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US expected to deport dozens of Iranians as Trump threatens regime over crackdown

US expected to deport dozens of Iranians as Trump threatens regime over crackdown

US expected to deport dozens of Iranians as Trump threatens regime over crackdown
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia, Ukraine and the US are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. They're coming at a key moment

Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. envoys are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with both countries as part of Washington’s push to end Moscow’s nearly 4-year-old invasion

Russia, Ukraine and the US are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. They're coming at a key moment
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Turkey celebrates as Syrian government makes gains against Kurdish-led force

Turkey is celebrating the latest developments in Syria, where the new government has effectively defeated a major Kurdish-led force with an abrupt offensive

Turkey celebrates as Syrian government makes gains against Kurdish-led force
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump rolls out his Board of Peace, but it's not clear how many leaders will join him

President Donald Trump launched his Board of Peace on Thursday to lead efforts to maintain a ceasefire in Gaza

Trump rolls out his Board of Peace, but it's not clear how many leaders will join him
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Judge warns Trump administration from changing plaintiffs immigration status in First Amendment case

A federal judge ruled that the academics, who are party to a lawsuit alleging U.S. policy singles out noncitizens for detention or deportation over their pro-Palestinian activism on college campuses, can seek relief from the court if their immigration status is changed as retribution for taking part in the case

Judge warns Trump administration from changing plaintiffs immigration status in First Amendment case
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Iran offers first government-issued death toll from protest crackdown, one far lower than activists

Iran has reported its first government-issued death toll from the recent protests, saying 3,117 people were killed

Iran offers first government-issued death toll from protest crackdown, one far lower than activists
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump's Board of Peace poses latest in a series of US challenges to the United Nations

President Donald Trump’s ambitions for the “Board of Peace” to play a role in global conflicts beyond Gaza appear to be the latest U.S. attempt to sidestep the U.N. Security Council

Trump's Board of Peace poses latest in a series of US challenges to the United Nations
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli fire strikes journalists and children on one of Gaza's deadliest days since ceasefire

Hospitals in Gaza say Israeli forces have killed at least 11 Palestinians on one of the deadliest days since the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel took effect in October

Israeli fire strikes journalists and children on one of Gaza's deadliest days since ceasefire
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
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Israel's settler movement takes victory lap as a sparse outpost becomes a settlement within a month

Israeli settlers are celebrating the inauguration of a new settlement in the West Bank on land where Israel and the U.S. once hoped to build a hospital for Palestinian children

Israel's settler movement takes victory lap as a sparse outpost becomes a settlement within a month
Americas|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump puts next steps on Gaza ceasefire plan at risk by antagonizing Europe over Greenland

President Donald Trump closed out 2025 with his plan to end the Israel-Hamas war in fine fettle

Trump puts next steps on Gaza ceasefire plan at risk by antagonizing Europe over Greenland
Africa|Americas|Asia|Crime|Education|Environment|Europe|MidEast|US

Testimony ends in Uvalde officer's trial over response to 2022 school shooting, case set for jury

Witness testimony has ended in the trial of a former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer accused of failing in his duty to stop a gunman in the critical first minutes of the 2022 Robb Elementary School attack

Testimony ends in Uvalde officer's trial over response to 2022 school shooting, case set for jury
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Syrian military, Kurdish-led forces announce new truce after guards leave camp housing IS families

Guards from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have abandoned a camp in northeast Syria, allowing detainees linked to the Islamic State group to escape

Syrian military, Kurdish-led forces announce new truce after guards leave camp housing IS families
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli crews target UN facilities for Palestinian refugees in east Jerusalem

Israeli forces have targeted two United Nations facilities as part of their crackdown on the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees

Israeli crews target UN facilities for Palestinian refugees in east Jerusalem
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's pro-Kurdish party warns Syria violence threatens peace efforts

Turkey’s pro-Kurdish political party says that violence against Kurdish groups in Syria risks undermining reconciliation efforts with Kurdish militants in Turkey

Turkey's pro-Kurdish party warns Syria violence threatens peace efforts
Asia|Crime|MidEast|World

