Middle East
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…
Israel says it has ‘fully’ disabled Yemen’s main airport in escalating strikes on Houthi rebels
May 7, 2025
Israel says it has ‘fully’ disabled Yemen’s main airport in escalating strikes on Houthi rebels
Jerusalem CNN — Israel struck multiple sites in Yemen’s capital Sanaa Tuesday, including the main airport, which the Israeli military…
Gulf airlines cancel flights to Pakistan as northern India airport closures disrupt routes
May 7, 2025
Gulf airlines cancel flights to Pakistan as northern India airport closures disrupt routes
Several Gulf carriers have suspended flights to Pakistan, including Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways, with airport closures in northern India…
Israeli airstrike on central Gaza school compound housing displaced people kills 22, as military operation intensifies
May 7, 2025
Israeli airstrike on central Gaza school compound housing displaced people kills 22, as military operation intensifies
CNN — At least 22 people, including seven children, were killed Tuesday in an Israeli strike on a school compound…
Netanyahu chooses war – and his political survival – as Israelis demand hostage deal
May 7, 2025
Netanyahu chooses war – and his political survival – as Israelis demand hostage deal
CNN — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu kept up appearances for nearly 19 months: Freeing the hostages and defeating Hamas, he…
Drone strikes pound Port Sudan, putting aid deliveries at risk
May 6, 2025
Drone strikes pound Port Sudan, putting aid deliveries at risk
Reuters — Explosions and fires rocked Sudan’s main port city and wartime capital Port Sudan on Tuesday, a witness said,…
Israeli military issues unprecedented evacuation warning for Yemen’s international airport
May 6, 2025
Israeli military issues unprecedented evacuation warning for Yemen’s international airport
Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s military has issued an unprecedented evacuation warning for Yemen’s international airport in Sana’a. It marks the…
Israel strikes targets in Yemen for the first time in months, a day after Huthis attack Tel Aviv airport
May 6, 2025
Israel strikes targets in Yemen for the first time in months, a day after Huthis attack Tel Aviv airport
Jerusalem CNN — Israel struck targets in Yemen on Monday night, the Israeli military said, one day after the Iranian…
Hamas executes Palestinians for looting as desperation grows under Israeli blockade
May 5, 2025
Hamas executes Palestinians for looting as desperation grows under Israeli blockade
CNN — Hamas has executed six Palestinians in Gaza and shot 13 others in the legs for alleged looting, the…
Israel’s security cabinet approves expanded plan to occupy Gaza territory and deliver aid, source says
May 5, 2025
Israel’s security cabinet approves expanded plan to occupy Gaza territory and deliver aid, source says
Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s security cabinet voted Sunday to expand military operations in Gaza and establish a new framework for…