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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Israel's Netanyahu has spoken to Trump about tariffs, officials say
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken with U.S.
April 04, 2025MidEast
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
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
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
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
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|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
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
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
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|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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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|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
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
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
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
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
MidEast|Political|US
Pentagon watchdog launches probe of Hegseth Signal messages
Pentagon watchdog launches probe of Hegseth Signal messages
April 03, 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|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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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|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
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
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
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
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
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|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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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|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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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|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
MidEast|Political|US
US Supreme Court weighs law on suing Palestinian authorities over attacks
The U.S.
April 01, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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|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|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
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
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|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|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|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
MidEast|Political|US|World
Iran complains to UN about Trump's 'reckless, belligerent' remarks
Iran complained to the United Nations Security Council on Monday about "reckless and belligerent" remarks by U.S.
March 31, 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
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
Finance|MidEast|Political
Israeli finance minister Smotrich resigns from post as minister in government
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich resigned from his post as minister on Monday in a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
March 31, 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|World
Middle East latest: Israel prepares to move deeper into Gaza and orders Rafah evacuated
The Israeli military has indicated it could soon launch another major offensive in Rafah and ordered most of the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip evacuated
March 31, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump says attacks on Houthis to continue
President Donald Trump said on Monday that U.S. attacks on the Iran-backed Houthis, an armed movement that has taken control of the most populous parts of Yemen, will continue until they
March 31, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World
Oil prices climb 2% to five-week high on Russia, Iran supply worries
Oil prices climbed about 2% to a five-week high on Monday on worries supplies could decline if U.S.
March 31, 2025
MidEast|Political|Travel|US|World
Trump says he will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE as early as May
U.S.
March 30, 2025
Crime|MidEast|World
UAE court sentences 3 people to death in killing of Israeli-Moldovan rabbi Zvi Kogan
A court in the United Arab Emirates has sentenced three people to death for the killing of Israeli-Moldovan Zvi Kogan
March 31, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World
Gold sails above $3,100 to uncharted territory as US tariffs approach
Gold prices soared to record levels above $3,100 per ounce in a rally marking one of the most significant upswings in the precious metal's history,
March 31, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
UAE sentences killers of Israeli rabbi to death
The United Arab Emirates on Monday sentenced three people to death for the murder of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who was killed in November in the Gulf
March 31, 2025
Crime|Food|Lifestyle|MidEast|US
South Jersey restaurant reopens after owners' arrest by ICE sparks community outpouring
South Jersey restaurant reopens after owners' arrest by ICE sparks community outpouring
March 31, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel proposes hostage deal as fighting continues in Gaza
Israel has proposed an extended truce in Gaza in exchange for the return of about half the remaining hostages, Israeli officials said on Monday, as the
March 31, 2025
Africa|Business|Economy|MidEast
Saudi Aramco holds April LPG OSPs steady, Sonatrach cuts by 2-7%
Oil producer Saudi Aramco keeps its April official selling prices (OSPs) for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) unchanged from March, while Algeria's Sonatrach cut its OSPs by 2-7% due
March 31, 2025
MidEast|Political
Israel's Netanyahu summoned to give testimony in Qatar probe
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left his corruption trial abruptly on Monday to give evidence in a separate investigation into possible ties between his aides
March 31, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Iran will deliver 'strong blow' against US if it attacks, Khamenei says
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Monday the U.S. would receive a strong blow if it acts on President Donald Trump's threat to bomb unless Tehran reaches a new
March 31, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Victims of Turkey's Kurdish militant conflict long for peace
Cihan Sincar clings to hope that Turkey's bid to end a decades-old Kurdish insurgency brings the peace her lawmaker husband sought before his
March 31, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
In Turkey's Kurdish heartland, distrust erodes peace process hopes
Turkey's crackdown on President Tayyip Erdogan's main rival and silence on what reforms might follow the end of a 40-year conflict with Kurdish militants
March 31, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Pakistan plans to expel 3 million Afghans from the country this year
Pakistan says it plans to expel 3 million Afghans this year
March 31, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel again expands Gaza war as Netanyahu vows he’s changing the Middle East. The endgame is unclear as ever
Israel again expands Gaza war as Netanyahu vows he’s changing the Middle East. The endgame is unclear as ever
March 31, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
US airstrikes pound Yemen overnight, killing at least 3, Houthi rebels say
Suspected U.S. airstrikes have struck around Yemen’s rebel-held capital overnight into Monday morning
March 31, 2025
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
'Eid of sadness': Palestinians in Gaza mark Muslim holiday with dwindling food and no end to war
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have little to celebrate as they mark the normally festive Eid al-Fitr
March 30, 2025
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump criticizes Putin and threatens adversaries with new tariffs as he barrels toward April 2 deadline
Trump criticizes Putin and threatens adversaries with new tariffs as he barrels toward April 2 deadline
March 30, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump threatens bombing if Iran does not make nuclear deal
U.S.
March 30, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump's letter
Iran’s president says Tehran has rejected direct negotiations with the United States in response to a letter from President Donald Trump over its rapidly advancing nuclear program
March 30, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Deadly Israeli strikes mar Gaza Eid celebrations as Netanyahu says pressure on Hamas is ‘working’
Deadly Israeli strikes mar Gaza Eid celebrations as Netanyahu says pressure on Hamas is ‘working’
March 30, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israeli PM Netanyahu vows to pressure Hamas after ceasefire proposal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeated a demand on Sunday for Hamas to disarm and for its leaders to leave Gaza as he
March 30, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
US immigration officials look to expand social media data collection
U.S. immigration officials are asking the public and federal agencies to comment on a proposal to collect social media handles from people applying to benefits such as green cards or citizenship, to comply with an executive order from President Donald Trump
March 29, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Hamas agrees to Egyptian ceasefire proposal, Israel counters
Hamas agrees to Egyptian ceasefire proposal, Israel counters
March 29, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief says war with army is not over
The leader of Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, said on Sunday that his war against the army was not over and his forces would return to
March 30, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Trump says he won't 'fire people' over Signal messages, reiterates support of national security team
President Donald Trump is making his clearest commitment to not fire anyone over an embarrassing accidental leak of his administration’s plans for an airstrike against the Houthis in Yemen
March 29, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Syria swears in new transitional government 4 months after Assad's removal
Syria’s new transitional government has been sworn in nearly four months after the Assad family was removed from power and as the new authorities in Damascus work to bring back stability to the war-ton country
March 29, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Syria's president al-Sharaa forms new transitional government
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced a transitional government on Saturday, appointing 23 ministers in a broadened cabinet seen as a key milestone in the transition from decades of
March 29, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal, the group's chief says
Hamas has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal it received two days ago from mediators Egypt and Qatar, the Palestinian militant group's chief said
March 29, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Hamas says it accepts a new Gaza ceasefire proposal but Israel makes a counter-offer
The Hamas militant group says it has accepted a new Gaza ceasefire proposal from mediators Egypt and Qatar
March 29, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World
American woman held in Afghanistan by the Taliban has been released, AP source says
An American woman who was detained for weeks in Afghanistan by the Taliban has been released
March 29, 2025
Crime|Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Hundreds of thousands rally in Istanbul in support of imprisoned mayor
Hundreds of thousands of protesters again congregated in Istanbul Saturday to how their support for the city’s imprisoned mayor and demand his release
March 29, 2025
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Red Cross gravely concerned for nine missing medics in Gaza
The Red Cross said on Saturday it is gravely concerned about the fate of nine Palestine Red Crescent ambulance crew who have been missing for seven days in
March 29, 2025
Asia|MidEast|World
Myanmar quake struck mosques as minority Muslims gathered for Ramadan prayers
When Friday's powerful earthquake struck central Myanmar, Htet Min Oo was performing ritual ablutions before Ramadan prayers at a mosque next to his house in
March 29, 2025
Food|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Aid workers reported killed and missing in Gaza as Israeli blockade nears one month
Aid workers reported killed and missing in Gaza as Israeli blockade nears one month
March 27, 2025
Crime|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Large crowds rally in Istanbul over jailing of Erdogan's main rival
Hundreds of thousands of Turks protested in Istanbul on Saturday against the jailing of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Tayyip Erdogan's main rival,
March 29, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US|World
US judge halts deportation of Turkish student at Tufts
A federal judge in Massachusetts on Friday temporarily barred the deportation of a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, who voiced support
March 29, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
New US strikes against Houthi rebels kill at least 1 in Yemen
Suspected U.S. airstrikes have pounded Yemen overnight
March 29, 2025
Food|Lifestyle|MidEast|World
Nostalgia, relief and loss as some Syrians mark their first Ramadan back home in years
As they spend their first Ramadan in their country in years, many Syrians who’ve recently returned from abroad to a homeland they were forced to flee have been celebrating the end of the Assad family’s rule
March 29, 2025
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US
A PhD student was snatched by masked officers in broad daylight. Then she was flown 1,500 miles away
A PhD student was snatched by masked officers in broad daylight. Then she was flown 1,500 miles away
March 29, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Columbia University's head steps down after concessions made in feud with Trump over funds
Columbia University's interim president, Katrina Armstrong, has stepped down - a departure that comes one week after it agreed to significant changes amid a
March 28, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|US|World
Afghan pilots who fought in 20-year war against Taliban in limbo after Trump blocks US resettlement plans
Afghan pilots who fought in 20-year war against Taliban in limbo after Trump blocks US resettlement plans
March 29, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Tufts University student can't be deported to Turkey without court order, judge says
A federal judge in Massachusetts says a Tufts University doctoral student who was detained this week can’t be deported to Turkey without a court order
March 28, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
'Astounding': Ex-defense chief reacts to Trump admin. group text scandal
The Atlantic published more messages from a group chat among top Cabinet members, in which the magazine’s editor-in-chief was inadvertently added. The messages reveal that specific sensitive information about strikes on Houthis in Yemen. Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel discussed the scandal with CNN's Christiane Amanpour.
