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Syria Denies Plans to Send Troops to Yemen Conflict
Syrian authorities have formally rejected international media reports suggesting Damascus plans to send troops to support military operations against Houthi forces in…
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HUD Investigates Wells Fargo Over Black Homeownership Commitments
The Trump administration's housing authority is pursuing a potential investigation into Wells Fargo over historical commitments and programs designed to boost Black…
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Maricarmen Abascal Dies at 87 Following Madrid Eviction
Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old Madrid resident whose eviction after seven decades triggered mass housing protests and a national political uproar, has died…
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Reports: Omani Co-Pilot Attempted to Crash Flydubai Flight to Tel Aviv
An Omani co-pilot attempted to crash a Flydubai flight carrying 172 people toward Tel Aviv on September 30, 2026, triggering fighter jet…
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Flydubai Co-Pilot Attacks Captain with Axe on Tel Aviv Flight
A 29-year-old Omani co-pilot attacked his captain with an emergency axe aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September…
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Heating Oil Costs Projected to Rise 50% This Winter
Home heating oil costs could climb by roughly 50% this winter, with average household spending projected to exceed $2,600 amid ongoing global…
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DP World Extends Port of Luanda Concession to 2051 With New Investment
DP World has secured a 10-year extension to its multipurpose container terminal concession at the Port of Luanda in Angola, pushing its…
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Israel Marks Third Anniversary of October 7 Amid Political Reckoning
As Israel marks three years since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, new intelligence revelations point to unheeded regional warnings, while Gaza…
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Marco Rubio Says Iran Has Lost Control of Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that Iran has lost control of the Strait of Hormuz, while Vice President J.D.
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Florida Designates Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as Terrorist Organizations
Florida officials expected to close off government contracts and university access for the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations by…