Murder is at lowest rate since the 1950s. Trump touts it as a personal success.
2 planes with the same flight number avoid possible disaster thanks to quick-thinking controller
Tiger Global Management cuts stakes in Big Tech, buys into SpaceX
Hanwha, Fincantieri shares rise after Trump opens Navy shipbuilding to foreign yards
Jana Partners cuts stake in Fiserv, filing shows
Venus Williams falls again at Cincinnati Open, singles skid hits 13 with 6-2, 6-2 loss to qualifier
What's next for Luigi Mangione after his guilty plea over CEO killing?
MidEast|Political|World
UN's Guterres calls for end to violence in Middle East
U.N.
June 09, 2026Gaza
World
Israeli launches strikes near ancient heritage castle site in southern Lebanon
Israel’s air force and artillery have struck areas near a strategic mountain in southern Lebanon
May 30, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70 percent
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he had directed Israel's military to take more of Gaza, initially by seizing 70% of
May 28, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Rome Pride bars Jewish LGBT group from parade over Gaza stance
Rome Pride has barred Italy's only Jewish LGBT group from joining its annual parade, saying Keshet Italia had failed to clearly condemn Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide,
May 28, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Plans for the Gaza International Stabilization Force are in question as troop pledges stall
An international stabilization force promised for Gaza has yet to materialize three months after it was announced at an event hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump
May 28, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World
US puts UN expert Albanese back on list of sanctioned individuals, Treasury website shows
The United States has re-added Francesca Albanese, a U.N. expert on the Palestinian territories, to a list of sanctioned individuals, according to a notice posted to the U.S.
May 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|World
Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates Gaza attacks
Dozens of Palestinians carried the body of Hamas' armed wing chief through the streets of Gaza City in a
May 27, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israel attacks Hamas' new armed wing chief, Netanyahu says
Israel said on Tuesday it had attacked Hamas’ new armed wing chief, who it said was appointed just days earlier after Israel
May 27, 2026
Crime|MidEast|World
South African Gaza flotilla activists allege they were shocked with electricity in Israeli detention
South African activists detained while trying to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza have alleged abuse by Israeli soldiers
May 23, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after 'unspeakable' flotilla detainee taunts
France has banned Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his "unspeakable" behavior toward activists from a flotilla to Gaza
May 23, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent
The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza warned the U.N.
May 21, 2026
Asia|Political|World
South Korea says nationals held by Israel released after Gaza aid vessel seizure
South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Thursday that some of its nationals who had been in held in Israeli custody had been released.
May 21, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Opinion|Political|World
Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks
Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks
May 14, 2026
Crime|MidEast|World
Sexual violence was systematic and integral to Oct. 7 attacks and their aftermath, new report says
A report has found that sexual violence was systematic, widespread and integral to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks that sparked Israel's war with Hamas
May 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel
First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel
May 12, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported
Two activists arrested last month when Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza-bound flotilla they were travelling on are expected to be deported in the coming days after
May 09, 2026
Arts|Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
The world’s most important art festival is imploding and Russia and Israel sit at the center of the crisis
The world’s most important art festival is imploding and Russia and Israel sit at the center of the crisis
May 01, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Media organizations call on Israel to allow foreign reporters independent access to Gaza
Leaders of major media companies are urging Israel to lift a ban preventing foreign journalists from independently entering Gaza
April 30, 2026
Political|World
Israeli maps outline expanded zone of military control in Gaza
New maps of Gaza quietly issued by Israel a little more than a month ago have put thousands of displaced
April 29, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|World
Netanyahu's rivals are joining forces. Would they shift Israel's security policy?
Two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's top rivals announced they would join forces in an upcoming election to oust his coalition government, with a focus
April 27, 2026
Economy|Environment|World
Palestinians use Gaza rubble to restore streets as US rebuilding plan stalls
Palestinians are using war rubble to repave streets destroyed during Israel's two-year assault on Gaza, crushing concrete and metal into pavement under a
April 27, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|World
Palestinians vote in local elections in West Bank and part of Gaza
Palestinians have voted in local elections, the first in two decades in Gaza and the first in the Israeli occupied West Bank since the start of the war in Gaza
April 25, 2026
Education|MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump administration probes NYC Department of Education over pro-Palestinian group
U.S.
