Israeli defence minister vows to halt Gaza flotilla near Egypt
The pro-Palestinian yacht Madleen is heading toward Gaza with symbolic aid as Israel prepares military action to enforce its naval blockade
Trump’s travel ban on 12 nations takes effect Monday
Starting at 12:01 a.m. ET, travelers from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen will be barred from entering the U.S
Iran to unveil secret Israeli nuclear files
It remains unclear whether the breach is linked to a reported cyberattack on an Israeli nuclear research facility last year
Israel recovers body of Thai hostage from Gaza
Pinta, an agricultural worker, was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Gaza border
Trump reinstates broad US travel ban, targeting 12 countries
The new directive, effective June 9, bars nationals from countries including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Sudan, Somalia, Yemen, and Haiti, among others, from entering the US
Egypt to preserve Saint Catherine Monastery’s sovereignty
Egypt has reassured Greece and the Orthodox Church that the sovereignty and religious value of the Saint Catherine Monastery in Sinai will be preserved.
United nations names new UNIFIL mission leader
The United Nations Secretary General appointed Major General Diodato Abagnara to lead the UN Interim Force in Lebanon.
Colorado firebomb suspect’s family detained by ICE
Soliman, an Egyptian national, is facing federal hate crime and attempted murder charges after attacking a rally in Boulder on Sunday with Molotov cocktails and an improvised flamethrower
Cairo, Abu Dhabi call for Gaza truce, aid
Egyptian President Sisi and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed called for an immediate Gaza ceasefire, urgent humanitarian aid, and progress toward a two-state solution.
Israel strikes Syria after rocket fire across border
Syria and Israel remain technically at war, with no formal peace treaty since 1948
Family of Colorado firebombing suspect taken into custody
The attack injured 12 people, many of them elderly
UN chief demands investigation after deadly Gaza aid site chaos
Dozens of Palestinians were reportedly killed in Rafah while seeking aid, prompting the UN chief to call for an immediate and impartial investigation.
Cairo and Tehran plan talks to boost ties and tackle shared issues
Egypt and Iran announce regular political consultations to deepen bilateral ties and strengthen regional cooperation.
Italy’s Mount Etna erupts, spews ash and gas
Despite the eruption, Catania Airport, located nearby on the island of Sicily, remained open
MAGA calls for Muslim ban after Boulder terror attack
Authorities say Suleiman has been living in the U.S. illegally since March 2024
Hamas signals fresh push to restart stalled Gaza truce negotiations
Hamas has announced its willingness to immediately resume indirect negotiations for a Gaza truce as mediators intensify peace efforts.
Ukraine launches drone strike destroying 40+ Russian bombers
Over 40 Russian bombers were hit in Ukraine’s complex drone strike targeting four major airbases including Siberian Irkutsk.
IAEA: Iran’s secret nuclear program and deception exposed
The 35-nation IAEA Board of Governors had requested a comprehensive report on Iran’s nuclear past and present
Hamas seeks tweaks to US-backed Gaza truce
Israel’s conditions include Hamas’ disarmament and the release of all 58 remaining captives
Iran says Oman shared US nuclear deal proposal
Iran’s foreign minister confirmed that Oman delivered elements of a U.S. nuclear deal proposal, with Iran set to respond based on national interests.
SDF chief Abdi open to talks with Erdogan
Turkey considers the SDF’s main component—the People’s Protection Units (YPG)—an offshoot of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which Ankara and its Western allies list as a terrorist organization
Israel displaces 250,000 Palestinians from Jabalia refugee camp
Over 250000 people have been forced from northern Gaza to so-called safe zones as Israel continues its deadly military operation in the region.
Economy guru Erdogan attacks interest rates amid runaway inflation
Despite Erdogan’s vow to deliver single-digit inflation, analysts say the target is a fantasy so long as the self-proclaimed maestro of economics keeps treating orthodox interest-rate policy as a personal enemy
Hamas to reject US-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal
Details of the plan, according to The New Arab and Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, include a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 28 Israeli captives in exchange for 125 Palestinian prisoners and the remains of 180 Palestinians
Israel vows to build Jewish state in West Bank
The announcement of new settlements has drawn condemnation from both Britain and Jordan, with London calling the move a “deliberate obstacle” to Palestinian statehood
US-backed group opens 3rd Gaza aid site amid airstrikes
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a private group supported by the United States and approved by Israel, said it plans to open more sites in the coming weeks
Trump says he told Netanyahu to hold off Iran strike
Iran, meanwhile, signaled it could allow American inspectors to visit its nuclear facilities under U.N. supervision if a deal is reached