Israel freed two Israeli-Argentinian hostages in Rafah on Monday under the cover of airstrikes, which local health officials said killed 67 Palestinians and wounded dozens in the southern Gaza city that is the last refuge of about a million displaced civilians. Freed Israeli hostages identified as Fernando Simon Marman, 60, …
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Israel says it freed 2 hostages as airstrikes hit Rafah in southern Gaza
Dozens of people were killed early Monday after Israel launched a series of strikes on Rafah, according to Gaza health officials. Israel also announced it rescued two hostages during a special raid into the southern Gaza city, where 1.4 million Palestinians have sought refuge during the four-month Israel-Hamas war. U.S., …
Read More »Israeli military alleges Hamas made use of tunnels under UN agency’s main office in Gaza City
The Israeli military says it has discovered tunnels underneath the main headquarters of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza City, alleging that Hamas militants used the space as an electrical supply room. UNRWA claims no knowledge of underground facilities, says allegations merit ‘independent inquiry.’ The Israeli military says …
Read More »Who will be the public face of the monarchy as King Charles is treated for cancer?
As King Charles steps back from public duties while undergoing treatment for cancer, other senior members of the Royal Family will continue their appearances and are likely to stand in for the monarch at some events. Monarch won’t carry out engagements but is continuing with constitutional duties. Hello, royal watchers. …
Read More »Security requests from U.S. candidates highlight ‘potential for violence,’ domestic terrorism expert says
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s recent request for Secret Service protection is shining a light on threats of violence faced by public figures leading up to the 2024 U.S. election. Nikki Haley’s appeal for Secret Service protection puts spotlight on threats facing public figures. Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s request …
Read More »Putin sat down with Tucker Carlson and lectured him on the Ukraine war
When Tucker Carlson sat down with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a more than two-hour-long interview at the Kremlin this week, both men had something to gain from the rare and highly publicized exchange. Ex-Fox News host granted rare interview with Russian president. When Tucker Carlson sat down with Russian …
Read More »Palestinians fear Israel’s economic chokehold won’t end — with or without a ceasefire
Whether or not Israeli and Hamas negotiators eventually agree on a ceasefire in the days to come, many Palestinians fear that the crippling economic measures Israel is imposing on the Occupied West Bank will lead to increasing hardship and the risk of more violence. Israel is cancelling work permits, restricting …
Read More »Multiple earthquakes rattle California and Hawaii on Friday
Click here to view the video Folks across the western United States saw a shaky end to the week on Friday as multiple earthquakes hit southern California and Hawaii’s Big Island. None of Friday afternoon’s earthquakes resulted in major damage per local news reports, and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center …
Read More »The political tides of war are shifting — and may be taking Ukraine with them
We have been warned — over and over again lately — that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is an inflection point in history. And while the soaring political rhetoric may have sounded good over the last few years, it's very likely that this week, we truly arrived at that turning point. …
Read More »Putin uses Tucker Carlson interview to take shots at Zelenskyy over Yaroslav Hunka affair
Russian President Vladimir Putin used an interview with U.S. media personality Tucker Carlson to take a shot at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for joining in a standing ovation for a veteran of a Second World War Nazi unit during his visit to Canada. Ukrainian-Canadian who fought for Nazi unit was …
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