Middle East
Dick Cheney helped design the ‘war on terror.’ It opened a Pandora’s box that still hasn’t been closed
November 5, 2025
Dick Cheney helped design the ‘war on terror.’ It opened a Pandora’s box that still hasn’t been closed
He was defense secretary under President George H.W. Bush during Operation Desert Storm. He was vice president under the younger…
Trump administration advancing UN resolution for Gaza security force, source says
November 5, 2025
Trump administration advancing UN resolution for Gaza security force, source says
The Trump administration is working on a United Nations Security Council resolution to deploy a multinational force to Gaza to…
Hostage remains handed over Tuesday are those of dual US-Israeli citizen Itay Chen, Israel says
November 5, 2025
Hostage remains handed over Tuesday are those of dual US-Israeli citizen Itay Chen, Israel says
Israel on Tuesday said it had received the remains of Itay Chen, the last US-Israeli hostage held in Gaza, as…
UN secretary-general warns that war in Sudan is ‘spiraling out of control’
November 4, 2025
UN secretary-general warns that war in Sudan is ‘spiraling out of control’
The United Nations secretary-general warned Tuesday that the war in Sudan is “spiraling out of control” after a paramilitary force…
Rebels accused of massacring hundreds of people as videos emerge of atrocities and bodies in Sudanese city
November 4, 2025
Rebels accused of massacring hundreds of people as videos emerge of atrocities and bodies in Sudanese city
An elderly man sits on the floor, dozens of bodies lying around him, before a Sudanese rebel fighter approaches and…
A leaked video, a frantic search, and the top military lawyer: What to know about the scandal rocking Israel
November 4, 2025
A leaked video, a frantic search, and the top military lawyer: What to know about the scandal rocking Israel
Jerusalem — Less than a week ago, Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was the Israeli military’s top lawyer, tasked with enforcing…
Deadly quake rocks Afghanistan leaving iconic Blue Mosque surrounded by rubble
November 3, 2025
Deadly quake rocks Afghanistan leaving iconic Blue Mosque surrounded by rubble
A powerful earthquake has rattled northern Afghanistan, killing more than a dozen people, injuring hundreds and damaging one the country’s…
Israel receives remains of 3 more deceased hostages held in Gaza
November 3, 2025
Israel receives remains of 3 more deceased hostages held in Gaza
Jerusalem — Israel on Sunday received the bodies of three more deceased hostages held in Gaza. The remains were transferred…
Motaz Azaiza’s photos from Gaza showed the heartbreak of war. Now in the US, he’s looking for a way forward
November 2, 2025
Motaz Azaiza’s photos from Gaza showed the heartbreak of war. Now in the US, he’s looking for a way forward
Motaz Azaiza has witnessed the horrors of war. Now he’s trying to restore his faith in humanity. For 107 days,…
Israel receives remains of two deceased hostages held in Gaza
November 1, 2025
Israel receives remains of two deceased hostages held in Gaza
Israel received the remains two deceased hostages held in Gaza on Thursday afternoon. The remains were transferred to Israel via…