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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have told several Middle East countries and regional allies to be prepared for potential renewed military action against Iran after next week’s midterm elections in the United States — as well as the possibility that Iran will attempt to retaliate against them, according to two diplomats briefed on the matter.

YSRCP chief accuses TDP of using police to intimidate opposition candidates; questions fairness of local body elections

The attack on a village in Syria killed five people, including women and children, Syrian health officials said.

The Youth Advocacy Centre's chief executive says they're being punished for criticising the state government's approach to youth justice.

<p>Jordanian air force says it carried out strikes against ‘terrorist groups’ tied to killing of nine during funeral</p><p>Jordan has carried out airstrikes against armed groups in Syria in retaliation for <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/24/seven-killed-and-40-injured-after-gunmen-open-fire-at-church-funeral-in-jordan">Friday’s attack on

Police say there were "elements of pre-planning" to the attack on Saturday, but there was "no indication" the victims were targeted.

US President Donald Trump has retaliated after Barack Obama delivered scathing criticisms of the incumbent during Democrat rallies.

The attack happened during a funeral procession in Karak, and police launched a search for the gunmen.

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Iran warned Wednesday that U.S. political assets and infrastructure belonging to countries involved in any renewed war against Tehran could become targets of retaliation if Iranian...

Politico corrected a report from last week on the role that Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff Susie Wiles played preceding the exit of Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary. But the media outlet’s attorney is warning the Trump administration not to seize on the correction for “unconstitutional retaliation,” following a threat from a top […]

UPDATED: White House Correspondents’ Association President Jacqui Heinrich said that the Trump administration was engaged in retaliation by blocking a journalist’s access because the president was upset over his questions. Heinrich, senior White House correspondent for Fox News, said in a statement on Wednesday, “The White House Correspondents’ Association s

China urged Britain to follow World Trade Organization rules and warned it against copying Brussels’ approach, arguing that tariffs on Chinese EVs would be discriminatory.

Iran warned Tuesday it will retaliate against any U.S. military strike, dismissing claims that Washington messaged Tehran expecting it to refrain from responding. Speaking at his w...