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Gaza's Christians 'heartbroken' for pope who phoned them nightly

Members of Gaza's tiny Christian community said they were "heartbroken" on Monday at the death of Pope Francis, who campaigned for peace

Gaza's Christians 'heartbroken' for pope who phoned them nightly
MidEast|Political

Israeli spy chief hands court scathing rebuke of Netanyahu bid to sack him

The head of Israel's domestic intelligence service said on Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bid to sack him followed his refusal to fulfil requests

Israeli spy chief hands court scathing rebuke of Netanyahu bid to sack him
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Global tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death

Tributes to Pope Francis are pouring in from around the world

Global tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death
Business|Environment|MidEast|Technology

Saudi Aramco signs development deal with China's EV giant BYD

Saudi oil giant Aramco signed a joint development agreement with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD to explore collaboration in the development of new

Saudi Aramco signs development deal with China's EV giant BYD
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Lawful permanent residents like Mahmoud Khalil have a right to freedom of speech – but does that protect them from deportation?

The Trump administration says it can deport noncitizen students that create foreign security threats. The Supreme Court might ultimately decide the limits of these residents’ free speech.

Lawful permanent residents like Mahmoud Khalil have a right to freedom of speech – but does that protect them from deportation?
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast

Gulf issuers plan more debt sales, undeterred by recent market turmoil, sources say

Gulf issuers, including Saudi Arabia's $925 billion sovereign wealth fund, are working on a round of bond offerings, according to sources,

Gulf issuers plan more debt sales, undeterred by recent market turmoil, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast

All 5 members of Bank of Israel monetary policy committee backed leaving rates unchanged

All five members of the Bank of Israel's Monetary Policy Committee voted to keep the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.5% on April 7, according to minutes of the meeting

All 5 members of Bank of Israel monetary policy committee backed leaving rates unchanged
MidEast|Political|US

Hegseth shared detailed military plans in second Signal chat that included his wife and brother

Hegseth shared detailed military plans in second Signal chat that included his wife and brother

Hegseth shared detailed military plans in second Signal chat that included his wife and brother
MidEast|Sports

Max Verstappen says ‘people can’t handle the full truth’ after Saudi Arabia time-penalty

Max Verstappen says ‘people can’t handle the full truth’ after Saudi Arabia time-penalty

Max Verstappen says ‘people can’t handle the full truth’ after Saudi Arabia time-penalty
MidEast|Political|US|World

US airstrikes killed 12 people in Yemen’s capital, the Houthi rebels say

U.S. airstrikes targeting Yemen’s capital killed 12 people and wounded 34 others, the Houthi rebels said early Monday

US airstrikes killed 12 people in Yemen’s capital, the Houthi rebels say
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Iran's top diplomat to visit China on Tuesday

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will visit China on Tuesday, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday, ahead of a third round of nuclear talks between

Iran's top diplomat to visit China on Tuesday
Education|Health|MidEast|Political|US

Trump threatens to cut another $1 billion in Harvard funding, WSJ reports

U.S.

Trump threatens to cut another $1 billion in Harvard funding, WSJ reports
MidEast|Political|US

Pentagon chief Hegseth shared sensitive Yemen war plans in second Signal chat, source says

U.S.

Pentagon chief Hegseth shared sensitive Yemen war plans in second Signal chat, source says
MidEast|Sports|World

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri wins F1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to take overall lead

Oscar Piastri went top of the Formula 1 standings with victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri wins F1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to take overall lead
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli probe into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza finds 'professional failures'

An Israeli investigation into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics last month in Gaza by Israeli forces says it has found “professional failures.”

Israeli probe into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza finds 'professional failures'
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Russia-Ukraine war: US says it would welcome extension of ceasefire

The U.S.

Russia-Ukraine war: US says it would welcome extension of ceasefire
MidEast|Political|US

Ousted Pentagon officials question leak investigation claims

Dan Caldwell, once one of U.S.

Ousted Pentagon officials question leak investigation claims
Crime|MidEast|World

‘Professional failures’ led to killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza, says Israeli military

‘Professional failures’ led to killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza, says Israeli military

‘Professional failures’ led to killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza, says Israeli military
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's military finds 'professional failures' in killings of Gaza medics

The Israeli military on Sunday said a review into last month's killing of emergency responders in Gaza found there had been "

Israel's military finds 'professional failures' in killings of Gaza medics
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese authorities detain people they say were planning rocket attacks on Israel

Lebanese authorities have detained several people who were allegedly planning to launch rockets into Israel and seized the weapons

Lebanese authorities detain people they say were planning rocket attacks on Israel
Economy|Food|MidEast|Political|World

