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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.

Egypt makes new proposal to restore Gaza ceasefire deal, sources say
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

Kremlin says key parts of original Black Sea grain deal with Ukraine were never fulfilled
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

‘I would prefer this over killing children:’ Why some Israeli teens are choosing jail over the army
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

Spy and diplomat head Russian team at Ukraine talks with US in Riyadh
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

Education secretary says Columbia University's changes put it on track to recover funding
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

Gaza's Health Ministry says Israel has struck the largest hospital in the territory's south
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

Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills 5, Israel says target was Hamas militant
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

Israel fires on Lebanon after rocket attack in the heaviest exchange since the truce with Hezbollah
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

Israel panel approves 2025 budget, set for final vote in parliament by end-March
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

Israel strikes southern Gaza hospital as it targets Hamas operative in escalation of renewed offensive
Education|MidEast|Political|US

US education secretary praises Columbia's reforms to unlock $400 million

U.S.

US education secretary praises Columbia's reforms to unlock $400 million
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

Turkey jails Istanbul mayor before trial, stoking opposition anger
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

US envoy Witkoff optimistic about Ukraine talks, says Putin wants peace
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

Ukraine, US teams hold talks in Saudi Arabia, US envoy hopeful on ending war
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

Expelled South African ambassador returns home and says will wear US sanction as 'badge of dignity'
MidEast|Political|US

Trump's offer of talks with Iran aims to avoid military action, US envoy says

U.S.

Trump's offer of talks with Iran aims to avoid military action, US envoy says
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

A legal showdown looms in Israel as Netanyahu moves to oust top officials
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

Defying protests, Israeli cabinet votes no confidence in attorney general
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.

Iraq plans to raise oil production capacity above 6 million bpd by 2029
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

12-year-old accused of a hate crime after two Muslim students are attacked at their Connecticut middle school
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

Turkish opposition party members, others head to polls for primary election
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

Turkish central bank to meet bank executives, banking sources say
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

Israel's security cabinet approves independence for 13 West Bank settlements
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

The US lifts bounties on senior Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani, says Kabul
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

Iran's top diplomat says US must change its approach for any talks
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

Prosecutors request formal arrest of Istanbul mayor and top challenger to Turkey's Erdogan
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

Israel strikes Hezbollah in response to rocket fire in most significant flare-up of tensions since ceasefire
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

Auburn coach Bruce Pearl makes plea for return of American hostage Edan Alexander from Gaza
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,

Truce shaky as Israel strikes Lebanon in response to rocket fire
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

US immigration officials ask pro-Palestinian Cornell student to surrender
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

Istanbul mayor Imamoglu appears in court as protests sweep Turkish cities
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

Israel anti-government protests flare after dismissal of top security agency chief
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

Taliban says US has lifted $10 million reward for information on Sirajuddin Haqqani
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

Father of the last living American hostage in Gaza hopes Trump can bring his son home
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

Cornell student protester told to surrender to ICE as he asks judge to block deportation
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

Turkey detains 343 people over protests against Istanbul mayor’s detention, interior ministry says
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

American freed by Taliban reunited with wife, former cellmate, in US
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

UK, France, Germany urge Gaza ceasefire, ask Israel to restore humanitarian access
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

Thousands rally in Istanbul as Erdogan issues warning against protests over mayor's arrest
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

After breaking fast, volunteers use Ramadan as an opportunity to give in Detroit
MidEast|Political|World

US tells UN Hamas is to blame for deaths since Israel resumed Gaza hostilities

The United States told the U.N.

US tells UN Hamas is to blame for deaths since Israel resumed Gaza hostilities
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

Oil prices rise for second consecutive week on expected tighter supply
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

Sudan army says it has control of presidential palace in Khartoum
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.

Trump administration monitoring actions of Syria's new rulers, State Dept says
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

Hamas studies US 'bridge' proposal for truce as Israel escalates return to war
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

Two convicted in US of Iran-backed plot to kill journalist 
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

Red Crescent says less than half of its emergency vehicles operational in Gaza
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

Russia defends Iran's right to peaceful nuclear program ahead of US-Israel talks
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

Istanbul mayor's arrest throws Turkey's Kurdish peace bid into doubt
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

Hamas remains potent threat to Israel despite muted response to strikes
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

Under threat from Trump, Columbia University agrees to policy changes
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

Tense protests grow in Turkey over Istanbul mayor's detention
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

Israel says it will maintain ‘permanent’ presence in Gaza unless hostages are freed
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

Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza and destroy its only cancer hospital
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

Airline staff ‘were as shocked as we were.’ The passengers caught up in the flight chaos
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

UAE commits to $1.4 trillion US investment, White House says
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

Israeli Supreme Court freezes dismissal of Shin Bet chief
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.

