Trump has begun another trade war. Here's a timeline of how we got here
Canada's leader laments lost friendship with US in town that sheltered stranded Americans after 9/11
Chinese EV giant BYD's fourth-quarter profit leaps 73%
You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0
Chalk talk: Star power, top teams and No. 5 seeds headline the women's March Madness Sweet 16
Purdue returns to Sweet 16 with 76-62 win over McNeese in March Madness
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Turkey begins mass trials following protests over Istanbul mayor’s detention
Turkey begins mass trials following protests over Istanbul mayor’s detention
April 18, 2025MidEast
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Portrait of a wounded Palestinian boy wins Press Photo of the Year
Portrait of a wounded Palestinian boy wins Press Photo of the Year
April 18, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political
Turkey's Simsek says disinflation to continue, FX pass-through limited
Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said on Friday that disinflation would continue despite some recent deterioration in expectations, adding that the
April 18, 2025
Asia|Crime|Food|MidEast|Political|World
Over 170 arrested for attacks on Pakistan KFC outlets in Gaza war protests
Police have arrested scores of people in Pakistan in recent weeks after more than 10 mob attacks on outlets of U.S. fast-food chain KFC, sparked by anti-United States
April 18, 2025
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World
Iran-US talks over Tehran's nuclear program hinge on a billionaire and a seasoned diplomat
As far as biographies go, the two men in charge of the delicate negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program couldn’t be more different
April 18, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Protest letters from former Israeli soldiers lay bare profound rifts over the ongoing war
When nearly 1,000 Israeli Air Force veterans signed an open letter last week calling for an end to the war in Gaza, the military responded immediately, saying it would dismiss any active reservist who signed the document
April 18, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
With his promises of peace unmet in Gaza and Ukraine, Trump may find Iran just as tough
With his campaign promises unfulfilled to quickly bring peace to Gaza and Ukraine, U.S.
April 18, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Hamas says it is ready to release all remaining hostages for an end to Gaza war
Hamas wants a comprehensive deal to end the war in Gaza and swap all Israeli hostages for Palestinians jailed in Israel, a senior official from the Palestinian
April 17, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump administration orders Gaza-linked social media vetting for visa applicants
The Trump administration on Thursday ordered a social media vetting for all U.S. visa applicants who have been to the Gaza Strip on or after January 1, 2007, an
April 17, 2025
Economy|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Thousands of Gaza children are malnourished under Israel's food blockade, aid groups say
Aid groups are raising new alarm over Israel’s blockade of the war-ravaged Gaza Strip
April 17, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
UN nuclear watchdog says US-Iran talks at a 'very crucial' stage
Talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program are “in a very crucial” stage
April 17, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
As demonstrators accuse Trump of undermining universities, he calls Harvard 'a disgrace'
Hundreds of students, faculty and community members on a California campus booed on Thursday as speakers accused the administration of President
April 17, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World
Suspect charged with hate crime in attack on two Jewish students in Chicago
A suspect was charged with a hate crime for a November attack on two Jewish students who were demonstrating in support of Israel at Chicago's DePaul University
April 17, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
US to withdraw 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to help counter IS militants
The U.S. will withdraw about 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to work with Kurdish allies to counter the Islamic State group
April 17, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Hamas rejects ceasefire offer as far-right Israeli lawmakers call for escalation in Gaza
Hamas rejects ceasefire offer as far-right Israeli lawmakers call for escalation in Gaza
April 17, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Iraqi and Syrian leaders meet in Qatar, marking a significant first encounter
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani met on Thursday in Qatar with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the first encounter between the two leaders, Iraqi and Syrian state news
April 17, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
US hails 'encouraging reception' for peace framework from Europeans, Ukraine
U.S.
April 17, 2025
Food|MidEast|Political|US
State Department says life-saving wheat headed for Yemen won’t go to waste and US may redirect ship after CNN reporting
State Department says life-saving wheat headed for Yemen won’t go to waste and US may redirect ship after CNN reporting
April 17, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US
Oil posts weekly gain on trade deal hopes, new Iran sanctions
Oil prices settled more than 3% higher on Thursday, supported by hopes for a trade deal between the United States and the European Union and new U.S. sanctions to
April 16, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Thousands of Jewish worshippers visit Jerusalem holy site as Israeli lawmaker boasts ‘Arabs aren’t allowed to come near us’
Thousands of Jewish worshippers visit Jerusalem holy site as Israeli lawmaker boasts ‘Arabs aren’t allowed to come near us’
April 17, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump says he is in no rush to attack Iran over nuclear program
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was in no hurry to launch an attack on Iran over its nuclear program, a day ahead of U.S.-Iran talks in Rome.
April 17, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
ICC opens inquiry into Hungary for failing to arrest Netanyahu
Judges at the International Criminal Court have asked Hungary to explain why it failed to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visited Budapest earlier this month
April 17, 2025
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast
Egypt cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
Egypt's central bank lowered interest rates by 225 basis points on Thursday, its first cut since November 2020, a decision mostly driven by inflation plunging as uncertainty about
April 17, 2025
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US
ICE has broad power to detain and arrest noncitizens – but is still bound by constitutional limits
The 1952 Immigration and Nationality Act gives ICE broad power, including the right to arrest many noncitizens. The extent of this power is now being tested.
