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Russian attack on bus in Sumy region kills nine, Ukraine says, hours after peace talks
World
May 17, 2025
Russian attack on bus in Sumy region kills nine, Ukraine says, hours after peace talks
CNN — A Russian drone attack on a bus in northeastern Ukraine killed at least nine people and injured seven…
As Musk steps back, DOGE moves forward with more cuts, sweeping agency changes
World
May 17, 2025
As Musk steps back, DOGE moves forward with more cuts, sweeping agency changes
CNN — Elon Musk’s prominent role in President Donald Trump’s White House appears to be fading, but the tech billionaire’s…
What Gulf Arab states got, and didn’t get, out of Trump’s visit
Middle East
May 17, 2025
What Gulf Arab states got, and didn’t get, out of Trump’s visit
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — US President Donald Trump just finished a lavish tour of Gulf Arab states, where every…
Head of controversial new Gaza aid group says he won’t be part of displacing Palestinians, urges UN to participate in plan
Middle East
May 17, 2025
Head of controversial new Gaza aid group says he won’t be part of displacing Palestinians, urges UN to participate in plan
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — Israel has agreed to allow some food into Gaza before a newly-approved mechanism for aid…
Supreme Court blocks Trump from restarting Alien Enemies Act deportations
World
May 17, 2025
Supreme Court blocks Trump from restarting Alien Enemies Act deportations
CNN — The Supreme Court on Friday blocked President Donald Trump from moving forward with deportations under the 1798 Alien…
A whiplash week of diplomacy leaves Ukraine much where it started
World
May 17, 2025
A whiplash week of diplomacy leaves Ukraine much where it started
Kyiv CNN — Much has happened this week, but what failed to transpire is the more telling. The first direct…
Israel ramps up strikes in Gaza, killing dozens, as Trump floats ‘freedom zone’
Middle East
May 17, 2025
Israel ramps up strikes in Gaza, killing dozens, as Trump floats ‘freedom zone’
CNN — The Israeli military intensified operations across Gaza Thursday, killing more than 100 people, and pledged to continue bombings…
Israeli military says it has launched major new offensive in Gaza, same day Trump leaves region with no deal
Middle East
May 17, 2025
Israeli military says it has launched major new offensive in Gaza, same day Trump leaves region with no deal
CNN — The Israeli military says it has launched the first stages of a new major offensive in Gaza, in…
A US-backed group says it will deliver aid to Gaza, but humanitarian organizations are skeptical. Here’s what we know
Middle East
May 16, 2025
A US-backed group says it will deliver aid to Gaza, but humanitarian organizations are skeptical. Here’s what we know
CNN — A controversial new American-backed organization, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), has announced it will begin delivering aid to…
UAE gifts Trump a single drop of oil
Middle East
May 16, 2025
UAE gifts Trump a single drop of oil
President Donald Trump made light of a gift from the United Arab Emirates on Friday, when he was gifted a…