Middle East
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…
US to impose sanctions on Sudan after finding government used chemical weapons
May 31, 2025
US to impose sanctions on Sudan after finding government used chemical weapons
(Reuters) – The United States said on Thursday it would impose sanctions on Sudan after determining that its government used…
Controversial new Gaza aid group isn’t screening recipients — despite being established to keep supplies from Hamas
May 31, 2025
Controversial new Gaza aid group isn’t screening recipients — despite being established to keep supplies from Hamas
Jerusalem CNN — The embattled Israeli-backed aid group that began operating in Gaza earlier this week is not screening Palestinians…
Israel will block rare Saudi-led ministerial delegation from visiting West Bank, official says, as anger over Gaza grows
May 31, 2025
Israel will block rare Saudi-led ministerial delegation from visiting West Bank, official says, as anger over Gaza grows
CNN — Israel has said it will “not cooperate” with plans from the Palestinian Authority (PA) to host a Saudi-led…
Israel approves biggest expansion of West Bank settlements in decades
May 30, 2025
Israel approves biggest expansion of West Bank settlements in decades
Israel approved a massive expansion of Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank this week in a move described as…
Israel accepts new US proposal for ceasefire with Hamas, says Israeli official
May 30, 2025
Israel accepts new US proposal for ceasefire with Hamas, says Israeli official
Israel has accepted the new proposal for a ceasefire with Hamas from US envoy Steve Witkoff, according to an Israeli…