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May 17, 2025

NYU pauses diploma of anti-Israel student who blasted Gaza war as 'genocide' during graduation speech

A New York University (NYU) student who blasted Israel’s war in Gaza as a 'genocide' during a graduation speech has had his diploma suspended.

May 17, 2025

Israel turns tables on UN official claiming 'genocide' in Gaza with basic questions

Israeli U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon slammed U.N. official Tom Fletcher for accusing Israel of carrying out a "genocide" in Gaza. The ambassador said Fletcher's remarks "shattered any notion of neutrality."

May 17, 2025

Trump’s Middle East trip handed Israel a historic opportunity — if it chooses to act, experts say

Despite headlines about a rift, President Donald Trump’s tour pressed Iran, advanced normalization and backed Israel’s security. Experts say that if Jerusalem acts, a historic opportunity awaits.

May 16, 2025

Republican says Biden started controversial negotiations for backup Air Force One

Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma claimed it was the Biden administration, not the Trump administration, that began negotiations for a gifted Air Force One temporary replacement.

May 16, 2025

ICC prosecutor behind Netanyahu arrest warrants steps aside amid sexual misconduct probe

Sexual misconduct allegations against prosecutor Karim Khan have rocked the ICC, prompting calls for the controversial world body to rescind arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.

May 16, 2025

Trump secures deals with 3 Middle Eastern nations in 1st major trip of 2nd term

President Donald Trump secured several deals with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar in a historic first trip.

May 16, 2025

Trump meets with business leaders in Abu Dhabi

Former Obama campaign policy advisor David Tafuri and RNC surrogate Mehek Cooke analyze President Trump's visit to the Middle East.

May 16, 2025

Trump wraps momentous Middle East trip with economic deals, Syria sanctions relief and warning to Iran

President Trump concludes Middle East tour with major trade deals, lifting Syria sanctions, and addressing Iran's nuclear ambitions, while downplaying Russia-Ukraine talks.

May 16, 2025

Trump says US has given Iran proposal for nuclear deal

President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. has given Iran a proposal for a nuclear deal.

May 16, 2025

Democratic Rep praises Trump for doing 'pretty darn well' on Middle East tour

Democratic Rep. Jim Himes commends Trump's Middle East strategy, noting his surprising success in easing local tensions while defying expectations.