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His family say he was a fisherman. The Saudis say he smuggled drugs. He was one of hundreds executed this year
Middle East
November 18, 2025
His family say he was a fisherman. The Saudis say he smuggled drugs. He was one of hundreds executed this year
For a year, Mohamed Saad’s family had no idea whether he was alive or dead. The 28-year-old Egyptian fisherman had…
Trump’s plan for Gaza endorsed by UN Security Council
Middle East
November 18, 2025
Trump’s plan for Gaza endorsed by UN Security Council
The UN Security Council passed a US-drafted resolution Monday that aims to move beyond the fragile truce in Gaza to…
Trump’s drive-thru affordability speech won’t fix his political woes over the economy
World
November 18, 2025
Trump’s drive-thru affordability speech won’t fix his political woes over the economy
President Donald Trump proclaimed an economic golden age under the Golden Arches. But while he may have a regular guy’s…
In China’s global lending spree, the US has been the biggest beneficiary, study finds
Middle East
November 18, 2025
In China’s global lending spree, the US has been the biggest beneficiary, study finds
Beijing — Washington has spent years warning countries about the dangers of accepting Chinese loans. But over the past two…
Is the US targeting a Venezuelan cartel that may not technically exist?
World
November 18, 2025
Is the US targeting a Venezuelan cartel that may not technically exist?
As the Trump administration ramps up the pressure on Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, experts and former government officials have raised…
UN Security Council approves US-backed plan for Gaza
Middle East
November 18, 2025
UN Security Council approves US-backed plan for Gaza
The UN Security Council passed a US-drafted resolution Monday that aims to move beyond the fragile truce in Gaza to…
The prospect of an embarrassing defeat convinced Trump to reverse course on Epstein files
World
November 18, 2025
The prospect of an embarrassing defeat convinced Trump to reverse course on Epstein files
President Donald Trump is no longer fighting the release of the Epstein files. But that doesn’t mean he’s happy about…
At least 98 Palestinians died in Israeli prisons in two years, Israeli human rights group finds
Middle East
November 18, 2025
At least 98 Palestinians died in Israeli prisons in two years, Israeli human rights group finds
At least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli custody since October 2023, and the true death toll is likely higher…
Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels sign framework for peace deal in latest bid to end decades-long conflict
World
November 17, 2025
Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels sign framework for peace deal in latest bid to end decades-long conflict
Goma, Congo AP — Congo and Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 on Saturday signed a framework agreement for a peace deal,…
How 30-year-old eBay is making a comeback thanks to AI
Technology
November 17, 2025
How 30-year-old eBay is making a comeback thanks to AI
New York — When Jamie Iannone took over as eBay’s chief executive in early 2020, the company had undergone a…
Ukraine to buy ‘up to 100’ French fighter jets, Elysee Palace announces
World
November 17, 2025
Ukraine to buy ‘up to 100’ French fighter jets, Elysee Palace announces
Ukraine will purchase “up to 100” French-made Rafale fighter jets as well as anti-air defenses and drones from France, the…
Iran nuclear sites left ruined in US and Israeli strikes but program ‘intact,’ deputy foreign minister tells CNN
Middle East
November 17, 2025
Iran nuclear sites left ruined in US and Israeli strikes but program ‘intact,’ deputy foreign minister tells CNN
Iran’s deputy foreign minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has described his country’s nuclear program as still “intact” despite admitting that US and…
The war in Gaza is over, but the fight in Israel for accountability has barely begun
Middle East
November 17, 2025
The war in Gaza is over, but the fight in Israel for accountability has barely begun
Tel Aviv, Israel — “Do you really think, Mr. Netanyahu, that you can rename wars, hand out medals, tell tales…
A US plan for Gaza with big ambition and scant detail faces crucial UN vote
Middle East
November 17, 2025
A US plan for Gaza with big ambition and scant detail faces crucial UN vote
The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote Monday on a resolution to take Gaza beyond the fragile truce that…
Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina found guilty of crimes against humanity
World
November 17, 2025
Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina found guilty of crimes against humanity
Sheikh Hasina, the ousted Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has been found guilty of carrying out crimes against humanity over the…
Trump urges Republicans to vote to release Epstein files, marking stark reversal
World
November 17, 2025
Trump urges Republicans to vote to release Epstein files, marking stark reversal
President Donald Trump on Sunday night encouraged House Republicans to vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files and move on…
Inside the old church where one trillion webpages are being saved
Technology
November 16, 2025
Inside the old church where one trillion webpages are being saved
San Francisco — Just blocks from the Presidio of San Francisco, the national park at the base of the Golden…
On Epstein and Venezuela, Trump tries to rebrand
World
November 16, 2025
On Epstein and Venezuela, Trump tries to rebrand
In need of a reset on multiple policy fronts, the Trump administration isn’t afraid of turning to some good old-fashioned…
Venezuela’s Maduro denounces US military drills in Trinidad and Tobago amid heightened tensions
World
November 16, 2025
Venezuela’s Maduro denounces US military drills in Trinidad and Tobago amid heightened tensions
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro criticized “irresponsible” plans for the United States to hold five days of military drills in Trinidad…
The fog of war: Changing weather becomes a new player on the battlefield in Ukraine
World
November 16, 2025
The fog of war: Changing weather becomes a new player on the battlefield in Ukraine
On the frontlines in Ukraine, changing weather has brought treacherous conditions – but also opportunities – for both sides. Although…