Islamic State group claims blast on Chinese restaurant in Kabul that killed 7

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a bombing at a Chinese restaurant in Afghanistan’s capital that killed at least seven people including a Chinese national and wounded more than a dozen others

Islamic State group claims blast on Chinese restaurant in Kabul that killed 7
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Hackers disrupt Iran state TV to support exiled crown prince as deaths from crackdown exceed 4,000

Hackers have disrupted Iranian state TV to air footage supporting the exiled crown prince

Hackers disrupt Iran state TV to support exiled crown prince as deaths from crackdown exceed 4,000
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
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Shapiro says Harris’ vetting team asked whether he was ‘an agent of the Israeli government’

Shapiro says Harris’ vetting team asked whether he was ‘an agent of the Israeli government’

Shapiro says Harris’ vetting team asked whether he was ‘an agent of the Israeli government’
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

$1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza, as India and others invited

At least eight more countries say the United States has invited them to join President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace overseeing next steps for Gaza

$1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza, as India and others invited
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Iran’s supreme leader acknowledges thousands were killed in protests

Iran’s supreme leader acknowledges thousands were killed in protests

Iran’s supreme leader acknowledges thousands were killed in protests
Crime|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US-based activist agency says it has verified 3,919 deaths from Iran protests

A U.S.-based activist agency reports at least 3,919 deaths during recent protests in Iran

US-based activist agency says it has verified 3,919 deaths from Iran protests
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‘Blood on the streets’: Iranian who fled Karaj tells of brutal crackdown on protesters

‘Blood on the streets’: Iranian who fled Karaj tells of brutal crackdown on protesters

‘Blood on the streets’: Iranian who fled Karaj tells of brutal crackdown on protesters
MidEast|Political|World

Israel objects to US announcement of leaders who will help oversee next steps in Gaza

Israel’s government is objecting to a White House announcement about leaders overseeing the next steps in Gaza as the ceasefire enters its challenging second phase

Israel objects to US announcement of leaders who will help oversee next steps in Gaza
MidEast|Political|World

Former UK leader Blair joins Carney and Rubio on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza

Former UK leader Blair joins Carney and Rubio on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza

Former UK leader Blair joins Carney and Rubio on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza
Crime|Economy|Health|MidEast|Political|World

White House names some leaders with roles in next steps in Gaza, while Palestinian committee meets

The White House has released the names of some of the leaders who will play a role in overseeing next steps in Gaza

White House names some leaders with roles in next steps in Gaza, while Palestinian committee meets
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‘As far as I’m concerned, this regime has fallen’: Director Jafar Panahi on Iran’s deadly protests

‘As far as I’m concerned, this regime has fallen’: Director Jafar Panahi on Iran’s deadly protests

‘As far as I’m concerned, this regime has fallen’: Director Jafar Panahi on Iran’s deadly protests
Crime|Interview|MidEast|World

Iranian protester Erfan Soltani faces execution

26-year-old Erfan Soltani is believed to be the first anti-regime protester in the latest Iranian uprising to reportedly be given the death sentence, according to human rights organizations. CNN's Isobel Yeung spoke to his relative.

Iranian protester Erfan Soltani faces execution
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US warns Iran that 'all options are on the table' in emergency UN meeting

U.S. and Iranian officials faced each other at the U.N. Security Council, where America’s envoy renewed threats against the Islamic Republic despite President Donald Trump’s efforts to lower the temperature between the two adversaries

US warns Iran that 'all options are on the table' in emergency UN meeting
Interview|MidEast|Political|World

Boise man who fled Iran shares perspective as protests escalate overseas

Boise man who fled Iran shares perspective as protests escalate overseas

Boise man who fled Iran shares perspective as protests escalate overseas
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Exiled crown prince’s plan for Iran is mostly aimed at Trump, experts say

Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has outlined his vision for a democratic Iran on social media

Exiled crown prince’s plan for Iran is mostly aimed at Trump, experts say
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|MidEast|World

Rachel Goldberg-Polin's memoir recounts her journey after her son's abduction by Hamas

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, known for her advocacy for hostages abducted by Hamas-led militants, has a memoir coming out this spring

Rachel Goldberg-Polin's memoir recounts her journey after her son's abduction by Hamas
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Major Middle East powers urge Trump not to attack Iran as US moves some personnel from key base