April 14, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Russia removes Afghan Taliban from list of banned terrorist groups
Russia on Thursday suspended its ban on the Taliban, which it had designated for more than two decades as a terrorist organisation, in a move that paves the way for Moscow to
April 17, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Saudi defence minister arrives in Tehran ahead of Iran-US talks
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman arrived in Tehran on Thursday for meetings with officials in a visit ahead of weekend talks between Iran and the United States over the
April 17, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Iran's Khamenei sends letter to Putin ahead of talks with US
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei sent his foreign minister to Moscow on Thursday with a letter for President Vladimir Putin to brief
April 17, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Russia’s top court lifts terror group designation on Afghanistan’s Taliban
Russia’s Supreme Court has lifted a ban on Afghanistan’s Taliban, who were designated as a terrorist group more than two decades ago
April 17, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Qatari emir offers encouragement to Putin on prospects for Syria ties
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani told Russian President Vladimir Putin at talks in the Kremlin on Thursday that Syria's new leader was keen to build
April 17, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Saudi defense minister visits Iran in highest-level trip in decades as nuclear talks proceed
Saudi defense minister visits Iran in highest-level trip in decades as nuclear talks proceed
April 17, 2025
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets
Turkish central bank surprises with rate hike to 46% after market turmoil
Turkey's central bank hiked its key interest rate by 350 basis points to 46% on Thursday, in a surprise move that reversed an easing cycle and
April 17, 2025
Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|US|World
When resettlement programs were cut, Philadelphia area neighbors stepped up to help Afghan refugee
When resettlement programs were cut, Philadelphia area neighbors stepped up to help Afghan refugee
April 17, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
UN nuclear watchdog says it should be involved in Iran, US nuclear talks
The UN nuclear watchdog should play a role in nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said on Thursday, ahead of a second
April 17, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
UAE, Saudi Arabia deny reports of involvement in talks about land offensive in Yemen
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday denied media reports they were involved in talks with the U.S. over a possible land offensive by military factions in Yemen
April 16, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Lebanon detains several people on suspicion of firing rockets at Israel
The Lebanese military says it has detained several people linked to firing rockets into Israel last month
April 17, 2025
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Portrait of Palestinian boy who lost both arms is World Press Photo of the year for 2025
A portrait of a young Palestinian boy who lost both arms as a result of an Israeli attack in Gaza has been named World Press Photo of the year
April 17, 2025
Environment|MidEast|Political|World
The unexploded bombs of Gaza
The Gaza Strip is strewn with undetonated explosives from tens of thousands of Israeli air strikes,
April 17, 2025
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Operation Assad: the air mission to smuggle the Syrian despot's valuables
As his enemies closed in on Damascus, Bashar al-Assad, who ruled over Syria with an iron fist for 24
April 17, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
US' Rubio will meet French foreign minister on Thursday, source says
U.S.
April 16, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Iran confirms that the 2nd round of nuclear talks with the US will be in Rome
Iranian state television has confirmed that the second round of Iran-U.S. nuclear talks will be held in Rome after earlier confusion over where the negotiations would take place
April 16, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Trump opposed a planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites, New York Times reports
U.S.
April 16, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Putin meets freed Russian Gaza hostages, says ties with Palestinians helped
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin on Wednesday met Russian nationals freed from captivity in the Gaza strip after militant group Hamas' October 2023 attacks on Israel and said Moscow's
April 16, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel says it will keep troops in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely. What does that mean?
Israel’s defense minister says its troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely, after Israel unilaterally expanded its frontiers in the war unleashed by Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack
April 16, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israeli defense minister says troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely
Israel’s defense minister says troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely
April 16, 2025
Americas|MidEast|World
Dog reunites with Israeli family after disappearing for 18 months in Gaza
A dog has been reunited with an Israeli family after the pet vanished for 18 months in Gaza
April 16, 2025
Asia|Business|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World
US issues new sanctions targeting Chinese importers of Iranian oil
The United States on Wednesday issued new sanctions targeting Iran's oil exports, including against a China-based "teapot" oil refinery, as President Donald
April 16, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
US State Department closing office aimed at countering foreign disinformation
U.S.