Gold dips on higher dollar, still eyes third weekly gain
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

Detained Istanbul mayor Imamoglu denies corruption charges, court document shows
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

‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the role of America’s top diplomat
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

Sudan's military says it has retaken Khartoum's Republican Palace, seat of country's government
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

Hegseth beefs up warship presence in the Middle East and will have 2 aircraft carriers in the region
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

Trump administration abused immigration laws with Khalil's arrest, Democratic senators say
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

In Israel, reservist burnout and little public appetite for more war in Gaza
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

New US sanctions to slow but not stop China's Iranian oil imports, traders say
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.

Major moments in Sudan's history of coups, wars and instability
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.

UN agency: six days of flour left to distribute in Gaza
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

US slaps Iran-related sanctions on oil tankers, China 'teapot' refinery
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

Israeli Supreme Court freezes Netanyahu government’s dismissal of head of internal security agency
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

Turkey's market rout worsens amid protests, worst stock slump since 2008
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’

What we know about the Georgetown scholar facing deportation for alleged terror ties and ‘Hamas propaganda’
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

Ukraine port city ‘on fire’ after ‘massive’ Russian attack as Trump projects optimism ahead of peace talks
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

UCLA sued over 2024 mob attack on pro-Palestinian protesters
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

Greece extends by a year visas for Turkish nationals to visit islands
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

UK gas producer Energean terminates Carlyle deal over approval delays
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

Iran's leader says Yemen's Houthis act independently, warns against US action
Business|MidEast|Technology|US|World

US Army asks Anduril for new small solid rocket motor

Anduril Industries has been selected by the U.S.

US Army asks Anduril for new small solid rocket motor
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

Israel returns to war in Gaza with wider aims and almost no constraints
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

US government cannot deport Georgetown scholar until court rules, judge orders
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

Israeli government agrees to Netanyahu's dismissal of Shin Bet head, statement
MidEast|Political|US

Lawmakers clash with constituents following more angry town halls

Lawmakers clash with constituents following more angry town halls

Lawmakers clash with constituents following more angry town halls
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Judge says Trump administration can’t deport Georgetown University fellow

Judge says Trump administration can’t deport Georgetown University fellow

Judge says Trump administration can’t deport Georgetown University fellow
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.

Columbia up against Trump deadline for meeting demands over campus protests
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

Judge bars deportation of pro-Palestinian Georgetown University student
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

Strikes in Gaza kill 85 overnight, bringing the total since Israel broke ceasefire to nearly 600
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

Israeli hostage freed after 491 days asks: Where was the United Nations, the Red Cross, the world?
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,

Netanyahu government approves firing of Shin Bet head amid protests
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.

Israel says it intercepted two missiles launched from Yemen
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

UN refugee agency says Cyprus still pushes back migrant boats, Cyprus insists agency has it wrong
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

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill at least 85 Palestinians in Gaza, hospitals say
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

Elite universities feel targeted as Trump administration expands immigration crackdown
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World

US approves precision rocket sale to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi conflict

The U.S.

US approves precision rocket sale to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi conflict
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

Turks protest, opposition defiant over Istanbul mayor's detention
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

Judge tells Columbia and Barnard to refrain from turning over student disciplinary records for now
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

Taliban release an American man who was abducted while traveling in Afghanistan
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

Thousands rally outside Istanbul city hall for 2nd night over mayor's arrest
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.

UN says renewed Gaza violence makes hostage return more distant
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

Erdogan dismisses as 'theatrics' criticism of Istanbul mayor detention
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.

Oil prices settle $1 higher after US issues new Iran-related sanctions
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

Detained Istanbul mayor appeals to Erdogan's party, judiciary
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

Hamas fires rockets at Israel for first time since truce collapses as toll mounts in Gaza
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

American detained by Taliban in Afghanistan is freed in deal mediated by Qatar
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.

Gold scales record peak as Fed signals two rate cuts in 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

Five UNRWA staff killed in Gaza, fears worst is yet to come
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

At least 91 killed in Gaza as Israel abandons ceasefire, orders evacuation
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

American citizen Glezmann freed by Taliban, returning to US
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

Under pressure from Trump, Columbia plans its next move with other colleges watching closely
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

Gazan family uprooted by renewed war faces deepening hardship
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

Germany reopens embassy in Syria in cautious thaw with Islamist leaders
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

Germany reopens its embassy in Syria, 13 years after it was closed
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

A month-old girl is pulled from the rubble in Gaza after an airstrike killed her parents
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.

