Middle East
France expels 12 Algerian officials in tit-for-tat move amid diplomatic tensions
April 16, 2025
France expels 12 Algerian officials in tit-for-tat move amid diplomatic tensions
AP — France said Tuesday it was expelling 12 Algerian diplomatic officials a day after Algeria announced the expulsion of…
Israeli fighter jet drops bomb near Israeli community on Gaza border after “technical malfunction,” IDF says
April 16, 2025
Israeli fighter jet drops bomb near Israeli community on Gaza border after “technical malfunction,” IDF says
CNN — An Israeli fighter jet dropped a bomb near an Israeli community on the Gaza border on Tuesday night…
In Iran talks, Trump envoy stresses verification of nuclear program, omits demand for dismantlement
April 15, 2025
In Iran talks, Trump envoy stresses verification of nuclear program, omits demand for dismantlement
CNN — US envoy Steve Witkoff has said that moving forward, talks with Iran would be about verification of its…
Israel proposes Gaza ceasefire deal to release 10 hostages for hundreds of Palestinians, Hamas says
April 15, 2025
Israel proposes Gaza ceasefire deal to release 10 hostages for hundreds of Palestinians, Hamas says
CNN — Hamas is “studying” an Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza that would see 10 hostages released in…
Up to 400,000 displaced from Darfur camp after Sudan RSF takeover, UN agency says
April 15, 2025
Up to 400,000 displaced from Darfur camp after Sudan RSF takeover, UN agency says
Cairo, Egypt Reuters — Between 60,000 and 80,000 households – or up to 400,000 people – have been displaced from…
Israel releases Palestinian prisoner controversially arrested aged 13
April 15, 2025
Israel releases Palestinian prisoner controversially arrested aged 13
CNN — Israel has released a Palestinian man who was controversially arrested at the age of 13, after he spent…
Israel puts forwards its conditions for ceasefire in Gaza
April 15, 2025
Israel puts forwards its conditions for ceasefire in Gaza
A Hamas leader on Monday revealed the most important points of Israel’s conditions for a ceasefire and hostage exchange. The…
Sudan’s RSF claims control of major Darfur camp, civilians flee
April 14, 2025
Sudan’s RSF claims control of major Darfur camp, civilians flee
Reuters — Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized control of a major camp for displaced people in North Darfur, the…
US-Iran negotiators hold ‘constructive’ nuclear talks, will meet again next week
April 14, 2025
US-Iran negotiators hold ‘constructive’ nuclear talks, will meet again next week
CNN — Delegations from Iran and the United States will meet again next week after wrapping up “constructive” nuclear talks…
Israeli strike destroys part of last fully functioning hospital in Gaza City
April 13, 2025
Israeli strike destroys part of last fully functioning hospital in Gaza City
CNN — An Israeli air strike early on Sunday destroyed part of the last fully functioning hospital in Gaza City…