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Aid worker missing after deadly attack on colleagues is held by Israel, ICRC says

A Palestinian Red Crescent staff member who went missing in late March when 15 humanitarian workers were killed by Israeli fire is being detained by Israeli

Aid worker missing after deadly attack on colleagues is held by Israel, ICRC says
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli missiles strike Gaza hospital, patients evacuated

Two Israeli missiles hit a major Gaza hospital on Sunday, putting the emergency department out of action and damaging other structures, medics said, in a strike

Israeli missiles strike Gaza hospital, patients evacuated
Arts|Europe|MidEast|World

Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes

Turkey has begun a new phase in sweeping restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on preserving the monument’s historic domes from the threat of earthquakes

Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes
MidEast|Political|World

Syria's Sharaa meets UAE counterpart in second visit to a Gulf country as leader

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met his United Arab Emirates counterpart in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, the Syrian leader's office said, on his second visit to a Gulf state as the country's

Syria's Sharaa meets UAE counterpart in second visit to a Gulf country as leader
MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

Saudi Arabia, US on 'pathway' to civil nuclear agreement, US Energy Secretary says

The United States and Saudi Arabia will sign a preliminary agreement to cooperate over the kingdom's ambitions to develop a civil nuclear industry, U.S.

Saudi Arabia, US on 'pathway' to civil nuclear agreement, US Energy Secretary says
MidEast|Political|US

Judge has ruled legal permanent US resident Mahmoud Khalil can be deported. What comes next?

Judge has ruled legal permanent US resident Mahmoud Khalil can be deported. What comes next?

Judge has ruled legal permanent US resident Mahmoud Khalil can be deported. What comes next?
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

'Slippery slope towards authoritarian-like rule': Mahmoud Khalil's lawyer responds to Marco Rubio's memo

A Louisiana immigration judge is set to decide Friday whether to release Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil one month after he was arrested by federal agents following a deportation order from the Trump administration. CNN's Christina Macfarlane spoke with Khalil's attorney, Ramzi Kassem.

'Slippery slope towards authoritarian-like rule': Mahmoud Khalil's lawyer responds to Marco Rubio's memo
MidEast|Political|US|World

US-Iran negotiators hold ‘constructive’ nuclear talks, will meet again next week

US-Iran negotiators hold ‘constructive’ nuclear talks, will meet again next week

US-Iran negotiators hold ‘constructive’ nuclear talks, will meet again next week
MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran, US hold 'positive' talks in Oman, agree to resume next week

Iran and the U.S. said they held "positive" and "constructive" talks in Oman on Saturday and agreed to reconvene next week in a dialogue meant to address Tehran's

Iran, US hold 'positive' talks in Oman, agree to resume next week
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Hundreds feared killed in Sudan as RSF launches attack on famine-stricken camp

A devastating assault by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Zamzam Camp for displaced people near al-Fasher has left hundreds dead or wounded, the foreign ministry and aid groups

Hundreds feared killed in Sudan as RSF launches attack on famine-stricken camp
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Syrian officials plan to attend IMF, World Bank meetings in Washington DC, sources say

Syria's finance minister, foreign minister and central bank chief are planning to attend the annual spring meetings held by the International

Syrian officials plan to attend IMF, World Bank meetings in Washington DC, sources say
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World

America's news TV channel for the Mideast fires its staff after funding cuts

The head of the U.S.-funded Al Hurra Arabic-language television and online news outlet has terminated most of his staff and curtailed TV programming

America's news TV channel for the Mideast fires its staff after funding cuts
MidEast|Political|World

Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage held in Gaza

Hamas on Saturday released a video purportedly of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held in Gaza since he was captured by Palestinian militants on October 7,

Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage held in Gaza
MidEast|Sports|World

Piastri on pole and Norris only sixth in qualifying for F1's Bahrain Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri took pole in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday as his McLaren teammate and standings leader Lando Norris could only manage sixth

Piastri on pole and Norris only sixth in qualifying for F1's Bahrain Grand Prix
MidEast|Political|World

Israel cuts off Gaza's southern city of Rafah and vows to 'vigorously' expand in the territory

Israel says it has completed construction of a new security corridor that cuts off the southern city of Rafah from the rest of Gaza

Israel cuts off Gaza's southern city of Rafah and vows to 'vigorously' expand in the territory
Africa|Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Attacks on famine-hit camps in Sudan's Darfur leave at least 100 people dead, UN official says

A United Nations official in Sudan says at least 100 people, including 20 children and nine aid workers, have been killed in a two-day offensive by a notorious paramilitary group

Attacks on famine-hit camps in Sudan's Darfur leave at least 100 people dead, UN official says
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran and US envoys hold 1st negotiation over Tehran's nuclear program, and talk face-to-face

Iran and the United States will hold more negotiations next week over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

Iran and US envoys hold 1st negotiation over Tehran's nuclear program, and talk face-to-face
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of failing to pause strikes after US envoy leaves Moscow

Russia and Ukraine’s top diplomats have used a high-level conference in Turkey to once again trade accusations of violating a tentative U.S.-brokered deal to pause strikes on energy infrastructure

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of failing to pause strikes after US envoy leaves Moscow
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israel’s Gaza offensive pushes hundreds of thousands of Palestinians into an ever-shrinking bubble

Israel’s Gaza offensive pushes hundreds of thousands of Palestinians into an ever-shrinking bubble

Israel’s Gaza offensive pushes hundreds of thousands of Palestinians into an ever-shrinking bubble
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey to seek lifting of Syria sanctions, Erdogan tells Sharaa

President Tayyip Erdogan told Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Friday that Turkey will continue its diplomatic efforts to lift international sanctions against Syria,

Turkey to seek lifting of Syria sanctions, Erdogan tells Sharaa
Education|MidEast|Political|US|World

What to know about activist Mahmoud Khalil and his attorneys' plan to appeal his deportation ruling

An immigration judge has ruled that a Palestinian Columbia University graduate student who participated in protests against Israel can be deported

What to know about activist Mahmoud Khalil and his attorneys' plan to appeal his deportation ruling
MidEast|Political|US|World

Mideast mediator Oman at the center of a key first Iran-US meeting over Tehran's nuclear program

Iran and the United States will meet in Oman for the first talks in President Donald Trump’s second term over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

Mideast mediator Oman at the center of a key first Iran-US meeting over Tehran's nuclear program
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported, immigration judge rules

A Louisiana immigration judge says Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil can be deported as a national security risk

Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported, immigration judge rules
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

UN humanitarian agency to cut staff by 20% due to 'brutal cuts' in funding

The U.N. humanitarian agency says it's cutting its 2,600 staff who operate in more than 60 countries by 20% because of “brutal cuts” in funding that have left it with a nearly $60 million shortfall

UN humanitarian agency to cut staff by 20% due to 'brutal cuts' in funding
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump opens window for a deal with Iran but issues warning if things don't work out

President Donald Trump is betting that a beleaguered Iran is so vulnerable following a tumultuous 18 months in the Middle East that it might finally be ready to abandon its nuclear program

Trump opens window for a deal with Iran but issues warning if things don't work out
Education|MidEast|Political|US

A Louisiana immigration judge says Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

A Louisiana immigration judge says Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

A Louisiana immigration judge says Mahmoud Khalil can be deported
MidEast|Political|US|World

White House says 'all hell to pay' should Iran develop nuclear weapon

President Donald Trump wants Iran to know that there will be "all hell to pay" if it does not abandon its nuclear program, his press secretary

White House says 'all hell to pay' should Iran develop nuclear weapon
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Witkoff-Putin meeting ends after more than four hours, Russian media say

Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff that focused on settling the Ukraine conflict concluded late on Friday after more than four hours.

Witkoff-Putin meeting ends after more than four hours, Russian media say
Americas|Business|Economy|MidEast

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC mulls bid for Aethon's US natgas assets, source says

Abu Dhabi state oil company ADNOC is in the early stages of considering a bid for investment firm Aethon Energy Management's U.S. natural gas assets, according to a person familiar with

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC mulls bid for Aethon's US natgas assets, source says
Africa|Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

UN humanitarian agency will lay off hundreds of staff due to funding crisis

UN humanitarian agency will lay off hundreds of staff due to funding crisis

UN humanitarian agency will lay off hundreds of staff due to funding crisis
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Tufts student from Turkey details arrest, crowded detention conditions in new court filing

A Tufts University doctoral student from Turkey has renewed a push for her release, saying in court documents that she feared for her life when she was detained by immigration officials on the streets of a Boston suburb

Tufts student from Turkey details arrest, crowded detention conditions in new court filing
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's army says it will fire air force reservists who condemned the war

Israel’s military says it will fire air force reservists who signed a letter condemning the war in Gaza and claiming it only serves political interests instead of bringing the hostages home

Israel's army says it will fire air force reservists who condemned the war
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

In a turbulent time, Turkey lays claim to a role of stability for Europe, Syria and global trade

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday sought to position his country as a point of stability in an increasingly tumultuous world, saying Turkey was essential for European security and able to span geopolitical divisions over Ukraine, Syria and U

In a turbulent time, Turkey lays claim to a role of stability for Europe, Syria and global trade
Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Gazans struggle to find water as clean sources become increasingly scarce

Hundreds of thousands of Gaza City residents have lost their main source of clean water in the past week after supplies from Israel's water

Gazans struggle to find water as clean sources become increasingly scarce
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza 'hell on earth' as hospital supplies running out, warns head of Red Cross

The president of the Red Cross described the humanitarian situation in Gaza on Friday as "hell on earth" and warned that its field hospital will run out of

Gaza 'hell on earth' as hospital supplies running out, warns head of Red Cross
MidEast|Political|World

Dissent against war grows in Israel’s military as reservists from elite unit join protest movement

Dissent against war grows in Israel’s military as reservists from elite unit join protest movement

Dissent against war grows in Israel’s military as reservists from elite unit join protest movement
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

US energy secretary says we can stop Iran's oil exports

U.S.