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
RTX lifts profit, revenue forecasts amid strong demand for weapons
Defense contractor RTX on Tuesday lifted its 2026 profit and revenue forecasts, betting on sustained aftermarket sales and growing demand for its
April 21, 2026
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Kosovo approves troop contribution for Gaza force
The small Balkan nation of Kosovo says it wants to commit dozens of its security troops to an international force for Gaza because it appreciates what NATO-led peacekeepers have done for its own security since the 1998-99 war with Serbia
April 17, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Hamas wants guarantees of Israeli troop withdrawal before disarmament talks, sources say
Palestinian militant group Hamas has told mediators it will not discuss giving up arms without guarantees that Israel will fully quit
April 02, 2026
Economy|Political|World
US Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to Israel
The U.S.
April 16, 2026
Political|US|World
Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them
More than three dozen Democrats supported an effort by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to block arms sales to Israel, signaling a growing discontent in the party with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the wars in Gaza and Iran
April 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Banga defends World Bank's role on Trump's Board of Peace
The World Bank is seeking to play a constructive role in aiding Gaza's recovery from the two-year war between Israel and Palestinian militants in the
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say
Donald Trump's Board of Peace has received only a tiny fraction of the $17 billion pledged for Gaza, preventing the U.S.
April 10, 2026
Environment|Political|World
Flotilla carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza sets sail from Spain
Dozens of boats carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza have set sail from the northeastern Spanish city of Barcelona
April 15, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World
Gaza's ceasefire had some momentum. Now, some fear a new war will distract the world
Palestinians in Gaza are reacting to a possible shift in the world's attention away from the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to a new regional conflict with Iran
March 02, 2026
Crime|Health|Political|World
Israeli settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian American, officials and witnesses say
The Palestinian Health Ministry and a witness say that Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank shot and killed a Palestinian American in an attack on a village
February 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
The Latest: Trump heads to Georgia after securing Board of Peace pledges for Gaza relief funds
President Donald Trump is in Georgia Thursday for a trip designed to help boost Republicans’ political standing heading into the midterms
February 19, 2026
Political|US|World
Trump gets pledges for Gaza reconstruction and troop commitments at inaugural Board of Peace talks
President Donald Trump has announced at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting that nine members have agreed to pledge $7 billion toward a Gaza relief package
February 19, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Trump launches his ‘Board of Peace’ with billions pledged for Gaza, but many allies are wary
Trump launches his ‘Board of Peace’ with billions pledged for Gaza, but many allies are wary
February 18, 2026
World
Trump says Board of Peace will unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction pledges at inaugural meeting
President Donald Trump says that members of his newly created Board of Peace have pledged $5 billion toward rebuilding Gaza and will commit thousands of personnel to international stabilization and police forces for the territory
February 15, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Indonesia readies up to 8,000 troops in first firm commitment to Gaza peacekeeping force
Indonesia is training troops for a new peacekeeping force in Gaza, backing a key part of President Donald Trump’s postwar plan
February 13, 2026
Health|Political|World
Gaza's Rafah crossing opens after 2-day closure as Palestinians claim delays and mistreatment
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened after a two-day closure
February 08, 2026
Health|Political|Travel|World
Confusion at reopening of Rafah crossing leaves Palestinians stranded
Confusion at reopening of Rafah crossing leaves Palestinians stranded
February 07, 2026
Travel|World
Gaza's crucial Rafah crossing prepares for limited travel to resume Monday
Palestinians in Gaza are watching with hope and impatience as workers lay the groundwork to reopen the territory’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt, its lifeline to the world
February 01, 2026
Africa|Political|World
South Africa expels Israel's top diplomat in a move that could prompt a strong reaction from the US
South Africa has declared Israel’s deputy ambassador persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country within 72 hours
January 30, 2026
Health|Political|World
Israel marks the return of the final hostage's remains after more than 2 years of war and grief
Israel is marking the end of a painful chapter after the return of the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza
January 27, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Trump's wide ambitions for Board of Peace spark new support for the United Nations
President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to sidestep the United Nations through his new Board of Peace appears to have inadvertently backfired
January 29, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Kushner's vision for rebuilding Gaza faces major obstacles
Jared Kushner envisions a rebuilt Gaza with high-rises, a coastline that attracts tourists and a bustling port
January 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World
What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and who is joining? Here’s what to know.
What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and who is joining? Here’s what to know.
January 22, 2026
Political|World
Trump says Board of Peace meant to oversee Gaza reconstruction ‘might’ replace UN
Trump says Board of Peace meant to oversee Gaza reconstruction ‘might’ replace UN
January 20, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Trump's Board of Peace is dividing countries in Europe and the Middle East
Divisions have emerged over U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace as its ambitions have grown beyond Gaza
January 21, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says
Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says
January 19, 2026