India’s basmati rice exports to grow 2% to 6.06 million tonnes in 2026 despite Middle East tensions.

Ohio honors three fallen Air National Guard airmen killed in a non-combat plane crash in Iraq.

Trump considers seizing Iranian Kharg Island amid heightened Strait of Hormuz tensions, prompting military deployment and debate over combat involvement.

Kuwait and Qatar condemn second UAE consulate attack in Iraq’s Kurdistan, calling it a violation of international law.

Six U.S. Air Force airmen, including three from Birmingham, died in a KC-135 crash in Iraq on March 12 during Operation Epic Fury.

Air India seeks temporary pilot rule changes due to longer flights from Middle East airspace rerouting.

Iranian-linked drones hit a U.S. base in Erbil, injuring some U.S. personnel, with UK officials noting increased attacks and possible Iran-Russia ties.

RTX beat Q4 earnings, expanded missile production, and raised 2026 outlook despite a KC-135 crash.

Families of U.S. service members killed in an early March 2026 Iraq plane crash are revealing their identities.

A Frenchman, accused of genocide and crimes against humanity for his role in IS's 2014–2016 campaign against Yazidis, is on trial in absentia.