NYC hosts Persian Day Parade, a celebration of Middle Eastern cultures
A sea of red filled Madison Avenue, as dancers and marchers showed off their pride at the Persian Day Parade.
Egypt
CIA director in Egypt for negotiations
CBS News has confirmed that CIA director Bill Burns is expected to travel to Egypt this weekend to revive negotiations for a deal that would release Israeli hostages believed to be held in Gaza in exchange for a ceasefire.
Christian manuscript from 240 AD expected to get millions at auction
The Crosby-Schøyen Codex, which is believed to have been written at one of the first Christian monasteries, could fetch up to $3.8 million, according to Christie's auction house.
Thousands pack narrow alleys in Cairo for Egypt's mega-Iftar
For a decade, one Cairo neighborhood has drawn thousands to gather around Egypt's longest Ramadan Iftar table. This year was the biggest ever.
Thousands join Egypt's longest Iftar table
Thousands of people gathered in the Matareya neighborhood of Cairo, Egypt, to break their Ramadan fast together at the longest Iftar table in the country. The tradition began years ago when locals wanted to celebrate together but did not have homes big enough to host everyone.
Israel-Hamas negotiations stall
Talks brokered by Qatar and Egypt to reach a cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas have reportedly stalled, according to Reuters. CBS News' Chris Livesay breaks down the latest.
Sen. Menendez won't run in Democratic primary
Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez announced Thursday that he would not file for the New Jersey Democratic primary in June. Menendez said he hopes his exoneration will happen this summer, and if so, he may run as an independent Democrat.
More U.S. airdrops in Gaza, no cease-fire yet
The U.S. conducted a new round of airdrops in Gaza Friday containing more humanitarian aid for Palestinians, as a window for a cease-fire deal before Ramadan rapidly closes in. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay is following the latest in the Israel-Hamas war.
Israel-Hamas talks end without deal
Cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas have ended in Cairo without a deal, Egyptian officials told the Associated Press. Meanwhile, the Biden administration says it's working on getting more humanitarian aid into Gaza. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Gaza cease-fire discussions stall in Cairo
After three days of negotiations between officials in Cairo, Gaza cease-fire discussions have stalled. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.
Calls for investigation into Gaza City deaths
Multiple countries are condemning Israeli forces for firing at Palestinians awaiting delivery of aid in Gaza Thursday. The Israel Defense Forces say many people were killed because they were trampled in a chaotic crush for the aid, and that its troops only fired when they felt endangered by the crowd. But Palestinian health officials say the majority of the deaths were from gunshot wounds. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab is following the calls for an independent investigation.
Biden gives possible Gaza cease-fire timeline
Although President Biden said Monday that a cease-fire deal in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is close, key players in the Middle East are not saying much about where negotiations stand. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab is following the developments from Tel Aviv.
What the Palestinian Authority resignations mean
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh submitted the resignation for his entire government Monday as Israel inches closer to invading Gaza's southern city of Rafah, located along the border with Egypt. BBC News' Paul Adams has more.
Deadly Israeli airstrikes in Rafah
Reports from the Gaza Strip suggest Israel has intensified its bombardment of the southern part of the decimated enclave in recent days. CBS News producer Marwan al-Ghoul reports from Gaza, and CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams is following the U.S. efforts to advance hostage talks in the region.
How Israel took over the Gaza Strip
The International Court of Justice is hearing arguments this week over Israel's occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. CBS News' Lana Zak breaks down how Israel expanded its borders after the Six-Day War of 1967.
Experts reject "impossible project" to rebuild exterior of a pyramid
An expert committee commissioned to review a contentious plan to reconstruct the outside of Giza's smallest pyramid says "there is no way" it can happen.
What happens if the Israel-Egypt treaty ends?
A 45-year-old peace treaty between Israel and Egypt could be at risk if Israel were to invade Rafah, according to an Associated Press report challenged by Egypt's foreign minister. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano takes a look at the potential complications.
More Israeli airstrikes on Rafah
Negotiations appear to be moving very slowly with the U.S., Egypt and Qatar trying to broker a deal for a cease-fire in Gaza. The talks come as Israel continues to bomb the southern Gaza city of Rafah. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Biden's warning to Israel about Rafah
President Biden says Israel needs to do more to safeguard civilians before launching a ground invasion in Rafah, the sector of the Gaza Strip where more than 1 million displaced Palestinians have fled. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Biden warns Israel over expected invasion
Cease-fire talks in Israel's war against Hamas appear to be picking up pace with hope for a six-week break in fighting in exchange for hostage releases and more aid deliveries to Gaza. Meanwhile, President Biden is warning Israel not to proceed with a major military operation in Rafah without a credible plan to protect civilians. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Retired general on Middle East strategy
Retired Army Gen. Raymond "Tony" Thomas joined CBS News' Catherine Herridge to discuss how the U.S. has responded to attacks by Iran-backed militias in the Middle East, including the drone strike that killed three American service members in Jordan.
Rafah hit by Israeli airstrikes overnight
The CBS News team in Gaza reported hearing heavy gunfire and explosions across Rafah overnight and said dozens were killed. Avril Benoit, the executive director of Doctors Without Borders, tells CBS News Israel's plans for expanded operations in Rafah are heightening fears among Palestinians who evacuated northern parts of Gaza earlier in the war.
Biden warns Netanyahu against Rafah operation
President Biden has been urging Israel to do more to protect Palestinian civilians caught in the crossfire in its war with Hamas. Retired U.S. Ambassador to Yemen Gerald Feierstein joins CBS News to assess the state of the U.S.-Israel relationship.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is hospitalized after experiencing symptoms of an "emergent bladder issue," according to the Pentagon. Austin "transferred the functions and duties of the office" to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, according to the Pentagon's Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder. CBS News' David Martin reports.
Breaking down Israel's operations in Rafah
Two hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7 were rescued from southern Gaza in a dramatic raid early Monday, Israeli officials say. The raid in Rafah coincided with airstrikes that killed dozens of people, according to Palestinian hospital officials. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports.
Trump criticizes European allies in U.N. speech: "Your countries are going to hell"
President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the 80th anniversary of the world body.
Jimmy Kimmel delivers first monologue since show was taken off the air
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
United Airlines briefly grounds all flights across U.S. and Canada
United Airlines asked the FAA to issue a ground stop for its flights in the U.S. for the second time in less than two months, citing a technical problem.
Zelenskyy says he's surprised after Trump argues Ukraine can regain all its land
President Trump said Ukraine is "in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form" — a shift that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said took him by surprise.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan rejects Trump's "bigoted" claims about sharia law
President Trump suggested Tuesday that London officials want to "go to sharia law," a comment London Mayor Sadiq Khan's office called "bigoted" and "appalling."
White House suggests U.N. escalator mishap with Trump "doesn't look like a coincidence"
A malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter at the United Nations' headquarters drew President Trump's frustration.
Ryan Routh guilty in Trump assassination attempt, tries to stab himself after verdict
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Secret Service disrupts telecom network that threatened NYC during U.N. gathering
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer after flood that killed 27
Camp Mystic has announced that it plans to reopen one of its Texas sites, where 27 girls and counselors died in a July flood.