March 28, 2025
Arts|Entertainment|MidEast|Political
Film academy apologizes for not naming 'No Other Land' co-director in response to attack on him
The organization that bestows the Academy Awards has apologized to “No Other Land” co-director Hamdan Ballal after mounting criticism following its response to the violent attack on the Oscar winner
March 28, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli settlers seen on camera assaulting a Palestinian village. Police arrest only Palestinians
Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian village in the southern Israeli-occupied West Bank
March 28, 2025
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US
What we know about the Tufts University PhD student detained by federal agents
What we know about the Tufts University PhD student detained by federal agents
March 27, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
World Court to hear Sudan genocide case against United Arab Emirates
THE HAGUE -The World Court said on Friday it would hear a case brought by Sudan demanding emergency measures against the United Arab Emirates and accusing the Gulf state of violating obligations under
March 28, 2025
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Turkish companies 'paying the bill' as political crisis roils economy
Turmoil unleashed by the arrest of Turkey's leading opposition figure earlier this month has sent shockwaves through the private sector, forcing
March 28, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Somalia offers US exclusive control of air bases, ports
Somalia is prepared to offer the United States exclusive control of strategic air bases and ports, its president said in a letter to President Donald Trump seen by Reuters on
March 28, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US
Columbia University protester Khalil remains jailed while judge weighs case transfer
By Luc Cohen and Jonathan Allen NEWARK, New Jersey - Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil will remain behind bars in Louisiana at least until a U.S. judge decides whether the Palestinian
March 28, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
US says it expects Lebanese government to disarm militant groups
The U.S.
March 28, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Swedish journalist jailed in Turkey on terrorism, insult charges
Swedish journalist Kaj Joakim Medin, who was in Turkey to cover protests against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest, was jailed pending trial on terrorism charges, Turkey's
March 28, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Middle East latest: Israel strikes Beirut for first time since ceasefire with Hezbollah
Israel has launched an attack on the Lebanese capital Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire ended fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in November
March 28, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US
Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyers appear in New Jersey court over jurisdiction of Columbia activist’s case
Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyers appear in New Jersey court over jurisdiction of Columbia activist’s case
March 28, 2025
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli actions in Gaza bear hallmarks of atrocities, UN agency says
Israeli actions in Gaza, including strikes on populated areas in which civilians have been killed, bear the hallmarks of atrocities, the agency that coordinates
March 28, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel lands first heavy strike on Beirut suburbs since ceasefire - Reuters witness
Israel's air force conducted a heavy strike on a building in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital on Friday, a Reuters witness said, the first heavy bombardment there since
March 28, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast
'Nimble, dynamic' Cyprus economy may grow 2.5% this year, IMF says
Cyprus has a "nimble and dynamic economy" that should grow about 2.5% this year, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday, while it added that the island should resist any
March 28, 2025
Africa|Economy|MidEast|Travel|World
How fatal boating incidents, shark attacks cast shadow on Egypt's tourism
The Red Sea, renowned for its coral reefs and marine life, is a major hub for Egypt's tourism industry, a pillar of the economy.
March 28, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Iran speaker says US bases will be struck if Trump attacks Iran
Tehran would strike U.S. bases in the region if Washington follows through on its warning of military consequences for Iran in the absence of a new nuclear deal, the speaker of the Iranian
March 28, 2025
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Lebanese President Aoun in Paris as tensions mount with Israel
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun began talks in Paris on Friday with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss economic reforms and efforts to stabilise the country, as
March 28, 2025
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Sudanese on Nile island in capital recount paramilitary repression
Residents of Sudan's Tuti island at the confluence of the Blue Nile and White Nile have emerged from paramilitary control to speak of hardships suffered and
March 28, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Israel's attacks in Lebanon 'unjustified', Macron says as he plans call with Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron said there had been no activity justifying Israel's strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon on Friday and that he would call U.S.
March 28, 2025
Africa|Food|MidEast|Political|World
UN's WFP says 58 million face hunger crisis after huge shortfall in aid
The U.N.
March 28, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Chemical weapons inspectors granted access to Assad-era sites in Syria, say sources
AMSTERDAM - Chemical weapons inspectors have been taken by Syria's caretaker authorities to previously unseen production and storage locations dating from the rule of Bashar al-Assad, who was toppled
March 28, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers appear in New Jersey court over jurisdiction of Columbia activist's case
Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student facing deportation for his role in pro-Palestinian campus protests, appeared before a judge in New Jersey to debate where Khalil’s fight to be released from federal custody should play out
March 28, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Israel flouting international law with forced evacuations in Gaza, UN says
The U.N.
March 28, 2025
Business|Finance|MidEast|Political|US
Kushner's Affinity's assets jump to $4.8 billion after Gulf cash injection
Jared Kushner's investment company Affinity Partners saw assets under management jump 60% last year to $4.8 billion, according to a regulatory filing, after it received a cash
March 28, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
How will the latest strikes between Israel and Lebanon affect a tenuous ceasefire?
An already fragile ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah appeared to be on shakier ground after rockets fired from Lebanon into northern Israel triggered Israeli airstrikes in the suburbs of Beirut
March 28, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel conducts first strike on Beirut's southern suburbs since truce
Israel on Friday carried out its first major airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs in months, retaliating for an earlier rocket launch
March 28, 2025
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Putin suggests putting Ukraine under UN-sponsored external governance
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed putting Ukraine under external governance under the auspices of the U.N. as part of efforts to reach a peaceful settlement
March 28, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
See text messages from Trump administration group chat discussing strikes in Yemen
CNN's Erin Burnett reports on the group chat among top members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet following news that Trump's national security adviser added a journalist to the text chat on highly sensitive Yemen strike plans. Burnett also weighs in on Trump's "change of tone" from past remarks.
March 28, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Sports|World
Olympic skier Berkin Usta, 24, and his father die in hotel fire in Turkey
Olympic skier Berkin Usta, 24, and his father die in hotel fire in Turkey
March 28, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war
Israel has launched an attack on the Lebanese capital Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war in November
March 28, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel strikes southern Beirut for the first time since November ceasefire
Israel strikes southern Beirut for the first time since November ceasefire
March 28, 2025
MidEast|Political|Technology|US|World
Officials say texts sent by Waltz, Ratcliffe in Signal chat may have damaged US’ ongoing ability to gather intel on Houthis
Officials say texts sent by Waltz, Ratcliffe in Signal chat may have damaged US’ ongoing ability to gather intel on Houthis
March 28, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey releases lawyer of jailed Istanbul mayor, lawyer says
Turkish authorities released a lawyer for jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival, after
March 28, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
‘It starts at the top’: Extremist views are all that many young Israelis have ever known
‘It starts at the top’: Extremist views are all that many young Israelis have ever known
March 28, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey's Erdogan tells Russia's Putin that Black Sea ship safety can contribute to peace
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a call on Friday that steps toward achieving navigational safety in the Black Sea would contribute to
March 28, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israeli parliament passes law giving politicians greater say on judges' selection
The Israeli parliament on Thursday approved final readings of a bill giving politicians a greater say in selecting judges, one of a series of issues that have fuelled a wave of
March 28, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Rubio voices US concerns to Turkey after arrest of Istanbul mayor
U.S.
March 28, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Suspected US strikes pummel Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen
Suspected U.S. airstrikes have pummeled sites across Yemen controlled by the country’s Houthi rebels, including neighborhoods in the capital, Sanaa
March 28, 2025
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US|World
Turkish student at Tufts University is latest Palestinian supporter swept up in US crackdown
A Turkish student detained by federal police as she walked on the streets of a Boston suburb is the latest supporter of Palestinian causes to be swept up in the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants who have expressed their political views
March 27, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
US Senator Sanders to force Senate votes on blocking arms for Israel
U.S.
