Middle East
Netanyahu defends Trump’s Gaza plan to skeptical hardliners in his government, officials say
October 2, 2025
Netanyahu defends Trump’s Gaza plan to skeptical hardliners in his government, officials say
Jerusalem — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended US President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan to skeptics in his…
Greta Thunberg and other activists detained as Israeli military intercepts Gaza-bound aid ships
October 2, 2025
Greta Thunberg and other activists detained as Israeli military intercepts Gaza-bound aid ships
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and other passengers aboard a fleet of Gaza-bound aid ships have been detained by the…
Trump announced his 20-point Gaza peace plan. What comes next?
October 1, 2025
Trump announced his 20-point Gaza peace plan. What comes next?
US President Donald Trump called it “potentially one of the great days ever in civilization” as he laid out his…
Like no other commute on the planet: Inside Saudi Arabia’s dazzling $22-billion metro system
October 1, 2025
Like no other commute on the planet: Inside Saudi Arabia’s dazzling $22-billion metro system
Taking the metro is usually little more than a means to an end while moving around cities, but Saudi Arabia’s…
From ending conflicts to joining wars, ex-British PM Blair vies for Gaza reconstruction job with credentials and controversy
October 1, 2025
From ending conflicts to joining wars, ex-British PM Blair vies for Gaza reconstruction job with credentials and controversy
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is returning to the international limelight as the prospective head of an authority tasked…
Greatness in the Middle East? Don’t hold your breath
October 1, 2025
Greatness in the Middle East? Don’t hold your breath
The hype was classic Trump. “We have a real chance for GREATNESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST,” the US president posted…
‘Total internet blackout’ in Afghanistan sparks panic after Taliban vowed to stamp out immoral activities
September 30, 2025
‘Total internet blackout’ in Afghanistan sparks panic after Taliban vowed to stamp out immoral activities
Afghanistan faced a sweeping internet blackout on Tuesday after the ruling Taliban vowed to cut off access as part of…
Five takeaways from CNN’s interview with key Hamas negotiator
September 30, 2025
Five takeaways from CNN’s interview with key Hamas negotiator
Doha — CNN interviewed a key Hamas negotiator and member of the militant group’s political bureau, Ghazi Hamad, this week,…
Palestine welcomes Trump’s efforts to end the Gaza war
September 30, 2025
Palestine welcomes Trump’s efforts to end the Gaza war
The Palestinian News Agency reported that the Palestinian Authority has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the war…
Trump says a Gaza ceasefire is closer than ever. The reality is more complicated
September 30, 2025
Trump says a Gaza ceasefire is closer than ever. The reality is more complicated
President Donald Trump emerged from talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday declaring an end to the war…