Russia and US to discuss Black Sea shipping on Monday
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

The ADL says Wikipedia contains antisemitic bias, amid dispute over how the Israel-Hamas conflict is represented on the site
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

French citizen Olivier Grondeau is freed after over 880 days in a prison in Iran
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

Trump threatens Houthi rebels that they'll be 'completely annihilated' as airstrikes pound Yemen
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

Sudan army close to taking control of Presidential Palace from RSF, state TV says
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

Putin offers Syria's Sharaa support and cooperation
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.

Iran says it will consider 'opportunities' as well as threats in Trump letter
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

Israeli strikes kill dozens as military launches first ground campaign since ceasefire collapsed
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

A pregnant woman and her young son were killed in Gaza by an Israeli airstrike
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.

Macron and Saudi Crown Prince discuss Gaza, Ukraine peace process
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

Florida mayor drops threat to evict cinema for screening 'No Other Land'
Education|MidEast|Political|US

US seeks to deport pro-Palestinian Georgetown University student

U.S.

US seeks to deport pro-Palestinian Georgetown University student
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli outposts have proliferated in the West Bank since Oct. 7, analysis shows. Palestinians fear annexation could be next.

Israeli outposts have proliferated in the West Bank since Oct. 7, analysis shows. Palestinians fear annexation could be next.

Israeli outposts have proliferated in the West Bank since Oct. 7, analysis shows. Palestinians fear annexation could be next.
MidEast|Political|World

Israel intercepts missile launched by Houthi rebels as US airstrikes hit Yemen

Israel intercepts missile launched by Houthi rebels as US airstrikes hit Yemen

Israel intercepts missile launched by Houthi rebels as US airstrikes hit Yemen
MidEast|Political|US

Judge says Columbia protestor must remain in US for now, moves case to NJ

A U.S. judge on Wednesday said Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil must remain in the United States for now, but moved his challenge to the legality of his

Judge says Columbia protestor must remain in US for now, moves case to NJ
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Zelenskiy says he had substantive call with Trump discussing partial ceasefire, air defences

Ukrainian and U.S. teams could meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to discuss technicalities of partial ceasefire, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said after what he described as "very

Zelenskiy says he had substantive call with Trump discussing partial ceasefire, air defences
MidEast|Political|US|World

US strikes hit targets in Yemeni capital, Houthi-run TV reports

The United States struck targets in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Wednesday, Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported, the latest in a wave of strikes carried out in retaliation for attacks

US strikes hit targets in Yemeni capital, Houthi-run TV reports
MidEast|Technology|World

A look at Israel's multilayered air defense as military says it shot down missile from Yemen

The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early Thursday before it reached Israeli airspace, as air raid sirens and exploding interceptors were heard in Jerusalem

A look at Israel's multilayered air defense as military says it shot down missile from Yemen
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political

Turkish police arrest Istanbul mayor, a key Erdogan rival, as government crackdown escalates

Turkish police have arrested Istanbul’s mayor — a popular opposition leader and key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan — and several other prominent figures as part of investigations into alleged corruption and terror links

Turkish police arrest Istanbul mayor, a key Erdogan rival, as government crackdown escalates
MidEast|Political|World

Middle East latest: Israeli forces are recapturing a key corridor that cuts Gaza in half

The Israeli military says it launched a “limited ground operation” to retake part of a key corridor that bisects northern Gaza from the south

Middle East latest: Israeli forces are recapturing a key corridor that cuts Gaza in half
MidEast|World

Israeli troops advance in Gaza to retake part of a corridor dividing north from south

Israel says its troops retook part of a corridor that bisects Gaza, and its defense minister warned that attacks would intensify until Hamas frees dozens of hostages and gives up control of the territory

Israeli troops advance in Gaza to retake part of a corridor dividing north from south
MidEast|Political|US

Federal judge orders Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s case to be moved to New Jersey

Federal judge orders Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s case to be moved to New Jersey

Federal judge orders Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s case to be moved to New Jersey
MidEast|Political|US

Trump gives Iran two-month deadline to reach new nuclear deal

Trump gives Iran two-month deadline to reach new nuclear deal

Trump gives Iran two-month deadline to reach new nuclear deal
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

US strikes Houthi strongholds in Yemen where leaders are hiding, Yemeni sources say

The U.S. hit targets across Yemen in airstrikes overnight, including Saada province, which Yemeni sources say is a long-time hideout for Iran-aligned Houthi

US strikes Houthi strongholds in Yemen where leaders are hiding, Yemeni sources say
MidEast|Political|US|World

US says 'bridge proposal' on table for Gaza ceasefire but window 'closing fast'

The U.S.

