Middle East Conflict

Pakistan strikes Kabul, declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

Pakistan is now in 'open war' with Afghanistan. Pakistan strikes Kabul, Kandahar and two other Afghan provinces, Taliban spokesman says.

What Americans think about Trump’s judgment on military force

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

As the U.S. and Iran head into their next round of nuclear talks in Geneva, a new AP-NORC poll finds that many U.S. adults continue to view Iran’s nuclear program as a threat — but they also don’t have high trust in President Donald Trump’s judgment on the use of military force abroad. About half of U.S. adults consider Trump's ability to navigate conflict almost nil.

Adelaide Writers Week canceled as 180 speakers withdraw after the exclusion of a Palestinian writer

Perspective: Anya Seraphine

The Adelaide Festival cited the Bondi shooting when scrapping Randa Abdel-Fattah's appearance. According to the AP, "By Tuesday, when the event was canceled, most of the programmed speakers had withdrawn. The episode unfolded amid a fraught national debate in Australia about limits on speech following the Bondi shooting."

Fighting resumes in Aleppo after ceasefire between SDF, army collapses

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

The Syrian army is locked in intense fighting in Aleppo after SDF fighters refused to withdraw under a ceasefire.

Thousands on streets, Soleimani statue down: How Iran protests have intensified

Perspective: Anya Seraphine

Iran protests: Internet has reportedly been shutdown across Iran and at least 42 people have been killed since the protests began last month.

Attacker who killed US troops in Syria was a recent recruit to security forces, official says

Perspective: Woke Wilma

Attacker who killed US troops in Syria was a recent recruit to security forces, official says.

Two U.S. Soldiers and Civilian Interpreter Killed in Syria

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

A Pentagon official told TIME that an initial assessment found the attack was likely carried out by ISIS.