UK pauses trade talks and EU reviews relationship with Israel, as pressure grows on Netanyahu to halt Gaza siege
Middle East
May 21, 2025
UK pauses trade talks and EU reviews relationship with Israel, as pressure grows on Netanyahu to halt Gaza siege
CNN — International pressure is mounting on Israel amid its renewed military operation in the Gaza strip, as both the…
Russian fighter jet protects ‘shadow fleet’ vessel in first such move by Moscow, officials say
World
May 20, 2025
Russian fighter jet protects ‘shadow fleet’ vessel in first such move by Moscow, officials say
CNN — Until last week, a secretive fleet of ships ferrying Russian oil around the world showed no clear links…
What we do and don’t know about Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis
World
May 20, 2025
What we do and don’t know about Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis
The announcement Sunday that former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer has some people wondering how the…
Luxury skyscrapers, golf courses and cryptocurrency: The Trump family’s rapidly expanding Middle East business
Middle East
May 20, 2025
Luxury skyscrapers, golf courses and cryptocurrency: The Trump family’s rapidly expanding Middle East business
CNN — The Trump family’s business ties to the Middle East have more than tripled since the president’s first term…
Elon Musk brought ‘the world’s biggest supercomputer’ to Memphis. Residents say they’re choking on its pollution
Technology
May 20, 2025
Elon Musk brought ‘the world’s biggest supercomputer’ to Memphis. Residents say they’re choking on its pollution
Last summer, an abandoned factory in southwest Memphis got a new life courtesy of the world’s richest man. Elon Musk’s…
Sources contradict Trump narrative about Qatar offering plane as ‘gift’
Middle East
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…
China isn’t getting rid of its controls over rare earths, despite trade truce with US
World
May 20, 2025
China isn’t getting rid of its controls over rare earths, despite trade truce with US
Hong Kong CNN — Despite a 90-day truce in its trade war with the United States, China appears to be…
Peace in Ukraine looks further away after Trump’s call with Putin
World
May 20, 2025
Peace in Ukraine looks further away after Trump’s call with Putin
CNN — So much for Donald Trump’s “force of personality” forcing Russian President Vladimir Putin to prove he wants to…
UK, France, Canada threaten sanctions if Israel continues new offensive into Gaza. Here’s what we know
Middle East
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
Middle East
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…