Allegations of Sexual Violence in the Israel–Palestine War
Editor's note: This article contains graphic descriptions of sexual violence. Even amid the maelstrom of opinion, there's little doubt the war in Gaza has sparked a humanitarian crisis.
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War in Iran Costs $29 Billion; Students Make Math Gains
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Life on Hold: One Family Waiting Through the Iran War
Jessica Serrato talks on the phone to her partner who is deployed to the Middle East while she gets her children ready for school in Southern California.
Ceasefire 'on life support' as Iran war raises new questions
Skip next section Top House Democrat questions aim of Iran war in remarks to Hegseth May 12, 2026 Top House Democrat questions aim of Iran war in remarks to Hegseth Rosa DeLauro, the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, addressed Hegseth and said the "question must be answered at the end fo this crisis: What
Israel Sent Iron Dome Batteries and Crews to UAE, Ambassador Says
Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system fires to intercept as air raid sirens sound in Tel Aviv, on Oct. 23, 2024.
What will become of Iran's enriched uranium?
Iran's nuclear program has been a source of strife for decades, with some Iranians now associating words like as yellowcake, centrifuges, and enrichment with crisis, instability, and war.
Ceasefire Strained as Ship Fire and Drone Strikes Hit Gulf
Skip next section Iran replies to US proposal: state media May 10, 2026 Iran replies to US proposal: state media Iran has sent out its answer to the proposal made by the US to end the war between the two countries, state news agency IRNA said.
Temple Israel Rebuilds After Preschool Attack
Temple Israel rebuilds after terror attack Audio will be available later today. Two months ago, a gunman drove through the preschool at Temple Israel, the largest synagogue in Michigan. Every child and teacher survived, but the community is still displaced and navigating the trauma of the attack.
US Awaits Iran's Reply to Proposed Truce Framework
Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Iranian response to US proposal expected by Friday night Eastern time, Donald Trump said US and Iran working toward closing in on a memo to set up a framework for a month of talks to end the war, media outlets report Qatar urges both
Expert Review of Negotiations to End War with Iran
An expert on Iranian politics reviews the status of negotiations to end the war on Iran NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to Mehrzad Boroujerdi of the Missouri University of Science and Technology about the status of the Trump Administration's negotiations to end the war on Iran.
UAE Pivots Strategy Across Middle East and Africa
Early Friday (May 8), the United Arab Emirates thwarted another Iranian missile and drone attack despite the current ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Defense advised residents not to approach, photograph or touch "any debris or fragments that have fallen as a result of successful air interceptions."
ASEAN leaders plan to limit Iran war's economic fallout
Leaders from Southeast Asia were meeting in the Philippines on Friday for an annual summit, which this year is focused on addressing the damaging impacts of the war in the Middle East. The US-Israeli war with Iran and Iran's regional retaliation have caused major disruptions to energy markets and global oil supplies.