April 16, 2025
Asia|Business|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World
US imposes sanctions on a Chinese refinery accused of buying Iranian oil
The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a Chinese oil refinery that's accused of purchasing more than $1 billion worth of Iranian oil
April 16, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Sudanese paramilitary group says its forming a rival government
A notorious paramilitary group fighting against the Sudanese military says its forming a rival government that will rule parts of the country controlled by the group, including the western Darfur region
April 16, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Lebanese army says it detained suspects in March attacks on Israel, no mention of Hezbollah
The Lebanese army said on Wednesday it had detained a number of Palestinians and Lebanese suspected of involvement in two attacks from the country on Israel in March and did not
April 16, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US
Pennsylvania governor's mansion arson attack suspect says treatment of Palestinians was motive, police say
The man charged with setting fire to the Pennsylvania governor's mansion while the governor and his family were there sleeping told police he did it because of the governor's
April 16, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US
Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania governor’s home targeted the governor for his views on war in Gaza, warrant says
Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania governor’s home targeted the governor for his views on war in Gaza, warrant says
April 16, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
No final agreement at London Sudan conference with Arab powers at odds
A top Emirati diplomat said the Gulf state was disappointed at the failure of a London conference this week to find consensus on ending the
April 16, 2025
Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|Travel|World
Maldives bans Israeli passport holders in protest against Gaza war
The Maldives has banned Israeli passport holders from entering its territory, the president's office said on Wednesday, accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians
April 16, 2025
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
EU issues list of 'safe countries' for migrant returns that includes Egypt, Tunisia
The European Commission on Wednesday included countries such as Egypt and Tunisia, where human rights have come under scrutiny, on a list of "safe countries" to which
April 16, 2025
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Al Shabaab captures strategic Somalia town as it presses offensive
Al Shabaab fighters captured a town in central Somalia on Wednesday that government forces had been using as a staging area to drive back an offensive by the militants that has
April 16, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
US officials head to Europe for high-level talks on Ukraine, Iran
U.S.
April 16, 2025
MidEast|World
Tens of thousands of Jews gather for traditional blessing in Jerusalem
Tens of thousands of people have gathered at the holiest Jewish prayer site in Jerusalem for the traditional priestly blessing
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Main points of Israeli ceasefire proposals
Israel has proposed a 45-day truce in Gaza to allow hostage releases and potentially begin indirect talks to end the war, while Hamas, which has already rejected one of its
April 16, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Iran says its right to uranium enrichment is non-negotiable
Iran's right to enrich uranium is not negotiable, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday ahead of a second round of talks set to take place in Rome this weekend with the
April 16, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Lebanon’s president says he seeks to disarm Hezbollah this year
Lebanon’s president says he seeks to disarm Hezbollah this year
April 16, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Putin and Qatar's emir to discuss Ukraine and energy
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will discuss efforts to find a possible peace deal to
April 16, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast|US
India eyes ending import tax on US ethane and LPG in trade talks, sources say
India plans to end taxes on U.S. ethane and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports under broader negotiations with Washington as it looks to reduce its trade
April 16, 2025
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Human Rights Watch says arbitrary detention used to crush dissent in Tunisia
Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday arbitrary detention was being used to eliminate dissent in Tunisia and called on its government to halt the crackdown and free all
April 16, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political
Lebanon hopes to meet foreign bondholders in coming year, finance minister says
(This April 15 story has been corrected to fix the launch date and add a dropped phrase to show it is a list of the group's members at launch, in
April 15, 2025
Food|MidEast|Political|US|World
A ship full of lifesaving wheat is sailing towards Yemen. When it arrives next month, it may rot or be pillaged
A ship full of lifesaving wheat is sailing towards Yemen. When it arrives next month, it may rot or be pillaged
April 16, 2025
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Gaza a 'mass grave' of Palestinians, says MSF, as Israeli strikes kill 13
Gaza has become a "mass grave" for Palestinians and those trying to help them, medical charity MSF said on Wednesday, as medics said the Israeli military killed
April 16, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Jordan says it has foiled attacks by Muslim Brotherhood
Jordan has arrested 16 members of the Muslim Brotherhood who were trained and financed in Lebanon and had plotted attacks on targets inside the kingdom
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Top Hegseth adviser Dan Caldwell put on leave in Pentagon leak probe
One of U.S.
April 15, 2025
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli airstrike hits hospital entrance in Gaza, killing medic and wounding 9 other people
An Israeli airstrike has struck the northern gate of a field hospital in the Gaza Strip, killing a medic and wounding nine other people
April 15, 2025
Economy|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Afghan children will die because of US funding cuts, aid official says
An aid agency official says Afghan children will die because of US funding cuts
April 15, 2025
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Middle East latest: Israeli strike outside a Gaza hospital kills a medic and wounds several
A spokesman for a hospital in Gaza says an Israeli airstrike hit the northern gate of the Kuwaiti Field Hospital
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
US military poised to slash troops in Syria, officials say
The U.S. military is set to consolidate its presence in Syria over the coming weeks and months, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Tuesday, in a
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump holds Situation Room meeting on Iran, officials say
President Donald Trump met with his top national security aides on Tuesday to discuss Iran's nuclear program ahead of a second meeting between U.S
April 15, 2025
Africa|Education|MidEast|Political|World
Protests erupt in Tunisian town after three students die in school wall collapse
Hundreds of Tunisians protested on Tuesday, demanding accountability, after three students died on Monday following a school wall collapse in the central town of Mazzouna, an
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Netanyahu calls for hostages to be released during Gaza visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited northern Gaza on Tuesday, accompanied by the country's defense minister, head of the military and other senior officials, his
April 15, 2025
Americas|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Hamas armed wing says it lost contact with group holding Israeli-US hostage Alexander
The armed wing of Hamas said on Tuesday it had lost contact with a group of militants holding Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander in the Gaza
April 15, 2025
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
EU and Britain boost aid for Sudan at London conference
The European Union and Britain pledged on Tuesday to increase aid for Sudan, at a conference in London marking the second anniversary of a conflict that has
April 14, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump envoy stresses need for verification in Iran nuclear talks
Trump envoy stresses need for verification in Iran nuclear talks
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel proposes Gaza ceasefire deal to release 10 hostages for hundreds of Palestinians, Hamas says
Israel proposes Gaza ceasefire deal to release 10 hostages for hundreds of Palestinians, Hamas says
April 15, 2025
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US|World
Video shows Palestinian student leader at Columbia taken into ICE custody
A Palestinian student at Columbia University was taken into custody by ICE officials outside an immigration facility in Colchester, Vermont on Monday. Mohsen Mahdawi had led pro-Palestinian protests on campus, but stepped back in March 2024, before students started an encampment and occupied university buildings a month later.
