US says Kuwait mistakenly downed 3 American jets during Iranian attacks

CAIRO (AP) – Three American fighter jets were mistakenly downed by friendly Kuwaiti fire Monday during an Iranian air assault, the U.S. military said. All six crew members safely ejected from the F-15E Strike Eagles and were in stable condition after being recovered, the U.S. said. An attack by Iranian aircraft, missiles and drones was underway at the time.

Europe defends military bases and struggles to evacuate citizens

BRUSSELS (AP) – The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes across the Middle East are quickly dragging Europe in, forcing the continent into defensive action to protect military bases and evacuate citizens caught up in the conflict.

France Allows Temporary Deployment of Nuclear-Armed Jets to European Allies

L’ILE LONGUE, France (AP) – French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday that France would for the first time allow the deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries in a new nuclear strategy aimed at strengthening Europe’s independence.

A look at some of the contenders to be Iran's supreme leader

Iran’s leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment. Potential candidates range from hard-liners committed to confrontation with the West to reformists who seek diplomatic engagement.

World hurries to respond to rapidly changing war around Iran

TOKYO (AP) – A shaken world reacted with anger and confusion – and more involvement than expected, in some cases – Monday as the coordinated U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran over the weekend sprawled into a regional war.

India and Canada agree to boost economic partnership

NEW DELHI (AP) – India and Canada on Monday agreed to strengthen their economic partnership, in a move aimed at boosting ties after two years of strained relationship. Speaking after talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the two countries would soon finalize a “comprehensive economic partnership”.

Gaza's ceasefire had some momentum. Now, some fear distraction

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) – Some Palestinians say they fear the widening war sparked by U.S. and Israeli attacks against Iran could overshadow the fragile situation in Gaza, just over a week after U.S. President Donald Trump rallied billions of dollars in pledges for the territory’s reconstruction and tried to nudge a ceasefire forward.

Lebanon's government calls Hezbollah's strike on Israel illegal

BEIRUT (AP) – Lebanese civilians fled from the country’s south and Beirut’s southern suburbs on Monday, seeking refuge in schools in Lebanon’s capital following a new and deadly escalation between Israel and the Iran-allied Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

As Macron sets out his nuclear doctrine, a look at France's capability by the numbers

PARIS (AP) – French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a keynote speech Monday on France’s nuclear deterrence policy, as his European allies express growing concerns over possible U.S. disengagement and Russian threats.