US says 'bridge proposal' on table for Gaza ceasefire but window 'closing fast'
Business|Food|MidEast|Political|US

Ben & Jerry's alleges parent company Unilever removed its CEO over social activism

Ben & Jerry’s says its CEO was unlawfully removed by its parent company, Unilever, in retaliation for the ice cream maker’s social and political activism

Ben & Jerry's alleges parent company Unilever removed its CEO over social activism
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

The Trump-Putin phone call gave the Kremlin leader a chance to pivot away from the war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump talked about the fighting in Ukraine, of course

The Trump-Putin phone call gave the Kremlin leader a chance to pivot away from the war in Ukraine
Crime|Election|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey detains Istanbul mayor in what opposition calls 'coup'

Turkey detained Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the main rival of President Tayyip Erdogan, on charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist group in

Turkey detains Istanbul mayor in what opposition calls 'coup'
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN's Guterres condemns attack on UN personnel

The United Nations' Secretary-General condemned on Wednesday attacks on UN personnel and added in a statement from his spokesperson that all parties in Israel's attack on Gaza knew

UN's Guterres condemns attack on UN personnel
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Oil rises on US fuel demand, Fed rate decision caps gains

Oil prices edged up on Wednesday after U.S. government data showed a draw in fuel inventories, but the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady capped gains.

Oil rises on US fuel demand, Fed rate decision caps gains
Asia|Economy|Finance|MidEast|US

Dollar pares gains as Fed holds rates, forecasts slower growth

The dollar pared gains against the euro after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady as expected on Wednesday, but indicated policymakers anticipate reducing borrowing

Dollar pares gains as Fed holds rates, forecasts slower growth
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

Wall Street ends higher, Treasury yields slip as Fed sees rate cuts this year

U.S. stocks bounced on Wednesday after the U.S.

Wall Street ends higher, Treasury yields slip as Fed sees rate cuts this year
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

After airstrikes, Israel says it has launched new ground operation in Gaza

The Israeli military said on Wednesday its forces resumed ground operations in the central and southern Gaza Strip, as a second day

After airstrikes, Israel says it has launched new ground operation in Gaza
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Gold soars to record high after Fed holds rates steady, signals two cuts in 2025

Gold prices soared to an all-time high on Wednesday, following remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and as the U.S.

Gold soars to record high after Fed holds rates steady, signals two cuts in 2025
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

A judge has moved a jailed Palestinian activist's deportation fight to New Jersey

A federal judge says a Columbia University student activist's legal challenge of his detention by the U.S. government will be heard in New Jersey rather than New York or Louisiana

A judge has moved a jailed Palestinian activist's deportation fight to New Jersey
Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets

Turkey's market turnaround stumbles as Erdogan rival detained

Two years of hard work to build international investor confidence in Turkey's economic turnaround story has been dealt a major setback by a long-feared detention of

Turkey's market turnaround stumbles as Erdogan rival detained
Americas|Arts|Entertainment|MidEast|Political|US|World

Miami Beach withdraws call to end lease of theater that screened Israeli-Palestinian documentary

The mayor of Miami Beach, Florida, is backing off a proposal to terminate an independent theater's lease and financial support after it screened an Oscar-winning documentary about the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis

Miami Beach withdraws call to end lease of theater that screened Israeli-Palestinian documentary
Africa|Health|MidEast|World

Urgent concern about malnutrition in Yemen after funding cuts, says MSF

Malnutrition is growing in Yemen with needs outpacing current treatment capacity, medical charity MSF said on Wednesday, in a statement appealing for greater

Urgent concern about malnutrition in Yemen after funding cuts, says MSF
MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu faces fury as renewed war deepens Israeli divisions

Netanyahu faces fury as renewed war deepens Israeli divisions

Netanyahu faces fury as renewed war deepens Israeli divisions
MidEast|Political|US|World

Israel has resumed the war in Gaza. Why now?

Israel has resumed the war in Gaza. Why now?

