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US World War Two memorial vandalized with soap, graffiti, government vows to find perpetrator

The fountain bubbled over with suds and someone painted "Clean hands Dirty $" on one surface, splattering the area with red and green paint.

Members of the National Guard stand near the World War II Memorial, after the pool was reportedly vandalized with soap and graffiti, in Washington, DC, US, August 13, 2026.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks next to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent says US to apply measures 'never seen before' on Iran

Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos.

Ethiopia, US reinforce commitment to partner on cross-sectional issues - opinion

US President Donald Trump, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia and Elon Musk pose with others for a family picture during the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, November 19, 2025.

The US-Saudi nuclear deal: Don’t settle, renegotiate - opinion


India’s rise is creating a new strategic web from Washington, Jerusalem and Riyadh - opinion

A new regional order is emerging as India connects American security, Israeli tech, and Gulf investment

The flags of the United States, India, United Arab Emirates and Israel (illustrative)

Israel holds off on next phase of Trump Gaza plan as Shin Bet warns Hamas seeking to ‘trap Israel’

Jerusalem has yet to formally approve the US-backed roadmap, as ministers push back against a proposed 14-day preparatory period and demand guarantees that Hamas will genuinely disarm.

(Front row, L/R) Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, and Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani attend the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, hosted by US President Donald Trump.

Iran is losing its proxies and winning time for the bomb - opinion

For Tehran, the degradation of its assets may be an acceptable price if it exhausts its adversaries, fragments their attention, and shields what the regime regards as its ultimate guarantee

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

Arson suspect in court as wildfires rage around Spokane, Washington

The suspect is accused of starting one of the three fires in Washington state that have blackened more than 10,000 acres, destroyed over 700 hours, and forced 64,000 residents to evacuate.

Pink tape surrounds an area near the starting point of the Old Trails Fire after authorities arrested a man accused of deliberately starting one of three fires, in Spokane, Washington, US, August 4, 2026.

Spokane wildfires destroy over 700 structures as 64,000 flee fast-moving Washington blazes

The Spokane-area fires have scorched more than 8,000 acres since erupting on Saturday in and around suburbs on the northern fringe of the city, home to about 230,000 residents.

A burned car sits among an incinerated neighbourhood in the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington.

Voices from the Arab press: The Red Sea, redrawing the war map

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

SATELLITE VIEW shows vehicles at an entrance to Pickaxe Mountain tunnels, near Natanz nuclear facility, in Iran, June 21.

Washington fires burn 250,000 acres, triggering evacuations and power outages in region

"When the sun sets, and the sun rises in the morning, I think we're going to be in shock to see some of the scenes that emerge out there," said Major General Gent Welsh of the National Guard.

Greek firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire in the area of Porto Germeno, some 70 kilometres (45 miles) northwest of Athens in the region of Viotia, on August 1, 2026. Hundreds of firefighters in Greece battle to save a popular coastal resort northwest of Athens among violent winds.

Pro-Palestine activists protest Netanyahu's Washington visit, demand US enforces ICC arrest warrant

"Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal, the place he belongs is locked up with the ICC and there's a criminal warrant out for it, and I don't want my tax dollars going to defend someone like that."

A protestor waves the Palestinian flag near the White House on July 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Netanyahu says Trump is in full control of Iran war, denies influencing strikes after DC meeting

Netanyahu denied pressuring Trump to enter or escalate the Iran war, saying the US president is the "senior partner" as the two leaders discussed the Hormuz blockade and further military action.

U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President JD Vance meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 4, 2025.

Netanyahu meets with Evangelical community leaders to discuss Iran war, standing up to hatred

Both the Evangelical leaders and Netanyahu emphasized the importance of unity and support between the two communities.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu meeting with Evangelical community leaders in Washington DC