US energy secretary says we can stop Iran's oil exports
MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran says it will give US talks about nuclear plans a 'genuine chance'

Iran said on Friday it was giving high-level nuclear talks with the United States on Saturday "a genuine chance", after President Donald Trump threatened bombing if

Iran says it will give US talks about nuclear plans a 'genuine chance'
Europe|MidEast|Sports

Salah stays: Egypt star signs 2-year deal at Liverpool and sets sights on more trophies

Mohamed Salah’s trophy-laden spell with Liverpool is set to extend to a decade after the prolific Egypt forward signed a new contract with the Premier League leader after months of uncertainty over his future

Salah stays: Egypt star signs 2-year deal at Liverpool and sets sights on more trophies
MidEast|Political|US

US immigration judge rules Palestinian Columbia student Khalil can be deported

A U.S. immigration judge ruled on Friday that Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported, allowing President Donald Trump's administration to

US immigration judge rules Palestinian Columbia student Khalil can be deported
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU to target nine Iranians over citizen detentions, diplomats say

European Union foreign ministers will target nine Iranians linked to what the bloc calls a policy of state-sponsored hostage-taking in new

EU to target nine Iranians over citizen detentions, diplomats say
MidEast|Political|World

UN rights office warns Israel's actions in Gaza threaten Palestinian existence

The United Nations' human rights office warned on Friday that Israel's actions in Gaza are increasingly endangering the existence of Palestinians as a group.

UN rights office warns Israel's actions in Gaza threaten Palestinian existence
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Jailed Istanbul mayor denies insulting prosecutor in court

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the main rival of Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan, appeared before a court on Friday for the first time since his high-profile arrest last month,

Jailed Istanbul mayor denies insulting prosecutor in court
Europe|MidEast|Sports

Mohamed Salah to stay at Liverpool beyond this season after signing two-year contract

Mohamed Salah to stay at Liverpool beyond this season after signing two-year contract

Mohamed Salah to stay at Liverpool beyond this season after signing two-year contract
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Syria's Sharaa grants three-month extension to committee probing coastal killings

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has extended a deadline for a fact-finding committee to produce its report on the killings of Alawites on Syria's coast last month, the deadliest

Syria's Sharaa grants three-month extension to committee probing coastal killings
Business|Entertainment|MidEast|Sports|Technology

Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports

Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports

Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports
MidEast|Political|World

Iran's 'master negotiator' tasked with averting war

Abbas Araqchi, Iran's seasoned top diplomat, faces one of his most delicate challenges ever this weekend as he prepares to lead talks with the U.S. to secure a new

Iran's 'master negotiator' tasked with averting war
Arts|Education|MidEast|World

Once on civil war's frontline, Lebanon museum sees new life

When Lebanon's civil war erupted 50 years ago this month, its national museum became a flashpoint of its capital's deadly frontline, with militants

Once on civil war's frontline, Lebanon museum sees new life
Business|Economy|MidEast|Technology

Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia with its first showroom and service center in Riyadh

Tesla has officially launched in Saudi Arabia, marking a new chapter in the company’s global expansion after Elon Musk’s troubled relationship with the kingdom

Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia with its first showroom and service center in Riyadh
Lifestyle|MidEast|World

Israelis mark another Passover hoping for Gaza captives to be freed

Relatives of hostages in Gaza say they feel the absence of their loved ones acutely during Passover, which commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and their liberation from slavery

Israelis mark another Passover hoping for Gaza captives to be freed
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who occupied Stanford building are charged with felonies

A dozen pro-Palestinian demonstrators who were arrested at Stanford University last year after they occupied and allegedly caused hundreds of thousands in damage to a campus building are now facing charges

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who occupied Stanford building are charged with felonies
Americas|Asia|MidEast|Political|World

South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with Syria, a longtime friend of rival North Korea

South Korea has established diplomatic relations with Syria’s new Islamist government months after longtime leader Bashar Assad was ousted

South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with Syria, a longtime friend of rival North Korea
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

China speaks with Saudi Arabia, South Africa about response to US tariffs

China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao had discussions with his Saudi Arabian and South African counterparts to exchange views on responding to the United States' "reciprocal

China speaks with Saudi Arabia, South Africa about response to US tariffs
Crime|MidEast|Political|US

Pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford charged with felonies

Twelve protesters were charged on Thursday with felony vandalism for their actions during a June 2024 pro-Palestinian protest at Stanford University in which

Pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford charged with felonies
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Europeans sidelined in US-Iran nuclear talks despite holding key card

Washington's decision not to coordinate with European nations about its negotiations with Iran on Saturday will reduce its leverage and make U.S. and Israeli military

Europeans sidelined in US-Iran nuclear talks despite holding key card
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

South Korea establishes diplomatic ties with Syria, a North Korea ally

South Korea and Syria have signed an agreement in Damascus establishing diplomatic relations, the South Korean foreign ministry said on Friday, opening new ties with a traditional

South Korea establishes diplomatic ties with Syria, a North Korea ally
Education|MidEast|Political|US

US House drops probe for data from university over pro-Palestinian protestor cases

A U.S.

US House drops probe for data from university over pro-Palestinian protestor cases
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Pressed for evidence against Mahmoud Khalil, government cites its power to deport people for beliefs

The U.S. government has submitted a two-page memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio as its main evidence in its deportation case against Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil

Pressed for evidence against Mahmoud Khalil, government cites its power to deport people for beliefs
MidEast|Political|World

Israel’s political leaders steering ceasefire talks frustrate mediators

Israel’s political leaders steering ceasefire talks frustrate mediators

Israel’s political leaders steering ceasefire talks frustrate mediators
Education|MidEast|Political|US

US seeks consent decree on Columbia over protests, WSJ reports

The Trump administration is working to force Columbia University into a consent decree that would legally bind the school to follow federal guidelines in how it combats antisemitism, the

US seeks consent decree on Columbia over protests, WSJ reports
Business|MidEast|Technology|World

Cybertrucks in the desert: Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia

Tesla launched operations in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, a sign that Chief Executive Elon Musk has patched up relations with the kingdom and that the oil capital was

Cybertrucks in the desert: Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World

US targets China oil storage terminal in new Iran-related sanctions

The Trump administration imposed sanctions on Iranian oil trading networks on Thursday, including on a China-based crude oil storage terminal

US targets China oil storage terminal in new Iran-related sanctions
MidEast|Political|US

Newly-released memo from Rubio details government’s only evidence in effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil

Newly-released memo from Rubio details government’s only evidence in effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil

Newly-released memo from Rubio details government’s only evidence in effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

How UN sanctions on Iran could be restored

The United States and Iran are due to hold talks on Saturday on Tehran's nuclear program as Britain, France and Germany consider whether to trigger a

How UN sanctions on Iran could be restored
Crime|MidEast|World

Israel releases Palestinian prisoner controversially arrested aged 13

Israel releases Palestinian prisoner controversially arrested aged 13

Israel releases Palestinian prisoner controversially arrested aged 13
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political

EU and UAE agree to launch free trade talks

The European Union and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to launch free trade talks, the EU and UAE said on Thursday, amid the upheaval and uncertainties created by U.S.

EU and UAE agree to launch free trade talks
MidEast|Political|US|World

Rubio says direct US-Iran nuclear talks to take place on Saturday

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday the United States will hold direct talks with Iran this weekend to discuss Iran's nuclear program.

