Trump has begun another trade war. Here's a timeline of how we got here
Canada's leader laments lost friendship with US in town that sheltered stranded Americans after 9/11
Chinese EV giant BYD's fourth-quarter profit leaps 73%
You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0
Chalk talk: Star power, top teams and No. 5 seeds headline the women's March Madness Sweet 16
Purdue returns to Sweet 16 with 76-62 win over McNeese in March Madness
MidEast|Political|US|World
U.S. congressmen visit Syria in first trip since Assad's ouster
Two U.S.
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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
April 18, 2025
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
April 18, 2025
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
April 18, 2025
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
April 18, 2025
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
April 18, 2025
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
April 18, 2025
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,
April 18, 2025
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
April 17, 2025
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
April 18, 2025
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
April 18, 2025
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
April 18, 2025
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
April 18, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political
Turkey's Simsek says disinflation to continue, FX pass-through limited
Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said on Friday that disinflation would continue despite some recent deterioration in expectations, adding that the
April 18, 2025
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Portrait of a wounded Palestinian boy wins Press Photo of the Year
Portrait of a wounded Palestinian boy wins Press Photo of the Year
April 18, 2025
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World
Iran-US talks over Tehran's nuclear program hinge on a billionaire and a seasoned diplomat
As far as biographies go, the two men in charge of the delicate negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program couldn’t be more different
April 18, 2025
Asia|Crime|Food|MidEast|Political|World
Over 170 arrested for attacks on Pakistan KFC outlets in Gaza war protests
Police have arrested scores of people in Pakistan in recent weeks after more than 10 mob attacks on outlets of U.S. fast-food chain KFC, sparked by anti-United States
April 18, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
With his promises of peace unmet in Gaza and Ukraine, Trump may find Iran just as tough
With his campaign promises unfulfilled to quickly bring peace to Gaza and Ukraine, U.S.
April 18, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Protest letters from former Israeli soldiers lay bare profound rifts over the ongoing war
When nearly 1,000 Israeli Air Force veterans signed an open letter last week calling for an end to the war in Gaza, the military responded immediately, saying it would dismiss any active reservist who signed the document
April 18, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump administration orders Gaza-linked social media vetting for visa applicants
The Trump administration on Thursday ordered a social media vetting for all U.S. visa applicants who have been to the Gaza Strip on or after January 1, 2007, an
April 17, 2025
Economy|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Thousands of Gaza children are malnourished under Israel's food blockade, aid groups say
Aid groups are raising new alarm over Israel’s blockade of the war-ravaged Gaza Strip
April 17, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
As demonstrators accuse Trump of undermining universities, he calls Harvard 'a disgrace'
Hundreds of students, faculty and community members on a California campus booed on Thursday as speakers accused the administration of President
April 17, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World
Suspect charged with hate crime in attack on two Jewish students in Chicago
A suspect was charged with a hate crime for a November attack on two Jewish students who were demonstrating in support of Israel at Chicago's DePaul University
April 17, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
US to withdraw 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to help counter IS militants
The U.S. will withdraw about 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to work with Kurdish allies to counter the Islamic State group
April 17, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Hamas rejects ceasefire offer as far-right Israeli lawmakers call for escalation in Gaza
Hamas rejects ceasefire offer as far-right Israeli lawmakers call for escalation in Gaza
April 17, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Iraqi and Syrian leaders meet in Qatar, marking a significant first encounter
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani met on Thursday in Qatar with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the first encounter between the two leaders, Iraqi and Syrian state news
April 17, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Hamas says it is ready to release all remaining hostages for an end to Gaza war
Hamas wants a comprehensive deal to end the war in Gaza and swap all Israeli hostages for Palestinians jailed in Israel, a senior official from the Palestinian
April 17, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Thousands of Jewish worshippers visit Jerusalem holy site as Israeli lawmaker boasts ‘Arabs aren’t allowed to come near us’
Thousands of Jewish worshippers visit Jerusalem holy site as Israeli lawmaker boasts ‘Arabs aren’t allowed to come near us’
April 17, 2025
Food|MidEast|Political|US
State Department says life-saving wheat headed for Yemen won’t go to waste and US may redirect ship after CNN reporting
State Department says life-saving wheat headed for Yemen won’t go to waste and US may redirect ship after CNN reporting
April 17, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
US hails 'encouraging reception' for peace framework from Europeans, Ukraine
U.S.
