May 23 Omani mediator says Iran-U.S. talks made 'some but not conclusive progress' By Jon Gambrell, Giada Zampano, Associated Press Iran and the United States made “some but not conclusive progress” Friday in a fifth round of negotiations in Rome over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program, the talks' Omani mediator said. Continue reading
May 23 Iran and U.S. hold a fifth round of nuclear negotiations in Rome with enrichment a key issue By Jon Gambrell, Giada Zampano, Associated Press U.S. officials up to President Donald Trump insist Iran cannot continue to enrich uranium at all in any deal that could see sanctions lifted on Tehran's struggling economy. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi early Friday insisted online that no enrichment… Continue reading
May 23 Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners a week after direct talks failed to produce a ceasefire By Samya Kullab, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Word of the developments emerged when U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media that Russia and Ukraine had carried out a large exchange of prisoners. Continue reading
May 23 At least 60 people were killed after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza By Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press Israel is facing mounting international criticism for its latest offensive and pressure to let aid into Gaza amid a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. Continue reading
May 23 Stock markets tumble after Trump threatens tariffs against European Union and Apple By Stan Choe, Associated Press Trump threatened the tariffs before the U.S. stock market opened, saying on his Truth Social platform that trade talks with the European Union “were going nowhere” and that “straight 50%” tariffs could go into effect on June 1. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 3:34 Israeli embassy worker killings investigated as hate crime and terrorism By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi Two Israeli embassy staffers, who were set to be engaged, were shot and killed Wednesday night in Washington. The killings sparked immediate, global outrage and anger. The assailant was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, along with other crimes. Continue watching
May 22 Watch 7:11 'Stop delegitimizing us,' Israeli ambassador to U.S. says after embassy worker killings By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn A day after two Israeli embassy staffers were shot and killed in Washington, Nick Schifrin spoke with Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter and discussed the murders and Israel's war in Gaza. Continue watching
May 22 Palestinian children suffering from malnutrition overwhelm Gaza's Nasser Hospital By Mohammad Jahjouh, Wafaa Shurafa, Sarah El Deeb, Sam Mednick, Associated Press More than 9,000 children in Gaza have been treated for malnutrition this year, according to the U.N. children’s agency, and food security experts say tens of thousands of cases are expected in the coming year. Continue reading
May 22 These are the DC shooting victims who worked for the Israeli Embassy By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israel identified the victims as Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky. They were leaving a young diplomats event at the Capital Jewish Museum that was meant to “foster unity and celebrate Jewish heritage” when they were killed on Wednesday. Continue reading
May 22 2 Israeli Embassy staff members killed in DC shooting By Maya Sweedler, Associated Press The stunning attack prompted Israeli missions to beef up their security and lower their flags to half-staff. Continue reading