Israel has resumed the war in Gaza. Why now?
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

German foreign minister: Resumption of Gaza fighting threatens Arab peace efforts

A resumption of fighting in the war between Israel and Hamas threatens the peace efforts of Arab states, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Wednesday ahead of her

German foreign minister: Resumption of Gaza fighting threatens Arab peace efforts
MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Palestinian FA reveals World Cup qualifying team with stark video from war-torn Gaza

Palestinian FA reveals World Cup qualifying team with stark video from war-torn Gaza

Palestinian FA reveals World Cup qualifying team with stark video from war-torn Gaza
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli opposition to Netanyahu finds voice as war returns to Gaza

A coalition of hostage families and protesters against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's moves against the judiciary and parts of the security

Israeli opposition to Netanyahu finds voice as war returns to Gaza
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Protesters say Istanbul mayor detention is a blow to democracy

Protesters near Istanbul's main police headquarters on Wednesday said the detention of President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival and the city's mayor

Protesters say Istanbul mayor detention is a blow to democracy
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

One killed in strike on UN site in Gaza, Israeli army denies attack

A foreign national was killed and four others were wounded in an Israeli airstrike on the site of a United Nations headquarters in central Gaza City on Wednesday, Gaza's health

One killed in strike on UN site in Gaza, Israeli army denies attack
MidEast|Political|World

'We will return to battle': Netanyahu promises to fight Hamas with 'more power' after airstrikes shatter ceasefire

Hours after Israel pummeled Gaza with bombs, killing more than 400 people and ending the fragile ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised, "from now on, Israel will fight against Hamas with more and more power," until Gaza "will no longer be a threat."

'We will return to battle': Netanyahu promises to fight Hamas with 'more power' after airstrikes shatter ceasefire
MidEast|Political|World

Gaza ceasefire shattered as Israel carries out wave of deadly strikes

The fragile ceasefire in Gaza ended on Tuesday as Israel launched “extensive strikes” across the enclave. The operation ended a nearly two month pause in fighting which had allowed some sense of normalcy for Gaza residents after over a year of war.

Gaza ceasefire shattered as Israel carries out wave of deadly strikes
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli foreign minister says fresh strikes on Gaza are not a "one-day attack"

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Tuesday that fresh Israeli strikes that have killed hundreds of Palestinians were not a "one-day attack" and that the military

Israeli foreign minister says fresh strikes on Gaza are not a "one-day attack"
MidEast|Political|World

Israel's multiple wars in the Middle East

Israel has been fighting wars on several fronts in the Middle East since the Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked communities in the country in

Israel's multiple wars in the Middle East
Crime|Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Imamoglu, the detained Istanbul mayor seen as Erdogan’s key rival

Turkey detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Wednesday on charges such as graft and aiding a terrorist group, a step the main opposition party criticised as a "

Imamoglu, the detained Istanbul mayor seen as Erdogan’s key rival
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Human Rights Watch condemns detention of Istanbul mayor Imamoglu

Human Rights Watch Turkey Director Emma Sinclair-Webb condemned the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and others from the Istanbul municipality on Wednesday, calling it a "

Human Rights Watch condemns detention of Istanbul mayor Imamoglu
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Central banks take the limelight, briefly

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Investors' attention looks set to switch, briefly, to monetary policy for the rest of the week, from its usual recent fixation

Central banks take the limelight, briefly
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

After call with Trump, Putin agrees to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy and infrastructure targets

After call with Trump, Putin agrees to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy and infrastructure targets

After call with Trump, Putin agrees to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy and infrastructure targets
MidEast|Political|US|World

Mahmoud Khalil calls himself political prisoner after US immigration arrest

Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University Palestinian graduate student who the Trump administration is seeking to deport for his role in pro-Palestinian protests

Mahmoud Khalil calls himself political prisoner after US immigration arrest
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Presidents of Congo and Rwanda meet in Qatar to discuss the insurgency in eastern Congo

The presidents of Congo and Rwanda have met in Qatar for their first direct talks since Rwandan-backed M23 rebels seized two major cities in mineral-rich eastern Congo earlier this year

Presidents of Congo and Rwanda meet in Qatar to discuss the insurgency in eastern Congo
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu says Israeli strikes across Gaza that killed hundreds are 'only the beginning'

Israel has launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says are “only the beginning” and “a necessary condition for freeing hostages.”

Netanyahu says Israeli strikes across Gaza that killed hundreds are 'only the beginning'
MidEast|Political|US|World

What the White House and Kremlin said about the Trump-Putin call

The White House says a lengthy phone call between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin had achieved “movement to peace” in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

What the White House and Kremlin said about the Trump-Putin call
MidEast|Political|World

Families of hostages in Gaza are terrified they won't return after Israel resumes fighting

Families whose relatives remain hostages in Gaza are terrified their loved ones might not return after Israel launched a wave of strikes on the territory

Families of hostages in Gaza are terrified they won't return after Israel resumes fighting
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Columbia University student says his detention is indicative of anti-Palestinian racism in US

A Columbia University student arrested and threatened with deportation for his role in campus protests against Israel gave his first public statement, saying that his detention is indicative of “anti-Palestinian racism” demonstrated by both the Trump and Biden administrations

