The hill where the idea of a Palestinian state may die
Middle East
August 26, 2025
The hill where the idea of a Palestinian state may die
Jabal al-Baba, West Bank — Atop a Palestinian village overlooking Jerusalem, Atallah Mazara’a ruminates about his long-held dream. His Bedouin…
Israeli protesters demand release of hostages, end to the war in “day of struggle”
Middle East
August 26, 2025
Israeli protesters demand release of hostages, end to the war in “day of struggle”
As we’ve been reporting, Israelis started a nationwide day of protest today, blocking highways and burning tires as they called…
France fears new political crisis after PM’s confidence-vote gamble
World
August 26, 2025
France fears new political crisis after PM’s confidence-vote gamble
Paris Reuters — France could find itself heading for another snap parliamentary election, a government minister suggested on Tuesday, after…
Trump tells South Korean president he wants to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
World
August 26, 2025
Trump tells South Korean president he wants to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
President Donald Trump is willing to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, he told his South Korean counterpart…
Australia expels Iranian ambassador after spy agency finds Iran directed antisemitic attacks on its soil
Middle East
August 26, 2025
Australia expels Iranian ambassador after spy agency finds Iran directed antisemitic attacks on its soil
Brisbane, Australia — Australia is expelling the Iranian ambassador to Canberra after the country’s intelligence agency found that Iran was…
Trump claims war in Gaza could end in next “two to three weeks”
Middle East
August 26, 2025
Trump claims war in Gaza could end in next “two to three weeks”
President Donald Trump claimed yesterday the war in Gaza will end in the next few weeks, without providing specifics. The…
In this sun-scorched nation, mall runs and night swims are saving the summer
Middle East
August 25, 2025
In this sun-scorched nation, mall runs and night swims are saving the summer
Summer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is not for the faint-hearted. The mercury rises beyond 40 degrees Celsius, or…
Our phones are flooded with apps. Google wants to help
Technology
August 25, 2025
Our phones are flooded with apps. Google wants to help
New York — How many apps does it take to plan a work meeting or a dinner with friends? It…
Trump’s ambition to take crime crackdown national will stoke tensions and legal showdowns
World
August 25, 2025
Trump’s ambition to take crime crackdown national will stoke tensions and legal showdowns
America’s next big showdown is brewing over Donald Trump’s zeal to impose unusual presidential power as he eyes big, Democratic-run…
Israel strikes Yemen after Huthis fire new type of missile
Middle East
August 25, 2025
Israel strikes Yemen after Huthis fire new type of missile
Israel struck Yemen’s Huthis on Sunday after the Iran-backed rebels fired a new type of missile at Israel. The Israeli…