Middle East
‘We came back for nothing’: Returning home to northern Gaza, Palestinians find death and destruction
January 31, 2025
‘We came back for nothing’: Returning home to northern Gaza, Palestinians find death and destruction
Khamis and Ahmad Imarah knew they wouldn’t find much more than rubble when returning to their home in northern Gaza.…
110 Palestinian prisoners expected to be released Thursday
January 30, 2025
110 Palestinian prisoners expected to be released Thursday
Israel is expected to release 110 Palestinian prisoners on Thursday as part of the ongoing Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal.…
A dispute over Arbel Yehoud’s release highlights the ceasefire deal’s fragility
January 30, 2025
A dispute over Arbel Yehoud’s release highlights the ceasefire deal’s fragility
Arbel Yehoud’s release on Thursday will come as a huge relief to her family and friends, whose hopes for her…
Israel says three Israeli and five Thai hostages to be released in Gaza Thursday
January 30, 2025
Israel says three Israeli and five Thai hostages to be released in Gaza Thursday
CNN — The three Israeli hostages due to be released in Gaza on Thursday have been named by the Israeli…
Former al Qaeda member named as Syria’s president for transitional period
January 30, 2025
Former al Qaeda member named as Syria’s president for transitional period
Syria CNN — Former al Qaeda member Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has been named as Syria’s…
Airstrike kills at least 70 seeking care at last functioning hospital in North Darfur capital as Sudan’s civil war rages
January 29, 2025
Airstrike kills at least 70 seeking care at last functioning hospital in North Darfur capital as Sudan’s civil war rages
CNN — At least 70 people were killed after a drone strike targeted the last functioning hospital in the besieged…
‘I am finally at home’: Freed Israeli hostage Naama Levy shares message
January 29, 2025
‘I am finally at home’: Freed Israeli hostage Naama Levy shares message
CNN — A freed Israeli hostage says she drew “hope and strength” from other captives while she was being held…
Israel says eight of the remaining hostages to be released by Hamas in phase one of deal are dead
January 29, 2025
Israel says eight of the remaining hostages to be released by Hamas in phase one of deal are dead
CNN — Eight of the remaining hostages set to be released by Hamas in the first phase of a ceasefire…
‘When he wants something, it happens.’ Israel’s far right applauds Trump’s Gaza plan
January 29, 2025
‘When he wants something, it happens.’ Israel’s far right applauds Trump’s Gaza plan
CNN — US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his proposal to “clean out” Gaza by removing Palestinians living…
Thousands of Afghans who helped the US lose access to critical resources following Trump directives
January 28, 2025
Thousands of Afghans who helped the US lose access to critical resources following Trump directives
CNN — Thousands of Afghans who worked directly for or on behalf of the US government in Afghanistan have been…