First wheat shipment since Assad's ouster arrives in Syria's Latakia

A ship carrying wheat has arrived in Syria's Latakia port, the first delivery of its kind since former President Bashar al-Assad was ousted by rebels in December, the government said

First wheat shipment since Assad's ouster arrives in Syria's Latakia
Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Pope wishes ‘Happy Easter’ to delighted crowds at Vatican after briefly meeting Vance

Pope wishes ‘Happy Easter’ to delighted crowds at Vatican after briefly meeting Vance

Pope wishes ‘Happy Easter’ to delighted crowds at Vatican after briefly meeting Vance
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pope Francis greets cheering Easter crowds from popemobile as he recovers from pneumonia

Pope Francis entered St.

Pope Francis greets cheering Easter crowds from popemobile as he recovers from pneumonia
Europe|MidEast|Political|US

Thousands of protesters rally against Trump across US

Thousands of protesters rallied in Washington and other cities across the U.S. on Saturday to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump's policies on

Thousands of protesters rally against Trump across US
MidEast|Political|US|World

Father of American hostage in Gaza hopeful he is still alive

The father of a U.S.-Israeli hostage held in Gaza said on Saturday he remains hopeful his 21-year-old son was still alive after Hamas said it could not account for his

Father of American hostage in Gaza hopeful he is still alive
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ukraine, Russia swap POWs, other prisoners involving more than 500 people

Ukraine and Russia conducted a swap of more than 500 prisoners of war on Saturday, the latest in a series of exchanges since Russia launched a full-scale invasion more than three years

Ukraine, Russia swap POWs, other prisoners involving more than 500 people
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Harvard says Trump administration doubled down after sending letter reported as unauthorized

Harvard said on Saturday the Trump administration was "doubling down" on far-reaching demands on the university despite a published report that government

Harvard says Trump administration doubled down after sending letter reported as unauthorized
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US and Iran express optimism following second round of nuclear talks

US and Iran express optimism following second round of nuclear talks

US and Iran express optimism following second round of nuclear talks
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu says Israel has 'no choice' but to continue fighting in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has “no choice” but to continue fighting in Gaza

Netanyahu says Israel has 'no choice' but to continue fighting in Gaza
MidEast|Political|World

Israel's Netanyahu says military to increase pressure on Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday he had instructed the military to intensify pressure on

Israel's Netanyahu says military to increase pressure on Hamas
MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu vows to continue war in Gaza despite growing opposition at home

Netanyahu vows to continue war in Gaza despite growing opposition at home

Netanyahu vows to continue war in Gaza despite growing opposition at home
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US and Iran say talks over Tehran's nuclear program make progress and set plans for more

Iran and the United States plan to meet over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program again next week, after both sides said they made progress in their talks in Rome

US and Iran say talks over Tehran's nuclear program make progress and set plans for more
MidEast|Political|US|World

Yemen's Houthi rebels report US strikes in the capital and a coastal city

Yemen's Houthi rebels say the U.S. military has launched a series of airstrikes on the capital, Sanaa, and a rebel-held coastal city

Yemen's Houthi rebels report US strikes in the capital and a coastal city
Education|MidEast|Political|US

International students are being told by email that their visas are revoked and that they must ‘self-deport.’ What to know

International students are being told by email that their visas are revoked and that they must ‘self-deport.’ What to know

International students are being told by email that their visas are revoked and that they must ‘self-deport.’ What to know
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia's Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a surprise one-day ceasefire in Ukraine on Saturday for Easter, but Kyiv said Russian forces continued artillery fire and

Russia's Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Tunisian opposition figures sentenced to up to 66 years in prison

Tunisian media say a court has sentenced leading opposition figures to between 13 and 66 years in prison

Tunisian opposition figures sentenced to up to 66 years in prison
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Taliban minister expresses concern to Pakistan over Afghan repatriation drive

The Taliban's acting foreign minister on Saturday expressed "concern and sadness" during a rare meeting with Pakistan's

Taliban minister expresses concern to Pakistan over Afghan repatriation drive
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran, US task experts with framework for a nuclear deal after 'progress' in talks

Iran and the United States agreed on Saturday to begin drawing up a framework for a potential nuclear deal, Iran's foreign minister said, after talks that a U.S.

Iran, US task experts with framework for a nuclear deal after 'progress' in talks
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Oman's sultan to meet Putin in Moscow after Iran-US talks

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said is set to visit Moscow on Monday, days after the start of a round of Muscat-mediated nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran.

