JERUSALEM—The Palestinian Authority (PA) president reportedly yielded to the Trump administration’s pressure by announcing the termination of its controversial “pay for slay” program, which compensates Palestinian terrorists and their families. However, conflicting reports question whether the PA genuinely ended the program or is merely attempting to deceive the Trump administration. Israel’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Oren […]
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Trump’s Gaza relocation proposal fuels Palestinian debate: ‘no life left here’ “`
President Trump’s proposal that Palestinians leave Gaza to rebuild their lives following months of conflict has ignited intense debate, revealing deep divisions within Gaza and the Arab world. During a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Trump presented his vision for Gaza’s future, referring to it as “the Riviera of the Middle East.” […]
Nearly 200 Deported Venezuelans Return Home on Government-Funded Flights “`
Two Venezuelan aircraft returned to Caracas on Monday, carrying nearly 200 Venezuelan nationals who had been residing in the U.S. illegally. This repatriation is part of President Trump’s broader deportation initiative. The return of these 190 migrants suggests a potential de-escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, and represents a success for the Trump […]
Ecuador Heads to Runoff Election: Incumbent Conservative Faces Leftist Challenger “`
Ecuador’s presidential election will head to a runoff in April between incumbent Daniel Noboa and Luisa González. Neither candidate secured an outright victory in Sunday’s first round, but both significantly outpaced the other fourteen contenders, each achieving approximately 44% of the vote, according to Monday’s results. The April 13th runoff mirrors the October 2023 snap […]
Murder Investigation Launched After 11-Year-Old Girl Found Dead Near French School
An 11-year-old girl in France was found dead near her school Saturday morning, hours after she went missing, authorities reported. The girl, identified as Louise, disappeared around 2 p.m. Friday on her way home from André Maurois middle school in northern France, according to officials in Épinay-sur-Orge, a commune south of Paris. Following a search […]
Hamas Postpones Hostage Release, Citing Israeli Ceasefire Violations
Hamas announced on Monday a postponement of the next scheduled hostage release from the Gaza Strip, citing alleged Israeli ceasefire violations. Hamas military wing spokesperson Abu Obeida stated that the resistance leadership had observed Israel’s non-compliance with the agreement, including delays in returning displaced persons to northern Gaza, continued shelling and gunfire attacks across Gaza, […]
Zelenskyy Agrees to Trump’s Terms for Security Partnership “`
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security Conference following his confirmation of willingness to negotiate a deal with President Donald Trump. In a Reuters interview, Zelenskyy proposed supplying the U.S. with rare-earth minerals in exchange for continued American support in the war against Russia. Zelenskyy stated, […]
Trump Proposes U.S. Acquisition of Gaza, Seeks Middle East Assistance in Reconstruction
During a Sunday press briefing aboard Air Force One en route to New Orleans, President Trump reiterated his intention to acquire Gaza, suggesting that Middle Eastern nations might participate in rebuilding parts of the war-torn region. “My commitment is to purchase and own Gaza,” Trump stated. “Regarding reconstruction, we might delegate sections to other Middle […]
Philippine Surveillance Flight Crash Claims Marine’s Life
Officials have identified the Marine killed in last Thursday’s surveillance flight crash in the Philippines as Sgt. Jacob M. Durham. He was one of four people aboard the Department of Defense-contracted aircraft that went down in Maguindanao del Sur province while supporting Philippine allies with intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. All four personnel perished in the […]
Italian Salumi CEO Dies in Helicopter Crash
Lorenzo Rovagnati, CEO of the Italian food company Rovagnati, died Wednesday in a helicopter crash in north-central Italy, along with two others. The crash occurred on the grounds of Castelguelfo di Noceto, a medieval castle owned by the Rovagnati family, according to Biassono Mayor Luciano Casiraghi. Video footage shows heavy fog in the area at […]
Polish Conservationists Capture Rare Black Wolves on Camera “`
A conservation organization reported that video footage captured two black wolves, believed to be siblings, crossing a stream. This rare sighting, recorded last year, led the SAVE Wildlife Conservation Fund Poland to collect scat samples from the area to analyze the wolves’ genetics. The video was originally set up by Joanna Toczydlowska, a project coordinator, […]
Trump and South Africa Clash Over Land Law and Pretoria’s Ties to US Rivals “`
JOHANNESBURG — A recent U.S. executive order penalizing South Africa over its land seizure law has sparked a major diplomatic dispute. The order, which focuses on the country’s Expropriation Act, follows ongoing U.S. criticism of South Africa’s foreign policy stances, including its support for Palestine at the International Criminal Court and its close ties with […]
American Murder Victim’s Parents Urge Trump for Help After Hostage Release “`
Following the latest release of hostages, the parents of Hersh Polin, an American citizen abducted in Israel on October 7, 2023, and later murdered by Hamas terrorists after eleven months of captivity, issued a video appeal to President Donald Trump. In an Instagram video, Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin responded to the release of Israeli […]
Former Israeli Hostage Reveals Captivity in UNRWA Gaza School Before U.S. Funding Halt
Following her release, British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari and her mother revealed Emily had been held in a UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) facility in Gaza, a location linked to Hamas operations. In a conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Emily, 28, and her mother described Emily’s denial of adequate medical care during her […]
Rome’s Shoah Museum acquires vandalized Holocaust mural “`
The Shoah Museum in Rome has added a work by contemporary pop artist aleXsandro Palombo to its collection after the artwork was repeatedly vandalized. The mural, portraying Auschwitz survivors Liliana Segre and Sami Modiano, was repeatedly defaced and even completely erased by vandals. Segre and Modiano are depicted in striped uniforms, wearing green bulletproof vests […]
Security Expert Warns Trump Against Repeating North Korea Approach with Iran “`
President Trump’s recent announcement of his desire to negotiate with Iran has sparked concern among security experts. A former national security advisor warned against mirroring his approach with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. Trump has characterized his relationship with Kim as a “love affair,” yet his attempts at diplomacy failed to curb North Korea’s nuclear […]
Hostage Freed After 491 Days, Family Murdered by Hamas “`
After 491 days as a captive of Hamas terrorists, Eli Sharabi has returned to Israel following his abduction during the October 7, 2023 attacks on Kibbutz Be’eri. His homecoming was bittersweet; his wife and two daughters were murdered by Hamas during the massacre. Sharabi and his family resided in Kibbutz Be’eri, a border community severely […]
Expert Panel Report Challenges Lucy Letby’s Conviction “`
The conviction of Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse, for the murder of seven babies and attempted murder of seven more at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016, sparked global headlines. However, a growing number of medical professionals, legal experts, and commentators believe she is innocent and a victim of a miscarriage of […]
Hundreds of Millions Gather in India for World’s Largest Religious Festival
Millions of pilgrims and tourists are attending the Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, in India. This 45-day event, which began January 13th, is the world’s largest human gathering, anticipated to attract around 420 million people. This significantly surpasses the number of Muslim pilgrims at last year’s Hajj pilgrimage; its scale is even visible […]
Three More Hostages Freed by Hamas Under Israel Ceasefire Deal
As part of the ceasefire agreement with Israel, Hamas released three more hostages on Saturday in a prisoner exchange. Dozens of Palestinian prisoners were released in return. Or Levy (34), Eli Sharabi (52), and Ohad Ben Ami (56) were freed by Hamas. They had been taken captive during Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, […]