Middle East
Sources contradict Trump narrative about Qatar offering plane as ‘gift’
May 20, 2025
Sources contradict Trump narrative about Qatar offering plane as ‘gift’
CNN — The Trump administration first approached Qatar to inquire about acquiring a Boeing 747 that could be used as…
UK, France, Canada threaten sanctions if Israel continues new offensive into Gaza. Here’s what we know
May 20, 2025
UK, France, Canada threaten sanctions if Israel continues new offensive into Gaza. Here’s what we know
CNN — International pressure has been building on Israel over its new military offensive in Gaza that has left hundreds…
Israeli and Syrian official hold rare direct talks, Israeli source says
May 19, 2025
Israeli and Syrian official hold rare direct talks, Israeli source says
CNN — Israel and the new Syrian regime have recently held direct talks, according to an Israeli source familiar with…
Iran warns US nuclear talks will fail if enrichment demand stands
May 19, 2025
Iran warns US nuclear talks will fail if enrichment demand stands
CNN — An Iranian official has warned that nuclear talks with the United States “will not actually get anywhere” if…
These trees exist in only one place on Earth. Now climate change and goats threaten their survival
May 19, 2025
These trees exist in only one place on Earth. Now climate change and goats threaten their survival
Socotra, Yemen AP — On a windswept plateau high above the Arabian Sea, Sena Keybani cradles a sapling that barely…
Israel begins extensive Gaza ground operation after intense airstrikes kill more than 100 overnight
May 19, 2025
Israel begins extensive Gaza ground operation after intense airstrikes kill more than 100 overnight
CNN — Israel launched an extensive ground operation in Gaza Sunday in addition to an intense air campaign that health…
Israel launches major new offensive in Gaza as UN calls the situation for Palestinians ‘beyond inhumane’
May 18, 2025
Israel launches major new offensive in Gaza as UN calls the situation for Palestinians ‘beyond inhumane’
Israel has launched a major new offensive in Gaza it says is aimed at destroying Hamas and freeing hostages, sparking…
Gaza’s fate: Will Trump’s Middle East visit lead to action?
May 18, 2025
Gaza’s fate: Will Trump’s Middle East visit lead to action?
With U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent Middle East tour concluded, intense speculation surrounds potential shifts in the Gaza conflict. In…
What Gulf Arab states got, and didn’t get, out of Trump’s visit
May 17, 2025
What Gulf Arab states got, and didn’t get, out of Trump’s visit
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — US President Donald Trump just finished a lavish tour of Gulf Arab states, where every…
Head of controversial new Gaza aid group says he won’t be part of displacing Palestinians, urges UN to participate in plan
May 17, 2025
Head of controversial new Gaza aid group says he won’t be part of displacing Palestinians, urges UN to participate in plan
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — Israel has agreed to allow some food into Gaza before a newly-approved mechanism for aid…