Oman's sultan to meet Putin in Moscow after Iran-US talks
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political

Tunisia hands lengthy prison terms to opposition leaders on conspiracy charges

A Tunisian court on Saturday handed jail terms of 13 to 66 years to opposition leaders, businessmen and lawyers on charges of conspiring, a case the

Tunisia hands lengthy prison terms to opposition leaders on conspiracy charges
MidEast|Political|US|World

Israel still eyeing a limited attack on Iran's nuclear facilities

Israel has not ruled out an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities in the coming months despite President Donald Trump telling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel still eyeing a limited attack on Iran's nuclear facilities
MidEast|Political|US|World

What to know about the tensions between Iran and the US before their third round of talks

Iran and the United States will hold talks Saturday in Oman, their third round of negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

What to know about the tensions between Iran and the US before their third round of talks
MidEast|Political|US|World

Long, fraught timeline of tensions between Iran and the US as nuclear negotiators to meet again

Iran and the United States will hold a third round of talks in Oman on Saturday over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

Long, fraught timeline of tensions between Iran and the US as nuclear negotiators to meet again
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Deadly US airstrike on Yemeni oil port escalates Trump's campaign against the Houthis

Yemen’s Houthi rebels say U.S. airstrikes targeting oil port killed at least 74 people and injured at least 171 others

Deadly US airstrike on Yemeni oil port escalates Trump's campaign against the Houthis
MidEast|Political|US|World

Yemen’s Houthis vow to continue attacks after more than 70 killed in US airstrikes on port

Yemen’s Houthis vow to continue attacks after more than 70 killed in US airstrikes on port

Yemen’s Houthis vow to continue attacks after more than 70 killed in US airstrikes on port
Arts|Entertainment|MidEast|World

Gaza journalist featured in new Cannes documentary killed in Israeli airstrike

Gaza journalist featured in new Cannes documentary killed in Israeli airstrike

Gaza journalist featured in new Cannes documentary killed in Israeli airstrike
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Tufts student challenging immigration arrest must be moved to Vermont, US judge rules

A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump's administration on Friday to transfer a Tufts University student being held in Louisiana to Vermont while he weighs her

Tufts student challenging immigration arrest must be moved to Vermont, US judge rules
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Judge says detained Tufts student must be transferred from Louisiana to Vermont

A federal judge has ordered that a Tufts University student from Turkey who was detained by immigration authorities in March be brought to Vermont

Judge says detained Tufts student must be transferred from Louisiana to Vermont
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration crackdown on international students

A class action lawsuit filed Friday asks a federal court to reinstate the legal status of international students caught up in a Trump administration crackdown that has left more than a thousand fearful of deportation

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration crackdown on international students
MidEast|Political|US|World

Israeli strikes kill at least 25 in Gaza and Huckabee makes first appearance as US ambassador

Israeli airstrikes across Gaza have killed at least 25 people including children as the new U.S. ambassador to Israel made his first public appearance in Jerusalem

Israeli strikes kill at least 25 in Gaza and Huckabee makes first appearance as US ambassador
MidEast|Political|US|World

U.S. congressmen visit Syria in first trip since Assad's ouster

Two U.S.

U.S. congressmen visit Syria in first trip since Assad's ouster
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump’s ‘lone ranger’: How Steve Witkoff became the de facto point man on America’s foreign policy challenges

Trump’s ‘lone ranger’: How Steve Witkoff became the de facto point man on America’s foreign policy challenges

Trump’s ‘lone ranger’: How Steve Witkoff became the de facto point man on America’s foreign policy challenges
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran says nuclear deal is possible if Washington is realistic

Iran believes reaching an agreement on its nuclear programme with the United States is possible as long as Washington is realistic, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday on

Iran says nuclear deal is possible if Washington is realistic
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political

UN development arm plans for $1.3bln in help for Syria, top official says

The United Nations Development Programme is hoping to deliver $1.3 billion over three years to support war-ravaged Syria, including by rebuilding

UN development arm plans for $1.3bln in help for Syria, top official says
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast

KKR among asset managers vying for Abu Dhabi's district cooling business, sources say

KKR and I Squared Capital are among global asset managers bidding for a district cooling business owned by Abu Dhabi's Multiply Group, part

KKR among asset managers vying for Abu Dhabi's district cooling business, sources say
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Tunisian court set to rule in conspiracy trial, lawyers protest

A Tunisian court is set to issue a ruling in the conspiracy case against prominent opponents, as lawyers protested and described the trial as a farce, while others

Tunisian court set to rule in conspiracy trial, lawyers protest
MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran wants guarantees Trump will not quit a new nuclear pact, Iranian official says

Iran told the United States in talks last week it was ready to accept some limits on its uranium enrichment but needed watertight guarantees President Donald Trump

