Middle East
More than 500 injured in huge explosion at Iranian oil port
April 26, 2025
More than 500 injured in huge explosion at Iranian oil port
CNN — A huge explosion has occurred in the port city of Bandar Abbas in southwestern Iran, injuring 516 people,…
Israel acknowledges killing aid worker in strike after initially accusing UN of ‘baseless slander’
April 26, 2025
Israel acknowledges killing aid worker in strike after initially accusing UN of ‘baseless slander’
CNN — The Israeli military acknowledged on Thursday that it was responsible for killing a United Nations aid worker in…
UN runs out of food in Gaza two months after Israel’s total blockade
April 26, 2025
UN runs out of food in Gaza two months after Israel’s total blockade
CNN — The United Nations’ World Food Programme has run out of food in Gaza, the organization said Friday, almost…
Lebanon’s president says he seeks to disarm Hezbollah this year
April 24, 2025
Lebanon’s president says he seeks to disarm Hezbollah this year
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said he hopes Iran-backed Hezbollah can be disarmed this year, following an Israeli military campaign that…
Earthquake strikes off coast of Istanbul, Turkish officials say
April 23, 2025
Earthquake strikes off coast of Istanbul, Turkish officials say
CNN — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul on Wednesday, according to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management…
Israel’s assault on Gaza halts polio vaccination campaigns
April 23, 2025
Israel’s assault on Gaza halts polio vaccination campaigns
The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced the suspension of the UN-backed polio vaccination campaign, putting Gaza at risk of…
Sharks drew crowds to this Israeli beach for years. Now a swimmer’s disappeared and a body’s been found
April 23, 2025
Sharks drew crowds to this Israeli beach for years. Now a swimmer’s disappeared and a body’s been found
HADERA, Israel AP — Israeli police on Tuesday scoured the Mediterranean coast for a swimmer they fear may have been…
The pope called them every night until his final hours. Now, Gaza’s Christians cling to the hope he left behind
April 23, 2025
The pope called them every night until his final hours. Now, Gaza’s Christians cling to the hope he left behind
CNN — The final call lasted 30 seconds. Just enough time to say hello and ask if everyone was okay.…
The US and Iran concluded a second round of nuclear talks. Here’s what we know
April 22, 2025
The US and Iran concluded a second round of nuclear talks. Here’s what we know
CNN — A second round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran has concluded, with both sides indicating…
‘Professional failures’ led to killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza, says Israeli military
April 22, 2025
‘Professional failures’ led to killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza, says Israeli military
CNN — The Israeli military says “professional failures” led to the killing of 15 paramedics and first responders in an…