Columbia University student says his detention is indicative of anti-Palestinian racism in US
Health|MidEast|World

‘Mama, I’m tired - I want to die:’ Israel’s strikes in Gaza leave a generation of Palestinian children traumatized

‘Mama, I’m tired - I want to die:’ Israel’s strikes in Gaza leave a generation of Palestinian children traumatized

‘Mama, I’m tired - I want to die:’ Israel’s strikes in Gaza leave a generation of Palestinian children traumatized
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli PM says talks on restoring Gaza ceasefire will continue 'only under fire'

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday defended the resumption of airstrikes in Gaza, saying that negotiations on restoring the ceasefire would continue "only

Israeli PM says talks on restoring Gaza ceasefire will continue 'only under fire'
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Congo and Rwanda presidents call for east Congo ceasefire during Qatar sit-down

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame called for a ceasefire in eastern Congo on Tuesday during

Congo and Rwanda presidents call for east Congo ceasefire during Qatar sit-down
MidEast|Political|World

Israel warns more to come as airstrikes kill over 400 in Gaza after two months of truce

Israeli airstrikes pounded Gaza and killed more than 400 people on Tuesday, Palestinian health authorities said,

Israel warns more to come as airstrikes kill over 400 in Gaza after two months of truce
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Middle East latest: Israeli attack on Gaza shatters ceasefire and kills hundreds

Israel has launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, saying it is hitting Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since a ceasefire took effect in January

Middle East latest: Israeli attack on Gaza shatters ceasefire and kills hundreds
MidEast|Political|World

Gaza truce shatters as Israel carries out wave of deadly strikes and says it has ‘returned to fighting’

Gaza truce shatters as Israel carries out wave of deadly strikes and says it has ‘returned to fighting’

Gaza truce shatters as Israel carries out wave of deadly strikes and says it has ‘returned to fighting’
MidEast|Political|World

Why did Netanyahu end the Gaza ceasefire?

The wave of Israeli strikes that killed hundreds of Palestinians across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday was the culmination of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to get out of the ceasefire with Hamas that he agreed to in January

Why did Netanyahu end the Gaza ceasefire?
MidEast|Political|World

Turkey to step up diplomatic push to reinstate Gaza ceasefire, Erdogan says

Turkey will ramp up diplomatic efforts to reinstate a ceasefire in Gaza and halt the killing of innocent people there, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday.

Turkey to step up diplomatic push to reinstate Gaza ceasefire, Erdogan says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN chief hails 'meaningful progress' in Cyprus talks

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday talks on the future of Cyprus had made progress for the first time in years, with both sides agreeing a series of

UN chief hails 'meaningful progress' in Cyprus talks
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil prices ease as Ukraine peace talks offset Mideast instability worries

Oil prices eased about 1% on Tuesday as U.S.

Oil prices ease as Ukraine peace talks offset Mideast instability worries
Africa|Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Yemen's Houthis vow to expand their targets in Israel until Gaza war ends

Yemen's Houthis said on Tuesday they would expand their range of targets in Israel in the next hours and days unless the "aggression" on Gaza stops.

Yemen's Houthis vow to expand their targets in Israel until Gaza war ends
MidEast|Political

Itamar Ben-Gvir reenters Israel politics as Gaza conflict escalates

Itamar Ben-Gvir's planned return to Israel's government brings back a West Bank settler who has pressed for an intensification of the war in the Gaza Strip, even as the

Itamar Ben-Gvir reenters Israel politics as Gaza conflict escalates
MidEast|Political|US|World

US says Hamas solely to blame for resumption of Gaza hostilities

Responsibility for the resumption of hostilities in Gaza lies solely with Hamas, and the United States supports Israel in its next steps, the acting U.S. ambassador to the United Nations

US says Hamas solely to blame for resumption of Gaza hostilities
Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkish university annuls Erdogan rival's degree, preventing run for president

Istanbul University said on Tuesday it had annulled the degree of President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival over irregularities, dealing a blow to the opposition days before

Turkish university annuls Erdogan rival's degree, preventing run for president
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkish Cypriot leader says Geneva talks on the island were positive

The Turkish Cypriot leader said on Tuesday that talks in Geneva on Cyprus were positive, and that he hopes to open a new page on a sustainable future for the island.

Turkish Cypriot leader says Geneva talks on the island were positive
Health|MidEast|Political|US

What we know about a Rhode Island doctor and professor who was deported to Lebanon

What we know about a Rhode Island doctor and professor who was deported to Lebanon

What we know about a Rhode Island doctor and professor who was deported to Lebanon
MidEast|Political|World

Syria condemns Israeli strikes on southwestern city of Daraa

Syria's foreign ministry on Tuesday condemned Israeli strikes on the southwestern city of Daraa, which it said killed and injured civilians.

