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Today: February 23, 2026
Today: February 23, 2026

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As antisemitism rises and strife over Israel continues, Josh Shapiro turns toward his Jewish faith

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro may be the nation’s most prominent Jewish politician as antisemitism surges across America

As antisemitism rises and strife over Israel continues, Josh Shapiro turns toward his Jewish faith
Arts|MidEast|Political|US|World

US says ambassador's comments on Israel and the Middle East were taken out of context

There is fresh outrage over U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's remarks in an interview that Israel could “take it all” when asked about biblical claims to Middle East land

US says ambassador's comments on Israel and the Middle East were taken out of context
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Middle East states condemn US ambassador’s comments appearing to support ‘expansionist’ Israel

Middle East states condemn US ambassador’s comments appearing to support ‘expansionist’ Israel

Middle East states condemn US ambassador’s  comments appearing to support ‘expansionist’ Israel
MidEast|Political|World

US ambassador causes uproar by claiming Israel has a right to much of the Middle East

Arab and Muslim countries are sharply condemning comments by the U.S. ambassador to Israel, who said in an interview that Israel had a right to much of the Middle East

US ambassador causes uproar by claiming Israel has a right to much of the Middle East
Americas|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

She was an orphan adopted from Iran by a US veteran. The Trump administration wants to deport her

A woman adopted as a toddler by an American war veteran, who he found in the 1970s in an Iranian orphanage and raised as a Christian, is being threatened with deportation to Iran, a country notoriously dangerous for Christians and on the brink of war with the United States

She was an orphan adopted from Iran by a US veteran. The Trump administration wants to deport her
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon kill 8 Hezbollah members, officials say

Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon have killed eight Hezbollah members

Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon kill 8 Hezbollah members, officials say
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump warns he's considering limited strikes as Iranian diplomat says proposed deal is imminent

President Donald Trump has warned that limited strikes against Iran are possible even as the country’s top diplomat says Tehran expects to have a proposed deal ready in the next few days following nuclear talks with the U.S. Trump's remarks Friday came a few hours after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said on MSNOW’s “Morning Joe” show that his country was planning to finalize a draft deal in “the next two to three days” to then send to Washington

Trump warns he's considering limited strikes as Iranian diplomat says proposed deal is imminent
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Britain blocking use of air bases Trump says would be needed for strikes on Iran, UK media reports

Britain blocking use of air bases Trump says would be needed for strikes on Iran, UK media reports

Britain blocking use of air bases Trump says would be needed for strikes on Iran, UK media reports
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second US carrier nears Mideast

Iran held annual military drills with Russia as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East

Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second US carrier nears Mideast
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

A look at the US military assets in the Middle East

The Pentagon is sending the largest force of American warships and aircraft to the Middle East in decades

A look at the US military assets in the Middle East
MidEast|Political|World

Rubio plans to update Netanyahu on US-Iran talks in Israel next week, officials say

Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to travel to Israel next week to update Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the U.S.-Iran nuclear talks

Rubio plans to update Netanyahu on US-Iran talks in Israel next week, officials say
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US military prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, but Trump has yet to make a final call, sources say

US military prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, but Trump has yet to make a final call, sources say

US military prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, but Trump has yet to make a final call, sources say
MidEast|Political|World

UN Security Council members blast Israel's West Bank plans on eve of Trump's Board of Peace meeting

Members of the United Nations Security Council are calling for the Gaza ceasefire deal to become permanent and blasting Israeli efforts to expand control in the West Bank as a threat to prospects of a two-state solution

UN Security Council members blast Israel's West Bank plans on eve of Trump's Board of Peace meeting
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
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Vatican will not participate in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

Vatican will not participate in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

Vatican will not participate in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

As Iran talks drag on, questions emerge over how long Trump will indulge diplomacy

As Iran talks drag on, questions emerge over how long Trump will indulge diplomacy

As Iran talks drag on, questions emerge over how long Trump will indulge diplomacy
MidEast|Political|Science|World

Iran says it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as it held more indirect talks with the US

Iran has announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live fire military drills

Iran says it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as it held more indirect talks with the US
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Australia refuses to repatriate ISIS-linked citizens in Syria as escape attempt fails

Australia refuses to repatriate ISIS-linked citizens in Syria as escape attempt fails

Australia refuses to repatriate ISIS-linked citizens in Syria as escape attempt fails
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Producer of hit Israeli TV series 'Tehran' dies suddenly in Greece

Israeli producer Dana Eden, best known for co-creating the Emmy-winning drama “Tehran,” has died suddenly in Greece

Producer of hit Israeli TV series 'Tehran' dies suddenly in Greece
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli move to designate large parts of West Bank as state land condemned as ‘de facto annexation’

Israeli move to designate large parts of West Bank as state land condemned as ‘de facto annexation’

Israeli move to designate large parts of West Bank as state land condemned as ‘de facto annexation’
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza's Nasser Hospital condemns MSF decision to suspend most services

Nasser Hospital in Gaza has condemned the decision by Doctors Without Borders to suspend most work at the facility due to concerns over armed men in the compound

Gaza's Nasser Hospital condemns MSF decision to suspend most services
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Crown prince urges the world to stand with the people of Iran as 250,000 rally in Munich

About 250,000 people have demonstrated against Iran’s government on the sidelines of a gathering of world leaders in Germany

Crown prince urges the world to stand with the people of Iran as 250,000 rally in Munich
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US, Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government says

The Swiss Foreign Ministry says Iran and the United States will hold a second round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program this week

US, Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government says
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Tatreez explained: Why Palestinian women are preserving this embroidery

Tatreez explained: Why Palestinian women are preserving this embroidery

Tatreez explained: Why Palestinian women are preserving this embroidery