Trump orders cities to clear homeless encampments
Federal data show U.S. homelessness rose 18 percent in 2024 to about 771,480 people, with 36 percent living unsheltered in streets, cars or tents
Trump demands treason charges for Obama
The Justice Department has not commented on Gabbard’s referrals or Trump’s call for prosecutions
Twenty-five countries condemn Israel’s killing of Gaza civilians
Global powers condemned Israel’s deadly aid restrictions in Gaza and demanded the protection of civilians and an end to forced displacement.
Canada and FINCA launch $5M youth project
A five-year $5 million initiative will empower East African youth, especially women, with job skills, mentorship and business development support.
Amman eyes dissolving Muslim Brotherhood’s political wing
The Brotherhood and many IAF leaders, the source said, still “bet on the government’s tolerance,” but “this time there will be no retreat”
Nuclear talks between Iran and E3 to restart in Turkey
Diplomatic talks between Iran and the European troika are scheduled in Istanbul as part of efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear agreement.
Moroccans rally in Rabat to protest Israel ties and Gaza crisis
Tens of thousands of Moroccans protested in Rabat against the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called for ending Morocco’s normalisation with Israel.
Trump vows to aid Afghans stranded in UAE camps
The UAE agreed in 2021 to shelter several thousand Afghans evacuated from Kabul during the last days of the U.S. troop withdrawal
Trump shifts US-Africa ties from aid to business
The Trump administration is transforming US-Africa relations by replacing aid with trade, but rising tariffs and uncertain trade agreements are causing concern across the continent.
United States voices opposition to Israeli strikes in Syria
Washington stated it did not support Israeli attacks in Syria and is engaging both sides to reach a lasting agreement amid rising regional tensions.
Cruz bill seeks terror listing for Muslim Brotherhood
Early co‑sponsors include Republican senators John Boozman, Tom Cotton, Dave McCormick, Ashley Moody and Rick Scott
Greece seeks new maritime talks with Libya amid rising tensions
Greek Foreign Minister visits Libya to reopen talks on maritime borders and migration while opposing Turkish-Libyan maritime agreements.
Commonwealth lifts Gabon’s suspension after democratic election
Gabon rejoined the Commonwealth as its April vote met democratic standards and was seen as reflecting the people’s will.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon’s Bekaa kill 12, including 5 Hezbollah fighters
The Israel Defense Forces said the sorties hit “elite Radwan training camps and weapons depots” used by the Iran-backed group
Israel strikes Gaza, mass casualties reported
Over 90 Palestinians including aid seekers and children died in Israeli bombings that hit crowded areas and displaced families in Gaza.
US citizen killed in West Bank settler assault
Musallet’s family in Tampa, Florida, said medics were blocked from reaching him for three hours
Syria culture minister sparks fury with Alawite slur
The undated footage — apparently recorded before President Bashar al-Assad was ousted in December 2024 — circulated widely on social media this week
Iranian hardliner threatens Mar-a-Lago drone strike on Trump
Despite the heated rhetoric, indirect U.S.–Iran talks are due to resume this week in Norway
Four more rescued after Houthi sinking; 11 crew still missing
The Eternity C is the second Greek-operated vessel lost this week after an eight-month lull in Houthi attacks
Greece halts asylum claims from North Africa
Greece will suspend asylum applications from North African migrants arriving by sea for three months due to a sharp rise in arrivals on Crete and Gavdos.
US tightens visa rules for Nigerians with new three-month limit
The United States has reduced temporary-stay visas for Nigerian citizens to single-entry and three months in duration as part of a revised visa policy.
UN experts slam US deportations to South Sudan
UN experts raise alarm over the US deporting migrants to unsafe countries without proper legal procedures.
ICC issues warrants for Taliban leader, chief justice
ICC: Taliban leaders enforced systemic persecution of women and girls from Aug 2021 to Jan 2025
Trump says US has talks with Iran scheduled
President’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says meeting with Iran will be held in the ‘next week or so’