Gaza photojournalist who wrote, ‘If I die, I want a resounding death’ killed in Israeli airstrike
Middle East
April 19, 2025
Gaza photojournalist who wrote, ‘If I die, I want a resounding death’ killed in Israeli airstrike
CNN — Fatima Hassouna, a war documentarian who had covered the conflict in Gaza on the ground for 18 months,…
The Trump administration says Europe is taking advantage of the US. That’s not exactly true
Features/Interviews
April 18, 2025
The Trump administration says Europe is taking advantage of the US. That’s not exactly true
Maintaining a good relationship between the United States and Europe has long been seen as a no-brainer by leaders on…
US and Ukraine to hold highest level talks in weeks with no end in sight to Russia’s war
World
April 17, 2025
US and Ukraine to hold highest level talks in weeks with no end in sight to Russia’s war
CNN — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s international envoy, are set to meet…
Saudi defense minister visits Iran in highest-level trip in decades as nuclear talks proceed
Middle East
April 17, 2025
Saudi defense minister visits Iran in highest-level trip in decades as nuclear talks proceed
CNN — Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud arrived in Tehran on Thursday, in a rare visit…
Palestinian Islamic Jihad releases first-ever video of Israeli hostage Rom Braslavski
Middle East
April 17, 2025
Palestinian Islamic Jihad releases first-ever video of Israeli hostage Rom Braslavski
CNN — A Palestinian militant group in Gaza released a video on Wednesday of Rom Braslavski, a 21-year-old Israeli soldier…
How the battles Trump loves to wage explain his presidency
World
April 17, 2025
How the battles Trump loves to wage explain his presidency
CNN — To understand Donald Trump’s second term, just look at the fights he picks. The president and his top…
Lebanon’s president says he seeks to disarm Hezbollah this year
Middle East
April 17, 2025
Lebanon’s president says he seeks to disarm Hezbollah this year
CNN — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said he hopes Iran-backed Hezbollah can be disarmed this year, following an Israeli military…
Maldives bans Israeli passport holders in protest against Gaza war
World
April 17, 2025
Maldives bans Israeli passport holders in protest against Gaza war
COLOMBO Reuters — The Maldives has banned Israeli passport holders from entering its territory, the president’s office said on Wednesday,…
Ukraine parades Chinese nationals captured fighting for Russia. What message was it was trying to send?
World
April 17, 2025
Ukraine parades Chinese nationals captured fighting for Russia. What message was it was trying to send?
CNN — Putting prisoners of war in front of reporters and news cameras is almost certainly a violation of international…
A ship full of lifesaving wheat is sailing towards Yemen. When it arrives next month, it may rot or be pillaged
Middle East
April 17, 2025
A ship full of lifesaving wheat is sailing towards Yemen. When it arrives next month, it may rot or be pillaged
Washington CNN — A merchant ship full of wheat set sail from Oregon earlier this month, headed towards the port…