Middle East
Trump’s babysitting of Netanyahu puts the US in charge on Gaza
October 23, 2025
Trump’s babysitting of Netanyahu puts the US in charge on Gaza
An American official called it “Bibi-sitting” – a revolving door of the highest-ranking members of the Trump administration to make…
UN’s top court rebukes Israel over Gaza aid restrictions during war
October 23, 2025
UN’s top court rebukes Israel over Gaza aid restrictions during war
The United Nations’ top court issued a legal opinion Wednesday stating that Israel, as an occupying power, is obligated to…
Vance downplays concerns over ceasefire in visit to Israel as Trump administration officials privately worry
October 22, 2025
Vance downplays concerns over ceasefire in visit to Israel as Trump administration officials privately worry
Vice President JD Vance downplayed concerns about the fragility of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire while speaking in Israel on Tuesday, even…
Reality catches up with Trump’s Ukraine peace drive and threatens his Mideast push
October 22, 2025
Reality catches up with Trump’s Ukraine peace drive and threatens his Mideast push
Wishing for peace is far easier than making peace. President Donald Trump’s grand ambitions in the Middle East and Ukraine…
Oldest hostage taken by Hamas among two deceased returned to Israel Tuesday
October 22, 2025
Oldest hostage taken by Hamas among two deceased returned to Israel Tuesday
The body of the oldest hostage taken by Hamas following its October 7, 2023 attacks was among two deceased hostages…
Israel identifies body of deceased hostage as Sergeant Major Tal Haimi
October 21, 2025
Israel identifies body of deceased hostage as Sergeant Major Tal Haimi
Israeli forensics examiners have identified the remains of a deceased Israeli hostage handed over on Monday as those of Sergeant…
Trump seeks to build on momentum from Gaza deal in a busy diplomatic week
October 21, 2025
Trump seeks to build on momentum from Gaza deal in a busy diplomatic week
These are busy days for Steve Witkoff. The real estate developer-turned-Swiss Army Knife diplomat (officially the special presidential envoy for…
There’s a ceasefire — but Hollywood’s fight over Israel and Gaza still rages
October 21, 2025
There’s a ceasefire — but Hollywood’s fight over Israel and Gaza still rages
Los Angeles — Over the last two years, many big-name celebrities have made noise on behalf of a permanent ceasefire…
Yemen’s Huthi rebels detain 20 UN employees and confiscate equipment
October 21, 2025
Yemen’s Huthi rebels detain 20 UN employees and confiscate equipment
CAIRO Associated Press — Iranian-backed Huthi rebels detained two dozen UN employees Sunday, a day after they raided another UN…
Will the European Union impose sanctions on Israel?
October 21, 2025
Will the European Union impose sanctions on Israel?
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares sparked controversy within the European Union (EU) after he called on Monday to maintain…