The Middle East Is Bracing for Wider War as Israel Weighs Response to IranTensions rise in the Middle East as Iran retaliates against Israel, risking regional war. Israeli provocations and potential U.S. involvement heighten the risk of conflict escalation.
Wednesday BriefingHamas officials report no breakthrough in ceasefire talksGlobal pressure on Israel to agree to a deal to stop the war
Putin threatens to go nuclear - because his military is suffering badly in UkraineRussian military operations in Ukraine have resulted in significant casualties for the Russian soldiers.Western support for Ukraine is increasing, putting pressure on Putin to find a global way out.