April 17, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US
Oil posts weekly gain on trade deal hopes, new Iran sanctions
Oil prices settled more than 3% higher on Thursday, supported by hopes for a trade deal between the United States and the European Union and new U.S. sanctions to
April 16, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump says he is in no rush to attack Iran over nuclear program
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was in no hurry to launch an attack on Iran over its nuclear program, a day ahead of U.S.-Iran talks in Rome.
April 17, 2025
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast
Egypt cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
Egypt's central bank lowered interest rates by 225 basis points on Thursday, its first cut since November 2020, a decision mostly driven by inflation plunging as uncertainty about
April 17, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
UN nuclear watchdog says US-Iran talks at a 'very crucial' stage
Talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program are “in a very crucial” stage
April 17, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
ICC opens inquiry into Hungary for failing to arrest Netanyahu
Judges at the International Criminal Court have asked Hungary to explain why it failed to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visited Budapest earlier this month
April 17, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Saudi defence minister arrives in Tehran ahead of Iran-US talks
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman arrived in Tehran on Thursday for meetings with officials in a visit ahead of weekend talks between Iran and the United States over the
April 17, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Russia removes Afghan Taliban from list of banned terrorist groups
Russia on Thursday suspended its ban on the Taliban, which it had designated for more than two decades as a terrorist organisation, in a move that paves the way for Moscow to
April 17, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Iran's Khamenei sends letter to Putin ahead of talks with US
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei sent his foreign minister to Moscow on Thursday with a letter for President Vladimir Putin to brief
April 17, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Qatari emir offers encouragement to Putin on prospects for Syria ties
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani told Russian President Vladimir Putin at talks in the Kremlin on Thursday that Syria's new leader was keen to build
April 17, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Russia’s top court lifts terror group designation on Afghanistan’s Taliban
Russia’s Supreme Court has lifted a ban on Afghanistan’s Taliban, who were designated as a terrorist group more than two decades ago
April 17, 2025
Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|US|World
When resettlement programs were cut, Philadelphia area neighbors stepped up to help Afghan refugee
When resettlement programs were cut, Philadelphia area neighbors stepped up to help Afghan refugee
April 17, 2025
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets
Turkish central bank surprises with rate hike to 46% after market turmoil
Turkey's central bank hiked its key interest rate by 350 basis points to 46% on Thursday, in a surprise move that reversed an easing cycle and
April 17, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
UN nuclear watchdog says it should be involved in Iran, US nuclear talks
The UN nuclear watchdog should play a role in nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said on Thursday, ahead of a second
April 17, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Saudi defense minister visits Iran in highest-level trip in decades as nuclear talks proceed
Saudi defense minister visits Iran in highest-level trip in decades as nuclear talks proceed
April 17, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Lebanon detains several people on suspicion of firing rockets at Israel
The Lebanese military says it has detained several people linked to firing rockets into Israel last month
April 17, 2025
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Portrait of Palestinian boy who lost both arms is World Press Photo of the year for 2025
A portrait of a young Palestinian boy who lost both arms as a result of an Israeli attack in Gaza has been named World Press Photo of the year
April 17, 2025
Environment|MidEast|Political|World
The unexploded bombs of Gaza
The Gaza Strip is strewn with undetonated explosives from tens of thousands of Israeli air strikes,
April 17, 2025
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Operation Assad: the air mission to smuggle the Syrian despot's valuables
As his enemies closed in on Damascus, Bashar al-Assad, who ruled over Syria with an iron fist for 24
April 17, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Trump opposed a planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites, New York Times reports
U.S.
