Middle East

Iran releases dual German national as it attends talks with European powers

Iran releases dual German national as it attends talks with European powers

Iran released German-Iranian activist Nahid Taghavi after 2020 imprisonment. Sanctions, prisoner swaps, and tensions were discussed by Iran and European nations.

Israel may burn Gaza schools, but Palestinians shall resist

Israel may burn Gaza schools, but Palestinians shall resist

Palestinians value education highly. Despite immense destruction & scholasticide, they persist, resisting erasure & seeking learning even amidst genocide.

US says Gaza truce deal ‘possible’ this week as Israel ramps up attacks

US says Gaza truce deal ‘possible’ this week as Israel ramps up attacks

US indicates Gaza ceasefire possible this week. Negotiations, including hostage release, are advanced. Despite progress, intense fighting persists.

Biden delivers final foreign policy speech as Gaza ceasefire talks continue

Biden delivers final foreign policy speech as Gaza ceasefire talks continue

Biden defended his foreign policy, citing strengthened alliances and a stronger US, despite criticism over Gaza. He urged Trump to continue current strategies.

EU agrees to tackle Syria sanctions as Western, Arab leaders meet in Riyadh

EU agrees to tackle Syria sanctions as Western, Arab leaders meet in Riyadh

EU to discuss Syria sanctions Jan 27 after regional talks. Saudi calls for lifting sanctions for reconstruction. Some EU members favor easing restrictions.

Activists back US professor ‘forced’ from Columbia over Palestine advocacy

Activists back US professor ‘forced’ from Columbia over Palestine advocacy

Law prof. Katherine Franke left Columbia after 25 yrs, citing hostility towards pro-Palestinian views. She claims a "termination", not retirement, amid campus tensions.