Middle East
‘What is it if not a war crime?’ Former Israeli PM blasts war in Gaza
May 28, 2025
‘What is it if not a war crime?’ Former Israeli PM blasts war in Gaza
CNN — Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has blasted the country’s political leadership and the conduct of its military,…
Chaos erupts on first day of US-backed aid distribution in Gaza after weeks of hunger
May 28, 2025
Chaos erupts on first day of US-backed aid distribution in Gaza after weeks of hunger
CNN — Chaos broke out at an aid distribution site in Gaza run by a controversial US-backed group on Tuesday…
Will ‘massive’ Gulf deals cement the US lead in the race for global AI dominance?
May 27, 2025
Will ‘massive’ Gulf deals cement the US lead in the race for global AI dominance?
CNN — US President Donald Trump’s whirlwind visit last week to the Middle East saw a wave of AI dealmaking…
OpenAI and Nvidia among companies building Stargate AI infrastructure in UAE
May 27, 2025
OpenAI and Nvidia among companies building Stargate AI infrastructure in UAE
CNN — OpenAI and Nvidia will join other companies to build Stargate UAE, an artificial intelligence infrastructure cluster, in a…
Iran says it’s ready to compromise with Trump, suggests US understands its red lines
May 27, 2025
Iran says it’s ready to compromise with Trump, suggests US understands its red lines
Tehran, Iran CNN — Iran is open to compromises on its nuclear program in talks with the United States, but…
US envoy says Gaza ceasefire deal is on the table, as Israel prepares for ‘unprecedented attack’
May 27, 2025
US envoy says Gaza ceasefire deal is on the table, as Israel prepares for ‘unprecedented attack’
Jerusalem CNN — US special envoy Steve Witkoff has told CNN that a ceasefire-hostage deal for Gaza is currently on…
‘Only sane thing to do:’ Writings, interviews tied to suspect in Israeli embassy staffer killings show political activism
May 26, 2025
‘Only sane thing to do:’ Writings, interviews tied to suspect in Israeli embassy staffer killings show political activism
CNN — The suspect accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers has a history of political activism, including denouncing corporate…
American charged with plot to throw Molotov cocktails at US embassy office in Israel
May 26, 2025
American charged with plot to throw Molotov cocktails at US embassy office in Israel
CNN — An American man was arrested Sunday after allegedly plotting to throw Molotov cocktails at a branch office of…
‘Every time, I was sure this was the end’: Former IDF hostage in Gaza says one of her biggest fears was Israeli strikes
May 26, 2025
‘Every time, I was sure this was the end’: Former IDF hostage in Gaza says one of her biggest fears was Israeli strikes
CNN — An Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldier released during a ceasefire-hostage deal has said one of her biggest fears…
Head of controversial US-backed Gaza aid group resigns, citing concerns over independence and impartiality
May 26, 2025
Head of controversial US-backed Gaza aid group resigns, citing concerns over independence and impartiality
CNN — The head of a new aid distribution program for Gaza, backed by the US and Israel, has resigned…