April 16, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Iran confirms that the 2nd round of nuclear talks with the US will be in Rome
Iranian state television has confirmed that the second round of Iran-U.S. nuclear talks will be held in Rome after earlier confusion over where the negotiations would take place
April 16, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Putin meets freed Russian Gaza hostages, says ties with Palestinians helped
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin on Wednesday met Russian nationals freed from captivity in the Gaza strip after militant group Hamas' October 2023 attacks on Israel and said Moscow's
April 16, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israeli defense minister says troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely
Israel’s defense minister says troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely
April 16, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
US State Department closing office aimed at countering foreign disinformation
U.S.
April 16, 2025
Americas|MidEast|World
Dog reunites with Israeli family after disappearing for 18 months in Gaza
A dog has been reunited with an Israeli family after the pet vanished for 18 months in Gaza
April 16, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US
Pennsylvania governor's mansion arson attack suspect says treatment of Palestinians was motive, police say
The man charged with setting fire to the Pennsylvania governor's mansion while the governor and his family were there sleeping told police he did it because of the governor's
April 16, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Lebanese army says it detained suspects in March attacks on Israel, no mention of Hezbollah
The Lebanese army said on Wednesday it had detained a number of Palestinians and Lebanese suspected of involvement in two attacks from the country on Israel in March and did not
April 16, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
UAE, Saudi Arabia deny reports of involvement in talks about land offensive in Yemen
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday denied media reports they were involved in talks with the U.S. over a possible land offensive by military factions in Yemen
April 16, 2025
Asia|Business|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World
US issues new sanctions targeting Chinese importers of Iranian oil
The United States on Wednesday issued new sanctions targeting Iran's oil exports, including against a China-based "teapot" oil refinery, as President Donald
April 16, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US
Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania governor’s home targeted the governor for his views on war in Gaza, warrant says
Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania governor’s home targeted the governor for his views on war in Gaza, warrant says
April 16, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
No final agreement at London Sudan conference with Arab powers at odds
A top Emirati diplomat said the Gulf state was disappointed at the failure of a London conference this week to find consensus on ending the
April 16, 2025
Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|Travel|World
Maldives bans Israeli passport holders in protest against Gaza war
The Maldives has banned Israeli passport holders from entering its territory, the president's office said on Wednesday, accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians
April 16, 2025
Asia|Business|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World
US imposes sanctions on a Chinese refinery accused of buying Iranian oil
The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a Chinese oil refinery that's accused of purchasing more than $1 billion worth of Iranian oil
April 16, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel says it will keep troops in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely. What does that mean?
Israel’s defense minister says its troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely, after Israel unilaterally expanded its frontiers in the war unleashed by Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack
April 16, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
US' Rubio will meet French foreign minister on Thursday, source says
U.S.
April 16, 2025
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
EU issues list of 'safe countries' for migrant returns that includes Egypt, Tunisia
The European Commission on Wednesday included countries such as Egypt and Tunisia, where human rights have come under scrutiny, on a list of "safe countries" to which
April 16, 2025
MidEast|World
Tens of thousands of Jews gather for traditional blessing in Jerusalem
Tens of thousands of people have gathered at the holiest Jewish prayer site in Jerusalem for the traditional priestly blessing
April 15, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
US officials head to Europe for high-level talks on Ukraine, Iran
U.S.