Iran wants guarantees Trump will not quit a new nuclear pact, Iranian official says
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Trump administration seeks records from Harvard on foreign funding and ties

President Donald Trump's administration said on Friday it sought Harvard University's records on foreign funding going back a decade and on some foreign ties,

Trump administration seeks records from Harvard on foreign funding and ties
MidEast|Political|US|World

Deadliest US strike in Yemen kills 74 at oil terminal, Houthis say

U.S. strikes on Yemen's Ras Isa fuel terminal on the Red Sea coast have killed at least 74 people in the deadliest attack since the U.S. started its bombing campaign against

Deadliest US strike in Yemen kills 74 at oil terminal, Houthis say
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran seeks Russia's support for its nuclear talks with US

Iran has sought support from Russia over a possible deal with Washington over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, ahead of a second round of talks this weekend in Rome

Iran seeks Russia's support for its nuclear talks with US
MidEast|Political|World

Herders under growing pressure as West Bank settlers encroach on grazing land

Fatima Abu Naim, a mother of five, lives in a hillside cave in the occupied West Bank, under increasing pressure from Jewish

Herders under growing pressure as West Bank settlers encroach on grazing land
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes hit dozens of targets in Gaza as ceasefire efforts stall

Israeli airstrikes hit about 40 targets across the Gaza Strip over the past day, the military said on Friday, hours after Hamas rejected an Israeli ceasefire

Israeli strikes hit dozens of targets in Gaza as ceasefire efforts stall
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey begins mass trials following protests over Istanbul mayor’s detention

Turkey begins mass trials following protests over Istanbul mayor’s detention

Turkey begins mass trials following protests over Istanbul mayor’s detention
Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political

Turkey's Simsek says disinflation to continue, FX pass-through limited

Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said on Friday that disinflation would continue despite some recent deterioration in expectations, adding that the

Turkey's Simsek says disinflation to continue, FX pass-through limited
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Portrait of a wounded Palestinian boy wins Press Photo of the Year

Portrait of a wounded Palestinian boy wins Press Photo of the Year

Portrait of a wounded Palestinian boy wins Press Photo of the Year
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran-US talks over Tehran's nuclear program hinge on a billionaire and a seasoned diplomat

As far as biographies go, the two men in charge of the delicate negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program couldn’t be more different

Iran-US talks over Tehran's nuclear program hinge on a billionaire and a seasoned diplomat
Asia|Crime|Food|MidEast|Political|World

Over 170 arrested for attacks on Pakistan KFC outlets in Gaza war protests

Police have arrested scores of people in Pakistan in recent weeks after more than 10 mob attacks on outlets of U.S. fast-food chain KFC, sparked by anti-United States

Over 170 arrested for attacks on Pakistan KFC outlets in Gaza war protests
MidEast|Political|US|World

With his promises of peace unmet in Gaza and Ukraine, Trump may find Iran just as tough

With his campaign promises unfulfilled to quickly bring peace to Gaza and Ukraine, U.S.

With his promises of peace unmet in Gaza and Ukraine, Trump may find Iran just as tough
MidEast|Political|World

Protest letters from former Israeli soldiers lay bare profound rifts over the ongoing war

When nearly 1,000 Israeli Air Force veterans signed an open letter last week calling for an end to the war in Gaza, the military responded immediately, saying it would dismiss any active reservist who signed the document

Protest letters from former Israeli soldiers lay bare profound rifts over the ongoing war
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump administration orders Gaza-linked social media vetting for visa applicants

The Trump administration on Thursday ordered a social media vetting for all U.S. visa applicants who have been to the Gaza Strip on or after January 1, 2007, an

Trump administration orders Gaza-linked social media vetting for visa applicants
Economy|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Thousands of Gaza children are malnourished under Israel's food blockade, aid groups say

Aid groups are raising new alarm over Israel’s blockade of the war-ravaged Gaza Strip

Thousands of Gaza children are malnourished under Israel's food blockade, aid groups say
Education|MidEast|Political|US

As demonstrators accuse Trump of undermining universities, he calls Harvard 'a disgrace'

Hundreds of students, faculty and community members on a California campus booed on Thursday as speakers accused the administration of President 

As demonstrators accuse Trump of undermining universities, he calls Harvard 'a disgrace'
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Suspect charged with hate crime in attack on two Jewish students in Chicago

A suspect was charged with a hate crime for a November attack on two Jewish students who were demonstrating in support of Israel at Chicago's DePaul University

Suspect charged with hate crime in attack on two Jewish students in Chicago
MidEast|Political|US|World

US to withdraw 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to help counter IS militants

The U.S. will withdraw about 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to work with Kurdish allies to counter the Islamic State group

US to withdraw 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to help counter IS militants