Major Middle East powers urge Trump not to attack Iran as US moves some personnel from key base

Major Middle East powers urge Trump not to attack Iran as US moves some personnel from key base
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel to honor Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism

Israel plans to honor the late Charlie Kirk for his efforts against antisemitism

Israel to honor Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran signals plans for fast trials and executions while promising retaliation against US, Israel

Iranian officials signaled that fast trials and executions lay ahead for suspects detained in nationwide protests, while the Islamic Republic promised retaliation if the U.S. or Israel intervened in the domestic unrest

Iran signals plans for fast trials and executions while promising retaliation against US, Israel
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Trump claims killing of Iran protesters 'has stopped' even as Tehran signals executions ahead

President Donald Trump says he’s been told “on good authority” that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has signaled fast trials and executions ahead in its crackdown on protesters

Trump claims killing of Iran protesters 'has stopped' even as Tehran signals executions ahead
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US announces next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan as committee is formed to run battered enclave

US announces next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan as committee is formed to run battered enclave

US announces next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan as committee is formed to run battered enclave
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Pro-Palestinian activists are carrying out one of the UK’s longest ever hunger strikes. Their families say they won’t stop

Pro-Palestinian activists are carrying out one of the UK’s longest ever hunger strikes. Their families say they won’t stop

Pro-Palestinian activists are carrying out one of the UK’s longest ever hunger strikes. Their families say they won’t stop
Crime|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

The Latest: Iran eases some communications restrictions as activists say death toll surpasses 2,500

Activists say the death toll from Iran's protests has risen to at least 2,571, and Iranian state TV acknowledges there was a high death toll

The Latest: Iran eases some communications restrictions as activists say death toll surpasses 2,500
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Activists say Iran has aired at least 97 coerced confessions from protesters, often after torture

Iranian state media has aired at least 97 confessions from protesters since Dec. 28, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency

Activists say Iran has aired at least 97 coerced confessions from protesters, often after torture
MidEast|Political|World

As Iran faces unrest, Israel waits quietly for Trump’s next move

As Iran faces unrest, Israel waits quietly for Trump’s next move

As Iran faces unrest, Israel waits quietly for Trump’s next move
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Man accused of recklessly driving U-Haul into Iran protest in Los Angeles, police say

A man accused of steering a U-Haul truck toward a Los Angeles demonstration over the weekend in support of Iran’s protests has been released after being arrested on suspicion of reckless driving, officials say

Man accused of recklessly driving U-Haul into Iran protest in Los Angeles, police say
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump holds off on military action against Iran's protest crackdown as he 'explores' Tehran messages

President Donald Trump has arrived at a delicate moment as he weighs whether to order a U.S. military response against the Iranian government over its crackdown on protests

Trump holds off on military action against Iran's protest crackdown as he 'explores' Tehran messages
MidEast|Political|Technology|World

Trump administration under pressure to restore funding to groups supporting internet freedom in Iran

Trump administration under pressure to restore funding to groups supporting internet freedom in Iran

Trump administration under pressure to restore funding to groups supporting internet freedom in Iran
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

A morgue overflowing with more body bags than answers amid Iran’s latest crackdown on dissent

A morgue overflowing with more body bags than answers amid Iran’s latest crackdown on dissent

A morgue overflowing with more body bags than answers amid Iran’s latest crackdown on dissent
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Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships

Democrats are looking to expand their hold on the nation's governorships in the midterm elections in November

Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Drone strike kills 3 in Gaza as Hamas prepares to transfer governance to new committee

Hospital officials in Gaza say an Israeli drone strike has killed three Palestinians who crossed the ceasefire line

Drone strike kills 3 in Gaza as Hamas prepares to transfer governance to new committee
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

A student, a bodybuilder and a father of three among those killed during protests in Iran

A student, a bodybuilder and a father of three among those killed during protests in Iran

A student, a bodybuilder and a father of three among those killed during protests in Iran
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US launches new retaliatory strikes against IS in Syria after deadly ambush

The U.S. has launched another round of strikes against the Islamic State group in Syria

US launches new retaliatory strikes against IS in Syria after deadly ambush