March 27, 2025
Australia|Business|MidEast|Travel
Australia's competition watchdog authorises Virgin-Qatar Airways alliance
Australia's competition regulator said on Friday it had granted authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways to operate flights between Doha and Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth
March 27, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Travel|World
Six Russians dead, 39 tourists rescued after submarine sinks in Red Sea off Egypt
Six Russians died on Thursday and 39 foreign tourists were rescued when a viewing submarine sank off the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada, the
March 27, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Judge orders Trump administration to preserve Yemen attack plan messages
A U.S. judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to preserve messages sent on the Signal messaging app discussing attack plans against
March 27, 2025
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US
Rubio says US may have revoked more than 300 visas
U.S.
March 27, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Judge orders Trump administration to keep Signal records amid Yemen attack chat controversy
Judge orders Trump administration to keep Signal records amid Yemen attack chat controversy
March 27, 2025
MidEast|Political|Sports|US
Auburn's Pearl says his March Madness call for hostage release was about 'survival,' not politics
Auburn coach Bruce Pearl says he wasn’t mixing politics with sports last week when he called for the release of an American hostage in Gaza
March 27, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Judge orders government to preserve Signal messages about Houthi military strike
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to preserve records of a text message chat in which senior national security officials discussed sensitive details of plans for a U.S. military strike against Yemen’s Houthis
March 27, 2025
MidEast|Political|Technology|US
What is 'classified' information? What are 'secure' communications? Here's a primer
The Trump administration's use of a popular app to discuss sensitive military plans — with a journalist on the text chain — is raising questions about security and the importance of safeguarding the nation's secrets
March 27, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill a family of 6 and a Hamas spokesman in Gaza
Separate Israeli strikes have killed a family of six and a Hamas spokesman in the northern Gaza Strip
March 27, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Iran's foreign minister says Tehran sent response to Trump's letter through Oman, IRNA says
Iran has sent a response through Oman to U.S.
March 27, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Iran responds to Trump's letter, voices readiness for indirect talks
Iran has sent a response through Oman to U.S.
March 27, 2025
Crime|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Police use force to break up protests at a university in Turkey's capital
Police have used pepper spray, plastic pellets and water cannon against protesters in Turkey’s capital
March 27, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
US senators from both parties urge formal probe of Signal chat attack plan
The top Republican and Democrat on the U.S.
March 27, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Far-right European politicians attend Jerusalem antisemitism conference
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned against "the fires of antisemitism" in Western Europe at a conference on Thursday overshadowed by a boycott by several Jewish
March 27, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
UC Davis Law Student Association suspended after calls to boycott Israeli-connected businesses
UC Davis Law Student Association suspended after calls to boycott Israeli-connected businesses
March 27, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Why some Israeli teens are choosing prison over the army
As the war in Gaza continues, a group of Israeli teens are saying no to the draft, a requirement for most secular Jews and other minorities over the age of 18. Since the war began, a dozen of these so-called "refuseniks" have publicly refused to enlist in the Israeli army, citing conscientious grounds. Their protest comes at a price: Some have served over 100 days in prison for their beliefs. And more are planning to follow suit. CNN joined the group to a weekly Tel Aviv pro-democracy protest, where they hoped to draw attention to why they are refusing to fight.
March 24, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Concerns about Hegseth’s judgment come roaring back after group chat scandal
Concerns about Hegseth’s judgment come roaring back after group chat scandal
March 27, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump admin has terminated majority of its funding for key Syrian humanitarian organization
Trump admin has terminated majority of its funding for key Syrian humanitarian organization
March 27, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Egypt sees positive signals on Gaza ceasefire talks, sources say
Egypt, one of the mediators in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, has received positive indications from Israel over a new ceasefire proposal that
March 27, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US|World
These universities are in Trump's crosshairs. Many don’t know why
When Muhlenberg College learned in January 2024 - as pro-Palestinian protests were sweeping campuses across the United States - that it was under
March 27, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Militants warn against helping Israel with Gaza protests
Palestinian militant groups threatened punishment on Thursday for "collaborators" furthering Israeli goals after the first substantial protests against the war
March 27, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Travel|World
At least 6 dead after submarine carrying tourists on a reef tour in Red Sea sinks off Egypt
A provincial governor in Egypt says that at least six Russian tourists are dead after a recreational submarine on an underwater cruise of coral reefs sank off the Egyptian Red Sea resort town of Hurghada
March 27, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
CNN's Brian Stelter explains why Goldberg released Hegseth's messages
The Atlantic published more messages from a group chat among top Cabinet members, in which the magazine’s editor in chief was inadvertently added. The messages reveal that specific sensitive information about strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen was shared in the Signal chat, rebutting claims from top Trump officials that strike plans were not discussed. CNN's Brian Stelter reports.
March 26, 2025
MidEast|Political|Videos|World
Largest anti-Hamas protests since start of war break out in northern Gaza
Rare anti-Hamas protests broke out in northern Gaza a week after renewed Israeli attacks on the strip and a prolonged blockade on all humanitarian aid continues. Participants told CNN they blamed both Israel and Hamas, which controls Gaza, for the devastation they face.
March 25, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Travel|World
Six Russian tourists killed after submarine sinks off Egyptian coast
Six Russian tourists killed after submarine sinks off Egyptian coast
March 27, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Sudan's army shells Omdurman in push to oust RSF from capital region
The Sudanese army shelled parts of Khartoum's twin city of Omdurman from early morning on Thursday, residents said, after declaring victory over their Rapid
March 27, 2025
Crime|Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey detains nearly 1,900 in protests over jailed mayor, rejects foreign criticism
Turkey said on Thursday it rejected "prejudiced" foreign statements over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and protests it
March 27, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel's parliament approves a key part of Netanyahu's divisive judicial overhaul
Israel’s parliament has passed a key part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to overhaul the judiciary
March 27, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel intercepts two missiles launched by Yemen's Houthis
The Israeli military said on Thursday it had intercepted two missiles launched from Yemen before they crossed into Israeli territory, after sirens sounded in several
March 27, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Istanbul mayor's arrest based on criminal reports, justice minister says
Turkey's justice minister said on Thursday the decision to arrest Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was based on criminal reports and not linked to the timing of the opposition CHP
March 27, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
How Syria's sectarian violence spread to capital, terrorizing Alawites
Close to midnight on March 6, as a wave of sectarian killings began in western Syria, masked men stormed the homes of Alawite
March 27, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
The White House says nothing classified was shared on Signal. Democrats say that strains credulity
Trump administration officials are struggling to stem the fallout from revelations that top national security officials discussed sensitive attack plans over a messaging app and mistakenly added a journalist to the chain
March 26, 2025
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World
US gives initial approval for Qatar to purchase MQ-9 armed drones for nearly $2 billion
The United States has given an initial approval for the energy-rich Mideast nation of Qatar to buy eight armed MQ-9B Predator drones for its military, an estimated purchase worth nearly $2 billion
March 27, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkish court frees AFP journalist held while covering protests, agency says
A Turkish court on Thursday freed Agence France-Presse journalist Yasin Akgul, detained this week while covering mass protests over the jailing of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the
March 27, 2025
Arts|Entertainment|MidEast|Political|World
‘No other land:’ Oscar-winning Palestinian director says settler assault won’t push him from his home
‘No other land:’ Oscar-winning Palestinian director says settler assault won’t push him from his home
March 27, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
US judge in Trump deportation case assigned lawsuit over Signal scandal
The U.S. judge whom President Donald Trump has argued should be impeached for blocking him from using wartime powers to deport Venezuelan migrants is set to hear a new
March 26, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
US Democrats move to force House vote on Signal chat leak
Democratic lawmakers in the U.S.
March 26, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Transcript of US attack plans shared with journalist
The Atlantic magazine published on Wednesday details of plans for U.S. airstrikes in Yemen that were mistakenly shared by Trump administration officials with its editor-in-chief
March 26, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Pentagon's Hegseth texted start time of planned killing of Yemeni militant
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth texted about plans to kill a Houthi militant leader in Yemen two hours before a military operation meant to be
March 26, 2025
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US
Trump administration detains Turkish student at Tufts, revokes visa
U.S. immigration authorities have detained and revoked the visa of a Turkish doctoral
March 26, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Palestinians protest Hamas in a rare public show of dissent in Gaza
Palestinians have chanted against Hamas during anti-war protests in the Gaza Strip
March 26, 2025
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US
Turkish student at Tufts University detained, video shows masked people handcuffing her
A lawyer for a Turkish national and doctoral student at Tufts University says she has been detained by Department of Homeland Security agents without explanation
March 26, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
The White House security breach raises concerns among some military spouses and veterans
Some military spouses and veterans are questioning the White House’s handling of security after a journalist was accidentally added to a group chat about military strikes in Yemen
March 26, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Sources say the details shared by Hegseth in Signal chat were classified as Atlantic publishes additional messages
Sources say the details shared by Hegseth in Signal chat were classified as Atlantic publishes additional messages
March 26, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
‘Enough war’: Why Gazans are protesting Hamas now
‘Enough war’: Why Gazans are protesting Hamas now
March 26, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Middle East latest: Israel orders more evacuations and Palestinians stage rare anti-Hamas protests
The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of parts of Gaza City as it steps up its renewed offensive against Hamas
March 26, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Sudan’s army chief returns to Khartoum for first time in 2 years of war after airport recaptured
Sudan’s military says it has recaptured the international airport in the capital, Khartoum, after nearly two years of fighting against a rival paramilitary group
March 26, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
The Atlantic releases the Signal chat showing Hegseth's detailed attack plans against the Houthis
The Atlantic has released the Signal chat among Trump senior national security officials
March 26, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
White House blames reporter after officials added him to group chat on war plans
President Donald Trump told reporters that there “was no classified information” shared on the Signal chain that The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg said he was added to, pushing back on Goldberg’s claim that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sent “operational details of forthcoming strikes on Yemen” during the conversation.