April 16, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Lebanon’s president says he seeks to disarm Hezbollah this year
Lebanon’s president says he seeks to disarm Hezbollah this year
April 16, 2025
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Human Rights Watch says arbitrary detention used to crush dissent in Tunisia
Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday arbitrary detention was being used to eliminate dissent in Tunisia and called on its government to halt the crackdown and free all
April 16, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Main points of Israeli ceasefire proposals
Israel has proposed a 45-day truce in Gaza to allow hostage releases and potentially begin indirect talks to end the war, while Hamas, which has already rejected one of its
April 16, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Iran says its right to uranium enrichment is non-negotiable
Iran's right to enrich uranium is not negotiable, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday ahead of a second round of talks set to take place in Rome this weekend with the
April 16, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast|US
India eyes ending import tax on US ethane and LPG in trade talks, sources say
India plans to end taxes on U.S. ethane and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports under broader negotiations with Washington as it looks to reduce its trade
April 16, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Putin and Qatar's emir to discuss Ukraine and energy
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will discuss efforts to find a possible peace deal to
April 16, 2025
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Al Shabaab captures strategic Somalia town as it presses offensive
Al Shabaab fighters captured a town in central Somalia on Wednesday that government forces had been using as a staging area to drive back an offensive by the militants that has
April 16, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Sudanese paramilitary group says its forming a rival government
A notorious paramilitary group fighting against the Sudanese military says its forming a rival government that will rule parts of the country controlled by the group, including the western Darfur region
April 16, 2025
Food|MidEast|Political|US|World
A ship full of lifesaving wheat is sailing towards Yemen. When it arrives next month, it may rot or be pillaged
A ship full of lifesaving wheat is sailing towards Yemen. When it arrives next month, it may rot or be pillaged
April 16, 2025
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Gaza a 'mass grave' of Palestinians, says MSF, as Israeli strikes kill 13
Gaza has become a "mass grave" for Palestinians and those trying to help them, medical charity MSF said on Wednesday, as medics said the Israeli military killed
April 16, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Jordan says it has foiled attacks by Muslim Brotherhood
Jordan has arrested 16 members of the Muslim Brotherhood who were trained and financed in Lebanon and had plotted attacks on targets inside the kingdom
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
US military poised to slash troops in Syria, officials say
The U.S. military is set to consolidate its presence in Syria over the coming weeks and months, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Tuesday, in a
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Top Hegseth adviser Dan Caldwell put on leave in Pentagon leak probe
One of U.S.
April 15, 2025
Africa|Education|MidEast|Political|World
Protests erupt in Tunisian town after three students die in school wall collapse
Hundreds of Tunisians protested on Tuesday, demanding accountability, after three students died on Monday following a school wall collapse in the central town of Mazzouna, an
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Netanyahu calls for hostages to be released during Gaza visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited northern Gaza on Tuesday, accompanied by the country's defense minister, head of the military and other senior officials, his
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump holds Situation Room meeting on Iran, officials say
President Donald Trump met with his top national security aides on Tuesday to discuss Iran's nuclear program ahead of a second meeting between U.S
April 15, 2025
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Middle East latest: Israeli strike outside a Gaza hospital kills a medic and wounds several
A spokesman for a hospital in Gaza says an Israeli airstrike hit the northern gate of the Kuwaiti Field Hospital
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump envoy stresses need for verification in Iran nuclear talks
Trump envoy stresses need for verification in Iran nuclear talks
April 15, 2025
Economy|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Afghan children will die because of US funding cuts, aid official says
An aid agency official says Afghan children will die because of US funding cuts
April 15, 2025
Americas|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Hamas armed wing says it lost contact with group holding Israeli-US hostage Alexander
The armed wing of Hamas said on Tuesday it had lost contact with a group of militants holding Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander in the Gaza
April 15, 2025
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US|World
Video shows Palestinian student leader at Columbia taken into ICE custody
A Palestinian student at Columbia University was taken into custody by ICE officials outside an immigration facility in Colchester, Vermont on Monday. Mohsen Mahdawi had led pro-Palestinian protests on campus, but stepped back in March 2024, before students started an encampment and occupied university buildings a month later.
