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
President Donald Trump’s latest tariff moves drew worries from Wall Street as stocks slumped Friday and Treasury yields fell sharply. Trump signed an order Thursday night imposing steep tariffs on 66 countries, the European Union, Taiwan and the Falkland Islands to go into effect on Aug. 7, after he originally threatened them for April but … Read more
Only the United States has the clout to engage Israel and Iran in negotiations as the two countries continue to trade air attacks, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday. “Europe alone does not have the necessary influence to bring the parties concerned to the negotiation table. Only the United States can do … Read more
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., June 11, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters U.S. stock futures fell early Friday after Israel launched an airstrike attack on Iran. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 504 points, or 1.17%. S&P 500 futures dropped … Read more
Madleen activists to be deported by Israelpublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 13:41 BST Hugo BachegaMiddle East correspondent The 12 pro-Palestinians activists detained after the Madleen was intercepted by Israeli forces on its way to Gaza will be deported to their home countries, according to the Israeli foreign ministry. Among those on board is the … Read more