Trump bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students
Trump’s administration halted Harvard’s enrolment of foreign nationals, citing ideological concerns and triggering a strong response from the institution.
Ramaphosa lauded for his calm stance during Trump meeting
South African president Ramaphosa remained calm and polite during a tense meeting with Trump over false claims of white persecution.
Syria: Governor detained, Hmeimim Air Base attacked
Armed men detained Suweida’s governor, Mustafa Bakkour, on Wednesday after storming his office
Trump promises action after 2 Israeli embassy staff killed in DC
‘They were a beautiful couple,’ says Israeli envoy, urging unity against hate after shooting
Israel signals possible pause in Gaza to free hostages
Netanyahu says Israel is ready for a temporary Gaza ceasefire to release hostages while continuing its offensive amid growing global criticism.
Trump misuses DRC still in talk on white SA farmers
Trump showed a Congo photo during a meeting with Ramaphosa to support his claim of white genocide in South Africa despite the image being unrelated.
Rome to host 5th Iran-US nuclear talks
Iran and the United States will hold a fifth round of nuclear talks in Rome this week as both sides pursue a new deal despite deep disagreements.
US deportation flight sparks row over South Sudan return
US officials plan to deport 8 convicts of serious crimes but decline to confirm if they were sent to South Sudan amid a judge’s order blocking the move.
France’s supermax prison plan in French Guiana sparks local outrage
The 500-capacity facility, expected to open by 2028, will feature a 60-inmate supermax wing designed to house high-profile drug traffickers and suspected Islamist militants
Iran’s Khamenei rejects US demands in nuclear talks
The talks are at an impasse due to disagreement over uranium enrichment, which the U.S. sees as a potential route to nuclear weapons
Qatar brushes off allegations over aircraft offer to Trump
The offer sparked controversy after U.S. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer introduced a bill to prevent foreign aircraft from being used as Air Force One
Trump pushes war talks after two-hour Putin call
Donald Trump confirms that Ukraine and Russia agreed to begin negotiations toward ending the war after his conversation with Putin.
UNRWA staff deaths top 300 in Gaza strikes
The UN reports three more UNRWA staff killed in Gaza as the total surpasses 300 amid ongoing Israeli military operations and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Israel recovers personal items of 1960s spy executed by Syria
Cohen, a Mossad agent, infiltrated Syria’s political and military circles in the 1960s by posing as a Syrian businessman returning from South America
Israel seeks to label Qatar ‘terror sponsor’ to block Gaza talks
The bill would prohibit countries labeled as “terror sponsors” from providing funds or engaging in trade with Israel
Israel vows full control of Gaza as aid trucks arrive
The Israeli military, which launched a new operation on Friday, warned residents in Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis to evacuate immediately in preparation for a significant attack
Iran warns nuclear talks will fail if US insists on zero enrichment
A fifth round of discussions is expected to take place in Rome this weekend, though this is yet to be confirmed, according to an Iranian official
Kremlin confirms Putin-Trump phone call set for May 19
Call will follow Istanbul peace talks, focus on Ukraine and trade, says Trump
Kremlin confirms Putin-Trump call prep
Dmitry Peskov confirms plans for Putin and Trump to speak soon as international diplomatic discussions continue.
Gaza urges Arabs to end Israeli siege, stop genocide
Gaza calls on Arab leaders at Baghdad summit to break the blockade, ensure aid access, and stop Israeli attacks on hospitals and civilians.
Musk’s xAI updates Grok chatbot after ‘White genocide’ comments
Concerns over political biases, hate speech, and the accuracy of AI chatbots have been ongoing since the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in 2022
Trump considers Palestinian relocation to Libya
NBC News says the U.S. may relocate up to 1 million Palestinians from Gaza to Libya in return for unfreezing Libyan funds.
UN cuts back humanitarian aid plans in Yemen and Somalia
Due to a funding crisis, the UN is scaling back support in Yemen and Somalia, leaving millions without access to critical aid and humanitarian support.
Trump pressures Iran on nuclear deal, Tehran denies proposal
Earlier, an Iranian source close to the country’s negotiating team said that while Tehran had not yet received the proposal, it was reportedly in the hands of Oman