March 27, 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
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Sudanese army drives RSF from central Khartoum, witnesses say
The Sudanese army drove its rival Rapid Support Forces from most of Khartoum city, residents said on Wednesday, as the army chief toured the presidential palace and airport, marking
March 26, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Hundreds stage Gaza protest against Hamas after conflict resumes
Hundreds of Palestinians have protested in northern Gaza to demand an end to war, chanting "Hamas out," social media posts showed, in a
March 26, 2025
Business|MidEast|Technology
Tesla to launch in Saudi Arabia as Musk and the kingdom mend relations
Tesla will start sales in Saudi Arabia next month, the electric carmaker said on its website, signalling CEO Elon Musk and the kingdom have healed a rift that dates
March 26, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Gabbard calls Signal chats a 'mistake' as Trump officials face grilling over leaked military plan
Top intelligence officials have faced another round of tough questions about leaked military plans as they appeared before lawmakers on Capitol Hill
March 26, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaking ceasefire terms protecting energy sites
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaking the terms of a tentative U
March 26, 2025
Crime|Election|MidEast|Political|World
Erdogan accuses the opposition of wrecking Turkey's economy during protests over mayor's jailing
Turkey’s president has accused the political opposition of “sinking the economy” during the country’s largest protests in more than a decade
March 26, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Netanyahu says Israel could seize territory in Gaza if hostages not freed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeated threats on Wednesday to seize territory in the Gaza strip if Hamas failed to release the remaining hostages it still holds.
March 26, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Kremlin praises its talks with US after deals are announced
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Moscow was continuing its intensive contacts with the U.S. and was pleased with how talks with Washington had gone so far after the United States
March 26, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
'There is no blank check': Syrian leader told to rein in jihadis
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa has a lot to prove to win over Western powers.
March 26, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
US says it brokered deal to end fighting in the Black Sea in talks with Ukraine and Russia
The United States says it has reached a tentative agreement for Ukraine and Russia to stop fighting and ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea
March 25, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast
Turkey says Chery Auto's partners to invest $1 billion in plant to make 200,000 cars/year
Turkey said on Wednesday that Chery Automobile's partners will invest $1 billion in a manufacturing facility in the country with an annual capacity to produce 200,000
March 26, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Rubio didn't raise U.S. concerns over Turkey protests as stated, Turkish source says
U.S.
March 26, 2025
Africa|Asia|Health|MidEast|World
Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns
Programmes to help prevent malnourishment in children in Yemen, Afghanistan and Syria could be suspended within months if urgent funding is not found, the U.N.'
March 26, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Ukraine says ties with White House are 'back on track'
Relations between Kyiv and Washington are "back on track", the chief of staff to Ukraine's president told Reuters, after a fraught Oval Office
March 26, 2025
Education|Health|MidEast|Political|US
Educators’ unions sue Trump administration over revocation of $400 million in funding to Columbia University
Educators’ unions sue Trump administration over revocation of $400 million in funding to Columbia University
March 25, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
As Trump offers new nuclear talks, Iran weighs the cost of losing its final leverage
As Trump offers new nuclear talks, Iran weighs the cost of losing its final leverage
March 26, 2025
Economy|MidEast|Political
Israeli legislators pass budget in a move that shores up Netanyahu's government
Israel’s parliament has passed a state budget, a move that shores up Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition even as the embattled leader faces mounting public pressure over the war in Gaza and the hostage crisis
March 25, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Israel embraces France’s far-right, turning a blind eye to its Nazi past
Israel embraces France’s far-right, turning a blind eye to its Nazi past
March 26, 2025
Business|MidEast|Technology
Tesla is bringing its electric cars to oil-rich Saudi Arabia amid falling global sales
Tesla is bringing its electric cars to oil-rich Saudi Arabia amid falling global sales
March 26, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Palestinians take part in largest anti-Hamas protests in Gaza since start of war
Palestinians take part in largest anti-Hamas protests in Gaza since start of war
March 25, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Top intel officials shift responsibility to Hegseth for sharing Yemen strike plans in group chat
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe deferred to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for sending potentially classified information that appeared in a group chat about US military strikes in Yemen that a journalist was included in.
March 25, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
America's allies alarmed by a leaked group chat about attack plans
Allies of the United States see a group chat about attack plans by top U.S. officials that accidentally included a journalist as a jaw-dropping security breach
March 25, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Greek PM to meet Israel's Netanyahu in Jerusalem on March 30, Greek sources say
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet in Jerusalem on Sunday, two Greek sources told Reuters on Wednesday.
March 26, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
White House says Russia and Ukraine agree to stop using force in Black Sea as Moscow sets conditions
White House says Russia and Ukraine agree to stop using force in Black Sea as Moscow sets conditions
March 25, 2025
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|MidEast|World
Oscar-winning Palestinian director of ‘No Other Land’ released from Israeli detention after being assaulted
Oscar-winning Palestinian director of ‘No Other Land’ released from Israeli detention after being assaulted
March 24, 2025
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Middle East latest: Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker is released after Israelis assaulted him
In the occupied West Bank, Israeli authorities have released an Oscar-winning Palestinian director, a day after he was beaten by Jewish settlers and detained by soldiers
March 25, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Trump downplays national security team texting military operation plan on Signal as a minor 'glitch'
President Donald Trump is downplaying the texting of attack plans to a group chat that included a journalist as “the only glitch in two months” of his administration
March 25, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Trump team scrambles to handle fallout from Signal chat assailed as 'sloppy, careless'
The Trump administration sought on Tuesday to contain the fallout after a magazine journalist disclosed he had been inadvertently included in a secret group
March 25, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey's opposition leader visits jailed Erdogan challenger Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
The head of Turkey’s main opposition party has visited jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu after six nights of massive protests calling for his release
March 25, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Top intel officials shift responsibility on to Hegseth for sending potentially classified info to Yemen strike group chat
Top intel officials shift responsibility on to Hegseth for sending potentially classified info to Yemen strike group chat
March 25, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Visa of Cornell University student fighting deportation is revoked by the State Department
Visa of Cornell University student fighting deportation is revoked by the State Department
March 26, 2025
MidEast|Political|Technology|US|World
What is Signal, the chat app used by US officials to share attack plans?
A magazine journalist’s account of being added to a group chat of U.S. national security officials coordinating plans for airstrikes has raised questions about how highly sensitive information is supposed to be handled
March 25, 2025
Crime|Entertainment|MidEast|Political|World
Oscar-winning Palestinian director says Israeli soldiers beat him after attack by settlers
Israeli authorities released an Oscar-winning Palestinian director who was detained by the army after being attacked by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank
March 25, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Trump administration accuses pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil of hiding info on his green card application
Trump administration accuses pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil of hiding info on his green card application
March 24, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Turkey seeking US sanctions relief, warmer ties in Washington visit
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will ask U.S. officials in Washington this week to remove U.S. sanctions on Turkey and let the
March 25, 2025
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US
Judge rules pro-Palestinian student and permanent US resident cannot be detained
A Korean American Columbia University student, who is a legal permanent U.S. resident and has participated in pro-Palestinian protests, cannot be detained by
March 25, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Mike Huckabee, Trump's pick for Israel ambassador, tries to distance from past Palestinian rhetoric
President Donald Trump’s nominee to be ambassador to Israel attempted to distance himself from past controversial statements about the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people
March 25, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Pentagon's Hegseth in spotlight as officials deflect blame over leaked Yemen chat
America's top spies on Tuesday shifted the spotlight back to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to explain how highly sensitive details he posted in a
March 25, 2025
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US
Columbia University student sues Trump administration amid potential deportation proceedings
Columbia University student sues Trump administration amid potential deportation proceedings
March 25, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
The Signal attack plan messages: What we do (and don't) know
The revelation that President Donald Trump’s most senior national security officials posted the specifics of a military attack to a chat group that included a journalist hours before the attack took place has raised many questions
March 25, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|Technology|US
How safe is Signal messaging app used by Trump aides to share war plans?
