Jul 24 Iran says it's ready for nuclear talks with Washington but only if the U.S. rebuilds trust By Amir Vahdat, Associated Press The comments Thursday by Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi come a day before talks are to be held between Tehran and European nations. Continue reading
Jul 24 Columbia University makes deal with Trump administration, agrees to pay more than $220 million to restore federal funding By Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press The agreement was made to restore federal research money that was canceled in the name of combating antisemitism on campus. Continue reading
Jul 23 More than 100 aid groups sign open letter warning of starvation in Gaza By Wafaa Shurafa, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israeli strikes meanwhile killed another 21 people overnight and into Wednesday, according to local health officials. Continue reading
Jul 22 Gaza has been at risk of famine for months, experts say. Here's why they haven't declared one By Jamey Keaten, Sam Mednick, Associated Press Even though Israel eased a 2 1/2-month blockade on the territory in May, aid groups say only a trickle of assistance is getting into the enclave. Continue reading
Jul 22 Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 aid-seekers in Gaza since May with hunger worsening, UN body says By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Desperation is mounting in the territory of more than 2 million. Continue reading
Jul 21 Belgium questions 2 Israelis at music festival over Gaza crime allegations By Associated Press Belgian prosecutors say police have questioned two Israeli army members attending a music festival over alleged war crimes in Gaza. Continue reading
Jul 21 Iran to hold nuclear talks with European nations in Turkey, the first since ceasefire with Israel By Nasser Karimi, Associated Press The discussions, set for Friday in Istanbul, will involve officials from Britain, France, Germany, and the EU's foreign policy chief. Continue reading
Jul 21 UN's World Food Program says Israeli tanks and snipers opened fire on a crowd seeking aid in Gaza By Wafaa Shurafa, Melanie Lidman, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Israel says its forces fired warning shots to address a threat and questioned the death toll. Continue reading
Jul 21 U.S. envoy to Syria doubles down on support for new government and criticizes Israel's intervention By Abby Sewell, Associated Press Barrack suggested that Israel would prefer to see Syria fragmented and divided rather than a strong central state in control of the country. Continue reading
Jul 20 Officials say 85 Palestinians killed in Gaza while seeking aid as Israel widens evacuation orders By Wafaa Shurafa, Fatma Khaled, Melanie Lidman, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Gaza saw its deadliest day yet for aid-seekers in over 21 months of war as at least 85 Palestinians were killed while trying to reach food on Sunday, the territory's Health Ministry said. Continue reading