Rubio says direct US-Iran nuclear talks to take place on Saturday
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israel releases 10 Palestinians detained from Gaza. They say they suffered abuse

Israel has freed 10 Palestinians detained from Gaza, the latest in periodic releases from the thousands of people troops have seized during the military campaign in the territory

Israel releases 10 Palestinians detained from Gaza. They say they suffered abuse
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Congo government, M23 rebel delegations in Doha for talks, sources say

Congolese officials and negotiators for the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have arrived in Doha for talks to hammer out a ceasefire and end months of fighting that have raised

Congo government, M23 rebel delegations in Doha for talks, sources say
Lifestyle|MidEast|US

Jewish families channel Passover story after devastating losses in Los Angeles wildfires

Members of a 104-year-old Pasadena synagogue that was burned down in the Los Angeles fires in January are getting ready to celebrate Passover

Jewish families channel Passover story after devastating losses in Los Angeles wildfires
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel releases Palestinian who took part in attack at 13 and developed mental illness in prison

Israel has released a Palestinian who took part in an attack when he was 13 and developed schizophrenia in prison as requests for early release were denied

Israel releases Palestinian who took part in attack at 13 and developed mental illness in prison
Asia|Crime|Economy|Education|MidEast|Political|World

Taliban morality enforcers arrest men for having the wrong hairstyle or skipping mosque, UN says

The Taliban morality police in Afghanistan have detained men and their barbers over hairstyles and others for missing prayers at mosques during the holy month of Ramadan

Taliban morality enforcers arrest men for having the wrong hairstyle or skipping mosque, UN says
Business|MidEast|Political|Technology

In Saudi debut, Tesla faces desert heat, few chargers, but no Musk protests 

Tesla starts selling cars in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, a country where on a 900-kilometre (559 mile) stretch of its main east-west highway

In Saudi debut, Tesla faces desert heat, few chargers, but no Musk protests 
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strike on Gaza apartment building kills at least 23, officials say

An Israeli airstrike on a residential block in northern Gaza killed at least 23 people, health officials in the Palestinian territory say

Israeli strike on Gaza apartment building kills at least 23, officials say
MidEast|Political|US

Trump administration will screen for antisemitic activity in granting immigration benefits

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services says the Trump administration will immediately start considering “antisemitic activity” on social media and physical harassment of Jewish people as grounds for denying immigration benefits

Trump administration will screen for antisemitic activity in granting immigration benefits
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump repeats threat to use military force if Iran does not agree to nuclear deal

U.S.

Trump repeats threat to use military force if Iran does not agree to nuclear deal
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump: Israel would be 'leader' of Iran strike if Tehran doesn't give up nuclear weapons program

President Donald Trump says that Israel would be the “leader” of a potential military strike against Iran if Tehran doesn’t give up its nuclear weapons program

Trump: Israel would be 'leader' of Iran strike if Tehran doesn't give up nuclear weapons program
MidEast|Political|US|World

Suspected US strikes overnight in Yemen kill at least 3 people, Houthi rebels say

Suspected U.S. airstrikes in Yemen overnight into Thursday killed at least three people

Suspected US strikes overnight in Yemen kill at least 3 people, Houthi rebels say
MidEast|Political|US|World

US to screen social media of immigrants, rights advocates raise concerns

The U.S. government said on Wednesday it will begin screening the social media of immigrants and visa applicants for what it called antisemitic activity,

US to screen social media of immigrants, rights advocates raise concerns
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World

Saudi Arabia foreign minister in US to plan Trump visit to kingdom

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister arrived in the United States on Tuesday for an official visit aimed at planning U.S.

Saudi Arabia foreign minister in US to plan Trump visit to kingdom
MidEast|Political|World

Turkey talks with Israel about deconfliction in Syria when needed, foreign minister says

Turkey has been holding technical talks with Israel for deconfliction in Syria when needed, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday.

Turkey talks with Israel about deconfliction in Syria when needed, foreign minister says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Macron says France could recognise Palestinian state in June

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday France could recognise a Palestinian state in June, adding that in turn some countries in the Middle East could recognise the state

Macron says France could recognise Palestinian state in June
Food|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump administration intends to modify some UN food agency awards, State Dept says

President Donald Trump's administration wants the U.N.

Trump administration intends to modify some UN food agency awards, State Dept says
MidEast|Political|US

Senate confirms former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as Trump's ambassador to Israel

The Senate has confirmed former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as President Donald Trump's ambassador to Israel

Senate confirms former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as Trump's ambassador to Israel
Asia|Food|MidEast|Political|US|World

US restores urgent food aid, except in Afghanistan and Yemen, two of the world’s poorest countries

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has reversed cuts in emergency food aid to several nations but maintained them in Afghanistan and Yemen, two of the world’s poorest countries

US restores urgent food aid, except in Afghanistan and Yemen, two of the world’s poorest countries
MidEast|Political|US|World

US Senate confirms staunch pro-Israel conservative Huckabee as Israel ambassador

The U.S.

US Senate confirms staunch pro-Israel conservative Huckabee as Israel ambassador
MidEast|Political|US|World

Treasury Department hits Iran with new sanctions targeting its nuclear program ahead of Oman talks

The U

Treasury Department hits Iran with new sanctions targeting its nuclear program ahead of Oman talks
Education|MidEast|Political|World

Israel orders closure of six UN schools in East Jerusalem after raids

Israel orders closure of six UN schools in East Jerusalem after raids

Israel orders closure of six UN schools in East Jerusalem after raids
Business|MidEast|Political|Sports|US

Motor racing-Haas F1 say no impact from tariffs hitting owner's business

The U.S.-owned Haas Formula One team said they were carrying on as normal despite owner Gene Haas's machine tools business reporting a 'dramatic decrease in demand' as a result of

Motor racing-Haas F1 say no impact from tariffs hitting owner's business
MidEast|Political|US|World

US issues new sanctions on Iran as Trump seeks talks

The United States issued fresh sanctions targeting Iran on Wednesday, the Treasury Department said, two days after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. planned direct talks

US issues new sanctions on Iran as Trump seeks talks
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US energy secretary to discuss security during UAE visit

United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright said his visit to the United Arab Emirates will include discussion on enhancing global energy security, the UAE state news agency reported

US energy secretary to discuss security during UAE visit
Food|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Six weeks since Israel imposed total Gaza blockade, last food is running out

The bombs still haven't killed Rehab Akhras and her family.

Six weeks since Israel imposed total Gaza blockade, last food is running out
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Tunisians protest against president as jailed politicians begin hunger strike

Hundreds of Tunisians staged two protest rallies on Wednesday against what they say is the authoritarian rule of President Kais Saied and demanded the release of

Tunisians protest against president as jailed politicians begin hunger strike
MidEast|Political|US

Passover begins soon. For many Jews, the celebrations will occur amid anxieties and divisions

Passover celebrations this year will again occur amid anxieties and divisions among many Jews related to the unresolved Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza and the specter of widespread antisemitism

Passover begins soon. For many Jews, the celebrations will occur amid anxieties and divisions
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran's president insists Tehran does not seek a nuclear bomb and dangles US business opportunities

Iran’s president again has pledged his nation is “not after a nuclear bomb” ahead of talks between Tehran and the United States

Iran's president insists Tehran does not seek a nuclear bomb and dangles US business opportunities
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Anxious Iranians hope nuclear talks may ease risk of US attack

Weary from long years of biting sanctions and worried about U.S. threats of military action, Iranians have responded to the prospect of talks this weekend with

Anxious Iranians hope nuclear talks may ease risk of US attack
Crime|Health|MidEast|World

Israeli strike kills 29 people in Gaza City house, medics say

An Israeli airstrike killed at least 29 Palestinians, including children, in a house in Shejaia in Gaza City, local health authorities said on Wednesday.

Israeli strike kills 29 people in Gaza City house, medics say
MidEast|Political|World

Russia says bombing Iran will not work after Trump threats

Russia said on Wednesday the world was getting tired of endless threats against Iran and that bombing the Islamic Republic would not bring

Russia says bombing Iran will not work after Trump threats
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Erdogan: Turkey not expecting negative trade, export situation after tariffs

President Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey is not expecting a negative situation for its trade, production and exports as a result of U.S.

