The United States is evacuating some diplomatic staff from its embassy in Iraq and authorizing the voluntary return of dependents from Bahrain and other Middle Eastern locations amid deteriorating nuclear negotiations with Iran. The move signals growing concern over regional instability and the potential collapse of ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Failures of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon has sparked renewed criticism as the United Nations Interim Force stands accused of ignoring Hezbollah for years while its militants fortified positions just yards from peacekeeper posts.
The U.S. government is making moves to formally designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization in the weeks since President Donald Trump’s Middle East trip, lawmakers and other sources familiar with the effort tell the Washington Free Beacon.
Iran, China, and Russia have convened to coordinate their positions on Iran's nuclear program, raising concerns about a unified front opposing U.S. efforts.
A recent protest at Columbia University has spotlighted an increasingly persistent trend of students from affluent backgrounds engaging in radical activism.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed skepticism about the success of ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States, stating that while talks are proceeding, they may ultimately prove fruitless.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has jumped to 55 percent following his recent trip to the Middle East, marking a strong rebound in support among voters, particularly independents. The increase follows a series of bilateral agreements and diplomatic wins secured during the trip, including peace negotiations and economic partnerships.
Jason Kao, a former Bloomberg News graphics reporter and Columbia University alumnus, was arrested on May 7, 2025, during an anti-Israel, pro-Hamas protest that overtook Columbia's Butler Library.
On May 17, 2025, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei publicly accused President Donald Trump of dishonesty regarding his stated intentions for peace in the Middle East.
