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This photograph taken from the southern Lebanese village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyah shows an Israeli tank maneuvering in the nearby village of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, on August 7, 2026. (Ammar Ammar/AFP)
August 7, 2026, 11:59 pm
Lebanon, Israel agree on countries that could verify Hezbollah disarmament — official
Lebanese official says the US will ultimately choose the nations whose troops will oversee the process from the shortlist compiled in Rome talks
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Israeli soldiers are seen inside southern Lebanon from the Israeli side of the border, August 6, 2026. (Ayal Margolin/Flash90)
August 6, 2026, 11:11 pm
Despite deadly flare-up in violence, US claims progress made in Israel-Lebanon talks
Lebanese source says Israel refusing to move ahead with more pilot zones before ‘verifying’ success of implementation; US reportedly taking Israel’s side on pace of IDF withdrawal
By Jacob Magid and Lazar Berman
A screen shows a US government map of Africa with mislabeled countries during a State Department presentation at a global conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 26, 2026, in this picture obtained by REUTERS
August 1, 2026, 10:05 am
A US government map of Africa mislabeled every country at global AIDS conference
State Department takes full responsibility and apologizes for map that appears to have been made with AI tools
By Jessica Donati
US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters while on Air Force One en route to Oakland County International Airport, July 27, 2026, in Waterford Township, Mich. (AP Photo/ Alex Brandon)
July 27, 2026, 11:48 pm
Trump on Netanyahu opposing F-35s to Turkey: ‘Nobody tells me what we should be selling’
US president said he would sell fighter jets to Ankara, which has become a regional adversary of Israel, though State Dept said last week Turkey not eligible to buy them
By Jacob Magid and Lazar Berman
A man votes during the presidential run-off election at a polling station in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on October 30, 2022 (Miguel Schincariol / AFP)
July 26, 2026, 5:43 am
Brazil denies visas to US envoys, accusing them of plans to undermine election system
US State Department rejects ‘baseless’ claim by Brazilian officials that delegation aimed to shape election between Trump ally Flavio Bolsonaro and leftist incumbent Lula da Silva
By Lisandra Paraguassu
Illustrative: A US Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker during a refueling mission over Sweden, June 10, 2026. (US Air Force)
July 26, 2026, 1:31 am
US says Turkey yet to meet conditions for F-35s, after Trump signaled he’d back sale
State Department letter to US lawmaker reveals that issue of Ankara owning Russian S-400 air defense systems hasn’t been resolved, meaning that US sanctions still prevent sale
By Jacob Magid
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, left, takes part in a memorandum of understanding signing with Malaysia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamad Hasan during the 58th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ meeting and related meetings at the Convention Center in Kuala Lumpur, July 10, 2025. (Mandel Ngan/Pool via AP)
July 24, 2026, 9:25 am
Malaysia envoy summoned by US over expulsion of American-Israeli dual citizen
As nation deports all Israelis, its ambassador tells Washington its position is ‘nothing new’; congressmen urge State Department to cut off money for training Malaysian army
By Reuters
An exterior view of the International Criminal Court, or ICC, in The Hague, Netherlands, on April 30, 2024. (AP/ Peter Dejong)
July 13, 2026, 8:35 pm
Trump administration launches effort to ‘dismantle’ the International Criminal Court
Rubio says plan’s message is ‘sovereign states over globalism’; State Dept. official says options include travel bans, visa revocations, increased sanctions against court officials
By Reuters and Jacob Magid
Staff Sgt. Negev Dagan, 20, was killed in Lebanon on May 14, 2026. (Courtesy of the IDF)
May 15, 2026, 9:13 am
Soldier killed by Hezbollah mortar shell in south Lebanon; rockets fired at north
Slain soldier named as Staff Sgt. Negev Dagan; IDF issues evacuation warnings near Tyre, strikes Hezbollah targets, after third round of Israel-Lebanon talks kicks off in Washington
By Emanuel Fabian, Jacob Magid, Reuters and ToI Staff
BAE Systems’ Robotic Technology Demonstrator strikes ground target with APKWS laser-guided rocket, in an undated photo. (Business Wire via AP)
May 2, 2026, 2:58 am
US approves arms sales of over $8.6 billion for Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and UAE
Almost $1 billion okayed for laser-guided weapons kit for Israel; US said to warn European allies to expect delivery delays for weapons as Iran war drains stockpiles
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Locals queue to receive food aid as severe drought continues, in Nalemkais Village, Turkana County, Kenya, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP/Patrick Ngugi)
April 5, 2026, 9:52 am
Aid groups warn Iran war hindering global food and medicine supply, suffering set to deepen
Conflict and Iranian attacks on Strait of Hormuz have cut off vital routes, compounding issues of rising fuel prices, supply chain problems and funding cuts
By AP
People walk past the main gate to the campus of the American University of Beirut (AUB) in the center of Beirut on January 13, 2022. (ANWAR AMRO / AFP)
April 3, 2026, 11:08 pm
US embassy in Beirut warns that Iran, terror groups may target Lebanese universities
After IRGC said it would retaliate for US-Israeli strikes on universities in Iran, several schools in region move classes online; US reiterates warning for citizens to leave Lebanon
By Agencies and ToI Staff
US President Donald Trump (left) speaks to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a roundtable discussion on college sports in the East Room of the White House on March 06, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
March 19, 2026, 1:54 pm
Amid Iran war, US State Department operating with fewer experts after deep job cuts
Trump administration cut 80-plus staffers from Near Eastern Affairs bureau, slashed office budget; career diplomats say decision-makers are uninterested in analysis and advice
By BYRON TAU
The International Court of Justice hears oral arguments over South Africa's application asking the court to order Israel to halt its military campaign against Hamas, May 17, 2024. (International Court of Justice)
March 13, 2026, 12:23 pm
US defends Israel against South Africa’s allegation of genocide in top UN court
US legal adviser: Finding against Israel would be ‘radical’; Iceland, Netherlands also intervene in case, with Dutch urging court to probe ‘deliberate withholding’ of aid
By AP and ToI Staff
IAF F-16i fighter jets fly to Iran to carry out strikes, in a handout photo published on March 4, 2026. (Israel Defense Forces)
March 8, 2026, 3:50 am
US bypasses congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel
State Department argues emergency requires immediate sale; Democratic lawmaker criticizes move: ‘This is an emergency of the Trump administration’s own creation’
By Reuters and ToI Staff
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