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Israel attacks Lebanon with “most violent” strikes since ceasefire

Israel has carried out multiple bombings across southern Lebanon, including blowing up a multi-story apartment building.

Deported Afghans face deepening humanitarian crisis on return home

Hundreds of thousands deported by Pakistan and Iran face poverty, unemployment, and lack of aid in fragile Afghanistan.

Aid entering Gaza is “less than a drop in the ocean”

Gaza needs a humanitarian operation involving hundreds of trucks a day, says Tomasso Della Longa of the Red Cross.

G7 threatens further sanctions if Russia fails to agree Ukraine ceasefire

Finance chiefs will 'explore' new measures against Moscow should no ceasefire be agreed, although US tempers language.

‘Red lines’ stalk fifth round of Iran-US nuclear talks

Washington and Tehran have taken a tough public stance before talks, with enrichment a key point of contention.

Trump administration blocks Harvard from enrolling international students

Trump blocked Harvard's ability to enrol international students, escalating tensions with the Ivy League university.

Japan faces a ‘rice crisis’ as price nearly doubles for food staple

The price of Japanese-grown rice is soaring due to high inflation, low farm yields and a growing tourism sector.

Record floods kill four and devastate eastern Australia

About 50,000 people are still isolated after powerful weather system dumped months of rain in three days.

EU membership, seizing Russia’s money needed to rebuild Ukraine: Analysts

A simple ceasefire is unlikely to set the stage for undoing the damage from Russia’s war, experts say.

US sanctions Sudan after ruling chemical weapons used during civil war

The US will cut exports to Sudan and lines of government credit after determining that banned weapons were used.

Thunder-Wolves 118-103: MVP SGA sets up 2-0 NBA West final lead

NBA's MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to Game 2 win over Minnesota Timberwolves in West finals.

Guess who India, Pakistan and Iran are all wooing? The Taliban

No country formally recognises the Taliban. But the group's recent diplomatic overdrive shows many want it as a partner.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,184

These are the key events on day 1,184 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Florida court orders ex-Mexican security chief to pay millions to Mexico

Genaro Garcia Luna, formerly a high-ranking government official, is serving a 38-year sentence for accepting bribes.

Will Donald Trump’s Golden Dome protect America?

US president says system will shield country from missile threats, including from space.

Suspect charged with murder in shooting of two Israeli embassy workers

Elias Rodriguez faces charges of first-degree murder, murder of foreign officials and causing death with a firearm.

Timeline: Trump’s escalating standoff with Harvard University

Move to block Harvard from enrolling foreign students latest action against university in months-long pressure campaign.

G7 vows to address global economic ‘imbalances’, considers Russia sanctions

The group said it would call for analysis on international supply chain resilience.

Syrian business owners welcome EU’s lifting of sanctions

Syrians are hoping sanctions relief will help boost investment, reconstruction after more than a decade of civil war.

Israeli speculation mounts over potential rift between Trump and Netanyahu

US and Israel have always been close, especially under Trump, but that makes even the smallest differences more evident.

Vigil held for slain Israeli embassy staffers

Mourners held a vigil outside the Capital Jewish Museum after two Israeli Embassy staffers were fatally shot Wednesday.

Lebanese PM condemns wave of Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon

Israeli attacks come as residents of Lebanon's southern districts prepare to vote in municipal elections on Saturday.

Damaged homes after small plane crashes into US neighbourhood

A small plane crashed into a US neighbourhood near San Diego early Thursday.

Is United States debt becoming unsustainable?

Moody's ratings agency has stripped the US of its last perfect credit rating.

Desperate crowds scramble for Gaza’s first freshly baked bread in weeks

Desperately hungry Palestinians scrambled to try and get their share of Gaza’s first freshly baked bread in weeks.

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Netanyahu congratulates Yuval Raphael on 2025 Eurovision success

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Yuval Raphael, Israel's representative to the 2025 Eurovision on Wednesday to congratulate her on winning second place in the competition.

"Shalom Yuval, you sound excellent and you sounded excellent there. You have brought so much honor and pride to our country. After what you went through, fighting for your life in a shelter, and now representing all of our

U.S. Senators Call for End to Gaza Blockade

WASHINGTON, DC - A coalition of 29 U.S. senators, spanning both parties, introduced a resolution on Thursday calling on the Trump administration to push for an immediate end to Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip, citing dire humanitarian conditions and the need for renewed diplomacy in the region.

The resolution, led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and co-sponsored by prominent Democrats and Republic

Iran, US Dig In As Nuclear Talks Resume In Rome

Welcome back to the Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains why they matter.

I'm RFE/RL correspondent Kian Sharifi. In this edition, I'm looking at how Tehran and Washington are digging in on the core nuclear issue: enrichment. The United States insists Iran cant enrich uranium; Iran maintains it wont give it up. With both sides refusing to budge, the standoff is heati

Fate Of Nuclear Talks On The Line As Iran, US Head To Rome

The United States and Iran are set to hold a fifth round of talks over the latter's nuclear program in Rome, and the stakes couldhardly be higher.