April 15, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Would military strikes kill Iran's nuclear programme? Probably not
The recent U.S. deployment of B-2 bombers, the only planes able to launch the most powerful bunker-busting bombs, to within range of Iran is a
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Khamenei downplays US talks prospects as some Iranians' hopes stir, currency gains
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sought on Tuesday to play down expectations of a breakthrough in nuclear talks with the U.S., following stirrings of hope among
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Another US aircraft carrier in Mideast waters ahead of second round of Iran-US nuclear talks
A second U.S. aircraft carrier is operating in Mideast waters ahead of the next round of talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program
April 15, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Armenia calls on Azerbaijan to investigate ceasefire violations on border
Armenia called on Azerbaijan on Tuesday to investigate ceasefire violations along the two countries' frontier, as a surge of reported incidents of cross-border gunfire raises
April 15, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political
Israeli ministers accuse embattled security agency chief of waging political vendetta against government
Israeli ministers accuse embattled security agency chief of waging political vendetta against government
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political
Israeli PM Netanyahu's party steps up pressure for Shin Bet head to go
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party accused the head of the domestic intelligence organization on Tuesday of turning parts of the service into "a private
April 15, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Russia declines to say if it would accept Iran's enriched uranium as part of a US-Iranian deal
The Kremlin on Tuesday declined to comment when asked if Russia was ready to take control of Iran's stocks of enriched uranium as part of a possible future nuclear deal between Iran
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Turkey's pro-Kurdish party wants law supporting PKK disarmament
Turkey's Pro-Kurdish DEM Party called on parliament on Tuesday to pave the way for a renewed peace process by enacting legislation that would support the disarmament of the outlawed
April 15, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast
Turkey detains 234 people in Europe-coordinated drug bust
Turkish authorities arrested 234 people in an operation coordinated with four European countries against criminal drug-trafficking organisations, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya
April 15, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Italian minister blames Russia for Ukraine truce failures; criticises Israel
Russia does not appear serious about seeking peace in Ukraine despite pressure from Washington, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told
April 15, 2025
Africa|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Travel
Egypt’s tourism push puts pristine Red Sea beach at risk, say environmentalists
Ras Hankorab Beach, a pristine spot on southern Egypt's Red Sea coast with crystal clear waters and flat white sands, is the jewel of Egypt's Wadi el-Gemal
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
UN human rights office concerned about Israeli strikes on civilians in Lebanon
The U.N. human rights office voiced concern on Tuesday about the protection of civilians in Lebanon as Israeli military operations have continued to kill
April 15, 2025
Africa|Americas|Business|Economy|MidEast
Oil price drop turns up heat on emerging market crude exporters
A steep drop in crude oil prices largely due to U.S.
April 15, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast
Lazard boosts UAE footprint with financial advisory office in Abu Dhabi
Lazard is strengthening its footprint in the United Arab Emirates by opening an office in the capital city of Abu Dhabi which will serve as the investment bank's main financial
April 15, 2025
Health|MidEast|Political|World
UN chief 'deeply alarmed' by Israeli strike on Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "deeply alarmed" at Sunday's strike by Israeli forces on the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, his
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Hamas says it's sending a delegation to Qatar to continue Gaza ceasefire talks
A Hamas official says that the Palestinian militant group is sending a delegation to the Gulf Arab state of Qatar to continue the indirect ceasefire talks with Israel
April 14, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Tehran says next round of Iran-US nuclear talks in Oman after Rome named by officials
Talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program had appeared ready to leave the Middle East, as an Italian source and others said the next round of negotiations would take place in Rome
April 14, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US
A Palestinian activist expecting a US citizenship interview is arrested instead by ICE in Vermont
A Palestinian man who led protests against the war in Gaza as a student at Columbia University has been arrested at a Vermont immigration office where he expected to be interviewed about finalizing his U.S. citizenship
April 14, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Another Columbia student arrested by US immigration officials
A U.S. judge in Vermont on Monday ordered the Trump administration not to deport a Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist who was arrested upon arriving
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Lebanese president says Hezbollah disarmament will come through dialogue not 'force'
Lebanon’s president says the disarmament of the militant group Hezbollah will come through negotiations as part of a national defense strategy and not through “force.”