April 15, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political
Lebanon hopes to meet foreign bondholders in coming year, finance minister says
(This April 15 story has been corrected to fix the launch date and add a dropped phrase to show it is a list of the group's members at launch, in
April 15, 2025
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli airstrike hits hospital entrance in Gaza, killing medic and wounding 9 other people
An Israeli airstrike has struck the northern gate of a field hospital in the Gaza Strip, killing a medic and wounding nine other people
April 15, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Would military strikes kill Iran's nuclear programme? Probably not
The recent U.S. deployment of B-2 bombers, the only planes able to launch the most powerful bunker-busting bombs, to within range of Iran is a
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Another US aircraft carrier in Mideast waters ahead of second round of Iran-US nuclear talks
A second U.S. aircraft carrier is operating in Mideast waters ahead of the next round of talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program
April 15, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political
Israeli ministers accuse embattled security agency chief of waging political vendetta against government
Israeli ministers accuse embattled security agency chief of waging political vendetta against government
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political
Israeli PM Netanyahu's party steps up pressure for Shin Bet head to go
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party accused the head of the domestic intelligence organization on Tuesday of turning parts of the service into "a private
April 15, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Armenia calls on Azerbaijan to investigate ceasefire violations on border
Armenia called on Azerbaijan on Tuesday to investigate ceasefire violations along the two countries' frontier, as a surge of reported incidents of cross-border gunfire raises
April 15, 2025
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
EU and Britain boost aid for Sudan at London conference
The European Union and Britain pledged on Tuesday to increase aid for Sudan, at a conference in London marking the second anniversary of a conflict that has
April 14, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Russia declines to say if it would accept Iran's enriched uranium as part of a US-Iranian deal
The Kremlin on Tuesday declined to comment when asked if Russia was ready to take control of Iran's stocks of enriched uranium as part of a possible future nuclear deal between Iran
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Turkey's pro-Kurdish party wants law supporting PKK disarmament
Turkey's Pro-Kurdish DEM Party called on parliament on Tuesday to pave the way for a renewed peace process by enacting legislation that would support the disarmament of the outlawed
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Khamenei downplays US talks prospects as some Iranians' hopes stir, currency gains
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sought on Tuesday to play down expectations of a breakthrough in nuclear talks with the U.S., following stirrings of hope among
April 15, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast
Turkey detains 234 people in Europe-coordinated drug bust
Turkish authorities arrested 234 people in an operation coordinated with four European countries against criminal drug-trafficking organisations, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya
April 15, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Italian minister blames Russia for Ukraine truce failures; criticises Israel
Russia does not appear serious about seeking peace in Ukraine despite pressure from Washington, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Israel proposes Gaza ceasefire deal to release 10 hostages for hundreds of Palestinians, Hamas says
Israel proposes Gaza ceasefire deal to release 10 hostages for hundreds of Palestinians, Hamas says
April 15, 2025
Africa|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Travel
Egypt’s tourism push puts pristine Red Sea beach at risk, say environmentalists
Ras Hankorab Beach, a pristine spot on southern Egypt's Red Sea coast with crystal clear waters and flat white sands, is the jewel of Egypt's Wadi el-Gemal
April 15, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
UN human rights office concerned about Israeli strikes on civilians in Lebanon
The U.N. human rights office voiced concern on Tuesday about the protection of civilians in Lebanon as Israeli military operations have continued to kill
April 15, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast
Lazard boosts UAE footprint with financial advisory office in Abu Dhabi
Lazard is strengthening its footprint in the United Arab Emirates by opening an office in the capital city of Abu Dhabi which will serve as the investment bank's main financial
April 15, 2025
Africa|Americas|Business|Economy|MidEast
Oil price drop turns up heat on emerging market crude exporters
A steep drop in crude oil prices largely due to U.S.