Top Trump administration officials used messaging app Signal to share war plans and mistakenly included a journalist in the encrypted chat, spurring calls by Democratic lawmakers for a
March 25, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Columbia student protester can't be detained for now as she fights deportation, judge rules
A federal judge New York has ruled that a Columbia University student who is facing potential deportation for participating in a pro-Palestinian protest cannot be detained by immigration officials for now
March 25, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK urges Russia to agree to full ceasefire following sea, energy truce
Britain urged Russia on Tuesday to agree to the "full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire" proposed by Ukraine after both countries reached a truce covering the Black Sea and
March 25, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
UAE president, Trump discuss Gaza ceasefire efforts, state news agency says
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and U.S.
March 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast
Dubai's Emirates NBD partners with BlackRock to offer private markets access
Dubai's Emirates NBD bank is teaming up with BlackRock to offer its wealth management clients opportunities to access alternative asset classes, with a focus on private markets, it
March 25, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Columbia faculty groups sue Trump administration over funding cuts, academic demands
Groups representing Columbia University professors on Tuesday sued the Trump administration over its effort to force the university to tighten rules on
March 25, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkish protesters vow to carry on; Erdogan says 'show' will end
Anti-government protesters in Turkey said they planned to keep up a campaign of demonstrations triggered by the jailing of Istanbul's
March 25, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey detains more than 1,400 protesters and multiple journalists after jailing of leading opposition figure
Turkey detains more than 1,400 protesters and multiple journalists after jailing of leading opposition figure
March 25, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World
U.S. sanctions three Iranian officials allegedly involved in death of FBI agent Robert Levinson
The United States has imposed sanctions on three Iranian intelligence officers for their alleged involvement in the disappearance of former FBI Special Agent Robert
March 25, 2025
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?
In a messaging group that mistakenly disclosed plans by the U.S. to attack Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis to a journalist, senior Trump administration officials including persons
March 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|Technology|US
Israel's eToro files for US IPO as retail trading boom boosts commissions
Israel's eToro reported a 46% surge in commissions for 2024 as the retail trading platform filed for a U.S. initial public offering late on Monday,
March 25, 2025
MidEast|Political|Technology|US|World
Signal head defends messaging app's security after US war plan leak
The president of Signal defended the messaging app's security on Wednesday after top Trump administration officials mistakenly included a journalist in an encrypted
March 25, 2025
Arts|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Oscar-winning Palestinian director injured in attack by Israeli settlers released after arrest
The Oscar-winning director of a documentary on the Israel-Palestinian conflict was released from detention on Tuesday, a
March 25, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US
Lawsuit says Palestinian advocates at Columbia University further Hamas' propaganda
Organizers and supporters of pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University were sued on Monday in Manhattan federal court for allegedly functioning as
March 24, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Jeffrey Goldberg describes moment he realized Trump cabinet group chat about military strikes ‘might be real’
Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief at The Atlantic, joins CNN’s Kaitlan Collins to discuss being mistakenly included with top members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet in a group chat discussing detailed operational plans and other likely highly classified information about US military strikes on Yemen.
March 25, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israeli strikes kill 23 in Gaza, military expands evacuation orders
Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 23 Palestinians on Tuesday, local health officials said, as the Israeli military expanded evacuation
March 25, 2025
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World
Iran's currency drops to a record low amid geopolitical uncertainty
Iran's currency fell below the psychologically key level of 1,000,000 rial per U.S. dollar on Tuesday, as market participants saw no end in sight to sanctions under U.S.
March 25, 2025
Economy|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Western coastal areas of Yemen near catastrophe due to malnutrition, says UNICEF
Western coastal areas of Yemen are on the verge of a catastrophe due to malnutrition, the United Nations children's agency (UNICEF) said on Tuesday.
March 25, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel to seize more of Gaza if Hamas keeps refusing to free hostages, defence minister says
Israel will take more territory in Gaza and fight until Hamas is wiped out if the Palestinian militant group keeps refusing to free remaining hostages, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz
March 25, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US
UK says security ties with US are as strong as ever
British security ties with the United States are as strong as ever, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said on Tuesday in response to the mistaken disclosure to a journalist of a
March 25, 2025
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Israel parliament approves budget as hostage families protest in chamber
Israel's parliament gave final approval to the long delayed 2025 state budget on Tuesday, in a turbulent session that showed how lawmakers and the country remain
March 25, 2025
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
US gave Syria list of conditions for partial sanctions relief, sources say
The United States has handed Syria a list of conditions that it wants Damascus to fulfill in exchange for partial sanctions relief, six
March 25, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Trump officials texted attack plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist
President Donald Trump is downplaying the texting of attack plans to a group chat that included a journalist as “the only glitch in two months” of his administration
March 24, 2025
Economy|MidEast|Sports|World
Worker dies on Aramco Stadium construction site in Saudi Arabia, a 2034 World Cup host venue
Worker dies on Aramco Stadium construction site in Saudi Arabia, a 2034 World Cup host venue
March 25, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Report: Trump admin. accidentally texts journalist war plans
Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg says officials in the Trump administration accidentally added him to a group text chat about strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. National Security Council Spokesperson Brian Hughes says the text chain appears to be authentic.
March 24, 2025
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill scores in Gaza as Egypt offers new ceasefire proposal
Gaza's Health Ministry says Israeli strikes have killed more than 65 Palestinians including women and children
March 24, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
The biggest scandal of Trump 2.0 is no scandal at all on MAGA media
The biggest scandal of Trump 2.0 is no scandal at all on MAGA media
March 25, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US
Tattoos, flyers and deleted photos: The limited evidence the Trump administration is using to try to deport migrants
Tattoos, flyers and deleted photos: The limited evidence the Trump administration is using to try to deport migrants
March 25, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Ukraine, US to meet in Riyadh after Russia-US Black Sea ceasefire talks
Ukrainian and U.S. delegations are scheduled to meet on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia following Russia-U.S. talks there a day earlier on a limited Black Sea ceasefire proposal that
March 25, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World
Pro-Palestinian student and permanent US resident sues to halt deportation
A Korean American Columbia University student, who is a legal permanent U.S. resident and has participated in pro-Palestinian protests, sued the administration
March 24, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with a journalist at The Atlantic
Top Trump administration officials mistakenly disclosed war plans in a messaging group that included a journalist shortly before the U.S.
March 24, 2025
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|MidEast|Political|World
Oscar-winning Palestinian director is attacked by Israeli settlers and detained by the army
Israeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film “No Other Land."
March 24, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
This Ramadan, relief and hope bump against violence and uncertainty in the new Syria
For Syrians observing Ramadan, this Muslim holy month is their first in their homeland since the end of the Assad family's iron-fisted rule
March 25, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
US holds separate talks with Russians after meeting Ukrainians to discuss a potential ceasefire
U.S. negotiators are working with Russian representatives on a proposed partial ceasefire in Ukraine
March 24, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Federal agencies say Columbia University’s new policies a ‘positive first step’ toward regaining aid
Federal agencies say Columbia University’s new policies a ‘positive first step’ toward regaining aid
March 24, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with a journalist at The Atlantic
Top Trump administration officials mistakenly disclosed war plans in a messaging group that included a journalist shortly before the U.S.
March 24, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Erdogan slams protests over jailing of Istanbul mayor as 'movement of violence'
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that protests over the jailing of Istanbul's mayor had become a "
March 24, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Trump’s national security adviser added a journalist to text chat on highly sensitive Yemen strike plans
Trump’s national security adviser added a journalist to text chat on highly sensitive Yemen strike plans
March 24, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
UN to reduce staff in Gaza, blaming Israel for a strike that killed its employee
The United Nations has said it will “reduce its footprint” in the Gaza Strip after an Israeli tank strike hit one of its compounds last week, killing one staffer and wounding five others
March 24, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
US, Russia wrap up talks on proposed Black Sea ceasefire
U.S. and Russian officials wrapped up day-long talks on Monday focused on a narrow proposal for a ceasefire at sea between Kyiv and Moscow, part of a diplomatic effort that
March 23, 2025
MidEast|World
U.N. reducing international staff numbers in Gaza after Israeli strikes
The United Nations said on Monday it is reducing its international staff numbers in Gaza by about a third after Israeli strikes in the enclave that have killed hundreds of civilians,
March 24, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|US|World
Some US embassies in Europe post warnings to would-be visa seekers: Watch your step
Some U.S. embassies in European nations are taking to social media with pointed warnings to would-be visitors: Watch your step
March 24, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
‘Imagine this is your son’: Family of hostage in new Hamas video plead with Netanyahu and Trump
‘Imagine this is your son’: Family of hostage in new Hamas video plead with Netanyahu and Trump
March 24, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Russian strikes injure scores in Ukraine as US and Kremlin officials meet for ceasefire talks
Russian strikes injure scores in Ukraine as US and Kremlin officials meet for ceasefire talks
March 24, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
'This is on Hamas,' US special envoy Witkoff says of new Gaza fighting
The Hamas militant group is responsible for the renewed fighting in Gaza after rejecting efforts to move forward with what had been an "acceptable deal," U.S. special envoy Steve
March 23, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Trump predicts more countries will be added to Abraham Accords
U.S.
