President Trump said on Thursday that the US and Iran were close to reaching a nuclear deal, though the details of a potential agreement remain unclear. The president said that the US wouldn't be "making any nuclear dust in Iran," referencing his previous threats that...
Trump Says He Wants the US To ‘Take’ Gaza and ‘Turn It Into a Freedom Zone’
President Trump said on Thursday that he wants the US to "take" Gaza and turn it into a "freedom zone," signaling he hasn't given up on his idea for a US takeover of the territory. The president made the comments during a meeting with business leaders in Qatar before...
One Killed as Israel Launches Multiple Attacks Against Southern Lebanon
Israel continued its attacks against various sites in southern Lebanon today, with at least four different airstrikes being reported overall. One person has been confirmed killed according to the Lebanon Health Ministry. The fatal strike was against a bulldozer...
Israeli Strikes Kill More Than 100 Palestinians in Gaza
Updated on May 15, 2025, at 9:13 pm EST At least 143 Palestinians were killed by Israeli attacks in Gaza on Thursday, Al Jazeera reported, as the Israeli military has intensified its strikes on the besieged territory amid President Trump's visit to the region. At...
Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Arrested for Confronting Congress About Slaughter of Gaza Children
Ben Cohen, co-founder of the ice cream company Ben & Jerry's, was arrested at a Senate hearing on Wednesday for confronting Congress about its support for Israel's slaughter of children in Gaza. "Congress kills poor kids in Gaza by buying bombs and pays for it by...
More Than 200 Republicans Work To Sabotage Chances of Iran Nuclear Deal
More than 200 Republicans in Congress have sent a letter to President Trump urging him that any deal with Iran must involve the complete dismantlement of Tehran's nuclear enrichment program, which Iranian officials have made clear is a non-starter. The letter was...
Putin Aide To Lead Talks With Ukraine in Istanbul on Thursday
An aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin will lead a Russian delegation in talks with Ukrainian officials that will be held in Istanbul on Thursday, the Kremlin announced on Wednesday night. The aide, Vladimir Medinsky, led the Russian delegation the last time...
UN Peacekeepers Post Hit by Direct Fire From Israeli Troops in southern Lebanon
UNIFIL peacekeepers continue to struggle with active Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, issuing a statement today expressing concern about Israel’s increasingly aggressive military posture. One of the peacekeepers’ outposts near Kfar Chouba came under...
Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill 84 Amid Starvation Blockade
Israeli attacks on Gaza killed at least 84 Palestinians since dawn on Wednesday, medical sources told Al Jazeera, amid Israel's starvation blockade that has been imposed on the territory since March 2. Heavy Israeli strikes targeted Jabalia, northern Gaza, killing...
US Launches Airstrike in Somalia, Says It Targeted al-Shabaab
US Africa Command announced on Wednesday that its forces launched an airstrike in Somalia a day earlier that targeted al-Shabaab just north of Mogadishu. The command refused to share any details about the strike, saying, "Specific details about units and assets will...