The main obstacle is Irans uranium enrichment capability -- something that the United States insists must be abandoned in any deal to ensure Iran will not weaponize its nuclear program.

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As Iran And The US Stand Firm On Nuclear Red Lines, Who Will

World Insights: What the future holds for U.S.-Iran nuclear talks?

Analysts believe the U.S. policy shift has crossed Iran's red lines on uranium enrichment, further heightening tensions.

Despite the difficulties, analysts point out that the United States and Iran remain open to negotiations, and indirect dialogue channels are still functioning, which is a positive sign. Some believe that a deal is still possible.

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Ahead of talks, Iran foreign minister says "no deal" if US seeks end to nuclear enrichment

Tehran( Iran), May 23 (ANI): The fifth round of 'indirect' negotiations are set to be held between Iran and the United States on Friday in Rome, according to the Iranian foreign ministry. The talks, being facilitated by Oman are aimed at reviving stalled diplomacy over Iran limiting its nuclear program in exchange for lifting of economic sanctions imposed by US on the Islamic Republic.

Washington maintains that

"Absolute gut-wrenching sadness and anger": People pay tribute to Israeli diplomats outside White House

Washington, DC [US], May 23 (ANI): Several people from various walks of life gathered outside the White House to pay tribute to Israeli Embassy staff members Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim who were shot dead outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC.

People held a vigil outside the White House, organised by a friend of the victims.

The people gathered there prayed for the dece

"Evil of anti-Semitism must be eradicated from our society", says White House on murder of Israeli diplomats

Washington DC [US], May 23 (ANI): The White House has expressed strongest condemnation on the killing of two Israeli diplomats in Washington DC.

During a press briefing on Thursday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, 'President Trump is saddened and outraged over the brutal murder of two Israeli embassy staff here in Washington, D.C. last night. Yaron Leshinsky and Sarah Milgram were a beautiful young couple

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90 truckloads of UN aid delivered to Gazans, breaking 11-week blockade

The first aid in 11 weeks delivered to Gazans includes nutrition supplies, flour, medicines and other critical goods, UN humanitarians said Thursday.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said about 90 trucks loaded at the Kerem Shalom/Karem Abu Salem checkpoint headed for multiple destinations, carrying the s

"Breaks my heart knowing that two young lives are gone": American civil society mourns death of Israeli diplomats

By Reena Bhardwaj

Washington DC [US], May 23 (ANI): Several people from various walks of life gathered outside the Capital Jewish Museum, where two Israeli embassy staff members were fatally shot. They expressed grief on the killing and called the attacks violent and senseless.

While speaking to ANI, Debby Greenberg, a Jewish person from Virginia, said, 'I was horrified and stunned when I saw the news in t

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu condemns killing of Israeli diplomats, thanks US for standing with Israel

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 23 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed strong condemnation of the cold-blooded murder of two Israeli diplomats in the US.

In his remarks delivered via a video message shared on X, the Israeli PM said, 'Last night in Washington something horrific happened. A brutal terrorist shot in cold blood a young beautiful couple - Yaron Lischinsky and Sara Milgrim. Yaron had jus

90 truckloads of UN aid delivered to Gazans, breaking 11-week blockade

OCHA said Israeli authorities must facilitate the movement of humanitarian convoys, including from southern Gaza to the north, so that all supplies can reach people in need wherever they are across the Gaza Strip.

UNITED NATIONS, May 22 (Xinhua) -- The first aid in 11 weeks delivered to Gazans includes nutrition supplies, flour, medicines and other critical goods, UN humanitarians said Thursday.<

UN Chief strongly condemns killing of Israeli diplomats in US capital

NEW YORK, 23rd May, 2025 (WAM) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the "appalling killing" of two Israeli embassy officials in the United States capital, stressing that "nothing can justify such a horrific act," his Spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday.

The diplomats were gunned down on Wednesday night as they left an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in central Washington DC,

Israeli probe finds tactical errors, friendly fire in deadly Kissufim battle

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 22 (ANI/TPS): An Israeli military investigation into Hamas' October 7 attack on Kibbutz Kissufim and the nearby Kissufim army base found glaring failures in the Israel Defense Forces' preparedness.

The report, released on Thursday, found that soldiers, trained primarily for combat in Gaza's open areas, were ill-prepared for fighting within a civilian setting.

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Three arrested for shooting animals

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 22 (ANI/TPS): Three residents of Bethlehem were arrested for allegedly shooting animals and illegally possessing weapons.

The arrests came after an operation conducted by detectives from the Crime Fighting Unit (CFU) of the Judea Region, in which what the police called 'disturbing videos' were found documenting severe abuse and fatal shooting of animals, along with the possession of illegal