Biden holds out hope for Gaza ceasefire before Ramadan as famine looms in Gaza

The U.S. and Jordan conducted new airdrops of aid on Saturday, as U.N. officials warn of a looming famine in Gaza. CNN's Nada Bashir reports.

Israel pounds targets in Gaza as Arab and Islamic leaders prepare to meet

CNN's Clare Sebastian has the latest on Israel's strikes in Gaza as the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation prepare to meet in an extraordinary session in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia hosts Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit

Leaders of Arab and Islamic nations are gathering in Saudi Arabia for an emergency summit in response to the situation in Gaza. Laila Harrak speaks to Trita Parsi from the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft about the summit and what to...

Video shows aftermath of deadly Gaza hospital blast

Hundreds are feared dead after a blast at the Al Ahli Baptist hospital in Gaza. Palestinian officials have blamed Israel, but the Israel Defense Forces "categorically" denied any involvement in the blast, blaming instead a "failed rocket launch"...

Muslims around the world observe Ashura

Muslims around the world commemorate Ashura, marking the anniversary of the death of the Prophet Mohammed's grandson.

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei Fast Facts

Read CNN's Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei Fast Facts for a look at the life of the Iranian Supreme Leader.

Iranian-Western talks have resumed. Here's what that means

A flurry of diplomatic activity between Iran and Western nations has taken place in recent weeks, raising hopes of a de-escalation in tensions as the Middle East nation continues to antagonize the West with its support for Russia and continued...

At least 78 killed in Yemen crowd surge during Ramadan charity event

Dozens of people were killed in a crowd surge in Yemen's capital on Wednesday as needy residents in the war-torn nation flocked to receive charity handouts from local merchants during the holy month of Ramadan, officials have confirmed.

Sudan's paramilitary RSF announces 72-hour ceasefire ahead of Muslim holiday

One of Sudan's two warring factions has declared a 72-hour truce after nearly a week of fierce fighting, which has left more than 330 people dead and pushed tens of thousands of refugees to flee the country.

Merchants give money to the poor, at least 78 killed in stampede

Dozens of people were killed in a crowd surge in Yemen's capital as needy residents in the war-torn nation flocked to receive charity handouts from local merchants during the holy month of Ramadan, officials have confirmed.

Remember last year's floods in Pakistan? This is how they're affecting people now

Pakistan has been racked with political instability, economic woes and an energy crisis. In addition, last year's record flooding left millions reliant on aid and record inflation has caused food prices to shoot up. CNN's Sophia Saifi reports from...

A little-known drug brought billions to Syria's coffers. Now it's a bargaining chip

A highly addictive drug that became Syria's economic lifeline over a decade of isolation may now be serving as a bargaining chip as it tries to normalize ties with neighboring states, analysts say.

How electric tuk-tuks could become a 'virtual power plant' for this country

The streets of Dhaka are filled with constant clamor. Among the chorus of honking horns and ringing bells, roaring cars and rattling rickshaws, you can hear the electric hum of the city's three-wheeled open taxis, called tuk-tuks, as they weave...

Zelensky shares Iftar with Muslim soldiers in 'new tradition of respect'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared Iftar with Ukrainian Muslim soldiers observing Ramadan on Friday, in what he said would become an annual "new tradition of respect."

The situation in Jerusalem is boiling over. Here's how it all happened

Israel said it struck targets belonging to the Palestinian militant group Hamas in southern Lebanon and Gaza early Friday, hours after dozens of rockets were fired from southern Lebanon into Israeli territory, which the Israeli military blamed on...

Video shows Israeli police clashing with Palestinians inside holy site

Israeli police clashed with Palestinians inside the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem's Old City. This comes as Muslims are praying during the holy month of Ramadan, and Jews are set to celebrate Passover on Wednesday evening. CNN's Hadas Gold reports.

Ramen noodles and drained savings: FEC weighs allowing candidates to use political cash to pay themselves bigger salaries

When Nabilah Islam began running for Congress in the 2020 cycle, she said she quickly discovered the high price of her decision.

Andrew Tate's Muslim fanbase is growing. Some say he's exploiting Islam for internet popularity

Iman's ex-fiancé first referenced social media influencer Andrew Tate in their relationship in October. Three months later, she says, it was all over.

Top UN official: 'As a Muslim woman, what the Taliban is doing is not Islam'

Christiane Amanpour discusses the Taliban's latest bans on women with Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women, and their latest trip to Afghanistan.

Turkey says Sweden was complicit in burning of Quran amid tension over NATO membership bid

The Swedish government was complicit in the burning of the Quran at a protest in Stockholm last weekend, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu reportedly said Thursday.

Executions aren't new in Iran, but this time they're different

The Islamic Republic of Iran has long ranked among the world's top executioners. But with the recent death sentences handed down to protesters, critics say the regime has taken capital punishment to a new level.