March 24, 2025
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Egypt makes new proposal to restore Gaza truce as Israeli strikes kill 65
Egypt has floated a new proposal aimed at restoring the Gaza ceasefire deal, security sources told Reuters on Monday,
March 24, 2025
Crime|Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey detains more than 1,000 protesters after jailing of Istanbul mayor
Turkey detains more than 1,000 protesters after jailing of Istanbul mayor
March 24, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkish court orders Erdogan rival jailed pending trial on corruption charges as protests grow
A court has formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's key rival and ordered him jailed pending trial on corruption charges
March 23, 2025
Crime|Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Major rival to Turkey’s Erdogan vows to fight on as court jails him on corruption charges ahead of trial
Major rival to Turkey’s Erdogan vows to fight on as court jails him on corruption charges ahead of trial
March 21, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
What are the issues in US talks with Ukraine and Russia?
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March 23, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
US alleges Columbia student covered up his work for UNRWA
The U.S. government has alleged that Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian demonstrator Mahmoud Khalil withheld that he worked for a United Nations Palestinian
March 24, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
50,000 killed in Gaza since start of Israel-Hamas war, health ministry says
50,000 killed in Gaza since start of Israel-Hamas war, health ministry says
March 23, 2025
Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World
Ratings firm S&P warns Turkey's tensions risk a setback for reforms
Credit rating firm S&P Global warned on Monday that the troubles triggered by the arrest of President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival could be a setback for
March 24, 2025
Crime|MidEast|World
One killed in shooting attack in northern Israel, police say
One man was killed and another wounded in a combined ramming, stabbing and shooting attack by a lone assailant at a bus stop in northern Israel on Monday, emergency
March 24, 2025
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Putin speaks to UAE president on Ukraine and OPEC+
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan about OPEC+ cooperation and Russia-U.S. talks on Ukraine, the Kremlin
March 24, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel considers massive new ground offensive in Gaza as it ramps up pressure on Hamas
Israel considers massive new ground offensive in Gaza as it ramps up pressure on Hamas
March 24, 2025
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey opposition seeks boycott of pro-Erdogan media over failure to cover protests
Turkey's opposition, galvanized by widescale protests over the jailing of Istanbul's mayor, is hoping to keep the momentum going in part
March 24, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel approves controversial proposal to facilitate emigration of Palestinians from Gaza
Israel approves controversial proposal to facilitate emigration of Palestinians from Gaza
March 24, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Egypt makes new proposal to restore Gaza ceasefire deal, sources say
Egypt made a new proposal last week aimed at restoring the Gaza ceasefire deal, security sources told Reuters on Monday.
March 24, 2025
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Kremlin says key parts of original Black Sea grain deal with Ukraine were never fulfilled
Russia and the United States will discuss resuming a deal to ensure the safety of merchant shipping in the Black Sea, the Kremlin said on Monday, noting that what Moscow saw as key
March 24, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
‘I would prefer this over killing children:’ Why some Israeli teens are choosing jail over the army
‘I would prefer this over killing children:’ Why some Israeli teens are choosing jail over the army
March 24, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Spy and diplomat head Russian team at Ukraine talks with US in Riyadh
A veteran of Russia's FSB security service and a former long-serving diplomat are representing Russia at the latest round of talks with the United States over Ukraine, taking place on
March 24, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Education secretary says Columbia University's changes put it on track to recover funding
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon says Columbia University is “on the right track” to recover federal funding frozen by the Trump administration
March 23, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Gaza's Health Ministry says Israel has struck the largest hospital in the territory's south
Gaza’s Health Ministry says Israel’s military has struck the largest hospital in the territory's south, killing two people and wounding others
March 23, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills 5, Israel says target was Hamas militant
An Israeli airstrike at a hospital in Gaza on Sunday killed five people, including a Hamas political leader, Palestinian medics and
March 22, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel fires on Lebanon after rocket attack in the heaviest exchange since the truce with Hezbollah
Israel has launched airstrikes on several locations in Lebanon in retaliation for a rocket attack
March 22, 2025
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World
Israel panel approves 2025 budget, set for final vote in parliament by end-March
Israel's parliamentary finance committee late on Sunday approved the 2025 state budget, setting up a final vote by lawmakers before its March 31 deadline to
March 23, 2025
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Israel strikes southern Gaza hospital as it targets Hamas operative in escalation of renewed offensive
Israel strikes southern Gaza hospital as it targets Hamas operative in escalation of renewed offensive
March 23, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
US education secretary praises Columbia's reforms to unlock $400 million
U.S.
March 23, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political
Turkey jails Istanbul mayor before trial, stoking opposition anger
A Turkish court on Sunday jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival, pending trial on
March 22, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
US envoy Witkoff optimistic about Ukraine talks, says Putin wants peace
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism on Sunday ahead of high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia over the war in Ukraine and said he believed Russian
March 23, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Ukraine, US teams hold talks in Saudi Arabia, US envoy hopeful on ending war
Ukrainian and U.S. delegations discussed on Sunday proposals to protect energy facilities and critical infrastructure, Ukraine's defence
March 23, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World
Expelled South African ambassador returns home and says will wear US sanction as 'badge of dignity'
The South African ambassador who was expelled from the United States and declared persona non grata by the Trump administration has been welcomed home at an airport by hundreds of supporters who sang songs praising him
March 23, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Trump's offer of talks with Iran aims to avoid military action, US envoy says
U.S.
March 23, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
A legal showdown looms in Israel as Netanyahu moves to oust top officials
Political tensions are surging in Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has moved to fire top security and legal officials
March 23, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Defying protests, Israeli cabinet votes no confidence in attorney general
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet approved a no confidence motion against the attorney general on Sunday, in its
March 23, 2025
Business|Economy|MidEast
Iraq plans to raise oil production capacity above 6 million bpd by 2029
Iraq plans to raise oil production capacity to more than 6 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2029, the state news agency reported Iraq's oil ministry as saying on Sunday.
March 23, 2025
Crime|Education|MidEast|US
12-year-old accused of a hate crime after two Muslim students are attacked at their Connecticut middle school
12-year-old accused of a hate crime after two Muslim students are attacked at their Connecticut middle school
March 23, 2025
Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkish opposition party members, others head to polls for primary election
Turkish opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) members and others head to polling stations on Sunday for a primary election to endorse detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
March 23, 2025
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets
Turkish central bank to meet bank executives, banking sources say
Turkish Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan will meet with board members of Turkey's Banks Association (TBB) on Sunday to discuss recent developments in the market, three banking
March 23, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel's security cabinet approves independence for 13 West Bank settlements
Israel's security cabinet approved a plan to separate 13 Jewish settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank from their neighbouring communities, Finance
March 23, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
The US lifts bounties on senior Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani, says Kabul
The Taliban say the U.S. has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, including the interior minister who also heads a powerful network blamed for bloody attacks against Afghanistan’s former Western-backed government
March 23, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Iran's top diplomat says US must change its approach for any talks
Talks with the U.S. are impossible unless Washington changes its pressure policy, the Iranian foreign minister said on Sunday, as Iran prepares to respond to President Donald Trump's
March 23, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Prosecutors request formal arrest of Istanbul mayor and top challenger to Turkey's Erdogan
Prosecutors have requested that detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the top challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, be formally arrested over allegations of corruption and terror links
March 22, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel strikes Hezbollah in response to rocket fire in most significant flare-up of tensions since ceasefire
Israel strikes Hezbollah in response to rocket fire in most significant flare-up of tensions since ceasefire
March 22, 2025
MidEast|Political|Sports|US
Auburn coach Bruce Pearl makes plea for return of American hostage Edan Alexander from Gaza
Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl began his postgame NCAA Tournament news conference on Saturday night by advocating for the release of Edan Alexander, the last living American being held hostage in Gaza by Hamas
March 23, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Truce shaky as Israel strikes Lebanon in response to rocket fire
Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit south Lebanon on Saturday after Israel said it had intercepted rockets fired from across the border,
March 22, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
US immigration officials ask pro-Palestinian Cornell student to surrender
U.S. immigration officials on Friday sent an email to the legal team of Momodou Taal, a Cornell University student who has participated in pro-Palestinian
March 21, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Istanbul mayor Imamoglu appears in court as protests sweep Turkish cities
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a potential challenger to longtime President Tayyip Erdogan, appeared in a Turkish court on Saturday for the first time since his
March 22, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel anti-government protests flare after dismissal of top security agency chief
Thousands of Israelis demonstrated in Tel Aviv on Saturday against the decision by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet
March 22, 2025
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World
Taliban says US has lifted $10 million reward for information on Sirajuddin Haqqani
The United States has lifted a $10 million reward offer for information leading to the arrest of a major Taliban leader, Sirajuddin Haqqani, an Afghan interior ministry spokesperson
March 22, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Father of the last living American hostage in Gaza hopes Trump can bring his son home
The father of the last living American hostage being held by Hamas in Gaza is hoping that the Trump administration's negotiators can help bring his son home safely
March 22, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Cornell student protester told to surrender to ICE as he asks judge to block deportation
Cornell student protester told to surrender to ICE as he asks judge to block deportation
March 21, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey detains 343 people over protests against Istanbul mayor’s detention, interior ministry says
Turkish authorities have detained 343 people during overnight protests in several cities against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the Interior Ministry said on
March 22, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
American freed by Taliban reunited with wife, former cellmate, in US
George Glezmann, an American detained in Afghanistan for more than two years before being released by the Taliban, arrived in the United
March 21, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK, France, Germany urge Gaza ceasefire, ask Israel to restore humanitarian access
The governments of Germany, France and Britain called for an immediate return to a ceasefire in Gaza in a joint statement on Friday that also called on Israel to restore humanitarian access
March 21, 2025
Crime|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Thousands rally in Istanbul as Erdogan issues warning against protests over mayor's arrest
Protests erupted across multiple Turkish cities denouncing the arrest of the mayor of Istanbul even as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a stern warning that demonstrations would not be tolerated
March 21, 2025
Food|Lifestyle|MidEast|US
After breaking fast, volunteers use Ramadan as an opportunity to give in Detroit
In what has become a Ramadan tradition, a group of volunteers in Dearborn, Michigan, gathers excess food prepared for the nightly fast-breaking iftar meal and distributes it to those in need in neighboring Detroit
March 22, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
US tells UN Hamas is to blame for deaths since Israel resumed Gaza hostilities
The United States told the U.N.
