On Wednesday, President Trump met with Ahmed al-Sharaa, the founder of al-Qaeda in Syria, who became the country's de facto leader after his rebranded group of jihadists, known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), took power in Damascus in December 2024. Trump said he had a...
The World Health Organization’s representative for the occupied West Bank and Gaza, Richard Peeperkorn, announced Tuesday that 57 children in Gaza have died of malnutrition, citing the Palestinian Health Ministry. Israel has implemented a full siege on all aid in Gaza...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel would complete its military objectives in Gaza and force out at least 50% of the population. On Tuesday, Netanyahu said even if Israel agrees to a temporary pause for the release of hostages, it will...
According to the Houthi Interior Ministry, Israel has carried out an attack against the key port of Hodeidah. Israel issued an evacuation order for multiple ports along the coast on Sunday, with a social media post claiming the ports were used for “terrorist...
The Trump administration announced a massive weapons sale to Saudi Arabia worth nearly $142 billion, calling it the “largest defense sales agreement in history.” In exchange, Riyadh gave assurances that it would go ahead with $600 billion in investments in the United...
UPDATED 5/13/25 at 4:50 pm EST Israeli security officials stated that Tel Aviv launched nine bunker busting missiles into and around the courtyard of southern Gaza’s European hospital near Khan Younis on Tuesday. At least 28 people have been killed and 70 others...
President Donald Trump traveled to Saudi Arabia for the first foreign trip of his second administration. During an address in the Gulf kingdom, Trump slammed neocons and Iran, while also weighing in on Ukraine and Syria. “It's crucial for the wider world to know this...
A new poll finds a large majority of Americans across the political spectrum support reaching a deal with Iran that allows Tehran to maintain a peaceful nuclear program. According to the University of Maryland’s Critical Issues Poll, 69% of Americans favor reaching a...
President Trump has announced that he will lift all sanctions the US has against the Syrian government, which he says will “give them a chance at greatness.” He will also meet Syria’s leader, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday. The US has...
The Israeli Security Cabinet approved a resolution that will give Tel Aviv full control over Area C of the West Bank. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich touted the decision as a “de facto” annexation of over half of the West Bank. On Tuesday, the Israeli cabinet gave...
