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Prophecy, not politics, may also shape America’s clash with Iran
Middle East
July 3, 2025
Prophecy, not politics, may also shape America’s clash with Iran
When most people contemplate the future of America’s conflict with Iran, they hunt for clues in grainy satellite photos, statements…
Many Americans want a third party. But where would it fit?
World
July 3, 2025
Many Americans want a third party. But where would it fit?
A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for…
UK lawmakers vote to ban pro-Palestinian activist group under anti-terror law despite condemnation
World
July 3, 2025
UK lawmakers vote to ban pro-Palestinian activist group under anti-terror law despite condemnation
CNN — UK lawmakers voted Wednesday to ban Palestine Action, a UK-based group that aims to disrupt the operations of…
Could a ceasefire finally be struck in Gaza? Here’s what to know
Middle East
July 3, 2025
Could a ceasefire finally be struck in Gaza? Here’s what to know
CNN — Donald Trump has not been shy about his desire for an end to the war in Gaza. After…
US lifts chip design software curbs against China following London trade talks
World
July 3, 2025
US lifts chip design software curbs against China following London trade talks
Hong Kong CNN — The administration of US President Donald Trump has lifted restrictions on exports of chip design software…
Activists sound alarm over US cuts to programs providing internet access and promoting democracy in Iran
Middle East
July 3, 2025
Activists sound alarm over US cuts to programs providing internet access and promoting democracy in Iran
CNN — Days after Israel began striking Iran’s nuclear and military sites last month, a US non-profit that has provided…
Iranian hackers could target American defense companies working in Israel, US agencies warn
Middle East
July 2, 2025
Iranian hackers could target American defense companies working in Israel, US agencies warn
CNN — US defense companies doing business in Israel are at increased risk of cyberattacks from Iran despite an Israel-Iran…
Iran’s president approves law suspending cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
Middle East
July 2, 2025
Iran’s president approves law suspending cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
CNN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has approved a law to halt cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),…
North Korea to send as many as 30,000 troops to bolster Russia’s forces, Ukrainian officials say
World
July 2, 2025
North Korea to send as many as 30,000 troops to bolster Russia’s forces, Ukrainian officials say
Kyiv CNN — North Korea is set to triple the number of its troops fighting for Russia along the front…
Trump’s omnipotence in the GOP means Musk’s political threats ring hollow
World
July 2, 2025
Trump’s omnipotence in the GOP means Musk’s political threats ring hollow
CNN — Politics isn’t rocket science. If it were, President Donald Trump might have something more to worry about in…
Dalai Lama vows he won’t be the last leader of Tibetan Buddhism
World
July 2, 2025
Dalai Lama vows he won’t be the last leader of Tibetan Buddhism
Dharamshala, India/Hong Kong CNN — The Dalai Lama has announced that he will have a successor after his death, continuing…
Musk can’t seem to put down the political megaphone, even if it hurts Tesla
World
July 2, 2025
Musk can’t seem to put down the political megaphone, even if it hurts Tesla
New York CNN — Elon Musk’s plan for saving Tesla is blowing up faster than a SpaceX rocket. It was…
Israel at a crossroads as Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump
Middle East
July 2, 2025
Israel at a crossroads as Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump
Jerusalem CNN — As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares for his third visit to the White House this year,…
Trump says Israel has ‘agreed to the necessary conditions’ to finalize 60-day ceasefire in Gaza
Middle East
July 2, 2025
Trump says Israel has ‘agreed to the necessary conditions’ to finalize 60-day ceasefire in Gaza
CNN — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Israel had “agreed to the necessary conditions” to finalize a ceasefire in…
Trump says he has a TikTok buyer. Here are the players who have been vying to buy the app
Technology
July 1, 2025
Trump says he has a TikTok buyer. Here are the players who have been vying to buy the app
New York CNN — After months of speculation and multiple bids from would-be American buyers, TikTok may finally be getting…
Turkish police detain four cartoonists after image authorities say depicts the Prophet Mohammed sparks protests
Middle East
July 1, 2025
Turkish police detain four cartoonists after image authorities say depicts the Prophet Mohammed sparks protests
CNN — Turkish police detained at least four cartoonists on Monday accused of drawing and distributing a cartoon that authorities…
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are fighting again
World
July 1, 2025
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are fighting again
CNN — The truce between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump didn’t even last a month. After the Senate narrowly…
Iran-Israel conflict: After the war, enter the diplomats
Middle East
July 1, 2025
Iran-Israel conflict: After the war, enter the diplomats
Brett McGurk is a CNN global affairs analyst who served in senior national security positions under Presidents George W. Bush,…
Elon Musk just made his starkest political threat since the election
World
July 1, 2025
Elon Musk just made his starkest political threat since the election
CNN — After declaring he was stepping away from the political spotlight, Elon Musk got right back in it. As…
Thailand’s prime minister suspended over leaked phone call with former strongman
World
July 1, 2025
Thailand’s prime minister suspended over leaked phone call with former strongman
CNN — Thailand’s embattled prime minister was suspended from duty Tuesday and could face dismissal pending an ethics probe over…