April 15, 2025
Health|MidEast|Political|World
UN chief 'deeply alarmed' by Israeli strike on Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "deeply alarmed" at Sunday's strike by Israeli forces on the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, his
April 15, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Another Columbia student arrested by US immigration officials
A U.S. judge in Vermont on Monday ordered the Trump administration not to deport a Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist who was arrested upon arriving
April 15, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Tehran says next round of Iran-US nuclear talks in Oman after Rome named by officials
Talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program had appeared ready to leave the Middle East, as an Italian source and others said the next round of negotiations would take place in Rome
April 14, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Harvard rejects Trump demands, gets hit by $2.3 billion funding freeze
Harvard on Monday rejected numerous demands from the Trump administration that it said would cede control of the school to a conservative government that
April 14, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
A Palestinian student leader at Columbia was steps away from his final citizenship interview. He instead faces deportation
A Palestinian student leader at Columbia was steps away from his final citizenship interview. He instead faces deportation
April 15, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US
A Palestinian activist expecting a US citizenship interview is arrested instead by ICE in Vermont
A Palestinian man who led protests against the war in Gaza as a student at Columbia University has been arrested at a Vermont immigration office where he expected to be interviewed about finalizing his U.S. citizenship
April 14, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Israel makes new Gaza ceasefire proposal but prospects appear slim
Mediators Egypt and Qatar have presented a new Israeli proposal for a Gaza ceasefire to Hamas, Egyptian state-affiliated Al Qahera News
April 14, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Hamas says it is studying proposal for Gaza ceasefire, to respond soon
Hamas said on Monday it was studying the proposal it received from mediators for a ceasefire in Gaza, adding it will submit its response "as soon as possible."
April 14, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Second round of US-Iran talks to be held in Oman, Iranian media says citing foreign ministry
A second round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran continues to be held in Oman's Muscat, Iran's state news agency IRNA said on Monday quoting Foreign Ministry spokesman
April 14, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Lebanese president says Hezbollah disarmament will come through dialogue not 'force'
Lebanon’s president says the disarmament of the militant group Hezbollah will come through negotiations as part of a national defense strategy and not through “force.”
April 14, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
US judge asks if 'constitutional crisis' looms in Tufts student's immigration case
A federal judge in Vermont questioned on Monday whether the Trump administration would instigate a "constitutional crisis" by not releasing a Turkish student at Tufts
April 14, 2025
Education|MidEast|Political|US
Judge in Vermont considers whether he has jurisdiction of detained Tufts University student's case
A federal judge in Vermont who's considering whether he has jurisdiction over the case of a Turkish Tufts University student detained by immigration officials has raised the idea of having her brought back to his court for a hearing
April 14, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast|Political
Oil rises marginally on tariff exemption, Chinese crude imports
Oil prices settled slightly higher on Monday on exemptions for some electronics from U.S. tariffs and data showing a sharp rebound in China's crude imports in
April 13, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Hamas says it's sending a delegation to Qatar to continue Gaza ceasefire talks
A Hamas official says that the Palestinian militant group is sending a delegation to the Gulf Arab state of Qatar to continue the indirect ceasefire talks with Israel
April 14, 2025
Africa|MidEast|Political|World
Up to 400,000 displaced from Darfur camp after Sudan RSF takeover, UN agency says
Between 60,000 and 80,000 households - or up to 400,000 people, - have been displaced from Sudan's Zamzam camp in North Darfur after it was taken over by the Rapid Support Forces,
April 14, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Syria's Sharaa, Lebanese PM discuss border demarcation weeks after ceasefire
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and visiting Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam discussed land and sea border demarcation and security coordination on Monday, weeks after the two
April 14, 2025
MidEast|Political|US
Trump says Iran must give up dream of nuclear weapon or face harsh response
President Donald Trump said on Monday he believes Iran is intentionally delaying a nuclear deal with the United States and that it must
April 14, 2025
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Turkey to begin restoration work on dome of Hagia Sophia
Turkey is set to begin restoration and reinforcement work on the dome of the Hagia Sophia, in one of the biggest repair projects carried out on the 1,486-year-old structure,
April 14, 2025