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#iran-nuclear-program
#syria
fromIndependent
1 week ago
US politics

David Quinn: If I knew better than to accept an invitation to Assad's Syria, what is Catherine Connolly's excuse?

fromIndependent
1 week ago
US politics

David Quinn: If I knew better than to accept an invitation to Assad's Syria, what is Catherine Connolly's excuse?

#israel
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Joe Scarborough Warns of Unlikely Future' for Netanyahu After Bombs Stop': He's Going to Run Out of Things to Attack!'

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Netanyahu speaks of regime change in Iran. But it's not the same as regime destruction

Netanyahu aims for regime change in Iran, not just military strikes against its nuclear program.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Pray Israel's new war plan crushes Hamas, frees the hostages - and ends the war

Israel is intensifying military operations against Hamas with a new strategy of operational ambiguity and territorial control.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Joe Scarborough Warns of Unlikely Future' for Netanyahu After Bombs Stop': He's Going to Run Out of Things to Attack!'

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Could Trump be persuaded to save Palestinians in Gaza? | Kenneth Roth

Trump has largely given Israel carte blanche to continue its genocide in Gaza, but Netanyahu cannot count on the fickle American president.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Trump to host Bahrain, Qatar officials at White House

The U.S. and Bahrain signed the agreement as the Trump administration ramps up efforts to enhance global energy security.
US politics
#kurdish-rights
#gaza
World news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

UN says no aid that has entered Gaza this week has reached Palestinians

The U.N. aims to deliver aid in Gaza amidst delays and fears of looting, while Israel prepares a controversial new aid system.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Can Egypt's plan for Gaza backed by Arab League become reality?

Arab leaders have endorsed a reconstruction and election plan for Gaza, which contrasts sharply with Trump's controversial beach resort vision.
World news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

UN says no aid that has entered Gaza this week has reached Palestinians

The U.N. aims to deliver aid in Gaza amidst delays and fears of looting, while Israel prepares a controversial new aid system.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Can Egypt's plan for Gaza backed by Arab League become reality?

Arab leaders have endorsed a reconstruction and election plan for Gaza, which contrasts sharply with Trump's controversial beach resort vision.
#us-israel-relations
#israel-palestine-conflict
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Sick pro-Hamas groups celebrate horrific murder of Israeli diplomats outside Jewish museum as 'heroic attack'

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Sick pro-Hamas groups celebrate horrific murder of Israeli diplomats outside Jewish museum as 'heroic attack'

#gaza-conflict
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Friday Briefing: Hamas Targets Tel Aviv

Escalating violence in Gaza returns to a deadlock as Israel seeks Hamas's defeat while Hamas demands survival guarantees for hostage release.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

US, Israel want to displace Palestinians from Gaza to East Africa: Report

U.S. and Israel are negotiating with East African nations to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, amid accusations of ethnic cleansing.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Israel ramps up strikes in Gaza as Trump tours Middle East

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have escalated, killing over 100 people and intensifying civilian suffering amidst ongoing conflict.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Friday Briefing: Hamas Targets Tel Aviv

Escalating violence in Gaza returns to a deadlock as Israel seeks Hamas's defeat while Hamas demands survival guarantees for hostage release.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

US, Israel want to displace Palestinians from Gaza to East Africa: Report

U.S. and Israel are negotiating with East African nations to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, amid accusations of ethnic cleansing.
#iran
fromFuturism
1 month ago
US news

Trump's Attack May Instead Spur Iran to Speedrun a Nuclear Weapon It Wasn't Building Previously

fromFuturism
1 month ago
US news

Trump's Attack May Instead Spur Iran to Speedrun a Nuclear Weapon It Wasn't Building Previously

fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump defends Netanyahu, attacks Israeli prosecutors over corruption trial

Trump's assertion that Israeli prosecutors are "out-of-control" reflects a deep-seated belief that Netanyahu's trial is a politicized effort undermining Israel's stability and negotiating power.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Don't count on the Iran-Israel ceasefire lasting. What Netanyahu really wants is a forever war | Simon Tisdall

"The verbally agreed Iran-Israel ceasefire could be ripped to shreds at any moment; an aggressive theocratic regime still holds power in Tehran."
US politics
#israel-iran-conflict
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Stock Market Live June 25: S&P 500 (VOO) Tracks Oil Prices Higher as Israel-Iran Ceasefire Holds

A truce between Israel and Iran is boosting investor confidence, leading to a slight rebound in oil prices.
#us-iran-relations
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Israel-Iran war live: Trump floats regime change to make Iran great again' as region braces for Iranian response to US strikes

U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran prompt discussions of regime change, despite official denials of such intentions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Iranian regime collapse would be serious blow for Russia

Russia and Iran's partnership faces challenges as Iran encounters unprecedented threats, primarily from the US and Israel.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

The history of Netanyahu's rhetoric on Iran's nuclear ambitions

Netanyahu's long-standing warnings about an Iranian nuclear threat have influenced Israeli and US policies for over 30 years.
#trump-administration
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Conference to recognise Palestinian state to weaken scope of its ambition, diplomats say

The Saudi Arabia conference has shifted from ambition of immediate Palestinian state recognition to a focus on preliminary steps toward that goal.
#us-syria-relations
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump meets Syria's interim president after pledging to lift sanctions

Trump announced the lifting of U.S. sanctions against Syria during a meeting with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, aiming to aid Syria's reconstruction.
Washington DC
fromeuronews
2 months ago

US reopens ambassador's residence in bid to warm relations with Syria

Raising the US flag in Damascus symbolizes improving relations between the US and the new Syrian government.
US politics
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Trump meets with new Syrian leader in Saudi Arabia

