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

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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
Political|Science|World

Trump confronts his options on Iran — from targeted attacks to potentially toppling regime

Trump confronts his options on Iran — from targeted attacks to potentially toppling regime

Trump confronts his options on Iran — from targeted attacks to potentially toppling regime
MidEast|Political|US|World

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

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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The Latest: Homeland Security seems certain to shut down tonight

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to lapse, and a shutdown looks certain

The Latest: Homeland Security seems certain to shut down tonight
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Trump says change in power in Iran 'would be the best thing that could happen'

President Donald Trump says a change in power in Iran “would be the best thing that could happen” as the U.S. administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran

Trump says change in power in Iran 'would be the best thing that could happen'
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Trump says he 'insisted' to Netanyahu that US talks with Iran continue as Israel wants them expanded

President Donald Trump met privately with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday and says he pushed Israel to back continued U.S. talks with Iran on a nuclear deal

Trump says he 'insisted' to Netanyahu that US talks with Iran continue as Israel wants them expanded
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Israeli strikes kill 3 people in Gaza, hospital says

Israeli military strikes on Monday killed three people west of Gaza City, according to the hospital where the casualties arrived

Israeli strikes kill 3 people in Gaza, hospital says
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

The Gaza ceasefire began months ago. Here’s why the fighting persists

As Israeli strikes killed two dozen Palestinians on Wednesday, many in Gaza wondered what had become of the ceasefire reached between Israel and Hamas in October

The Gaza ceasefire began months ago. Here’s why the fighting persists
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump's failed bid to elevate an Arab American ally shows cracks in his political coalition

Donald Trump credits the mayor of a small Detroit suburb with helping him win over Michigan's Arab American community during the 2024 presidential campaign

Trump's failed bid to elevate an Arab American ally shows cracks in his political coalition
MidEast|Political|US|World

US carrier strike group is now in the Middle East region, sources say

US carrier strike group is now in the Middle East region, sources say

US carrier strike group is now in the Middle East region, sources say
MidEast|Political|US|World

US aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East as tensions with Iran remain high

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and three accompanying warships have arrived in the Middle East

US aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East as tensions with Iran remain high
Economy|Health|Political|World

US envoys urge Netanyahu to move into Gaza ceasefire's second phase

Top U.S. envoys have met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to advance the ceasefire in Gaza

US envoys urge Netanyahu to move into Gaza ceasefire's second phase
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Scale of Iran's nationwide protests and bloody crackdown come into focus even as internet is out

The scale of nationwide protests in Iran and the bloody crackdown that has followed is slowly coming into focus, even though authorities have cut off the country from the internet

Scale of Iran's nationwide protests and bloody crackdown come into focus even as internet is out
Crime|Election|US|World

The Latest: Vance says Insurrection Act not needed ‘right now’ in Minneapolis

Vice President JD Vance says the Insurrection Act won’t be needed “right now” in Minneapolis after meeting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the city, which has emerged as a national focal point in the clash over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown

The Latest: Vance says Insurrection Act not needed ‘right now’ in Minneapolis
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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
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Trump feels obligated to take action on Iran as administration weighs risks of retaliation

Trump feels obligated to take action on Iran as administration weighs risks of retaliation

Trump feels obligated to take action on Iran as administration weighs risks of retaliation
Finance|Political|US|World

Fact check: Trump litters Detroit economic speech with numerous false claims about economy

Fact check: Trump litters Detroit economic speech with numerous false claims about economy

Fact check: Trump litters Detroit economic speech with numerous false claims about economy
Political|US|World

Takeaways from Trump and Netanyahu’s meeting in Florida

Takeaways from Trump and Netanyahu’s meeting in Florida

Takeaways from Trump and Netanyahu’s meeting in Florida
Arts|Food|Travel|World

The ‘city of prophets’ where three religions align

The ‘city of prophets’ where three religions align

The ‘city of prophets’ where three religions align
MidEast|Political|World

Witkoff to host new Gaza talks as Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears stalled

President Donald Trump’s key peace envoy will host new Gaza talks with Arab and Muslim officials on Friday in Miami, a State Department official tells the AP

Witkoff to host new Gaza talks as Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears stalled
Americas|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup 'Pride' match in Seattle

Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over the scheduling of a World Cup soccer match in Seattle that’s expected to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride

Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup 'Pride' match in Seattle
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A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom

A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom

A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom