Iran has warned Israel that any retaliation for an earlier missile attack will be met with equal force, escalating concerns of a broader Middle East conflict. Hossein Salami, the commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, said Thursday, Oct. 17, that Iran could penetrate Israel’s defenses if Israeli aggression continues. The warning follows a missile barrage launched…

Millions of homes and businesses are without power as Hurricane Milton barrels across Florida, bringing relentless rain and tremendous wind gusts. And Israel gets set to retaliate against Iran after its missile attack. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Hurricane Milton brings tornadoes, flooding, power outages to Florida Hurricane…

Hurricane Milton, which strengthened to a Category 5 storm, spins closer to southwest Florida. And it’ll cost you a little more for a chance at the big Mega Millions jackpot. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s already hard-hit west coast Still reeling from…

At least some of Iran’s missiles penetrated Israel’s much-vaunted air defense systems during the Oct. 1 missile attack. New satellite images from Planet Labs show the aftermath of the attacks on the Nevatim Air Base. Israel initially said the damage on the base was limited to office and administrative buildings, but there are clear signs…

The United States deployed approximately 40,000 troops to the Middle East amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. The troops are part of a larger military buildup in the region, which includes the deployment of warships and advanced fighter jets. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss troop movements, said the additional…

One day after thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies exploded, killing at least 37 people and injuring nearly 3,000 others in Lebanon, Israel bombed southern Lebanon Thursday, Sept. 19. Israeli officials also said they thwarted an Iranian-led assassination plot. The device attacks were aimed at Hezbollah militants, an Iranian-backed militant group that’s been striking Israel for…

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East. And Tom Cruise gives the Paris Olympics a Hollywood ending as we look toward the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. U.S. sending submarine to Middle East amid new…

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is calling on the Biden administration to release all previously withheld and delayed weapons to Israel, as tensions build between the Jewish state and Iran and its proxies. The weapons Johnson referred to are being delivered, but at a slower pace than they had been directly after the Oct. 7 Hamas…

Israel vowed Hezbollah will “pay the price” after the deadliest strike on Israeli territory since Oct. 7 killed 12 children. And former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris continue on the campaign trail with less than 100 days to go until Election Day. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, July 29, 2024.…

Hours away from the first debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, we’re breaking down what you need to know about the event hosted by CNN. And two giant pandas from China are on their way to the U.S. in a big step for “panda diplomacy.” These stories and more highlight The Morning…