Erdogan: Turkey not expecting negative trade, export situation after tariffs
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Indonesia offers to temporarily shelter wounded and orphaned Palestinians from Gaza

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto says that his country will offer temporary shelter to Palestinian medical evacuees and children orphaned by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

Indonesia offers to temporarily shelter wounded and orphaned Palestinians from Gaza
MidEast|Political|World

Facing calls to disarm, Hezbollah ready to discuss weapons if Israel withdraws, senior official says

As calls for Lebanon's Hezbollah to disarm gain momentum, a senior Hezbollah official told Reuters the group is ready to hold talks with

Facing calls to disarm, Hezbollah ready to discuss weapons if Israel withdraws, senior official says
Education|MidEast|Political|US

US freezes funding for Cornell, Northwestern University in latest crackdown

The Trump administration has frozen over $1 billion in funding for Cornell University and $790 million for Northwestern University while it

US freezes funding for Cornell, Northwestern University in latest crackdown
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

USAID reverses course and restores some humanitarian aid contracts after WFP warning of possible deadly consequences

USAID reverses course and restores some humanitarian aid contracts after WFP warning of possible deadly consequences

USAID reverses course and restores some humanitarian aid contracts after WFP warning of possible deadly consequences
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Indonesia ready to shelter Palestinians impacted by war in Gaza

Indonesia is ready to temporarily shelter Palestinians hit by the war in Gaza, President Prabowo Subianto said on Wednesday, estimating there could be 1,000 in the first wave, as he

Indonesia ready to shelter Palestinians impacted by war in Gaza
MidEast|Political|US|World

Suspected US strikes in Yemen kill at least 8 people, Houthi rebels say

Suspected U.S. airstrikes have pounded the area around Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Hodeida, killing at least eight people and wounding 16 others

Suspected US strikes in Yemen kill at least 8 people, Houthi rebels say
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Louisiana immigration judge will determine by the end of this week whether to release Mahmoud Khalil, his attorney says

Louisiana immigration judge will determine by the end of this week whether to release Mahmoud Khalil, his attorney says

Louisiana immigration judge will determine by the end of this week whether to release Mahmoud Khalil, his attorney says
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

US says Moroccan proposal should be sole basis for Western Sahara talks

Talks to resolve the conflict over Western Sahara should take place on the sole basis of a Moroccan plan that would give the region some autonomy under the North

US says Moroccan proposal should be sole basis for Western Sahara talks
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump administration moves to restore some terminated foreign aid programs, sources say

President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday moved to reinstate at least six recently canceled U.S. foreign aid

Trump administration moves to restore some terminated foreign aid programs, sources say
Crime|MidEast|Political|US

US given one day to show evidence for deporting Columbia University protester Khalil

An immigration judge on Tuesday gave the U.S. government a day to show evidence that Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil should be

US given one day to show evidence for deporting Columbia University protester Khalil
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Judge tells government to provide evidence, or case against Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil is over

An immigration judge in Louisiana says she will decide later this week whether the government can continue to detain Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University activist facing deportation for his role in pro-Palestinian campus protests

Judge tells government to provide evidence, or case against Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil is over
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

US says it's aware of Palestinian American's killing by Israeli forces in West Bank

The U.S.

US says it's aware of Palestinian American's killing by Israeli forces in West Bank
MidEast|Political|World

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill 25 people in Gaza as Supreme Court hears Shin Bet cases

Palestinian medics say Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip overnight and into Tuesday have killed at least 25 people

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill 25 people in Gaza as Supreme Court hears Shin Bet cases
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Palestinian American teen shot dead by Israeli soldiers in West Bank, official says

Palestinian American teen shot dead by Israeli soldiers in West Bank, official says

Palestinian American teen shot dead by Israeli soldiers in West Bank, official says
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

US energy secretary sees tighter sanctions on Iran without deal

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Tuesday that Iran can expect tighter sanctions if it does not come to an agreement with President Donald Trump on its nuclear program.

US energy secretary sees tighter sanctions on Iran without deal
MidEast|Political|World

UN chief rejects new Israeli plan to control Gaza aid

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday rejected a new Israeli proposal to control aid deliveries in Gaza, saying it risks "further

UN chief rejects new Israeli plan to control Gaza aid
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World

Netanyahu-Trump meeting reveals unexpected gaps on key issues

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Washington for a hastily organized visit bringing a long list of concerns

Netanyahu-Trump meeting reveals unexpected gaps on key issues
MidEast|Political|US|World

Russia and US to hold new round of consultations in Istanbul on April 10

The U.S.

Russia and US to hold new round of consultations in Istanbul on April 10
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|MidEast|US

‘Warfare’ aims to be the most authentic Iraq War film yet

‘Warfare’ aims to be the most authentic Iraq War film yet

‘Warfare’ aims to be the most authentic Iraq War film yet
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Video contradicts Israeli military's claims about deadly incident

A CNN review provides a detailed account of the Israeli military’s targeting and burial of clearly marked rescue crews from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, Civil Defense, and the United Nations. A CNN interview with a survivor of the attack and exclusive audio from a medical worker recorded in his final moments contradict Israel’s account.

Video contradicts Israeli military's claims about deadly incident
Asia|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran's foreign minister says he will have indirect talks with US envoy over Tehran's nuclear program

Iran’s foreign minister says he’ll meet with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Oman for the first negotiations under the Trump administration seeking to halt Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

Iran's foreign minister says he will have indirect talks with US envoy over Tehran's nuclear program
MidEast|Political|US|World

An emboldened US and a weakened Iran will hold nuclear talks. Is there space for a deal?

An emboldened US and a weakened Iran will hold nuclear talks. Is there space for a deal?

An emboldened US and a weakened Iran will hold nuclear talks. Is there space for a deal?
Arts|Business|MidEast

A 10-carat blue diamond shines at a $100 million exhibition in Abu Dhabi

A rare blue diamond was displayed at an exhibition of $100 million worth of the world’s rarest diamonds in the United Arab Emirates’ capital

A 10-carat blue diamond shines at a $100 million exhibition in Abu Dhabi
MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran's tangled nuclear dispute with the West

Iran and the U.S. will hold talks on Saturday on Iran's nuclear programme, with U.S. President Donald Trump having threatened military action if they cannot agree a deal.

Iran's tangled nuclear dispute with the West
MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran sceptical over coming US talks, Iranian officials say

Iran is approaching weekend talks with the United States over its nuclear programme warily, with little confidence in progress and deep suspicions over U.S. intentions,

Iran sceptical over coming US talks, Iranian officials say
Business|Crime|Economy|MidEast|Political

Lebanon judge paves way for indictment of ex-central bank chief Salameh

A Lebanese judge published a new court decision in the charges against former central bank chief Riad Salameh for embezzlement of public funds,

Lebanon judge paves way for indictment of ex-central bank chief Salameh
MidEast|Political|US|World

Kremlin says it backs direct US-Iran talks over nuclear programme

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia backed both direct and indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. over Tehran's nuclear program as offering a chance for the de-escalation of

Kremlin says it backs direct US-Iran talks over nuclear programme
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Erdogan says opposition seeking to obstruct Istanbul mayor probe

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday the country's main opposition party was attempting to obstruct a major corruption investigation targeting Istanbul's jailed mayor,

Erdogan says opposition seeking to obstruct Istanbul mayor probe
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political

How the oil price plunge complicates Saudi Arabia's economic agenda

Saudi Arabia, with its wealth linked inextricably to oil revenue, faces mounting pressure to raise debt or cut spending after a plunge in crude prices, complicating

How the oil price plunge complicates Saudi Arabia's economic agenda
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russian lower house of parliament ratifies 20-year pact between Russia and Iran

Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, on Tuesday ratified a 20-year strategic partnership between Russia and Iran.

Russian lower house of parliament ratifies 20-year pact between Russia and Iran
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

As Trump’s immigration crackdown continues, ethics questions are being raised over the use of masked federal agents

As Trump’s immigration crackdown continues, ethics questions are being raised over the use of masked federal agents

As Trump’s immigration crackdown continues, ethics questions are being raised over the use of masked federal agents
MidEast|Political|World

Ruckus in Israeli court as hearings begin on Netanyahu bid to sack spy chief

Israel's Supreme Court began a hearing on Tuesday into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bid to sack the head of the domestic intelligence service amid an

Ruckus in Israeli court as hearings begin on Netanyahu bid to sack spy chief
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump, hosting Netanyahu, urges end to Gaza war, thinks that is not 'too distant'

U.S.

Trump, hosting Netanyahu, urges end to Gaza war, thinks that is not 'too distant'
MidEast|Political|US|World

The US ends lifesaving food aid for millions. The World Food Program calls it a 'death sentence'

The Trump administration has ended funding to U.N. World Food Program emergency programs helping keep millions alive in Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen and 11 other impoverished countries, many of them struggling with conflict

The US ends lifesaving food aid for millions. The World Food Program calls it a 'death sentence'
MidEast|Political|US

Trump says US has begun direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program

Trump says US has begun direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program

Trump says US has begun direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program
Business|Economy|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Harvard plans to borrow $750 million after federal funding threats

Harvard University plans to borrow $750 million from Wall Street as part of contingency preparations, it said on Monday, days after President Donald Trump's

Harvard plans to borrow $750 million after federal funding threats
Business|MidEast|Political|Technology|US

Microsoft workers say they've been fired after 50th anniversary protest over Israel contract

Microsoft has fired two employees who interrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebration to protest its work supplying artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military, according to a group representing the workers

Microsoft workers say they've been fired after 50th anniversary protest over Israel contract
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says US, Iran set for direct nuclear talks; Tehran says they will be indirect

President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement on Monday that the United States and Iran were poised to begin direct

Trump says US, Iran set for direct nuclear talks; Tehran says they will be indirect
Health|MidEast|Political|World

An Israeli strike hit near a charity kitchen in Gaza as Palestinians gathered for food

Hospital officials say Israeli strikes around Gaza killed more than 30 Palestinians, more than half of them women and children

An Israeli strike hit near a charity kitchen in Gaza as Palestinians gathered for food
Australia|Election|MidEast|Political

Bringing the war home: Gaza threatens to reshape an Australian election

Sydney non-profit worker Az Fahmi was once a dedicated volunteer for Australia's ruling Labor party, handing out pamphlets to get her local

Bringing the war home: Gaza threatens to reshape an Australian election
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump administration food aid cuts put millions at risk, aid sources say

U.S.

