armed groups increasingly targeting cities and urban centers in Africa's ...
AOL

Thirty-five killed as gunmen attack Niger's biggest airport

The sound of gunfire came from Niamey's airport, which was also attacked in January (file photo) Thirty-five people have been killed after gunmen struck Niger's largest airport on Thursday, officials ...
Los Angeles Times

Gunmen attack Niger airport, killing 11 soldiers and 2 civilians, officials say

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. DAKAR, Senegal — Gunmen attacked the main airport in Niger’s capital early Thursday, killing 11 soldiers and two ...
WTEN

Gunmen attack Niger airport, killing 11 soldiers and 2 civilians, officials say

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Gunmen attacked the main airport in Niger’s capital early Thursday, killing 11 soldiers and two civilians in an exchange of fire that also left 22 of the attackers dead, ...
The New York Times

Gunmen Attack a Major Airport in Niger

A militant group claimed responsibility for the early-morning assault on Niamey airport, the second such attack in the West African country this year. By Ruth Maclean Reporting from Dakar, Senegal ...