April 14, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Harvard rejects Trump demands, gets hit by $2.3 billion funding freeze
Harvard on Monday rejected numerous demands from the Trump administration that it said would cede control of the school to a conservative government that
April 14, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Suspected US airstrikes kill at least 7 people in Yemen, Houthi rebels say
Suspected U.S. airstrikes around Yemen’s rebel-held capital have killed at least seven people and wounded 29 overnight
April 14, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
A Palestinian student leader at Columbia was steps away from his final citizenship interview. He instead faces deportation
A Palestinian student leader at Columbia was steps away from his final citizenship interview. He instead faces deportation
April 15, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Israel makes new Gaza ceasefire proposal but prospects appear slim
Mediators Egypt and Qatar have presented a new Israeli proposal for a Gaza ceasefire to Hamas, Egyptian state-affiliated Al Qahera News
April 14, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Second round of US-Iran talks to be held in Oman, Iranian media says citing foreign ministry
A second round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran continues to be held in Oman's Muscat, Iran's state news agency IRNA said on Monday quoting Foreign Ministry spokesman
April 14, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Hamas says it is studying proposal for Gaza ceasefire, to respond soon
Hamas said on Monday it was studying the proposal it received from mediators for a ceasefire in Gaza, adding it will submit its response "as soon as possible."
April 14, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Iranian foreign minister to visit Moscow ahead of second Iran-US meeting
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will visit Russia this week ahead of a planned second round of talks between Tehran and Washington aimed at resolving Iran's
April 14, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
US judge asks if 'constitutional crisis' looms in Tufts student's immigration case
A federal judge in Vermont questioned on Monday whether the Trump administration would instigate a "constitutional crisis" by not releasing a Turkish student at Tufts
April 14, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Judge in Vermont considers whether he has jurisdiction of detained Tufts University student's case
A federal judge in Vermont who's considering whether he has jurisdiction over the case of a Turkish Tufts University student detained by immigration officials has raised the idea of having her brought back to his court for a hearing
April 14, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast|Political
Oil rises marginally on tariff exemption, Chinese crude imports
Oil prices settled slightly higher on Monday on exemptions for some electronics from U.S. tariffs and data showing a sharp rebound in China's crude imports in
April 13, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Trump says Iran must give up dream of nuclear weapon or face harsh response
President Donald Trump said on Monday he believes Iran is intentionally delaying a nuclear deal with the United States and that it must
April 14, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Syria's Sharaa, Lebanese PM discuss border demarcation weeks after ceasefire
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and visiting Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam discussed land and sea border demarcation and security coordination on Monday, weeks after the two
April 14, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Up to 400,000 displaced from Darfur camp after Sudan RSF takeover, UN agency says
Between 60,000 and 80,000 households - or up to 400,000 people, - have been displaced from Sudan's Zamzam camp in North Darfur after it was taken over by the Rapid Support Forces,
April 14, 2025
Arts|Europe|MidEast|World
Turkey to begin restoration work on dome of Hagia Sophia
Turkey is set to begin restoration and reinforcement work on the dome of the Hagia Sophia, in one of the biggest repair projects carried out on the 1,486-year-old structure,
April 14, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Syrian ambassador to Moscow requests asylum in Russia, TASS reports
Syria's ambassador to Moscow has requested asylum in Russia, state news agency TASS reported on Monday, citing a source.
April 14, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
EU to boost financial support for Palestinian Authority
The European Union will increase its financial support for the Palestinian Authority with a three-year package worth around 1.6 billion euros ($1.8 billion), the
April 14, 2025
Africa|Europe|MidEast|World
Greek coast guard finds two bodies, 39 other migrants, on tiny island
The Greek coast guard said it had found the bodies of two women and 39 other migrants on the tiny island of Farmakonisi in the Aegean Sea on Monday, and that an investigation was
April 14, 2025
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World
Saudi Arabia plans to pay off Syria's World Bank debts, sources say
Saudi Arabia plans to pay off Syria's debts to the World Bank, three people familiar with the matter said, paving the way
April 14, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Sudan's RSF claims control of major Darfur camp, civilians flee
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized control of a major camp for displaced people in North Darfur, the paramilitary group said on Sunday, after a four-day assault the government
April 13, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
European rights watchdog says it's worried about Turkey after mayor's jailing
The head of the Council of Europe, the continent's leading human rights watchdog, told Reuters it was worried about any violations of
April 14, 2025
Africa|Business|Economy|MidEast|Political
Qatar and Egypt agree to work towards package of $7.5 billion in direct Qatari investment
Qatar and Egypt agreed to work towards a package of $7.5 billion in direct Qatari investments, according to a joint statement released by the Egyptian president's office on Monday.
April 14, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US
Italy says Rome to host second round of US-Iran nuclear talks
A second round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran will be held in Rome, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani was reported as saying on Monday by the country's main
April 14, 2025
Americas|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
No breakthrough in Gaza talks, Egyptian and Palestinian sources say
The latest round of talks in Cairo to restore the defunct Gaza ceasefire and free Israeli hostages ended with no
April 14, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast|Travel|World
Air ‘traffic is back’: These are the world’s 10 busiest airports
Air ‘traffic is back’: These are the world’s 10 busiest airports
April 14, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
EU ministers adopt Iran sanctions over citizen detentions
European Union foreign ministers on Monday adopted sanctions against seven Iranian individuals and two organisations over the detention of EU citizens, which the bloc calls a
April 14, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|US
KKR names David Petraeus as chair of Mideast business, sets up regional investment team
U.S. private equity firm KKR on Monday said it had appointed David Petraeus as the chairman of its Middle East business, and has set up an investment team in the region
April 14, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
US-Iran nuclear talks must conform with European interests, says French foreign minister
France, Britain and Germany will be vigilant regarding nuclear disussions between the United States and Iran to ensure they conform with European interests, French Foreign
April 14, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump says he expects to make a decision on Iran very quickly
U.S.