Trump's meeting with Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa marks a potential shift in US-Syria relations and introduces sanctions relief.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump meets Syria's interim president after pledging to lift sanctions

Trump announced the lifting of U.S. sanctions against Syria during a meeting with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, aiming to aid Syria's reconstruction.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

WHY?' Mark Levin Hammers Trump for Demanding' Gaza Ceasefire Just Like Biden

Mark Levin criticizes the Trump administration's calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, insisting on Israel's right to combat Hamas without U.S. interference.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

David Lammy's speech in full as UK pauses Israel trade talks

The Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism accessible to all, highlighting ongoing issues like reproductive rights, trade talks, and Middle East conflicts.
#iran-nuclear-deal
US news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 months ago

As US Pushes For Zero Enrichment, Iran Insists It Won't Give It Up Nuclear Program

The Trump administration's strict position seeks zero uranium enrichment from Iran, while Iran insists on its right to enrich.
fromabc7.com
2 months ago
Washington DC

Trump tells Gulf leaders Iran must cease support of proxy groups as part of any nuclear deal

US news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 months ago

As US Pushes For Zero Enrichment, Iran Insists It Won't Give It Up Nuclear Program

The Trump administration's strict position seeks zero uranium enrichment from Iran, while Iran insists on its right to enrich.
fromabc7.com
2 months ago
Washington DC

Trump tells Gulf leaders Iran must cease support of proxy groups as part of any nuclear deal

fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Douglas Murray: Qatar's 'gestures' to Trump raise suspicions on both ends of the political spectrum

The release of Edan Alexander highlights the complexities of hostage negotiations involving Hamas and Qatar's influence.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The 'Amateur Diplomat'

Steve Witkoff leverages personal relationships and strategic interventions to navigate complex international diplomacy, reshaping traditional roles of diplomats.
SF politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Nawaf Salam, Lebanese prime minister: The disarmament of Hezbollah is the goal, not the starting point'

Negotiation is crucial for Lebanon's peace, especially regarding Hezbollah's disarmament and Israel's withdrawal from occupied territories.
#us-saudi-relations
US politics
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Trump joined by Musk in Saudi Arabia as US eyes deals with Gulf states

Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia aims to secure major investments and strengthen ties with Gulf nations.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US and Saudi Arabia sign $142bn arms deal as Trump to meet Syrian leader

The US and Saudi Arabia signed a historic $142bn arms deal during Trump's Gulf tour, emphasizing his transactional foreign policy.
US politics
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Trump joined by Musk in Saudi Arabia as US eyes deals with Gulf states

Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia aims to secure major investments and strengthen ties with Gulf nations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How India and Pakistan conflict turned from brink of war to ceasefire in days

The US mediated a fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan after escalating military tensions.
US intervention was essential to de-escalate potential nuclear conflict during India-Pakistan tensions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Do Israel's attacks make a difference to Yemen's Houthis?

A U.S.-Houthi ceasefire has been announced, but conflict continues between Israel and the Houthis.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Here's What to Know About the Muslim Brotherhood, Which Jordan Banned

Jordan's recent ban on the Muslim Brotherhood, the nation's largest opposition party’s political arm, signifies a major stepping stone in the country’s political landscape.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Houthis say US bombs Yemen again, targeting capital Sanaa

Intensified U.S. airstrikes in Yemen aim to counter Houthi threats to shipping and escalate military offensive against the rebel group.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Why Saudi Arabia Supports Trump's Nuclear Talks With Its Rival, Iran

Saudi Arabia's perspective on Iran's nuclear deal negotiations has shifted from opposition to support due to regional stability concerns.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Steve Bannon Rips Netanyahu's Arrogance' For Trying to Force the Issue' With Trump And Bomb Iran

Right there, he lays it out very simply. They can't have a nuclear weapon. But I don't want to attack. I want to live happily without death.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Will US pressure tactics on Lebanon make Hezbollah disarm faster?

The pressure to disarm Hezbollah is intensifying from the U.S. amidst concerns for regional stability and local economic reform, stating the need for the group to be treated like a cancer.
Left-wing politics
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Hamas accepts new hostage deal, which Israel counters with demand for additional captives: reports

Hamas might release hostages in exchange for a 50-day cease-fire, amid protests in Israel for their release.
US news
fromapps.npr.org
4 months ago

One family. One attack. 132 names. A Gaza investigation.

The recent Israeli strikes in Gaza reflect one of the deadliest periods for Palestinian families amid ongoing conflict.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Yale Law Scholar Suspended After AI Calls Her a Terrorist

Large language models (LLMs) can have harmful effects, as evidenced by Yale's suspension of scholar Helyeh Doutaghi based on AI-generated accusations.
#gaza-reconstruction
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Muslim nations, European leaders back Arab proposal for Gaza

The $53 billion reconstruction plan for Gaza is supported by key European nations, offering a realistic path to recovery after prolonged conflict.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Germany news

France, Germany, Italy, UK hail Arab-backed Gaza plan DW 03/08/2025

A $53 billion Arab-backed reconstruction plan for Gaza aims to improve living conditions without displacing Palestinians.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Muslim nations, European leaders back Arab proposal for Gaza

The $53 billion reconstruction plan for Gaza is supported by key European nations, offering a realistic path to recovery after prolonged conflict.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

France, Germany, Italy, UK hail Arab-backed Gaza plan DW 03/08/2025

A $53 billion Arab-backed reconstruction plan for Gaza aims to improve living conditions without displacing Palestinians.
Europe news
fromeuronews
4 months ago

'A bargaining chip': What did the Cairo Summit for Gaza achieve?

The summit showcased a unified Arab approach towards achieving a just peace for Gaza without displacing its population.
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