March 21, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US
Oil prices rise for second consecutive week on expected tighter supply
Oil prices settled higher on Friday and recorded a second consecutive weekly gain as fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran and the latest output plan from the OPEC+ producer
March 20, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Sudan army says it has control of presidential palace in Khartoum
The Sudanese army seized full control of the presidential palace in downtown Khartoum on Friday, it said in a statement, in
March 21, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump administration monitoring actions of Syria's new rulers, State Dept says
The administration of President Donald Trump is monitoring the actions of Syria's interim leaders as Washington determines future policy, the U.S.
March 21, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Hamas studies US 'bridge' proposal for truce as Israel escalates return to war
Hamas said on Friday it was reviewing a U.S. proposal to restore the Gaza ceasefire as Israel intensified a military onslaught to press
March 21, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US
Two convicted in US of Iran-backed plot to kill journalist
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK - Two men who U.S. prosecutors say belong to a Russian organized crime group were convicted of involvement in an unsuccessful Iran-backed plot to kill a prominent New York-based
March 21, 2025
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Red Crescent says less than half of its emergency vehicles operational in Gaza
Less than half of emergency vehicles run by the Palestinian Red Crescent are operational in Gaza due to fuel shortages, the IFRC humanitarian network said on
March 21, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Russia defends Iran's right to peaceful nuclear program ahead of US-Israel talks
Iran has the right to peaceful atomic energy and is acting in line with international law, the Kremlin said on Friday as the United States and Israel prepare for
March 21, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Istanbul mayor's arrest throws Turkey's Kurdish peace bid into doubt
The detention of Istanbul's popular mayor risks undermining Turkey's move to end the PKK militant group's 40-year-old insurgency - a plan relying heavily
March 21, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Hamas remains potent threat to Israel despite muted response to strikes
Israel inflicted serious damage on Hamas with airstrikes this week that killed its Gaza government chief and other top officials, but
March 21, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Under threat from Trump, Columbia University agrees to policy changes
Columbia University agreed to implement a host of policy changes, including overhauling its rules for protests and conducting an immediate review of its Middle Eastern studies department
March 21, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Tense protests grow in Turkey over Istanbul mayor's detention
Protests against the detention of Istanbul's mayor grew on Friday and turned increasingly tense, Turkey's
March 21, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel says it will maintain ‘permanent’ presence in Gaza unless hostages are freed
Israel says it will maintain ‘permanent’ presence in Gaza unless hostages are freed
March 21, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza and destroy its only cancer hospital
Israeli forces have destroyed Gaza's only specialized cancer hospital as ground forces advance deeper into the Gaza Strip
March 21, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Travel
Airline staff ‘were as shocked as we were.’ The passengers caught up in the flight chaos
Airline staff ‘were as shocked as we were.’ The passengers caught up in the flight chaos
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US
UAE commits to $1.4 trillion US investment, White House says
The United Arab Emirates has committed to a 10-year, $1.4 trillion investment framework in the United States after top UAE officials
March 21, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israeli Supreme Court freezes dismissal of Shin Bet chief
Israel's Supreme Court issued an injunction on Friday temporarily freezing the dismissal of the head of the domestic intelligence service as protestors
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|World
Gold dips on higher dollar, still eyes third weekly gain
Gold fell 1% on Friday due to a stronger dollar and profit-taking, although lingering geopolitical and economic uncertainties, and U.S.
March 21, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political
Detained Istanbul mayor Imamoglu denies corruption charges, court document shows
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has denied corruption charges brought against him, according to a court document seen by Reuters on Friday, after he was detained on Wednesday for
March 21, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the role of America’s top diplomat
‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the role of America’s top diplomat
March 21, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Sudan's military says it has retaken Khartoum's Republican Palace, seat of country's government
Sudan’s military says it retook the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the last heavily guarded bastion in the capital of rival paramilitary forces, after nearly two years of fighting
March 21, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Hegseth beefs up warship presence in the Middle East and will have 2 aircraft carriers in the region
A U.S. official says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is beefing up the Navy warship presence in the Middle East, ordering two aircraft carriers to be there next month as the U.S. increases strikes on Yemen-based Houthi rebels
March 21, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump administration abused immigration laws with Khalil's arrest, Democratic senators say
A group of eight Democratic Senators on Friday accused the Trump administration of abusing the country's immigration laws in arresting Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil over his
March 21, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
In Israel, reservist burnout and little public appetite for more war in Gaza
Israel has warned that its latest onslaught in Gaza is "just the beginning" as its forces pound the enclave with deadly airstrikes and launch new ground
March 20, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast|Political
New US sanctions to slow but not stop China's Iranian oil imports, traders say
Iranian oil shipments into China are set to fall in the near-term after new U.S. sanctions on a refiner and tankers, driving up shipping costs, but
March 21, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Major moments in Sudan's history of coups, wars and instability
Sudan, which has been in the grip of a two-year-old war between the army and a paramilitary group, has a history of civil wars, military takeovers and rebellions.
March 21, 2025
Food|MidEast|World
UN agency: six days of flour left to distribute in Gaza
One of the largest providers of food aid in Gaza warned on Friday it only has enough flour to distribute for the next six days.
March 21, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|US|World
US slaps Iran-related sanctions on oil tankers, China 'teapot' refinery
The U.S. on Thursday issued new sanctions intended to hit Iran's oil exports, including what the State Department said were the first U.S. measures targeting a
March 20, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israeli Supreme Court freezes Netanyahu government’s dismissal of head of internal security agency
Israeli Supreme Court freezes Netanyahu government’s dismissal of head of internal security agency
March 20, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World
Turkey's market rout worsens amid protests, worst stock slump since 2008
Turkish stocks were set for their worst week since the aftermath of 2008's Lehman Brothers collapse on Friday as concerns about this week's
March 21, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
What we know about the Georgetown scholar facing deportation for alleged terror ties and ‘Hamas propaganda’
What we know about the Georgetown scholar facing deportation for alleged terror ties and ‘Hamas propaganda’
March 21, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Ukraine port city ‘on fire’ after ‘massive’ Russian attack as Trump projects optimism ahead of peace talks
Ukraine port city ‘on fire’ after ‘massive’ Russian attack as Trump projects optimism ahead of peace talks
March 21, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US
UCLA sued over 2024 mob attack on pro-Palestinian protesters
The University of California, Los Angeles, was sued on Thursday over a 2024 mob attack on pro-Palestinian protesters at the height of the U.S. campus protest
March 21, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World
Greece extends by a year visas for Turkish nationals to visit islands
Greece has extended by a year a visa scheme for Turkish nationals wishing to visit 12 islands in the Aegean Sea for up to a week, diplomatic sources said, continuing a programme
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast
UK gas producer Energean terminates Carlyle deal over approval delays
UK-based gas producer Energean said on Friday it was terminating a deal with private equity fund Carlyle for the sale of some of its assets due to
March 21, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Iran's leader says Yemen's Houthis act independently, warns against US action
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Friday that Tehran does not need proxies in the region and that Yemen's Houthis, who are among the groups in the Middle East that Iran
March 21, 2025
Business|MidEast|Technology|US|World
US Army asks Anduril for new small solid rocket motor
Anduril Industries has been selected by the U.S.