April 14, 2025
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli strike leaves Gaza City’s last fully functioning hospital out of service as offensive escalates
Israeli strike leaves Gaza City’s last fully functioning hospital out of service as offensive escalates
April 13, 2025
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
April 13, 2025
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Israel intensifies strikes across Gaza on Palm Sunday and hits a hospital in the north
A new wave of Israeli strikes across Gaza has hit the last major hospital providing critical health care in the territory's north
April 13, 2025
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
April 12, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Syria's new leader makes his first visit to the United Arab Emirates
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has made his first visit to the United Arab Emirates
April 13, 2025
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
April 13, 2025
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World
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
April 13, 2025
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?
April 13, 2025
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.
April 13, 2025
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
April 12, 2025
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
April 12, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 12, 2025
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.
April 11, 2025
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
April 12, 2025
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
April 12, 2025
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,
April 12, 2025
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
April 12, 2025
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
April 12, 2025
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
April 12, 2025
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
April 12, 2025
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
April 12, 2025
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,
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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.
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 12, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
A Louisiana immigration judge says Mahmoud Khalil can be deported
A Louisiana immigration judge says Mahmoud Khalil can be deported
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 10, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
US energy secretary says we can stop Iran's oil exports
U.S.
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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.
April 11, 2025
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,
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
Business|Entertainment|MidEast|Sports|Technology
Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports
Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 10, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 10, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel’s political leaders steering ceasefire talks frustrate mediators
Israel’s political leaders steering ceasefire talks frustrate mediators
April 10, 2025
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
April 10, 2025
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
April 10, 2025
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
April 10, 2025
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
April 10, 2025
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
April 10, 2025
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
April 10, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
US House drops probe for data from university over pro-Palestinian protestor cases
A U.S.
April 10, 2025
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
April 10, 2025
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
April 10, 2025
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
April 10, 2025
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
April 10, 2025
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
April 10, 2025
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.
April 10, 2025
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.
April 10, 2025
Crime|MidEast|World
Israel releases Palestinian prisoner controversially arrested aged 13
Israel releases Palestinian prisoner controversially arrested aged 13
April 10, 2025
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
April 10, 2025
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
April 09, 2025
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
April 10, 2025
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
April 08, 2025
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
April 09, 2025
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
April 09, 2025
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,
April 09, 2025
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
April 09, 2025
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.
April 09, 2025
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
April 09, 2025
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.
April 08, 2025
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.
April 09, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump repeats threat to use military force if Iran does not agree to nuclear deal
U.S.
April 09, 2025
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
April 09, 2025
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
April 09, 2025
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.
April 09, 2025
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
April 08, 2025
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
April 09, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
US Senate confirms staunch pro-Israel conservative Huckabee as Israel ambassador
The U.S.
April 09, 2025
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
April 09, 2025
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
April 09, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Treasury Department hits Iran with new sanctions targeting its nuclear program ahead of Oman talks
The U
April 09, 2025
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
April 09, 2025
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
April 09, 2025
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
April 09, 2025
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
April 09, 2025
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.
April 09, 2025
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
April 09, 2025
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?
April 08, 2025
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
April 09, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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.
April 09, 2025
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
April 09, 2025
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
April 09, 2025
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
April 08, 2025
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
April 09, 2025
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
April 08, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World
US says it's aware of Palestinian American's killing by Israeli forces in West Bank
The U.S.
April 08, 2025
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
April 09, 2025
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
April 08, 2025
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
April 08, 2025
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
April 08, 2025
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
April 08, 2025
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
April 08, 2025
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
April 08, 2025
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
April 08, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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.
April 08, 2025
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
April 08, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Russia and US to hold new round of consultations in Istanbul on April 10
The U.S.
April 08, 2025
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
April 08, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 08, 2025
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
April 08, 2025
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.
April 08, 2025
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
April 08, 2025
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,
April 08, 2025
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.
April 07, 2025
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,
April 08, 2025
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
April 08, 2025
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,
April 08, 2025
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.
April 08, 2025
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
April 08, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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.
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump administration food aid cuts put millions at risk, aid sources say
U.S.
April 07, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump, hosting Netanyahu, urges end to Gaza war, thinks that is not 'too distant'
U.S.
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump's remarks on plan to take over Gaza, displace Palestinians
President Donald Trump has proposed a U.S. takeover of Gaza while also suggesting a permanent displacement of Palestinians from the enclave.
February 20, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Leaders of France, US, Egypt, Jordan hold call to discuss Gaza, France says
French President Emmanuel Macron, U.S.
