Middle East
Iran’s defense minister thanks China for support on first foreign trip since Israel conflict
July 6, 2025
Iran’s defense minister thanks China for support on first foreign trip since Israel conflict
Hong Kong CNN — Iran’s defense minister has traveled to diplomatic and economic ally China on his first reported trip…
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal ‘had to climb Mount Everest without oxygen’ in shock Club World Cup win over Manchester City
July 6, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal ‘had to climb Mount Everest without oxygen’ in shock Club World Cup win over Manchester City
CNN — Simone Inzaghi has only been head coach of Al-Hilal for a matter of weeks, but already he has…
‘I will never regret coming’: Amid Israel’s devastating strikes on Iran, a woman traveling solo had to find her way out
July 6, 2025
‘I will never regret coming’: Amid Israel’s devastating strikes on Iran, a woman traveling solo had to find her way out
CNN — When 24-year-old Ariel Kang Chengxuan went to bed on June 12, she did not expect to wake up…
Iran’s supreme leader appears in public for first time since start of conflict with Israel
July 6, 2025
Iran’s supreme leader appears in public for first time since start of conflict with Israel
CNN — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended a religious gathering on Saturday, according to Iranian state media outlet…
A Gaza ceasefire is the closest it has been in months. Here’s what we know
July 5, 2025
A Gaza ceasefire is the closest it has been in months. Here’s what we know
CNN — US President Donald Trump says he’s “optimistic” a ceasefire deal in Gaza could be agreed next week after…
Possible agreement reached between Damascus and Tel Aviv over Golan Heights: Report
July 5, 2025
Possible agreement reached between Damascus and Tel Aviv over Golan Heights: Report
At the heart of the decades-long Syrian-Israeli conflict, the Golan Heights looms large. It remains one of the most sensitive…
Russia becomes first nation to recognize Taliban government of Afghanistan since 2021 takeover
July 5, 2025
Russia becomes first nation to recognize Taliban government of Afghanistan since 2021 takeover
CNN — Russia has become the first nation to recognize the Taliban government of Afghanistan since it took power in…
Hamas submits ‘positive response’ to ceasefire proposal in major step toward a deal
July 5, 2025
Hamas submits ‘positive response’ to ceasefire proposal in major step toward a deal
CNN — Hamas announced on Friday that it had “submitted a positive response” to a proposal for a 60-day ceasefire…
Hamas to deliver final decision on Gaza ceasefire proposal after consultations
July 4, 2025
Hamas to deliver final decision on Gaza ceasefire proposal after consultations
In a formal statement released early today, Friday, Palestinian Hamas announced it will submit its final decision regarding the Gaza…
Scores killed in Gaza as Israel intensifies strikes
July 3, 2025
Scores killed in Gaza as Israel intensifies strikes
CNN — More than 80 Palestinians were killed across Gaza on Thursday, according to health officials, as Israel intensified its…