DAMASCUS, Syria — Israeli airstrikes hit the Abu al-Duhur airbase in northwestern Syria early Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with Syrian state media reporting eight strikes on the runway and storage facilities. The Israeli military did not comment, while the attacks drew criticism from a senior U.S. envoy and strong condemnation from Turkey.
टैग: Middle East
Palestinian American Confronts Israeli Settler at West Bank Home
QUSRA, West Bank — Palestinian American Loui Ridi confronted an Israeli settler who entered his property in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra on Tuesday, days after settlers began surrounding his home and two neighbouring Palestinian properties. Ridi had returned from the United States and raised a large American flag over his house, hoping it would help deter further intrusion.
Top U.S. Commander Acknowledges Mental Health Issues on USS Lincoln
UNDISCLOSED LOCATION — U.S. Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper has acknowledged mental health challenges aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln following reports of sailors attempting to go overboard during the aircraft carrier’s prolonged deployment in the Middle East.
Donald Trump Envoys Push Gaza Peace Plan in Cairo Talks
CAIRO, Egypt — US President Donald Trump’s envoys Jared Kushner and Nickolay Mladenov met Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo on Sunday as Washington sought to advance its Gaza peace plan, while Israeli airstrikes continued across parts of the enclave.
Donald Trump Iran Economic Pressure: What Options Does the US Have?
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump has vowed to intensify economic pressure on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that Washington could announce measures against Tehran as soon as next week. The possible moves come after months of additional US sanctions targeting Iran’s energy, shipping and financial networks since the Iran war began in February.
Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye Defence Pact Faces First Big Test After Jazan Houthi Strike
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The newly announced defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye has come under scrutiny after a Houthi drone strike targeted an Aramco refinery in Jazan, with no publicly announced military response from the other two members. An analysis published by The Jerusalem Post said the incident has raised early questions about how the three-way collective-defence arrangement would function during an actual security crisis.