Middle East
Israel ramps up strikes in Gaza, killing dozens, as Trump floats ‘freedom zone’
May 17, 2025
Israel ramps up strikes in Gaza, killing dozens, as Trump floats ‘freedom zone’
CNN — The Israeli military intensified operations across Gaza Thursday, killing more than 100 people, and pledged to continue bombings…
Israeli military says it has launched major new offensive in Gaza, same day Trump leaves region with no deal
May 17, 2025
Israeli military says it has launched major new offensive in Gaza, same day Trump leaves region with no deal
CNN — The Israeli military says it has launched the first stages of a new major offensive in Gaza, in…
A US-backed group says it will deliver aid to Gaza, but humanitarian organizations are skeptical. Here’s what we know
May 16, 2025
A US-backed group says it will deliver aid to Gaza, but humanitarian organizations are skeptical. Here’s what we know
CNN — A controversial new American-backed organization, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), has announced it will begin delivering aid to…
UAE gifts Trump a single drop of oil
May 16, 2025
UAE gifts Trump a single drop of oil
President Donald Trump made light of a gift from the United Arab Emirates on Friday, when he was gifted a…
On Middle East tour, Trump touts US tech to power post-oil future
May 16, 2025
On Middle East tour, Trump touts US tech to power post-oil future
CNN — US President Donald Trump didn’t show up empty-handed on the first international trip of his second term. Joining…
Trump and Abu Dhabi ink partnership to build massive AI data center complex in UAE
May 16, 2025
Trump and Abu Dhabi ink partnership to build massive AI data center complex in UAE
CNN — The United States and United Arab Emirates will partner to build a massive data center complex in Abu…
Trump floats Gaza “freedom zone,” again proposing the US take over the enclave
May 15, 2025
Trump floats Gaza “freedom zone,” again proposing the US take over the enclave
President Donald Trump on Thursday again proposed the idea of the US taking over Gaza, offering the idea of a…
Trump announces plan to lift punishing sanctions on Syria
May 15, 2025
Trump announces plan to lift punishing sanctions on Syria
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia CNN — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he plans to lift sanctions on Syria following last…
Saudi Arabia and US reach consensus on ending the war in Gaza
May 15, 2025
Saudi Arabia and US reach consensus on ending the war in Gaza
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan announced on Wednesday that Washington and Riyadh have jointly agreed on the importance…
Trump’s embrace of Syria and its jihadist-turned-president could shake up the Middle East
May 15, 2025
Trump’s embrace of Syria and its jihadist-turned-president could shake up the Middle East
CNN — US President Donald Trump on Wednesday had tea with a former jihadist who until recently had a $10…