Middle East
Aid distribution in Gaza has turned deadly. Here’s what to know
June 4, 2025
Aid distribution in Gaza has turned deadly. Here’s what to know
CNN — A new program for getting desperately needed food into the hands of starving Palestinians in Gaza is only…
Many Palestinians killed near Gaza aid distribution point, health officials say, in third day of shooting
June 3, 2025
Many Palestinians killed near Gaza aid distribution point, health officials say, in third day of shooting
Jerusalem CNN — Palestinians on their way to receive aid from a distribution site in southern Gaza have come under…
Iranian official says US nuclear proposal is ‘incoherent and disjointed,’ as sources warn talks momentum is collapsing
June 3, 2025
Iranian official says US nuclear proposal is ‘incoherent and disjointed,’ as sources warn talks momentum is collapsing
CNN — A senior Iranian official told CNN the new nuclear deal proposal presented to Tehran in recent days is…
Nearly 80 aid trucks carrying food ransacked in Gaza Saturday, says WFP as famine worsens
June 2, 2025
Nearly 80 aid trucks carrying food ransacked in Gaza Saturday, says WFP as famine worsens
CNN — Nearly 80 aid trucks traveling through southern and central Gaza were looted by desperate civilians on Saturday, the…
Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins aid ship sailing to Gaza
June 2, 2025
Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins aid ship sailing to Gaza
Catania, Italy AP — Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and other 11 activists set sail on Sunday afternoon for Gaza on…
IAEA report spells out past secret nuclear activities in Iran
June 1, 2025
IAEA report spells out past secret nuclear activities in Iran
Vienna, Austria Reuters — Iran carried out secret nuclear activities with material not declared to the UN nuclear watchdog at…
At least 31 Palestinians killed after Israeli forces open fire near Gaza aid distribution center, health workers say
June 1, 2025
At least 31 Palestinians killed after Israeli forces open fire near Gaza aid distribution center, health workers say
CNN — At least 31 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured amid chaotic scenes at an aid distribution site run…
Turkish authorities escalate crackdown on opposition-run Istanbul municipality
June 1, 2025
Turkish authorities escalate crackdown on opposition-run Istanbul municipality
Istanbul AP — Turkish authorities escalated their crackdown on the opposition-run Istanbul municipality Saturday over alleged corruption charges, detaining 30…
Hamas says it hasn’t rejected ceasefire deal as Witkoff slams response as ‘unacceptable’
June 1, 2025
Hamas says it hasn’t rejected ceasefire deal as Witkoff slams response as ‘unacceptable’
CNN — Hamas on Saturday said that it has responded to a Gaza ceasefire plan put forward by the US,…
ISIS claims first attacks against forces loyal to new government in Syria
May 31, 2025
ISIS claims first attacks against forces loyal to new government in Syria
CNN — ISIS has claimed two attacks on Syrian security forces – the first since the transitional government under former…