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Luxury skyscrapers, golf courses and cryptocurrency: The Trump family’s rapidly expanding Middle East business
Middle East
May 20, 2025
Luxury skyscrapers, golf courses and cryptocurrency: The Trump family’s rapidly expanding Middle East business
CNN — The Trump family’s business ties to the Middle East have more than tripled since the president’s first term…
Elon Musk brought ‘the world’s biggest supercomputer’ to Memphis. Residents say they’re choking on its pollution
Technology
May 20, 2025
Elon Musk brought ‘the world’s biggest supercomputer’ to Memphis. Residents say they’re choking on its pollution
Last summer, an abandoned factory in southwest Memphis got a new life courtesy of the world’s richest man. Elon Musk’s…
Sources contradict Trump narrative about Qatar offering plane as ‘gift’
Middle East
May 20, 2025
Sources contradict Trump narrative about Qatar offering plane as ‘gift’
CNN — The Trump administration first approached Qatar to inquire about acquiring a Boeing 747 that could be used as…
China isn’t getting rid of its controls over rare earths, despite trade truce with US
World
May 20, 2025
China isn’t getting rid of its controls over rare earths, despite trade truce with US
Hong Kong CNN — Despite a 90-day truce in its trade war with the United States, China appears to be…
Peace in Ukraine looks further away after Trump’s call with Putin
World
May 20, 2025
Peace in Ukraine looks further away after Trump’s call with Putin
CNN — So much for Donald Trump’s “force of personality” forcing Russian President Vladimir Putin to prove he wants to…
UK, France, Canada threaten sanctions if Israel continues new offensive into Gaza. Here’s what we know
Middle East
May 20, 2025
UK, France, Canada threaten sanctions if Israel continues new offensive into Gaza. Here’s what we know
CNN — International pressure has been building on Israel over its new military offensive in Gaza that has left hundreds…
Israeli and Syrian official hold rare direct talks, Israeli source says
Middle East
May 19, 2025
Israeli and Syrian official hold rare direct talks, Israeli source says
CNN — Israel and the new Syrian regime have recently held direct talks, according to an Israeli source familiar with…
Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer
World
May 19, 2025
Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer
CNN — Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer, according to a statement from…
Romania’s pro-EU candidate unexpectedly beats hard-right rival to win presidential election
World
May 19, 2025
Romania’s pro-EU candidate unexpectedly beats hard-right rival to win presidential election
CNN — Romania’s pro-European Union, centrist presidential candidate Nicușor Dan won the country’s election Sunday, defeating his ultranationalist rival in…
Iran warns US nuclear talks will fail if enrichment demand stands
Middle East
May 19, 2025
Iran warns US nuclear talks will fail if enrichment demand stands
CNN — An Iranian official has warned that nuclear talks with the United States “will not actually get anywhere” if…
A double challenge is putting Trump’s credibility on the line
World
May 19, 2025
A double challenge is putting Trump’s credibility on the line
CNN — Donald Trump this week faces two challenges — one at home and the other abroad — that will…
Russia launches largest drone attack against Ukraine ahead of expected Trump-Putin call
World
May 19, 2025
Russia launches largest drone attack against Ukraine ahead of expected Trump-Putin call
CNN — Russia battered Ukraine overnight with its largest drone attack since the war began, Ukraine’s military said Sunday, ahead…
These trees exist in only one place on Earth. Now climate change and goats threaten their survival
Middle East
May 19, 2025
These trees exist in only one place on Earth. Now climate change and goats threaten their survival
Socotra, Yemen AP — On a windswept plateau high above the Arabian Sea, Sena Keybani cradles a sapling that barely…
Israel begins extensive Gaza ground operation after intense airstrikes kill more than 100 overnight
Middle East
May 19, 2025
Israel begins extensive Gaza ground operation after intense airstrikes kill more than 100 overnight
CNN — Israel launched an extensive ground operation in Gaza Sunday in addition to an intense air campaign that health…
FDA greenlights first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in the US
Life & Style
May 18, 2025
FDA greenlights first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in the US
The US Food and Drug Administration has given marketing clearance to a blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, making…
Israel launches major new offensive in Gaza as UN calls the situation for Palestinians ‘beyond inhumane’
Middle East
May 18, 2025
Israel launches major new offensive in Gaza as UN calls the situation for Palestinians ‘beyond inhumane’
Israel has launched a major new offensive in Gaza it says is aimed at destroying Hamas and freeing hostages, sparking…
Russian attack on bus in Sumy region kills nine, Ukraine says, hours after peace talks
World
May 17, 2025
Russian attack on bus in Sumy region kills nine, Ukraine says, hours after peace talks
CNN — A Russian drone attack on a bus in northeastern Ukraine killed at least nine people and injured seven…
As Musk steps back, DOGE moves forward with more cuts, sweeping agency changes
World
May 17, 2025
As Musk steps back, DOGE moves forward with more cuts, sweeping agency changes
CNN — Elon Musk’s prominent role in President Donald Trump’s White House appears to be fading, but the tech billionaire’s…
What Gulf Arab states got, and didn’t get, out of Trump’s visit
Middle East
May 17, 2025
What Gulf Arab states got, and didn’t get, out of Trump’s visit
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — US President Donald Trump just finished a lavish tour of Gulf Arab states, where every…
Head of controversial new Gaza aid group says he won’t be part of displacing Palestinians, urges UN to participate in plan
Middle East
May 17, 2025
Head of controversial new Gaza aid group says he won’t be part of displacing Palestinians, urges UN to participate in plan
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — Israel has agreed to allow some food into Gaza before a newly-approved mechanism for aid…