Syria condemns Israeli strikes on southwestern city of Daraa
MidEast|Political|World

In Lebanon, Israeli strikes point to a precarious ceasefire

As Israel resumes heavy strikes in the Gaza Strip, escalating Israeli attacks in south Lebanon have killed five Hezbollah members in the last few days, according to security sources

In Lebanon, Israeli strikes point to a precarious ceasefire
MidEast|Political

Netanyahu coalition jeopardised over ultra-Orthodox exemption from army

One of Israel's most divisive domestic issues has reared itself again to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after a group in the ruling

Netanyahu coalition jeopardised over ultra-Orthodox exemption from army
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza hospitals overwhelmed by hundreds of injured from Israeli barrage

Israel's sudden onslaught of air strikes overnight overwhelmed Gaza hospitals already reeling from weeks of an aid blockade, medics

Gaza hospitals overwhelmed by hundreds of injured from Israeli barrage
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets

Israel's shekel and bonds slide as Gaza ceasefire buckles

Israel's currency fell alongside its bonds and stock market on Tuesday as a wave of deadly airstrikes by its military in Gaza threatened the

Israel's shekel and bonds slide as Gaza ceasefire buckles
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Afghan refugees in US struggle as faith-based aid is disrupted

An Afghan father of two is among thousands of newly arrived refugees who lost financial assistance when the Trump administration cut off funding for the federal refugee program in January

Afghan refugees in US struggle as faith-based aid is disrupted
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza hostilities must cease and emergency relief be allowed in -U.N. coordinator

The return to hostilities in Gaza must cease and humanitarian aid and commercial essentials be allowed to enter the embattled territory, the emergency relief coordinator for the United

Gaza hostilities must cease and emergency relief be allowed in -U.N. coordinator
MidEast|Political|World

What to know about why Israel launched dozens of attacks across Gaza, raising fears of all-out war

The relative calm of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has come to an abrupt end with Israel launching dozens of attacks on targets across the Gaza Strip

What to know about why Israel launched dozens of attacks across Gaza, raising fears of all-out war
Business|MidEast|Technology

Israeli automotive startup REE set to sign $770 million exclusive technology supply deal

Israeli startup REE Automotive said on Tuesday it expects revenue of up to $770 million by 2030 from a licensing deal with an undisclosed company to which it will provide

Israeli automotive startup REE set to sign $770 million exclusive technology supply deal
MidEast|Political|World

Russia voices regret and concern over new Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

Russia expressed "deep regret" on Tuesday over Israel's latest airstrikes on Gaza and said it condemned any actions that led to civilian deaths.

Russia voices regret and concern over new Israeli airstrikes in Gaza
MidEast|Political|World

UN rights chief 'horrified' by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

The U.N. human rights chief said on Tuesday he was horrified by Israeli strikes on Gaza which Palestinian authorities say have killed hundreds of people, threatening the complete

UN rights chief 'horrified' by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
MidEast|Political

Pro-Kurdish party says Turkey vague on peace steps after PKK pledge

Turkey's pro-Kurdish party said that President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling alliance had offered no clear steps during closed-door talks on Monday

Pro-Kurdish party says Turkey vague on peace steps after PKK pledge
Health|MidEast|Political|US

Homeland Security says professor deported to Lebanon with US visa supported Hezbollah leader

Homeland Security officials say a doctor from Lebanon who was deported over the weekend despite having a U.S. visa “openly admitted” to supporting a Hezbollah leader and attending his funeral

Homeland Security says professor deported to Lebanon with US visa supported Hezbollah leader
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Takeaways from AP's reporting on U.S.-allied Afghan refugees struggling for basic support

An Afghan father of two is among thousands of newly arrived refugees who lost financial assistance when the Trump administration cut off funding for the federal refugee program in January

Takeaways from AP's reporting on U.S.-allied Afghan refugees struggling for basic support
MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu’s push to fire Israel's domestic security chief sparks an uproar

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired or forced out a string of top officials since the deadly Hamas attack on Israel in 2023 that triggered the war in Gaza

Netanyahu’s push to fire Israel's domestic security chief sparks an uproar
Asia|Environment|Lifestyle|MidEast|Travel|World