Trump administration food aid cuts put millions at risk, aid sources say
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says the US will hold direct talks with Iran; Tehran says they'll be indirect negotiations

President Donald Trump says the U.S. is holding direct talks with Iran about its nuclear program

Trump says the US will hold direct talks with Iran; Tehran says they'll be indirect negotiations
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

‘Dad, help me… we were targeted by the Israelis’: Audio and video capture last moments of aid workers killed in Gaza

‘Dad, help me… we were targeted by the Israelis’: Audio and video capture last moments of aid workers killed in Gaza

‘Dad, help me… we were targeted by the Israelis’: Audio and video capture last moments of aid workers killed in Gaza
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Middle East latest: Israel kills a journalist in a media tent outside a Gaza hospital

Palestinian medics say Israel struck tents outside two major hospitals in the Gaza Strip overnight

Middle East latest: Israel kills a journalist in a media tent outside a Gaza hospital
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli military says killing of 15 aid workers in Gaza caused by 'sense of threat'

The Israeli military said on Monday that an initial investigation into the killing of 15 emergency workers in south Gaza last month showed that the incident occurred "due to a sense

Israeli military says killing of 15 aid workers in Gaza caused by 'sense of threat'
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

US families accuse Palestinian-American billionaire of facilitating Hamas attacks

American families of victims of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel filed a lawsuit on Monday against a prominent Palestinian-American businessman, Bashar

US families accuse Palestinian-American billionaire of facilitating Hamas attacks
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

In nod to Trump, Netanyahu pledges to eliminate Israel's trade surplus with US

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised on Monday to eliminate Israel's trade surplus with the United States, a move likely to be closely watched by

In nod to Trump, Netanyahu pledges to eliminate Israel's trade surplus with US
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Leaders of France, US, Egypt, Jordan hold call to discuss Gaza, France says

French President Emmanuel Macron, U.S.

Leaders of France, US, Egypt, Jordan hold call to discuss Gaza, France says
Europe|Health|MidEast|World

Medical charity reports 6 cases of malnourished children in Greek island migrant camp

A medical charity working in Greece says it has diagnosed six young children living in a migrant facility on the eastern Aegean island of Samos as suffering from malnutrition

Medical charity reports 6 cases of malnourished children in Greek island migrant camp
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli forces seen building positions in Gaza as they take more ground

Israeli troops could be seen clearing ground and building watch towers on Monday in parts of Gaza they have seized in recent days in a

Israeli forces seen building positions in Gaza as they take more ground
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Multiple UN agencies call for urgent renewal of ceasefire in Gaza as death toll mounts

The heads of six U.N. agencies called on Monday for an urgent renewal of the ceasefire in Gaza, warning of aid shortages and hunger since Israel resumed its all

Multiple UN agencies call for urgent renewal of ceasefire in Gaza as death toll mounts
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli soldiers reveal systematic destruction of Palestinian property to create Gaza buffer zone

Israeli soldiers reveal systematic destruction of Palestinian property to create Gaza buffer zone

Israeli soldiers reveal systematic destruction of Palestinian property to create Gaza buffer zone
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

As Sudan's army retakes ground, some displaced residents return to ravaged capital

The morning sun cast long shadows as Abdulilah Mohamed, an elderly resident of Sharg Elnil in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, returned to his family home after fleeing from

As Sudan's army retakes ground, some displaced residents return to ravaged capital
MidEast|Political|World

Israel Supreme Court to consider intelligence chief dismissal

Israel's Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday on whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acted lawfully in sacking the head of the domestic

Israel Supreme Court to consider intelligence chief dismissal
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

The uneasy ties between Palestinians and Arab states

Arab states formally support the Palestinian cause but security, regional and sectarian tensions have strained their ties with the Palestinians

The uneasy ties between Palestinians and Arab states
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli soldiers describe clearance of 'kill zone' on Gaza's edge

Israeli troops flattened farmland and cleared entire residential districts in Gaza to open a "kill zone" around the enclave, according to a report on Monday

Israeli soldiers describe clearance of 'kill zone' on Gaza's edge
Africa|Economy|Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

France signs deals to help Egypt's economy in volatile regional climate

France and Egypt signed strategic partnership agreements on Monday, in areas covering health, transport and energy, which French President Emmanuel Macron said would help shore up

France signs deals to help Egypt's economy in volatile regional climate
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Palestinian journalist killed in Gaza as Israel targets colleague

A Palestinian journalist was killed on Monday and nine others were wounded, some critically, when an Israeli air strike hit a tent used by

Palestinian journalist killed in Gaza as Israel targets colleague
Health|MidEast|Political|World

‘War without limits’: Aid agencies sound the alarm as Israel’s Gaza blockade enters a second month

‘War without limits’: Aid agencies sound the alarm as Israel’s Gaza blockade enters a second month

‘War without limits’: Aid agencies sound the alarm as Israel’s Gaza blockade enters a second month
MidEast|Political|US|World

Kremlin says Russia is ready to do all it can to help resolve US-Iran nuclear tensions

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia was ready to do all it could to help resolve tensions between the United States and Iran around Tehran's nuclear programme, as Washington

Kremlin says Russia is ready to do all it can to help resolve US-Iran nuclear tensions
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

Mideast stock markets tumble as US tariffs and low oil prices squeeze energy-producing nations

Middle East stock markets are tumbling as they struggle with the dual hit of U.S. tariffs and a sharp decline in oil prices

Mideast stock markets tumble as US tariffs and low oil prices squeeze energy-producing nations
MidEast|Political|World

Israel controls 50% of Gaza after razing land to expand its buffer zone

Israel has dramatically expanded its footprint in the Gaza Strip since relaunching its war against Hamas last month

Israel controls 50% of Gaza after razing land to expand its buffer zone
MidEast|Political|World

Iran-backed militias in Iraq ready to disarm to avert Trump wrath

Several powerful Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq are prepared to disarm for the first time to avert the threat of an escalating conflict with the U.S.

Iran-backed militias in Iraq ready to disarm to avert Trump wrath
Business|Economy|MidEast

Saudi Arabia's non-oil business sector resilient in March, PMI shows

Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector activity grew rapidly in March with new orders boosted by lower prices and improved economic conditions, although the rate of growth slowed from

Saudi Arabia's non-oil business sector resilient in March, PMI shows
Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast

Saudi Arabia cuts May oil prices to Asia close to four-year low after OPEC+ supply boost

Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, on Sunday slashed its prices for Asian buyers to close to their lowest level in four years, adding to speculation it is

Saudi Arabia cuts May oil prices to Asia close to four-year low after OPEC+ supply boost
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 32, mostly women and children

Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip have killed at least 32 people including over a dozen women and children

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 32, mostly women and children
MidEast|Political|US|World

Yemen's Houthis say US strikes kill 6 as Trump's bombing video suggests higher overall death toll

Suspected U.S. airstrikes over the weekend targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels killed at least six people

Yemen's Houthis say US strikes kill 6 as Trump's bombing video suggests higher overall death toll
Economy|MidEast|Political

Iran’s president fires deputy for ‘lavish’ trip to Antarctica

Iran’s president fires deputy for ‘lavish’ trip to Antarctica

Iran’s president fires deputy for ‘lavish’ trip to Antarctica
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Hamas fires rockets at Israeli cities, Israel issues evacuation orders in Gaza

Palestinian militant group Hamas said it fired a barrage of rockets at cities in Israel's south on Sunday in response to Israeli "

Hamas fires rockets at Israeli cities, Israel issues evacuation orders in Gaza
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Syria's president to visit Turkey and UAE next week

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa will make his first visit to the United Arab Emirates and is also scheduled to visit Turkey next week, the Syrian foreign ministry said in a

Syria's president to visit Turkey and UAE next week
MidEast|Political|World

U.S. envoy says Hezbollah must be disarmed 'as soon as possible'

U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus said in an interview broadcast on Sunday that Hezbollah and other armed groups should be disarmed "as soon as possible" and that Lebanese troops were

U.S. envoy says Hezbollah must be disarmed 'as soon as possible'
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Video showing final moments of Gaza emergency workers casts doubt on Israeli account of killings

Video showing final moments of Gaza emergency workers casts doubt on Israeli account of killings

Video showing final moments of Gaza emergency workers casts doubt on Israeli account of killings
Europe|MidEast|Political

Turkey's opposition vows to sustain protests over jailing of Erdogan's main rival

Turkey's main opposition leader on Sunday pledged further protests against the jailing of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Tayyip Erdogan's chief rival, aiming to sustain Turkey's

Turkey's opposition vows to sustain protests over jailing of Erdogan's main rival
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli military changes initial account of Gaza aid worker killings

The Israeli military has provided new details that changed its initial account of the killing of 15 emergency workers near the southern Gaza city of Rafah last

Israeli military changes initial account of Gaza aid worker killings
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Moroccans protest Israel's offensive in Gaza and take aim at Trump

Moroccans have protested Israel’s latest offensive in Gaza and U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to displace Palestinians and clear the territory for development

Moroccans protest Israel's offensive in Gaza and take aim at Trump
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US

Netanyahu says will seek relief from tariffs in meeting with Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he hopes U.S.