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 06, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 04, 2025
Economy|MidEast|Political
Iran’s president fires deputy for ‘lavish’ trip to Antarctica
Iran’s president fires deputy for ‘lavish’ trip to Antarctica
April 06, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 06, 2025
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
April 07, 2025
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
April 06, 2025
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
April 06, 2025
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 "
April 06, 2025
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
April 06, 2025
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
April 06, 2025
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
April 06, 2025
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
April 05, 2025
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
April 06, 2025
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
April 06, 2025
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
April 06, 2025
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.
April 06, 2025
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.
April 06, 2025
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
April 05, 2025
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
April 06, 2025
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
April 05, 2025
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
April 05, 2025
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.
April 05, 2025
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
April 05, 2025
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
April 05, 2025
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
April 05, 2025
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
April 05, 2025
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
April 05, 2025
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
April 05, 2025
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
April 05, 2025
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
April 04, 2025
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
April 05, 2025
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US
Rubio discusses tariffs with Netanyahu, State Department says
U.S.
April 05, 2025
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
April 04, 2025
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
April 04, 2025
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
April 04, 2025
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
April 04, 2025
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
April 03, 2025
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
April 04, 2025
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
April 04, 2025
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
April 04, 2025
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
April 04, 2025
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
April 04, 2025
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.
April 04, 2025
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
April 03, 2025
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
April 04, 2025
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?
April 03, 2025
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
April 04, 2025
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
April 04, 2025
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
April 04, 2025
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
April 04, 2025
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
April 04, 2025
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
April 04, 2025
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
April 04, 2025
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.
April 04, 2025
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
April 03, 2025
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
April 04, 2025
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.
April 04, 2025
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
April 03, 2025
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
April 03, 2025
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
April 03, 2025
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
April 03, 2025
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
April 03, 2025
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
April 03, 2025
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
April 03, 2025
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
April 03, 2025
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
April 03, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Imprisoned Egyptian-British activist’s mother marks 100 days of hunger strike, says family
Imprisoned Egyptian-British activist’s mother marks 100 days of hunger strike, says family
January 07, 2025
Business|MidEast|News|Travel
Delta removes an employee, changes its uniform policy after backlash over social media post perceived to be anti-Palestinian
Delta removes an employee, changes its uniform policy after backlash over social media post perceived to be anti-Palestinian
July 12, 2024
MidEast|Political|US
Pentagon watchdog launches probe of Hegseth Signal messages
Pentagon watchdog launches probe of Hegseth Signal messages
April 03, 2025
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
April 03, 2025
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
April 03, 2025
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,
April 03, 2025
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
April 03, 2025
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.
April 01, 2025
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,
April 03, 2025
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
April 03, 2025
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
April 03, 2025
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
April 03, 2025
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.
April 03, 2025
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
April 03, 2025
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
April 03, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political
Turkish inflation expectations tick up after market turmoil
Turkish inflation is expected to end the year a bit higher than previously expected, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday, reflecting fallout from a currency selloff after
March 26, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
March 31, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Cornell student activist chooses to leave US after judge denies bid to immediately block deportation
Cornell student activist chooses to leave US after judge denies bid to immediately block deportation
April 01, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
Food|MidEast|Political|World
UN agency closes its remaining Gaza bakeries as food supplies dwindle under Israeli blockade
The U.N. food agency is closing all of its bakeries in the Gaza Strip
April 01, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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.
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 01, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
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
April 02, 2025
Food|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Bakeries close across Gaza as World Food Programme warns food supplies are set to run out in two weeks
Bakeries close across Gaza as World Food Programme warns food supplies are set to run out in two weeks
April 01, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
As Iran tensions build, US military moves warplanes to reinforce Middle East
U.S.
April 01, 2025
Business|Finance|MidEast|Political|US
Trump preparing executive order to increase weapons exports, sources say
U.S.
April 01, 2025
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Young Turks drive protests against Erdogan as new generation seeks change
A new generation of young Turks is at the forefront of mass protests against President Tayyip Erdogan’s government, demanding change in a country they see
April 01, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Russian, Chinese foreign ministers discuss Iran's nuclear program and Korea, Russia says
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, the situation on the Korean Peninsula as well as Iran's nuclear program, the Russian foreign
April 01, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US|World
Princeton's US grants frozen, follows Trump actions against other schools
Princeton University said on Tuesday the U.S. government froze several dozen research grants to the school, which became the latest academic institution
April 01, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political
Two arrested as investigation into ‘QatarGate’ in Israel deepens
Two arrested as investigation into ‘QatarGate’ in Israel deepens
April 01, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US
Mahmoud Khalil’s case to remain in New Jersey after judge denies US government’s bid to move it
Mahmoud Khalil’s case to remain in New Jersey after judge denies US government’s bid to move it
April 01, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey launches probe into calls for economic boycott after Istanbul mayor's arrest
Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into individuals promoting economic boycotts on social and traditional media, following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem
April 01, 2025
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US
Columbia University protester Khalil's case to remain in New Jersey
Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil may continue to challenge the legality of his arrest by immigration authorities in New Jersey, rather than in Louisiana
April 01, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
A look at the people ensnared in Trump's campaign against pro-Palestinian activism at US colleges
The U.S. government has been using its immigration enforcement powers since President Trump took office to crack down on international students and scholars who had participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations or criticized Israel over its military action in Gaza
March 28, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World
Egypt's Sisi, Trump discuss regional mediation efforts in phone call
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and U.S.
