5m ago Hezbollah chief says group’s weapons not on table in Lebanon-Israel negotiations Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said Tuesday that his Iran-backed group’s weapons stockpiles were not part of upcoming negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, and he vowed that Hezbollah fighters would turn the battlefield into “hell” for Israeli forces. “Nobody outside Lebanon has … Read more
9m ago Iranian president says nation will “never bow down to the enemy” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday that the country would “never bow down to the enemy,” vowing that the ruling Islamic Republic regime would “defend national interests with strength.” “If talk of dialogue or negotiation arises, it does not mean surrender … Read more
3m ago Iran says U.S. has “crossed the point of no return” after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz Iranian officials say the U.S. has “crossed the point of no return,” blasting American strikes on ports in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday as a violation of the ceasefire that President Trump insists … Read more
The U.S. has had “very good talks over the past 24 hours” aimed at reaching a peace deal with Iran, President Trump told reporters during an event with UFC fighters at the White House on Wednesday. It wasn’t clear if the president meant the U.S. and Iran were talking directly or via Pakistani mediators. “They … Read more
8m ago Pakistani leader says Trump pausing Project Freedom “will go a long way towards advancing regional peace” Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded President Trump on Wednesday for pausing Project Freedom, saying the halt to the brief U.S. military operation to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz — which prompted Iran to … Read more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine are holding a news conference Tuesday morning as the ceasefire in the Iran war faces serious tests. U.S. Navy destroyers on Monday fended off a sustained barrage of Iranian missiles, attack drones and small boats as they helped two commercial vessels transit the Strait … Read more
4m ago Saudi Arabia calls for “de-escalation, restraint” and diplomacy amid “military escalation in the region” After Iran launched its first attack on a Persian Gulf neighbor in almost a month on Monday, lashing out as the U.S. started an operation to guide tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia’s government issued a … Read more
Updated 1m ago Cosmopolitan editor discusses what celebrities might wear A senior fashion editor at Cosmopolitan said celebrities’ outfits could vary vastly as they take on their own interpretations of this year’s theme. Jessica Neises said some could lean into the “body and fitted silhouettes,” meaning bodycon dresses. Some stars could also tap into … Read more
4m ago Macron calls on U.S., Iran to coordinate to open Strait of Hormuz, says France won’t join “unclear” military operation French President Emmanuel Macron has called on the U.S. and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a “coordinated” way, indicating that his country won’t join an effort announced by President Trump … Read more
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut has called on Lebanon’s government to further its engagement with Israel – and tacitly, to sideline the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah which, while designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. and Israel, has been a massive force in Lebanese politics for decades. “Lebanon stands at a crossroads. Its people have a … Read more