Netanyahu says will seek relief from tariffs in meeting with Trump
Africa|Economy|Finance|MidEast|World

Libya devalues currency for first time in four years

Libya's central bank announced a 13.3% devaluation of the country's dinar currency on Sunday, setting the exchange rate at 5.5677 to the U.S. dollar effective immediately.

Libya devalues currency for first time in four years
MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran wants indirect talks with US, warns regional countries over strikes against it

Iran is pushing back against U.S. demands that it directly negotiate over its nuclear programme or be bombed, warning neighbours that host U.S. bases that they could be in

Iran wants indirect talks with US, warns regional countries over strikes against it
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Far from being cowed by US airstrikes, Yemen’s Houthis may be relishing them

Far from being cowed by US airstrikes, Yemen’s Houthis may be relishing them

Far from being cowed by US airstrikes, Yemen’s Houthis may be relishing them
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Palestinian teenager who died in Israeli prison showed signs of starvation, medical report says

Starvation was likely the leading cause of death for a Palestinian teenager who died in an Israeli prison, according to an Israeli doctor who observed the autopsy

Palestinian teenager who died in Israeli prison showed signs of starvation, medical report says
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

‘It is time for you to leave the United States’: Ukrainians receive erroneous email from Department of Homeland Security

‘It is time for you to leave the United States’: Ukrainians receive erroneous email from Department of Homeland Security

‘It is time for you to leave the United States’: Ukrainians receive erroneous email from Department of Homeland Security
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel walks back its account of the killing of 15 medics in Gaza after video seems to contradict it

The Israeli military has backtracked on its account of the killing of 15 Palestinian medics by Israeli forces last month after phone video appeared to contradict its claims that their vehicles did not have emergency signals on

Israel walks back its account of the killing of 15 medics in Gaza after video seems to contradict it
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli troops deploy to a new security corridor across southern Gaza

Israel says troops have deployed to a newly established security corridor across southern Gaza

Israeli troops deploy to a new security corridor across southern Gaza
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Netanyahu to talk tariffs with Trump in Washington

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Washington and discuss U.S. tariffs imposed by U.S.

Netanyahu to talk tariffs with Trump in Washington
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Congo, M23 rebels hold first talks after months of conflict

Congo's government and M23 rebels last week held private talks in Qatar for the first time since the rebels conducted a lightning offensive in the country's east, a source briefed on

Congo, M23 rebels hold first talks after months of conflict
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump and Netanyahu will meet again Monday on Gaza, tariffs and more

President Donald Trump plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday

Trump and Netanyahu will meet again Monday on Gaza, tariffs and more
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast

Iran's currency falls to a record low against the dollar as tensions run high

Iran’s rial currency traded at a record low against the U.S. dollar as the country returned to work after a long holiday

Iran's currency falls to a record low against the dollar as tensions run high
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Tunisia dismantles sub-Saharan migrant camps and forcibly deports some

Tunisian authorities have dismantled makeshift camps housing 7,000 sub-Saharan African migrants and begun forcibly deporting some of them, a senior official told

Tunisia dismantles sub-Saharan migrant camps and forcibly deports some
MidEast|Political|World

Palestinian paramedic says he saw Israeli troops firing on emergency vehicles

A Palestinian paramedic who was present at an incident in which 15 of his colleagues were killed in southern Gaza last month said he saw Israeli troops firing at

Palestinian paramedic says he saw Israeli troops firing on emergency vehicles
Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

India, UAE to develop Sri Lanka energy hub as Delhi competes with China for influence

India and the United Arab Emirates agreed to develop an energy hub in Sri Lanka, India's foreign ministry said on Saturday, as New

India, UAE to develop Sri Lanka energy hub as Delhi competes with China for influence
Africa|MidEast|Science|World

Archaeologists uncover an ancient Egyptian tomb belonging to a mystery king

Archaeologists uncover an ancient Egyptian tomb belonging to a mystery king

Archaeologists uncover an ancient Egyptian tomb belonging to a mystery king
Business|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

Microsoft AI CEO's remarks interrupted by pro-Palestinian protester

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman's remarks were interrupted by a pro-Palestinian protesting employee during the technology company's 50th anniversary celebration on

Microsoft AI CEO's remarks interrupted by pro-Palestinian protester
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US

Rubio discusses tariffs with Netanyahu, State Department says

U.S.

Rubio discusses tariffs with Netanyahu, State Department says
Business|MidEast|Political|Technology|US

Microsoft employees protest at 50th anniversary party over Israel contract

A pro-Palestinian protest by Microsoft employees interrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebration Friday, the latest backlash over the tech industry’s work to supply artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military

Microsoft employees protest at 50th anniversary party over Israel contract
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Columbia must give 30 days' notice before sharing student records with Congress' antisemitism probe

A Manhattan federal judge says Columbia University must give detained activist Mahmoud Khalil and other students 30 days' notice before handing over any more documents to Congress as it investigates antisemitism on college campuses

Columbia must give 30 days' notice before sharing student records with Congress' antisemitism probe
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Tufts student's immigration arrest case moved to Vermont, not Louisiana, by US judge

The Trump administration on Friday lost a bid to throw out or move to Louisiana a Tufts University student's legal challenge to her immigration arrest, which

Tufts student's immigration arrest case moved to Vermont, not Louisiana, by US judge
MidEast|Political|Sports|US

Auburn's Bruce Pearl a vocal leader of a trio of Jewish coaches with teams at the Final Four

Auburn coach Bruce Pearl, Florida’s Todd Golden and Duke’s Jon Scheyer are basketball rivals at the Final Four with a unique thread of connection

Auburn's Bruce Pearl a vocal leader of a trio of Jewish coaches with teams at the Final Four
MidEast|Political|World

Syria welcomes UN resolution to investigate human-rights violations

Syria welcomed a United Nations resolution on Friday to investigate violations and improve the country's human-rights record following the 13-year civil war

Syria welcomes UN resolution to investigate human-rights violations
MidEast|Political|US|World

Cost of US military offensive against Houthis nears $1 billion with limited impact

Cost of US military offensive against Houthis nears $1 billion with limited impact

Cost of US military offensive against Houthis nears $1 billion with limited impact
MidEast|Political|World

Israel hit Syrian bases scoped by Turkey, hinting at regional showdown, sources say

(This April 4 story has been corrected to fix the title of Noa Lazimi in paragraph 20) Turkey scoped out at least three air bases

Israel hit Syrian bases scoped by Turkey, hinting at regional showdown, sources say
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Federal officials are quietly terminating the legal residency of some international college students

A crackdown on foreign students is alarming college leaders, who say the Trump administration is using new tactics and vague justifications to push some students out of the country

Federal officials are quietly terminating the legal residency of some international college students
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's Netanyahu has spoken to Trump about tariffs, officials say

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken with U.S.

