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Palestinians drop bid for a senior U. N. role after U. S. pressure
47+ min ago (357+ words) Palestinian ambassador to the U. N. Riyad Mansour, right, attends the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at UN headquarters Angelina Katsanis/FR172095 AP hide caption TEL AVIV " Following pressure from the U. S. , the Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations is…...
After the sirens: Lebanon's first responders swing between duty and grief
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (1109+ words) The father of Hussein Jaber, who was killed in an Israeli strike on Nabatieh, in southern Lebanon, on May 12, cries during the funeral ceremony in Sidon the following day. Diego Ibarra S'nchez/for NPR hide caption SIDON, Lebanon " In this…...
World Central Kitchen slashes its distribution of hot meals in Gaza by half
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (210+ words) A man carries a cardboard box of food aid provided by nonprofit organization World Central Kitchen in Rafah, in southern Gaza, on March 17, amid the conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas. Mohammed Abed/AFP via Getty Images hide…...
Former U. S. ambassador on how the Iran war has affected the Gulf Arab States
10+ hour, 54+ min ago (79+ words) NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Joseph Westphal, former U. S. ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, about the current state of limbo for countries in the Gulf Arab States. Former U. S. ambassador on how the Iran war has affected the Gulf Arab…...
Trump says Gulf allies urged him not to launch renewed attacks on Iran
10+ hour, 54+ min ago (59+ words) President Trump said Gulf allies persuaded him not to resume attacks on Iran -- they fear the consequences of a renewed war. Trump says Gulf allies urged him not to launch renewed attacks on Iran President Trump said Gulf allies persuaded…...
Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for videos taunting flotilla activists
13+ hour, 7+ min ago (933+ words) Israel's Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir in the Israeli parliament, during a session considering a bill to dissolve the government in Jerusalem, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Ohad Zwigenberg/AP hide caption JERUSALEM " Israel's national security minister drew a sharp rebuke from…...
US threatens to revoke the Palestinian UN ambassador's visa
1+ day, 39+ min ago (628+ words) Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations Riyad Mansour pats his heart during the Kuwait Crown Prince's address at the High-Level Security Council meeting on Palestinians and Israel during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 23, 2025 Angelina Katsanis/AP…...
Gregg Carlstrom On The Situation In The Middle East: 1 A
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (288+ words) A war the president promised would last weeks is now in its third month. And the ripple effects are rocking the global economy. The Strait of Hormuz is still closed to most ships. Iran, the U. S. , and Israel don't look ready…...
After the Kars4 Kids ad is banned in California, we check in on nostalgic jingles past
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (903+ words) Kars4 Kids advertisements, like this TV commercial'on a hot-pink set, feature children'turning the charity's phone number into a catchy jingle. But they do not disclose that most of the proceeds go to a Jewish nonprofit that supports programming for young adults....
Russian President Putin meets with China's Xi Jinping days after Trump's visit
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (74+ words) President Vladimir Putin is in Beijing for talks with President Xi Jinping, in a closely watched visit that comes just days after President Trump's high-profile trip to China. Russian President Putin meets with China's Xi Jinping days after Trump's visit…...