Middle East
Yemen’s Huthi rebels allege US airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants
April 28, 2025
Yemen’s Huthi rebels allege US airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants
Dubai, United Arab Emirates AP — Yemen’s Huthi rebels on Monday alleged a US airstrike hit a prison holding African…
Why the third round of Iran-US nuclear talks may be tougher
April 27, 2025
Why the third round of Iran-US nuclear talks may be tougher
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — The United States and Iran wrapped up a third round of nuclear talks on Saturday,…
Iran tight-lipped on cause of deadly port explosion amid reports of possible presence of chemicals used to fuel missiles
April 27, 2025
Iran tight-lipped on cause of deadly port explosion amid reports of possible presence of chemicals used to fuel missiles
CNN — Iranian authorities have not said what caused the massive explosion at the port of Bandar Abbas on Saturday,…
Senior Hamas leaders depart Cairo following ceasefire talks as Trump says ‘We’ve got to be good to Gaza’
April 27, 2025
Senior Hamas leaders depart Cairo following ceasefire talks as Trump says ‘We’ve got to be good to Gaza’
CNN — A senior Hamas delegation departed Cairo late Saturday following talks with Egyptian officials aimed at brokering a ceasefire…
Massive explosion at Iranian port kills 18 and injures hundreds
April 27, 2025
Massive explosion at Iranian port kills 18 and injures hundreds
CNN — At least 18 people have been killed and 750 injured in a huge explosion at the port of…
Palestinian Authority president calls Hamas ‘sons of dogs,’ demands release of hostages and disarmament
April 26, 2025
Palestinian Authority president calls Hamas ‘sons of dogs,’ demands release of hostages and disarmament
Jerusalem CNN — Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called Hamas “sons of dogs,” demanding the release of the remaining…
More than 500 injured in huge explosion at Iranian oil port
April 26, 2025
More than 500 injured in huge explosion at Iranian oil port
CNN — A huge explosion has occurred in the port city of Bandar Abbas in southwestern Iran, injuring 516 people,…
Israel acknowledges killing aid worker in strike after initially accusing UN of ‘baseless slander’
April 26, 2025
Israel acknowledges killing aid worker in strike after initially accusing UN of ‘baseless slander’
CNN — The Israeli military acknowledged on Thursday that it was responsible for killing a United Nations aid worker in…
UN runs out of food in Gaza two months after Israel’s total blockade
April 26, 2025
UN runs out of food in Gaza two months after Israel’s total blockade
CNN — The United Nations’ World Food Programme has run out of food in Gaza, the organization said Friday, almost…
Lebanon’s president says he seeks to disarm Hezbollah this year
April 24, 2025
Lebanon’s president says he seeks to disarm Hezbollah this year
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said he hopes Iran-backed Hezbollah can be disarmed this year, following an Israeli military campaign that…