Israel's Netanyahu has spoken to Trump about tariffs, officials say
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes kill at least 17 in Gaza as ground troops enter Palestinian territory's north

Israeli strikes have killed more than a dozen people in the Gaza Strip as Israel sends more ground troops into the Palestinian territory to ramp up its offensive against Hamas

Israeli strikes kill at least 17 in Gaza as ground troops enter Palestinian territory's north
MidEast|Political|World

Kurdish fighters leave northern city in Syria as part of deal with central government

Scores of U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters have left two neighborhoods in Syria’s northern city of Aleppo part of a deal with the central government in Damascus

Kurdish fighters leave northern city in Syria as part of deal with central government
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's Fidan on Syria, Israel, Ukraine war, ties with U.S

Turkey's foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, discussed Israeli strikes in Syria, the U.S. policy U-turn and sanctions, and a possible Ukraine-Russia peace deal in an interview with

Turkey's Fidan on Syria, Israel, Ukraine war, ties with U.S
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey wants no confrontation with Israel in Syria, foreign minister says

Turkey wants no confrontation with Israel in Syria, but repeated Israeli strikes on military facilities there are eroding the new government's ability to deter

Turkey wants no confrontation with Israel in Syria, foreign minister says
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli troops expand 'security zone' in northern Gaza

Israeli troops were expanding their control of ground in northern Gaza, the military said on Friday, days after the

Israeli troops expand 'security zone' in northern Gaza
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US lobbies UN rights council forsaken by Trump, diplomats say

Two months after President Donald Trump announced a halt to U.S. engagement with the United Nations Human Rights Council, Washington is

US lobbies UN rights council forsaken by Trump, diplomats say
MidEast|Political|US|World

US sending Israel 20,000 assault rifles that Biden had delayed, say sources

The Trump administration moved forward with the sale of more than 20,000 U.S.-made assault rifles to Israel last month, according to a document seen by Reuters

US sending Israel 20,000 assault rifles that Biden had delayed, say sources
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel kills a Hamas commander in Lebanon, further testing ceasefire

Israel killed a commander of the Palestinian militant group Hamas in an airstrike on southern Lebanon on Friday, further testing a ceasefire that halted last year's war between

Israel kills a Hamas commander in Lebanon, further testing ceasefire
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

What is the International Criminal Court and how can a member country like Hungary leave?

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced his intention to withdraw his country from the International Criminal Court

What is the International Criminal Court and how can a member country like Hungary leave?
MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu says Israel is now dividing up Gaza. What does that mean on the ground?

Netanyahu says Israel is now dividing up Gaza. What does that mean on the ground?

Netanyahu says Israel is now dividing up Gaza. What does that mean on the ground?
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Russia urges restraint on all sides over Iran's nuclear programme

Russia said on Friday that the question of Iran's nuclear programme should be resolved politically and diplomatically, urging restraint on all sides.

Russia urges restraint on all sides over Iran's nuclear programme
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Myanmar military limiting aid in earthquake areas, UN says

Myanmar's military is limiting critically needed humanitarian aid for earthquake victims in areas where it sees opposition to its rule, the United Nations human

Myanmar military limiting aid in earthquake areas, UN says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Orbán says Hungary is quitting the ICC to end its 'half-hearted' membership

Hungary was never fully committed to the International Criminal Court, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said a day after announcing plans to withdraw from the international body

Orbán says Hungary is quitting the ICC to end its 'half-hearted' membership
Africa|Economy|Environment|Food|MidEast

In Tunisia, snails inch toward replacing red meat as people turn to cheaper protein

Tunisians are embracing snails as a protein-packed alternative as the cost of red meat remains high

In Tunisia, snails inch toward replacing red meat as people turn to cheaper protein
Business|Economy|MidEast

UAE non-oil business sector growth slows in March, PMI shows

Growth in the UAE's non-oil private sector moderated in March, a survey showed on Friday, highlighting a softening in demand momentum in the Gulf region's most diversified economy.

UAE non-oil business sector growth slows in March, PMI shows
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strike on a school in Gaza kills at least 27 people, Palestinian health officials say

Gaza's Health Ministry says an Israeli airstrike has killed at least 27 Palestinians sheltering at a school in northern Gaza and wounded 70 more

Israeli strike on a school in Gaza kills at least 27 people, Palestinian health officials say
Education|MidEast|Political|US

US to freeze Brown University grants, calls for restrictions at Harvard

The U.S. government plans to freeze grants to Brown University and separately set conditions that Harvard University must meet - including a

US to freeze Brown University grants, calls for restrictions at Harvard
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration

A White House official says the Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown University

Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Attorneys for Tufts University student accuse government of ‘secretive’ effort to move her across state lines

Attorneys for Tufts University student accuse government of ‘secretive’ effort to move her across state lines

Attorneys for Tufts University student accuse government of ‘secretive’ effort to move her across state lines
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Tufts student detained by Trump administration defends right to advocate

A Tufts University student from Turkey, who was arrested last week in Massachusetts by U.S. immigration officials after advocating for Palestinians amid Israel's war

Tufts student detained by Trump administration defends right to advocate
MidEast|Political|US

US Senate rejects effort to block arms sales to Israel

The U.S.

US Senate rejects effort to block arms sales to Israel
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes kill 9 in southwestern Syria

Syrian state media has reported that at least nine people in southwestern Syria have been killed in Israeli strikes

Israeli strikes kill 9 in southwestern Syria
MidEast|Political|Technology|US

Pentagon watchdog opens probe into use of Signal for Yemen attack plans

The Pentagon's Inspector General's office announced on Thursday it was opening a probe into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of an unclassified

Pentagon watchdog opens probe into use of Signal for Yemen attack plans
MidEast|Political|US

Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

The Pentagon’s acting inspector general has announced that he will review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal messaging app to convey plans for a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen

Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Yale fires legal scholar amid review of possible ties to 'sham charity' for designated terror group

Yale Law School has fired a scholar it says refused to appear in person to answer questions about her possible ties to organizations deemed to support terrorism

Yale fires legal scholar amid review of possible ties to 'sham charity' for designated terror group
MidEast|Political|World

Israel steps up Syria strikes, says Turkey aims for 'protectorate'

Israel stepped up airstrikes on Syria, declaring the attacks a warning to the new Islamist rulers in Damascus as it accused their ally Turkey on Thursday of trying to

Israel steps up Syria strikes, says Turkey aims for 'protectorate'
MidEast|Political|US

Pentagon watchdog launches probe of Hegseth Signal messages

Pentagon watchdog launches probe of Hegseth Signal messages

Pentagon watchdog launches probe of Hegseth Signal messages
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli leader Netanyahu applauds Hungary's ICC exit on Budapest visit

(This April 3 story has been corrected to change the source to the ICC's Presidency of the Assembly of State Parties, not the ICC Presidency, in paragraph 10) By Anita Komuves and Maayan Lubell

Israeli leader Netanyahu applauds Hungary's ICC exit on Budapest visit
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France plans to take Iran to international court over citizen detentions

Two French citizens held in Iran for almost three years have not had consular services for more than a year prompting Paris to prepare a complaint at the International Court of

France plans to take Iran to international court over citizen detentions
Economy|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Hundreds of thousands flee as Israel seizes Rafah in new Gaza 'security zone'

Hundreds of thousands of fleeing Gazans sought shelter on Thursday in one of the biggest mass displacements of the war, as Israeli forces

Hundreds of thousands flee as Israel seizes Rafah in new Gaza 'security zone'
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli military says it holds special probe into Gaza aid worker deaths

The Israeli military is conducting an investigation into an incident in Gaza in which a number of emergency and aid workers were killed, a military spokesperson said on Thursday,

Israeli military says it holds special probe into Gaza aid worker deaths
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|World

OPEC+ unexpectedly speeds up oil output hikes, oil drops

Eight OPEC+ countries unexpectedly agreed on Thursday to advance their plan to phase out oil output cuts by increasing

OPEC+ unexpectedly speeds up oil output hikes, oil drops
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Hungary welcomes Netanyahu and says it will leave the International Criminal Court

Hungary said it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court, which Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said was a “political” organization

Hungary welcomes Netanyahu and says it will leave the International Criminal Court
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Palestinian family says son was tortured to death for publicly criticizing Hamas

22-year-old Uday Rabie, a Palestinian man, was tortured and killed by Hamas militants after he criticized the group publicly and participated in rare anti-Hamas protests in Gaza, his family said. CNN's Jeremy Diamond has the story. Please be warned this video contains graphic content.

Palestinian family says son was tortured to death for publicly criticizing Hamas
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey makes 11 arrests over shopping-boycott campaign in support of Istanbul's imprisoned mayor

Turkish police have detained 11 people for supporting a shopping boycott as part of protests against the imprisonment of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival

Turkey makes 11 arrests over shopping-boycott campaign in support of Istanbul's imprisoned mayor
Africa|Europe|MidEast|World

More than a dozen migrants die as boats sink off Greece and Turkey

Greek and Turkish officials have reported the sinking of two boats carrying migrants in the early hours of Thursday in the narrow stretch of sea between Turkey and a nearby Greek island, leaving a total of at least 16 people dead, including three children, one missing and more than 40 survivors

More than a dozen migrants die as boats sink off Greece and Turkey
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Russia says U.S. threats of military strikes against Iran are unacceptable

Russia said on Thursday that threats of military strikes against its ally Iran were unacceptable and warned that attacking the Islamic Republic could lead to potentially

Russia says U.S. threats of military strikes against Iran are unacceptable
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast

OPEC+ ministers seen sticking to further oil output hikes as planned, sources say

A meeting of eight top ministers of OPEC+ will likely keep oil output policy that calls for gradual oil output hikes from

OPEC+ ministers seen sticking to further oil output hikes as planned, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political

US tariffs on Israel may hit medical equipment, diamonds, Israeli official says

Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement could impact Israel's exports of machinery and medical equipment, an Israeli finance ministry official said on Thursday,

US tariffs on Israel may hit medical equipment, diamonds, Israeli official says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli foreign minister says not ruling out diplomacy to stop Iran nuclear weapon

Israel is not ruling out a diplomatic path to prevent Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Thursday, adding that there were signs that there

Israeli foreign minister says not ruling out diplomacy to stop Iran nuclear weapon
Africa|Europe|MidEast|World

At least seven die after migrant boat sinks off Greek island of Lesbos

At least seven migrants died, including one boy, one girl and two women, when their boat sank on Thursday off the Greek island of Lesbos, Greece's coastguard said.

