Mosab Abu Toha, a Gazan writer, won a Pulitzer Prize despite his history of making antisemitic statements. The decision to award him the prize has raised controversy and questions about the ethical standards of the Pulitzer Board.

Hadi Matar received the maximum sentence for attempted murder and assault on Salman Rushdie. Rushdie, who has lived under death threats since a fatwa was issued against him in 1989, spent weeks in recovery after the attack.

US President Donald Trump's recent flurry of diplomatic activity has raised questions about his foreign policy objectives, as he engages in various international negotiations and peace brokering efforts.

UN aid chief dismisses US-backed Gaza aid plan, emphasizes UN's readiness to deliver relief to Gaza despite Israel's blockade.

Macron criticizes Israel's actions in Gaza, calls for arms embargo, and warns of potential breaches of international humanitarian law. Netanyahu's office responds, accusing Macron of supporting terrorist organizations and demanding Israel's surrender.

Israel criticizes UN aid chief for using the term genocide in relation to Gaza, where no aid has entered since March 2, despite 9,000 trucks, half with food, ready to enter the Palestinian enclave.

Medics evacuated a 3-year-old child with burns and a 10-year-old unconscious child from a house fire in Deir al-Asad.

Iran denies receiving any written proposal from the US for a new nuclear agreement. The Iranian Foreign Minister reaffirmed Iran's commitment to peaceful enrichment despite current tensions.

A conference at the UN will address the two-state solution for Israel-Palestine conflict. France and Saudi Arabia will co-chair the event, which aims to pave the way for more countries to recognize a Palestinian state.

Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon condemns comments made by the world body's humanitarian chief about Gaza as 'deeply irresponsible.' The ambassador accuses the official of invoking the charge of genocide without evidence or restraint.

Moody's lowers US credit rating, citing fiscal deficits and interest costs, as Trump's tax bill faces resistance in Congress. The downgrade highlights concerns over mounting government debt and potential risks to the bond market.

UN rights chief denounces Israel's actions in Gaza as potentially amounting to ethnic cleansing. Israel has imposed a total blockade on Gaza, leading to critical food shortages and famine fears.