On eve of US Army’s 250th anniversary, veterans fear for benefits
By Victoria LAVELLE
Washington (AFP) June 13, 2025
Scott Konopasek, a decorated US veteran, has gone from defending his country to protesting the government, angered…

On eve of US Army’s 250th anniversary, veterans fear for benefits
By Victoria LAVELLE
Washington (AFP) June 13, 2025
Scott Konopasek, a decorated US veteran, has gone from defending his country to protesting the government, angered…

Oil surges, stocks fall on Middle East fears as Israel strikes Iran
by AFP Staff Writers
Hong Kong (AFP) June 13, 2025
Oil prices soared more than 12 percent and stocks sank Friday after Israel launched “preemptive” strikes on…

Israel pounds Iran, Tehran hits back with missiles
By Menna Zaki and Ahmad Parhizi with Louis Baudoin-Laarman in Jerusalem
Tehran (AFP) June 16, 2025

Israel death toll from Iran missiles at 24: PM’s office
by AFP Staff Writers
Jerusalem (AFP) June 16, 2025
Iran launched another wave of missiles towards Israel that caused rocket sirens to sound throughout the country early Monday morning, with at least 35 wounded individuals being treated by United Hatzalah in three different areas in central…