Why there’s a piece of Venice on the edge of the desert

Why there’s a piece of Venice on the edge of the desert

Why there’s a piece of Venice on the edge of the desert
MidEast|Political|World

Yemen's Houthis won't 'dial down' under US pressure or Iranian appeals

Yemen's Houthis will not "dial down" their action against Israeli shipping in the Red Sea in response to U.S. military pressure

Yemen's Houthis won't 'dial down' under US pressure or Iranian appeals
MidEast|Political|World

Israel is ramping up annexation of West Bank, UN rights chief says

Israel has expanded and consolidated settlements in the occupied West Bank as part of the steady integration of these territories into the State of Israel, in breach of international

Israel is ramping up annexation of West Bank, UN rights chief says
MidEast|Political|US|World

Turkey's Erdogan seeks meeting with Trump, Bloomberg News says

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is working to secure a meeting with U.S.

Turkey's Erdogan seeks meeting with Trump, Bloomberg News says
Asia|MidEast|Political|US|World

North Korea condemns U.S. strikes against Yemen, KCNA says

North Korea condemned recent U.S. strikes on Yemen as an act violating international law and a country's sovereignty and said such a move could never be justified in any way, the

North Korea condemns U.S. strikes against Yemen, KCNA says
MidEast|Political|US|World

Israel consulted US on its strikes in Gaza, White House told Fox News

The administration of President Donald Trump was consulted on Monday by Israel on its deadly strikes in Gaza, a White House spokesperson told Fox News' "Hannity

Israel consulted US on its strikes in Gaza, White House told Fox News
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|US

Doctor deported to Lebanon had photos 'sympathetic' to Hezbollah on phone, US says

U.S. authorities on Monday said they deported a Rhode Island doctor to Lebanon last week after discovering "sympathetic photos and videos" of the former longtime

Doctor deported to Lebanon had photos 'sympathetic' to Hezbollah on phone, US says
MidEast|Political|World

Israel launches deadly wave of airstrikes across Gaza after ceasefire talks stall

Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, striking dozens of Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since a ceasefire took effect in January

Israel launches deadly wave of airstrikes across Gaza after ceasefire talks stall
MidEast|Political|US|World

US spy drone retreats near Iranian airspace, Nournews says

A U.S. spy drone retreated from near Iranian airspace after encountering Iranian F-14 fighter jets and reconnaissance drones, Iran’s Nournews quoted the country's Army Air Force as

US spy drone retreats near Iranian airspace, Nournews says
MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran tells UN: Trump's remarks are 'reckless and provocative'

Iran told the United Nations Security Council on Monday that U.S.

Iran tells UN: Trump's remarks are 'reckless and provocative'
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EU and its partners pledge 5.8 billion euros for Syria and its neighbours

The European Union and its partners have pledged 5.8 billion euros ($6.3 billion) for Syria and its neighbours, said the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Monday.

EU and its partners pledge 5.8 billion euros for Syria and its neighbours
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Trump and Putin to discuss power plants, land in talks to end Ukraine war

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Trump and Putin to discuss power plants, land in talks to end Ukraine war
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After Trump halted funding for Afghans who helped the US, this group stepped in to help

An organization of American veterans, Afghans who fled their country and other volunteers has stepped up to help Afghans at risk of being stranded overseas

After Trump halted funding for Afghans who helped the US, this group stepped in to help
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Egypt Suez Canal monthly revenue losses at around $800 million, Sisi says

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Monday that the monthly losses of the Suez Canal revenues reached around $800 million due to the regional "situation", as Yemen's

Egypt Suez Canal monthly revenue losses at around $800 million, Sisi says
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Red Sea insurance rates to stay firm as US airstrikes raise fears for ships

The cost of shipping goods through the Red Sea is expected to remain firm after the United States carried out further airstrikes on Yemen on Monday, adding to fears

Red Sea insurance rates to stay firm as US airstrikes raise fears for ships
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Cyprus recovers seven bodies after migrant boat capsizes

The bodies of seven people were recovered off Cyprus on Monday after authorities mounted a search and rescue operation following the capsize of a boat carrying migrants, Cyprus's

Cyprus recovers seven bodies after migrant boat capsizes
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Israeli war spending in Gaza, Lebanon tops $30 billion in 2024 -Finance Ministry

Israel spent 112 billion shekels ($31 billion) on its military conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon in 2024, the Finance Ministry said in a report on Monday.

Israeli war spending in Gaza, Lebanon tops $30 billion in 2024 -Finance Ministry
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Israel awards natural gas exploration licences to BP, Socar and NewMed

Israel awarded licences to BP, Azeri national oil firm Socar and local company NewMed Energy on Monday to explore for natural gas in Israeli waters as the

Israel awards natural gas exploration licences to BP, Socar and NewMed