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A news report from Axios claims that a very heated phone call took place between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to unnamed U.S. officials quoted in the report, Trump was angry about actions involving Israel and regional conflicts connected to Lebanon, Iran, and Israel. The report says Trump used […]
A last-minute two-week ceasefire between Iran, the U.S., and Israel briefly reduced tensions, but renewed strikes within days put the deal at risk. Major terms remain unclear, including Iran’s plans for the Strait of Hormuz, whether fighting in Lebanon would pause, and what happens to Iran’s missile and nuclear programs. US, Israel and Iran agree […]
Iran launched new attacks on Israel and Gulf countries shortly after Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran’s new leader. Oil prices surged and global markets dropped amid fears of rising inflation. Saudi Arabia warned Iran it would be the “biggest loser” if attacks continue after a drone strike targeted the Shaybah oil field. Meanwhile, Lebanon […]
President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran after over a week of conflict sparked by Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear program and U.S. attacks on Iranian sites. The ceasefire began early Tuesday but was quickly strained by reported violations, including an Iranian missile strike on a U.S. base in Qatar. Trump expressed […]
On the first anniversary of Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel, the country held memorials to honor the 1,200 people killed, while conflicts on multiple fronts continued. Hamas, marking the anniversary, launched rocket barrages on Tel Aviv, signaling its resilience despite the devastation in Gaza. Hezbollah also fired rockets from Lebanon in support of Hamas, despite […]
Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ top political leader, was assassinated in a predawn airstrike in Tehran, Iran. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard and Hamas attributed the attack to Israel. Haniyeh was in Tehran for the inauguration of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian. This assassination risks escalating into a broader regional conflict, with Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowing […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, aimed at addressing Congress and meeting U.S. officials, comes amid the ongoing nine-month Israel-Hamas war, with Palestinian casualties nearing 40,000 and recent deaths among hostages held by Hamas. Netanyahu’s trip was planned before significant upheavals in U.S. politics, including an assassination attempt on Republican presidential nominee Donald […]
Student protests have erupted across U.S. college campuses in response to the Israel-Hamas war, creating significant disruptions ahead of graduation ceremonies. The protests began after a deadly attack by Hamas on southern Israel on October 7, which led to a severe Israeli offensive in Gaza. Pro-Palestinian students have been setting up encampments on campuses, advocating […]
The World Central Kitchen (WCK), a non-profit organization founded by chef José Andrés in 2010, mourns the loss of seven of its aid workers killed in an Israeli military strike in Gaza. The strike has prompted a pause in WCK’s operations in Gaza. James Kirby, a British military veteran with service in Afghanistan and Bosnia, […]
Did you catch First Lady Melania Trump yesterday when she slapped away President Trump’s hand?
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