At least seven die after migrant boat sinks off Greek island of Lesbos
Crime|MidEast|Political

Netanyahu is rocked by a new scandal linking his close advisers to Qatar

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office is once again ensnared in scandal after police arrested two of his close associates this week on suspicion of accepting money from Qatar to promote a positive image of the Gulf Arab state in Israel

Netanyahu is rocked by a new scandal linking his close advisers to Qatar
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Federal judge to consider case of Georgetown fellow arrested by ICE

Federal judge to consider case of Georgetown fellow arrested by ICE

Federal judge to consider case of Georgetown fellow arrested by ICE
Business|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

Meta is fined by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook and Instagram

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms says it has been hit with a hefty fine for resisting Turkish government demands that it limit content

Meta is fined by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook and Instagram
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

What we know about the federal detention of activists, students and scholars connected to universities

What we know about the federal detention of activists, students and scholars connected to universities

What we know about the federal detention of activists, students and scholars connected to universities
MidEast|Political|World

Hamas will not respond to Israel's counter Gaza ceasefire proposal, official says

Hamas decided not to respond or engage with Israel's counter-proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, an official told Reuters on Wednesday, affirming

Hamas will not respond to Israel's counter Gaza ceasefire proposal, official says
Africa|Asia|MidEast|Political|Technology|US|World

Trump adviser Waltz's team set up 20 Signal group chats for world crises, Politico reports

The team of President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz, set up at least 20 group chats on the commercial Signal app to coordinate official work on issues

Trump adviser Waltz's team set up 20 Signal group chats for world crises, Politico reports
MidEast|Political|World

Middle East latest: Israel is establishing a new military corridor across Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is establishing a new security corridor across the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas

Middle East latest: Israel is establishing a new military corridor across Gaza
MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu says Israel will establish a new security corridor across Gaza to pressure Hamas

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is establishing a new security corridor across the Gaza Strip

Netanyahu says Israel will establish a new security corridor across Gaza to pressure Hamas
MidEast|Political|World

Israel to seize parts of Gaza as military operation expands

Israel announced a major expansion of military operations in Gaza on Wednesday, saying large areas of the enclave would be seized

Israel to seize parts of Gaza as military operation expands
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Turkish student detained by ICE moved to Vermont before judge's order, government says

U.S. Justice Department lawyers say a Tufts University doctoral student from Turkey who was detained by immigration authorities had been moved to Vermont by the time a federal judge ordered that she be kept in Massachusetts

Turkish student detained by ICE moved to Vermont before judge's order, government says
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|World

PIMCO steps up private lending to emerging market governments

Bond giant PIMCO has privately lent nearly $6 billion to emerging market borrowers, mostly governments, this year alone, securing higher returns and better lender

PIMCO steps up private lending to emerging market governments
Education|MidEast|Political|US

UC Berkeley antisemitism lawsuit can proceed, judge rules

A federal judge said Jewish groups may pursue a lawsuit accusing the University of California, Berkeley, of tolerating an "unrelenting" stream of antisemitic harassment

UC Berkeley antisemitism lawsuit can proceed, judge rules
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Suspected US airstrikes in Yemen kill at least 6 people, Houthi rebels say

Suspected U.S. airstrikes have battered rebel-controlled areas of Yemen, which the Houthis say killed at least six people

Suspected US airstrikes in Yemen kill at least 6 people, Houthi rebels say
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Russian, Iranian deputy foreign ministers discuss negotiations on Tehran's nuclear programme

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi on Wednesday discussed ongoing negotiations regarding Tehran's nuclear programme with Russian counterpart Sergei Ryabkov, the

Russian, Iranian deputy foreign ministers discuss negotiations on Tehran's nuclear programme
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Hamas warns those who 'spread chaos' after killing of its police officer

A Gaza family's open admission this week that they killed an officer from the Hamas-run police force after they said a relative was shot dead has added to signs

Hamas warns those who 'spread chaos' after killing of its police officer
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli leader Netanyahu will visit Hungary, defying an international arrest warrant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is traveling to Hungary despite an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against him over the war in Gaza

Israeli leader Netanyahu will visit Hungary, defying an international arrest warrant
MidEast|Political|US|World

The Taliban senses an opening as it pushes for diplomatic recognition in talks with Trump administration

The Taliban senses an opening as it pushes for diplomatic recognition in talks with Trump administration

The Taliban senses an opening as it pushes for diplomatic recognition in talks with Trump administration
Crime|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's protests over the arrest of an Erdogan rival take a new angle: Boycott shopping

Protests that erupted across Turkey following the arrest of the main challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have taken a new direction with calls for a one-day shopping boycott

Turkey's protests over the arrest of an Erdogan rival take a new angle: Boycott shopping
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

2 killed as Sudan's paramilitary intensifies attacks on displacement camp in North Darfur

At least two people were killed and others were injured in renewed attacks by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on a camp in North Darfur that is sheltering around 450,000 people displaced by the war in the country

2 killed as Sudan's paramilitary intensifies attacks on displacement camp in North Darfur
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Military confrontation seems inevitable if no new Iran nuclear deal, France says

France's foreign minister warned on Wednesday that if world powers were unable to quickly reach a new agreement with Iran over its contested nuclear

Military confrontation seems inevitable if no new Iran nuclear deal, France says
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political

OPEC+ to discuss Kazakhstan output at Thursday's meeting, sources say

Eight OPEC+ countries meeting on Thursday will focus debates on how to convince Kazakhstan to stop exceeding its output quota and its plans to

OPEC+ to discuss Kazakhstan output at Thursday's meeting, sources say
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey denounces opposition calls for a day of no shopping

Turkey's government denounced opposition calls for a mass commercial boycott following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu that sparked nationwide protests, describing them

Turkey denounces opposition calls for a day of no shopping
MidEast|Political|World

In Israel, calls for genocide have migrated from the margins to the mainstream

The Bible contains some explicit genocidal narratives, and over time, some religious Zionists have wielded these stories to advocate for the destruction of the Palestinians.

In Israel, calls for genocide have migrated from the margins to the mainstream
MidEast|Political|World

Israel announces expansion of military operation in Gaza to seize ‘large areas’ of land, ordering residents to leave

Israel announces expansion of military operation in Gaza to seize ‘large areas’ of land, ordering residents to leave

Israel announces expansion of military operation in Gaza to seize ‘large areas’ of land, ordering residents to leave
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|Technology

OECD sees Israeli economic rebound if military conflicts ebb

Israel's economy looks set to rebound over the next two years if geopolitical tensions ease, but it needs structural reforms to support government finances and

OECD sees Israeli economic rebound if military conflicts ebb
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's Netanyahu heads to Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu begins a four-day visit to Hungary on Thursday, defying an International Criminal Court arrest warrant over

Israel's Netanyahu heads to Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political

Israel eliminates remaining tariffs on US goods ahead of Trump move

Israel has cancelled its remaining tariffs on imports from the United States, officials said on Tuesday, a day before the Trump administration hits global trading

Israel eliminates remaining tariffs on US goods ahead of Trump move
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Protests broke out against Hamas in Gaza. What do Palestinians think about the militant group?

Thousands of Palestinians chanted against Hamas during anti-war protests last week in the Gaza Strip

Protests broke out against Hamas in Gaza. What do Palestinians think about the militant group?
MidEast|Political|US|World

US moves B-2 stealth bombers to Indian Ocean island in massive show of force to Houthis, Iran

US moves B-2 stealth bombers to Indian Ocean island in massive show of force to Houthis, Iran

US moves B-2 stealth bombers to Indian Ocean island in massive show of force to Houthis, Iran
MidEast|Political|World

As Israel advances in Gaza, many exhausted families flee again. Some can't bear it

As Israel orders wide new evacuations across the Gaza Strip, Palestinians say they are crushed by exhaustion and hopelessness at the prospect of fleeing once again

As Israel advances in Gaza, many exhausted families flee again. Some can't bear it
Crime|MidEast|Political

Two arrested as investigation into ‘QatarGate’ in Israel deepens

Two arrested as investigation into ‘QatarGate’ in Israel deepens

Two arrested as investigation into ‘QatarGate’ in Israel deepens