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Today: August 14, 2026
Today: August 14, 2026

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MidEast|Political|World

UN's Guterres calls for end to violence in Middle East

U.N.

UN's Guterres calls for end to violence in Middle East
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

Israeli launches strikes near ancient heritage castle site in southern Lebanon
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

Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70 percent
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,

Rome Pride bars Jewish LGBT group from parade over Gaza stance
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

Plans for the Gaza International Stabilization Force are in question as troop pledges stall
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.

US puts UN expert Albanese back on list of sanctioned individuals, Treasury website shows
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

Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates Gaza attacks
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

Israel attacks Hamas' new armed wing chief, Netanyahu says
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

South African Gaza flotilla activists allege they were shocked with electricity in Israeli detention
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

France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after 'unspeakable' flotilla detainee taunts
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.

Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent
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.

South Korea says nationals held by Israel released after Gaza aid vessel seizure
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

Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks
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

Sexual violence was systematic and integral to Oct. 7 attacks and their aftermath, new report says
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

First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel
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

Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported
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

The world’s most important art festival is imploding and Russia and Israel sit at the center of the crisis
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

Media organizations call on Israel to allow foreign reporters independent access to Gaza
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

Israeli maps outline expanded zone of military control in Gaza
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

Netanyahu's rivals are joining forces. Would they shift Israel's security policy?
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

Palestinians use Gaza rubble to restore streets as US rebuilding plan stalls
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

Palestinians vote in local elections in West Bank and part of Gaza
Education|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump administration probes NYC Department of Education over pro-Palestinian group

U.S.

Trump administration probes NYC Department of Education over pro-Palestinian group
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

RTX lifts profit, revenue forecasts amid strong demand for weapons
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

Kosovo approves troop contribution for Gaza force
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

Hamas wants guarantees of Israeli troop withdrawal before disarmament talks, sources say
Economy|Political|World

US Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to Israel

The U.S.

US Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to Israel
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

Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them
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

Banga defends World Bank's role on Trump's Board of Peace
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.

Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say
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

Flotilla carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza sets sail from Spain
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

Gaza's ceasefire had some momentum. Now, some fear a new war will distract the world
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

Israeli settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian American, officials and witnesses say
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

The Latest: Trump heads to Georgia after securing Board of Peace pledges for Gaza relief funds
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

Trump gets pledges for Gaza reconstruction and troop commitments at inaugural Board of Peace talks
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

Trump launches his ‘Board of Peace’ with billions pledged for Gaza, but many allies are wary
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

Trump says Board of Peace will unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction pledges at inaugural meeting
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

Indonesia readies up to 8,000 troops in first firm commitment to Gaza peacekeeping force
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

Gaza's Rafah crossing opens after 2-day closure as Palestinians claim delays and mistreatment
Health|Political|Travel|World

Confusion at reopening of Rafah crossing leaves Palestinians stranded

Confusion at reopening of Rafah crossing leaves Palestinians stranded

Confusion at reopening of Rafah crossing leaves Palestinians stranded
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

Gaza's crucial Rafah crossing prepares for limited travel to resume Monday
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

South Africa expels Israel's top diplomat in a move that could prompt a strong reaction from the US
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

Israel marks the return of the final hostage's remains after more than 2 years of war and grief
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

Trump's wide ambitions for Board of Peace spark new support for the United Nations
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

Kushner's vision for rebuilding Gaza faces major obstacles
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.

What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and who is joining? Here’s what to know.
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

Trump says Board of Peace meant to oversee Gaza reconstruction ‘might’ replace UN
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

Trump's Board of Peace is dividing countries in Europe and the Middle East
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

Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says