April 01, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
US Supreme Court weighs law on suing Palestinian authorities over attacks
The U.S.
April 01, 2025
Food|MidEast|Political|World
Israel says plenty of food in Gaza, UN says that's ridiculous
The United Nations on Tuesday dismissed as "ridiculous" an assertion by Israel that there was enough food in the Gaza Strip to last for a long period of
April 01, 2025
Economy|MidEast|World
Nationwide power outage in Syria due to malfunctions, energy minister's spokesperson says
Syria suffered a nationwide power outage on Tuesday night due to malfunctions at several points in the national grid, a spokesperson from the energy ministry told Reuters.
April 01, 2025
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US
Judge rejects Trump administration’s bid to move Mahmoud Khalil’s legal case to Louisiana
A federal judge has rejected a Trump administration bid to move Mahmoud Khalil’s legal case to Louisiana
April 01, 2025
MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World
Key facilities in Iran's nuclear programme
U.S.
October 02, 2024
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World
U.S. issues Iran-related sanctions against China, UAE-based entities
The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on entities and individuals in Iran, the United Arab Emirates and China whom it accused of being part of an Iranian weapons procurement
April 01, 2025
Business|Economy|MidEast
OPEC+ members to meet Thursday, likely to stick to planned output hikes, sources say
OPEC+ ministers from eight nations that are gradually raising oil output will meet online on Thursday and are likely
April 01, 2025
MidEast|Political
Israel's Netanyahu withdraws nomination of candidate for intelligence agency
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has withdrawn his nomination of former navy chief Eli Sharvit to lead the domestic intelligence agency Shin Bet only a day after making
April 01, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|US|World
Melania Trump says courage is 'based in love' as she honors women from around the world for bravery
Melania Trump has recognized eight women with the 2025 International Women of Courage Award
April 01, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Palestinian man tortured to death by Hamas militants after criticizing group and attending protests, family says
Palestinian man tortured to death by Hamas militants after criticizing group and attending protests, family says
April 01, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
What rights do immigrants have, and what do they not have?
What rights do immigrants have, and what do they not have?
April 01, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Middle East latest: Palestinians struggle to find food in Gaza; Israeli strike in Beirut kills 4
The Israeli military has struck a building in Beirut’s southern suburbs
April 01, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israel kills Hezbollah official in deadly Beirut airstrike
An Israeli airstrike killed four people including a Hezbollah official in Beirut's southern suburbs on Tuesday, a
March 31, 2025
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US
Cornell student protester facing deportation leaves the US on his 'own terms' after losing faith
A Cornell University student facing deportation after his visa was revoked over campus activism said he decided to leave the United States
April 01, 2025
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Bodies of 15 rescue workers recovered from grave in Gaza, UN officials say
Fifteen emergency and aid workers from the Red Crescent, Palestinian Civil Defense and the United Nations have been recovered from a grave in the sand in the south of the Gaza Strip, U.N.
March 31, 2025
MidEast|Political|Technology|US|World
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they shot down another American drone as US strikes pound country
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they have shot down another American MQ-9 Reaper drone
April 01, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Russia condemns 'ultimatums' after Trump threatens to bomb Iran
Russia has warned that strikes against Iran's nuclear infrastructure would have "catastrophic" consequences, after U.S.
April 01, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel strikes a building in southern Beirut, killing at least 4 people
The Israeli military says it struck a building in Beirut's southern suburbs, killing at least four people
April 01, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Key dates in Iran's long rivalry with the United States
Relations between Iran and the United States - once strong allies - have often been mistrustful and sometimes openly hostile since Iran's 1979 revolution.
April 01, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World
Cyprus court drops all rape charges against 5 Israelis after doubting British woman's credibility
A Cyprus court has acquitted and dropped all charges against five Israelis accused of gang-raping a British woman in a hotel room after ruling her testimony as not credible and replete with “fundamental contradictions.”
April 01, 2025
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World
A Palestinian from the West Bank is first detainee under 18 to die in Israeli prison, officials say
Officials say a teenager from the West Bank who was held in an Israeli prison for six months without being charged died after collapsing in unclear circumstances
April 01, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
More Republicans want the US to focus on ceasefires in Ukraine and Gaza, a new AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll finds that while most Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the conflict is not weighing as heavily on his public perception as it did on President Joe Biden
April 01, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israeli strike kills four in Beirut in test of fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah
Israeli strike kills four in Beirut in test of fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah
April 01, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
White House, shaken by Signal scandal, says case is closed
The Trump administration sought to put the scandal over its use of the Signal messaging app behind it on Monday, calling it case
April 01, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israeli military orders the evacuation of Gaza's southern city of Rafah
The Israeli military has issued sweeping evacuation orders covering Rafah
March 31, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
US says it killed top Houthi missile expert, but questions linger
The White House has said that U.S. strikes in Yemen earlier this month killed the Houthi top missile expert, but the U.S. military has so far
March 31, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Harvard at risk of losing $9 billion in federal funds as US launches review
The Trump administration said on Monday it was reviewing $9 billion in federal contracts and grants awarded to Harvard University, part of a crackdown on
March 31, 2025