Middle East
Fresh round of US-Iran talks underway in Oman as red line hardens on uranium enrichment
May 11, 2025
Fresh round of US-Iran talks underway in Oman as red line hardens on uranium enrichment
CNN — A fourth round of talks between the US and Iran on Tehran’s nuclear program have begun in Oman,…
US warns that if Sunday Iran talks aren’t productive, ‘they won’t continue’
May 11, 2025
US warns that if Sunday Iran talks aren’t productive, ‘they won’t continue’
CNN — US special envoy Steve Witkoff warned that if Sunday’s talks with Iran are not productive, “then they won’t…
US ‘not genuine’ in talks over Tehran’s nuclear program, Iranian official says
May 11, 2025
US ‘not genuine’ in talks over Tehran’s nuclear program, Iranian official says
CNN — An Iranian official told CNN that recent indirect talks with the United States aimed at addressing Tehran’s nuclear…
Israeli military extends detention of Palestinian journalist despite acknowledging lack of evidence
May 10, 2025
Israeli military extends detention of Palestinian journalist despite acknowledging lack of evidence
Jerusalem CNN — The Israeli military acknowledged Thursday that it does not have “sufficient evidence” to substantiate terrorism funding allegations…
Israel vows to ‘defend ourselves alone’ after Trump strikes truce with Huthis
May 10, 2025
Israel vows to ‘defend ourselves alone’ after Trump strikes truce with Huthis
Jerusalem CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to “defend ourselves alone” against Yemen’s Houthi rebels after US…
US admits its new aid plan would initially only feed 60 percent of Gaza, as UN rejects proposal
May 10, 2025
US admits its new aid plan would initially only feed 60 percent of Gaza, as UN rejects proposal
CNN — US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee outlined an American-Israeli plan to funnel humanitarian aid into parts of Gaza…
October 7 families demand to know the number of Gaza hostages still alive, after Trump said 3 more have died
May 8, 2025
October 7 families demand to know the number of Gaza hostages still alive, after Trump said 3 more have died
CNN — Families of October 7 hostages held in Gaza demanded any new information from the Israeli government after US…
Syrian Interim President seeks Trump meeting, offers Marshall Plan vision
May 8, 2025
Syrian Interim President seeks Trump meeting, offers Marshall Plan vision
American media reported on Thursday that Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has requested a meeting with US President Donald Trump.…
Israeli strikes kill 48 at Gaza shelters for displaced Palestinians, hospitals say, as military operation intensifies
May 8, 2025
Israeli strikes kill 48 at Gaza shelters for displaced Palestinians, hospitals say, as military operation intensifies
CNN — Forty-eight people were killed, including at least seven children, in Israeli airstrikes on school compounds sheltering thousands of…
Syrian president says his government is holding indirect talks with Israel
May 8, 2025
Syrian president says his government is holding indirect talks with Israel
CNN — Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has said that his government is holding indirect talks with Israel to bring an…