Yesterday morning, Iran launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at a joint US-UK military base on the island of Diego Garcia, a US official told CNN. Diego Garcia is part of the Chagos Islands, an archipelago more than 1,000 miles (1,609 kilometers) northeast of Mauritius. The UK took over the islands along with Mauritius in 1814 … Read more
A statement released today attributed to Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, contains some familiar regime talking points while leaving some wondering where the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led the oil-laden country for 36 years, actually is. Pedram Hamidi, who grew up in Iran under the existing regime, is doubtful … Read more
Live updates: Trump warns Iran about larger strikes as war spirals in Middle East CNN Live updates: Trump says Iran operations likely to last 4 to 5 weeks, but he’s prepared ‘to go far longer’ AP News ‘I Have Agreed to Talk’ The Atlantic Trump says war against Iran moving “substantially ahead” of schedule Axios Trump: Operation to Last … Read more
A Texas immigration detention center holding hundreds of children and families should be closed “immediately” as a measles outbreak takes hold, Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) said. “Because of the close-quarter conditions at Dilley, lack of prompt medical response and capacity, and lack of expertise with diseases such as measles, Dilley is not equipped to combat … Read more
Pope Leo XIV is visiting holy sites in Lebanon on Monday, seeking to recognize the country’s religious pluralism and send a message to Christians not to abandon the region. Over the past few decades, hundreds of thousands of Christians have left parts of the Middle East for good, driven by wars and the rise of … Read more
Jamaicans across the island are bracing for the worst hurricane the country has seen. In Montego Bay, Glendevon Primary school is being turned into a shelter. Shelter manager Sandra Simon Clarke and her team have laid mats across desks and the floors, turning classrooms into makeshift bedrooms. “I have seen and heard that it is … Read more
More than two dozen countries were represented at the Gaza summit in Egypt on Monday, as US President Donald Trump and other world leaders signed a ceasefire deal. According to a list obtained by CNN from a White House official, the summit drew participation from key global and regional players, including the Arab League secretary … Read more
Hope and fear in Gaza as Israel begins partial pulloutpublished at 07:53 BST 07:53 BST Rushdi AbualoufGaza correspondent, reporting from Istanbul The mood in Gaza has quickly changed from celebration to unease, as Israeli forces begin a partial withdrawal from parts of the territory following the announcement of a ceasefire and prisoners-hostages exchange deal with … Read more
Live updates: Delegates walk out on Netanyahu speech at UN General Assembly CNN Trump administration live updates: Netanyahu addresses U.N. General Assembly; James Comey indicted, will face trial NBC News Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech prompts walkout at U.N. MSNBC News At U.N., amid jeers and cheers, Netanyahu says Israel ‘must finish the job’ in Gaza NPR UN delegates … Read more
Live Updates: Itamar Ben-Gvir calls to settle Gaza Strip The Jerusalem Post Katz promises Israel will strengthen hold over Jerusalem, including Temple Mount The Times of Israel Itamar Ben-Gvir ascends Temple Mount, calls for Gaza sovereignty The Jerusalem Post Temple Mount sees surge in Jewish visits and open worship JNS.org ‘Not for sharing’: The brewing conflict over one of … Read more