March 21, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Israel returns to war in Gaza with wider aims and almost no constraints
Israel’s renewed military offensive in the Gaza Strip threatens to be even deadlier and more destructive than the last, as it pursues wider aims with far fewer constraints
March 21, 2025
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US
US government cannot deport Georgetown scholar until court rules, judge orders
A federal judge has ordered immigration officials not to deport a Georgetown University scholar that the government detained until the court has had a chance to rule
March 20, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israeli government agrees to Netanyahu's dismissal of Shin Bet head, statement
The Israeli government unanimously approved early on Friday a proposal from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to dismiss Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, the prime
March 21, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Lawmakers clash with constituents following more angry town halls
Lawmakers clash with constituents following more angry town halls
March 20, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Judge says Trump administration can’t deport Georgetown University fellow
Judge says Trump administration can’t deport Georgetown University fellow
March 20, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Columbia up against Trump deadline for meeting demands over campus protests
A deadline is looming for Columbia University to respond to nine demands on tightening restrictions on campus protests that U.S.
March 20, 2025
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US
Judge bars deportation of pro-Palestinian Georgetown University student
A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump's administration not to deport Badar Khan Suri, an Indian man studying at Washington's Georgetown University
March 20, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Strikes in Gaza kill 85 overnight, bringing the total since Israel broke ceasefire to nearly 600
Israeli strikes have killed at least 85 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Thursday
March 20, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israeli hostage freed after 491 days asks: Where was the United Nations, the Red Cross, the world?
Freed Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi has expressed his anger during an appearance at the U.N. Security Council for having to suffer for so long and worry every day about being killed
March 20, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Netanyahu government approves firing of Shin Bet head amid protests
The Israeli cabinet voted early on Friday to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet domestic intelligence service effective April 10, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said,
March 20, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Israel says it intercepted two missiles launched from Yemen
Israel's military said it intercepted two missiles launched from Yemen on Thursday, days after U.S.
March 20, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UN refugee agency says Cyprus still pushes back migrant boats, Cyprus insists agency has it wrong
Cyprus and the United Nations agency for refugees are clashing over allegations that the east Mediterranean island nation continues to engage in so-called pushbacks against migrant boats departing from neighboring Syria or Lebanon
March 20, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill at least 85 Palestinians in Gaza, hospitals say
Three hospitals in the Gaza Strip say at least 85 Palestinians were killed by Israeli airstrikes on several homes across the war torn territory
March 20, 2025
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US
Elite universities feel targeted as Trump administration expands immigration crackdown
Elite universities feel targeted as Trump administration expands immigration crackdown
March 20, 2025
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World
US approves precision rocket sale to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi conflict
The U.S.
March 20, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turks protest, opposition defiant over Istanbul mayor's detention
Thousands of Turks ramped up protests on Thursday despite a ban on street gatherings over what they called the undemocratic
March 20, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Judge tells Columbia and Barnard to refrain from turning over student disciplinary records for now
A federal judge has ordered Columbia University and Barnard College to refrain from complying with a Republican-led House committee’s demand for student disciplinary records, at least until he holds a hearing next week on a request by Mahmoud Khalil and other students for a temporary restraining order
March 20, 2025
Americas|MidEast|Political|US|World
Taliban release an American man who was abducted while traveling in Afghanistan
An American man who was abducted more than two years ago while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist has been released by the Taliban
March 20, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Thousands rally outside Istanbul city hall for 2nd night over mayor's arrest
Thousands of people have gathered outside Istanbul’s city hall for a second consecutive night to rally against the arrest of the city’s popular mayor
March 20, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World
UN says renewed Gaza violence makes hostage return more distant
The United Nations said on Thursday that each day of renewed violence in Gaza makes the return of the remaining hostages held there a more distant objective. U.N.
March 20, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Erdogan dismisses as 'theatrics' criticism of Istanbul mayor detention
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday the main opposition party was seeking to cover up its own mistakes and deceive people with "theatrics", in his first comments on
March 20, 2025
Business|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US
Oil prices settle $1 higher after US issues new Iran-related sanctions
Oil prices rose on Thursday after the United States issued new Iran-related sanctions and renewed tensions in the Middle East countered strength in the dollar.
March 20, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Detained Istanbul mayor appeals to Erdogan's party, judiciary
Detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu appeared to address Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in a social media post on Thursday, accusing him of corruption and calling on members of his
March 20, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Hamas fires rockets at Israel for first time since truce collapses as toll mounts in Gaza
Hamas fires rockets at Israel for first time since truce collapses as toll mounts in Gaza
March 20, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
American detained by Taliban in Afghanistan is freed in deal mediated by Qatar
American detained by Taliban in Afghanistan is freed in deal mediated by Qatar
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|US|World
Gold scales record peak as Fed signals two rate cuts in 2025
Gold touched an all-time high on Thursday as the U.S.
March 20, 2025
Education|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Five UNRWA staff killed in Gaza, fears worst is yet to come
Five staff members of the United Nations Palestinian relief agency, UNRWA, have been killed in the past few days, the agency's Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said on
March 20, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
At least 91 killed in Gaza as Israel abandons ceasefire, orders evacuation
At least 91 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in airstrikes across Gaza on Thursday after Israel resumed bombing and ground
March 20, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
American citizen Glezmann freed by Taliban, returning to US
The Taliban on Thursday freed an American citizen detained in Afghanistan for over two years following direct talks between U.S. hostage
March 20, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Under pressure from Trump, Columbia plans its next move with other colleges watching closely
Confronted with huge cuts to its federal funding, Columbia University’s leaders face a grim decision: They can yield to the Trump administration’s demands over allegations of antisemitism — ceding extraordinary control to the federal government — or they can fight back, potentially risking even more debilitating cuts in an escalating clash
March 19, 2025
Economy|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Gazan family uprooted by renewed war faces deepening hardship
Khader Junaid clambered onto a donkey cart with his family and their belongings and set off through Gaza's rubble, embarking on all-too-familiar escape to safety
March 20, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Germany reopens embassy in Syria in cautious thaw with Islamist leaders
Germany reopened its embassy in Syria on Thursday, establishing official diplomatic ties with the new leadership in Damascus as it faces deep humanitarian and security problems in
March 20, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Germany reopens its embassy in Syria, 13 years after it was closed
Germany’s foreign minister has reopened its embassy in Damascus, 13 years after it was shut in the early days of Syria’s civil war
March 20, 2025
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World
A month-old girl is pulled from the rubble in Gaza after an airstrike killed her parents
Rescuers have pulled a 25-day old baby girl alive from the rubble of her home in Gaza's Khan Younis after an airstrike killed her parents and brother
March 20, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Russia and US to discuss Black Sea shipping on Monday
Russian and U.S. experts will discuss ways to ensure the safety of shipping in the Black Sea at talks on a possible Ukrainian peace settlement in Riyadh on Monday, the Kremlin said.
March 20, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|Technology|World
The ADL says Wikipedia contains antisemitic bias, amid dispute over how the Israel-Hamas conflict is represented on the site
The ADL says Wikipedia contains antisemitic bias, amid dispute over how the Israel-Hamas conflict is represented on the site
March 20, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
French citizen Olivier Grondeau is freed after over 880 days in a prison in Iran
A French citizen imprisoned in Iran for over 880 days has been freed
March 20, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump threatens Houthi rebels that they'll be 'completely annihilated' as airstrikes pound Yemen
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Yemen’s Houthi rebels that they’ll be “completely annihilated” as American airstrikes pounded locations under their control, while further pressuring the group’s main benefactor Iran
March 19, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Sudan army close to taking control of Presidential Palace from RSF, state TV says
Sudan's army is close to taking control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, state TV reported on Thursday, in a significant milestone in a two
March 20, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Putin offers Syria's Sharaa support and cooperation
President Vladimir Putin sent a message to Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa backing efforts to ensure Syria's territorial integrity and offering Russia's "practical cooperation" on a
March 20, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Iran says it will consider 'opportunities' as well as threats in Trump letter
Iran will consider the "opportunities" as well as the threats in a letter from U.S.
March 20, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israeli strikes kill dozens as military launches first ground campaign since ceasefire collapsed
Israeli strikes kill dozens as military launches first ground campaign since ceasefire collapsed
March 19, 2025
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|World
A pregnant woman and her young son were killed in Gaza by an Israeli airstrike
Afnan al-Ghanam of Gaza had given birth to her first child during war, 13 months ago, while the family was still living in their home
March 20, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Macron and Saudi Crown Prince discuss Gaza, Ukraine peace process
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he spoke with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the two leaders condemned the resumption of Israeli strikes on Gaza.
March 19, 2025
Arts|Entertainment|MidEast|Political|World
Florida mayor drops threat to evict cinema for screening 'No Other Land'
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner said on Wednesday he dropped his threat to evict an art house cinema from city property for screening Oscar-winning "No Other
March 19, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
US seeks to deport pro-Palestinian Georgetown University student
U.S.
March 20, 2025