Battles in east Rafah as Israel reopens key Kerem Shalom aid crossing
There has been heavy fighting and bombardment near the southern Gaza city of Rafah, as Israel said the key Kerem Shalom crossing had reopened for aid. The Israeli military said…
Egypt condemns Israel’s “dangerous escalation” over its Rafah crossing operation
Egypt’s foreign ministry condemned Israel on Tuesday for taking control of the Palestinian side of the key Rafah border crossing, calling the move a “dangerous escalation.” The ministry said it…
Ukraine War: ‘If we go home, a lot of inexperienced soldiers will die’
Under the rich, leafy cover of the Ukrainian spring, an artillery unit awaits. Only a fraction of their job is firing rockets from their 50-year-old launcher. Most of their time…
Israeli offensive in Rafah would compound “unbearable tragedy,” UN chief warns
The head of the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) repeated urgent calls for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, warning against “new forced displacement” and an “anxiety of endless…
Trump explains his militaristic plan to deport 15-20 million people
It is rare to get major presidential candidates – on either side of the political aisle – outside the confines of prepared remarks, stump speeches and friendly audiences, so it’s…
The Fed announced a big change today. And no, we’re not talking about interest rates
Wednesday’s Federal Reserve policy decision was fairly boring for investors — officials kept interest rates the same, just as they have since July 2023. But some savvy traders are excited…