Hamas accepted a deal but Israel says it’s ‘far from’ meeting its demands. Here’s where talks stand
Middle East
May 7, 2024
Hamas accepted a deal but Israel says it’s ‘far from’ meeting its demands. Here’s where talks stand
Long-running diplomatic talks aimed at deescalating the war appeared to be on the cusp of producing a ceasefire agreement in…
Putin inaugurated as president for fifth term with Russia under tight grip
World
May 7, 2024
Putin inaugurated as president for fifth term with Russia under tight grip
CNN — Vladimir Putin has formally begun his fifth term as Russia’s president in a carefully choreographed inauguration ceremony, in…
Judge’s warning provides dilemma for Trump over whether he will risk jail for a political point
World
May 7, 2024
Judge’s warning provides dilemma for Trump over whether he will risk jail for a political point
CNN — Donald Trump and the judge presiding over his hush money trial are staring each other down with profound…
Israeli airstrikes kill multiple people in Rafah, Palestinian officials say
Middle East
May 7, 2024
Israeli airstrikes kill multiple people in Rafah, Palestinian officials say
Israeli airstrikes killed a number of Palestinians and injured others early Tuesday, Palestinian officials said. In a statement published alongside…
Putin orders tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to Western ‘threats’
World
May 7, 2024
Putin orders tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to Western ‘threats’
CNN — President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian forces to rehearse deploying tactical nuclear weapons, as part of military drills…
“I am leaving for the unknown”: Palestinians fleeing Rafah describe their fear and despair
Middle East
May 7, 2024
“I am leaving for the unknown”: Palestinians fleeing Rafah describe their fear and despair
CNN — Palestinian civilians told to evacuate eastern Rafah by the Israeli military have described their fear and despair at…
Gazans start leaving eastern Rafah as Israeli military orders evacuations
Middle East
May 6, 2024
Gazans start leaving eastern Rafah as Israeli military orders evacuations
CNN — Gazans began leaving eastern Rafah on Monday after Israel’s military issued a call for residents there to “evacuate immediately.”…
Thousands of Ukrainians have been sent to Russian prisons. Ukraine says they’re being held as bargaining chips
World
May 6, 2024
Thousands of Ukrainians have been sent to Russian prisons. Ukraine says they’re being held as bargaining chips
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — “Dear mom and dad, I am alive and well. I am doing well. Dima.” Handwritten on…
Opinion: How the suffering in Gaza is different from other conflicts
Opinion
May 6, 2024
Opinion: How the suffering in Gaza is different from other conflicts
Editor’s Note: Arwa Damon, an award-winning former senior international correspondent for CNN, is president and co-founder of the nonprofit organization…
China’s Xi Jinping is visiting Europe for the first time in five years – his goodwill tour will be an uphill struggle
World
May 6, 2024
China’s Xi Jinping is visiting Europe for the first time in five years – his goodwill tour will be an uphill struggle
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and…