US moves forces closer to Israel and Lebanon amid concerns of escalating cross-border fire
Middle East
June 29, 2024
US moves forces closer to Israel and Lebanon amid concerns of escalating cross-border fire
CNN — The US is moving forces closer to Israel and Lebanon amid concerns of escalating cross-border fire, according to two US…
Iran’s presidential election heads to a runoff after reformist wins most votes
Middle East
June 29, 2024
Iran’s presidential election heads to a runoff after reformist wins most votes
Tehran, Iran and Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — A reformist candidate won the most votes in the first round of…
Heat waves in Europe are getting more dangerous. Here’s what that means for travelers
Environment
June 29, 2024
Heat waves in Europe are getting more dangerous. Here’s what that means for travelers
CNN — Growing up in Texas, Mary Beth Walsh thought she was accustomed to high temperatures. Her hometown of Dallas,…
Foreign diplomats react with horror to Biden’s dismal debate performance
World
June 29, 2024
Foreign diplomats react with horror to Biden’s dismal debate performance
CNN — President Joe Biden’s dismal showing at the CNN presidential debate against former President Donald Trump resonated around the…
The Boeing saga has reached a new level of absurdity
World
June 29, 2024
The Boeing saga has reached a new level of absurdity
New York CNN — If you’re a PR person, I can’t possibly think of a harder job right now than…
Iranians vote for a new president under the shadow of conflict and economic woes
Middle East
June 29, 2024
Iranians vote for a new president under the shadow of conflict and economic woes
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…
Wounded and sick children leave besieged Gaza Strip, in first medical evacuation for weeks
Middle East
June 29, 2024
Wounded and sick children leave besieged Gaza Strip, in first medical evacuation for weeks
CNN — Dozens of sick and injured children, including 20 cancer patients, have been evacuated from Gaza through the Kerem…
Biden acknowledges weak debate performance as Democratic questions swirl over whether he’ll stay in the presidential race
World
June 29, 2024
Biden acknowledges weak debate performance as Democratic questions swirl over whether he’ll stay in the presidential race
Washington CNN — President Joe Biden’s campaign insisted Friday he will not drop out of the 2024 race, but fractures…
Israel may soon draft ultra-Orthodox Jews. What does it mean for the war and Netanyahu?
Middle East
June 28, 2024
Israel may soon draft ultra-Orthodox Jews. What does it mean for the war and Netanyahu?
The Israeli Supreme Court issued a ruling on Tuesday ordering the government to draft ultra-Orthodox Jews into the military. Since…
Biden’s disastrous debate pitches his reelection bid into crisis
World
June 28, 2024
Biden’s disastrous debate pitches his reelection bid into crisis
If Joe Biden loses November’s election, history will record that it took just 10 minutes to destroy a presidency.…