Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Three energy-rich Gulf Arab nations are racing to turn their influence over Donald Trump into…
Kurdish PKK militants announce decision to dissolve after decades of conflict with Turkey
CNN — The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) said on Monday it would dissolve itself, according to media close to the…
Hamas announces imminent release of Edan Alexander, last known living American hostage
Jerusalem CNN — Hamas has announced the imminent release of Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage held in…
Iran calls latest nuclear talks with US ‘difficult’ but both sides agree negotiations will continue
CNN — The latest round of high-stakes nuclear talks between Iran and the US have ended, with Tehran calling them…
Israel issues evacuation warnings for Yemen ports after vowing to ‘defend itself by itself’
CNN — The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning for three ports in Yemen on Sunday night after vowing to…
Israel, US in talks to resume aid deliveries to Gaza as famine looms, source says
Jerusalem CNN — United States and Israeli officials are discussing a mechanism to deliver aid to Gaza that bypasses Hamas,…
These kibbutzniks used to believe in peace with Palestinians. Their views now echo Israel’s rightward shift
Jerusalem CNN — Sitting inside her new apartment in kibbutz Tzora, a leafy community just west of Jerusalem, Almog Holot…
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.…
US moves B-2 stealth bombers to Indian Ocean island in massive show of force to Houthis, Iran
CNN — The Pentagon has sent at least six B-2 bombers – 30% of the US Air Force’s stealth bomber…
Thousands of Turkish protesters defy ban over Istanbul mayor’s detention
Thousands of Turks ramped up protests on Thursday despite a ban on street gatherings over what they called the undemocratic…