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US government worker charged with leaking classified documents on Israel's plans to strike Iran
Read full article: US government worker charged with leaking classified documents on Israel's plans to strike IranA man who worked for the U.S. government has been charged with leaking classified information assessing Israel’s earlier plans to attack Iran.
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch drones and missiles at US warships near the Red Sea but do no damage
Read full article: Yemen's Houthi rebels launch drones and missiles at US warships near the Red Sea but do no damageThe U.S. Defense Department says Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted two U.S. Navy warships with multiple drones and missiles as they were traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Tuesday.
Lebanon files complaint against Israel at UN labor body over deadly pager explosions, minister says
Read full article: Lebanon files complaint against Israel at UN labor body over deadly pager explosions, minister saysA Lebanese government minister says his country is filing a complaint against Israel at the U.N.’s labor organization over the string of deadly attacks involving exploding pagers, saying workers were among those killed and injured.
Iran’s help has transformed Yemen's Houthi rebels into a potent military force, UN experts say
Read full article: Iran’s help has transformed Yemen's Houthi rebels into a potent military force, UN experts sayU.N. experts say Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been transformed from a local armed group with limited capabilities to a powerful military organization with support from Iran, Iraqi armed groups, Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants and others.
Arab American voters make their choice — Harris, Trump or neither — in the election's final days
Read full article: Arab American voters make their choice — Harris, Trump or neither — in the election's final daysArab Americans in Michigan are making their final decisions in the presidential election after a year of political turmoil in the nation's largest Arab American community.
Democrats go after Jill Stein, Cornel West in digital ads aimed at young voters
Read full article: Democrats go after Jill Stein, Cornel West in digital ads aimed at young votersDemocrats are spending about $500,000 for a last-minute push to persuade voters in battleground states to reject third-party candidates Jill Stein and Cornel West.
In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during election
Read full article: In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during electionIn a rare move, the Pentagon is strongly pushing back against misinformation spread on social media that falsely suggests U.S. troops have been authorized to use force against American citizens during the election.
Yehuda Bauer, prominent Israeli Holocaust scholar, dies at 98
Read full article: Yehuda Bauer, prominent Israeli Holocaust scholar, dies at 98Yehuda Bauer, one of Israel’s foremost Holocaust scholars who shaped the way people around the world study and learn about the Holocaust, has died in Jerusalem.
U.S. expands sanctions on Iran in response to its ballistic attack on Israel
Read full article: U.S. expands sanctions on Iran in response to its ballistic attack on IsraelThe U.S. on Friday announced new sanctions on Iran’s energy sector in response to its October 1 attack on Israel, firing roughly 180 missiles into the country.
Biden talks election, economy and Middle East in surprise news briefing
Read full article: Biden talks election, economy and Middle East in surprise news briefingAfter 1,080 days as president, Joe Biden on Friday decided to pop in and take questions in the White House briefing room for the first time.
US and Britain launch airstrikes by fighter jets and ships on Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels
Read full article: US and Britain launch airstrikes by fighter jets and ships on Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebelsU.S. officials say the U.S. and British militaries struck more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen, going after weapons systems, bases and other equipment belonging to the Iranian-backed rebels.
Iranian supreme leader praises missile attack on Israel, saying Iran will do it again if necessary
Read full article: Iranian supreme leader praises missile attack on Israel, saying Iran will do it again if necessaryIran’s supreme leader has praised the country’s recent missile strike on Israel and said it is ready to do it again if necessary.
The Nobel Prizes will be announced against a backdrop of wars, famine and artificial intelligence
Read full article: The Nobel Prizes will be announced against a backdrop of wars, famine and artificial intelligenceWars, a refugee crisis, famine, and artificial intelligence could all be recognized with Nobel Prizes.
Yemen's Houthi rebels are looking to gain from continuing conflict in the Middle East
Read full article: Yemen's Houthi rebels are looking to gain from continuing conflict in the Middle EastSince Israel intensified its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have been quick to show they're an important player in the complex conflicts convulsing the Middle East.
The US is sending a few thousand more troops to the Middle East to boost security
Read full article: The US is sending a few thousand more troops to the Middle East to boost securityThe Pentagon says is sending a “few thousand” additional troops to the Middle East to bolster security and to be prepared to defend Israel if necessary.
Google expert at antitrust trial says government underestimates competition for online ad dollars
Read full article: Google expert at antitrust trial says government underestimates competition for online ad dollarsAn expert witness testifying for Google says an antitrust case brought against the tech giant drastically underestimates the company's competition.
Weaponizing ordinary devices violates international law, United Nations rights chief says
Read full article: Weaponizing ordinary devices violates international law, United Nations rights chief saysThe United Nations human rights chief says weaponizing ordinary communication devices represents a new development in warfare.
US military acknowledges Yemen's Houthi rebels shot down 2 MQ-9 Reaper drones
Read full article: US military acknowledges Yemen's Houthi rebels shot down 2 MQ-9 Reaper dronesYemen’s Houthi rebels have shot down two American MQ-9 Reaper drones in under a week, further highlighting the regional spread of the Israel-Hamas war.
Freight forwarder admits to illegal Miami-Moscow shipments
Read full article: Freight forwarder admits to illegal Miami-Moscow shipmentsA 49-year-old freight forwarder is awaiting sentencing in Miami federal court after recently admitting to violating U.S. laws — while doing business in Miami-Dade County.
US cites Egypt's help in Gaza as Washington sends full military aid despite human rights concerns
Read full article: US cites Egypt's help in Gaza as Washington sends full military aid despite human rights concernsThe Biden administration is sending Egypt its full $1.3 billion allocation of military aid.
The ancient jar smashed by a 4-year-old is back on display at an Israeli museum after repair
Read full article: The ancient jar smashed by a 4-year-old is back on display at an Israeli museum after repairAn Israeli museum has put back on display a rare Bronze-Era jar that a 4-year-old accidentally smashed.
House Republicans subpoena Secretary Blinken for testimony on US withdrawal from Afghanistan
Read full article: House Republicans subpoena Secretary Blinken for testimony on US withdrawal from AfghanistanHouse Republicans have issued a subpoena for testimony from Secretary of State Antony Blinken as they finish their investigation into the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Yemen's Houthi rebels target oil tanker in the Red Sea. US says rebels also hit Saudi-flagged tanker
Read full article: Yemen's Houthi rebels target oil tanker in the Red Sea. US says rebels also hit Saudi-flagged tankerAn attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has targeted a Panama-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea, and a nearby Saudi-flagged tanker also came under fire, allegedly by the group.
Challenges of the Gaza humanitarian aid pier offer lessons for the US Army
Read full article: Challenges of the Gaza humanitarian aid pier offer lessons for the US ArmyThe Army commander in charge of the U.S. military's Gaza pier project says the mission was the biggest “organizational leadership challenge” he has ever experienced.
Iran's supreme leader opens door to negotiations with US over Tehran's nuclear program
Read full article: Iran's supreme leader opens door to negotiations with US over Tehran's nuclear programIran’s supreme leader has opened the door to renewed negotiations with the United States over his country’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Greek-flagged tanker is burning after Houthi attacks, but no sign of oil spill
Read full article: Greek-flagged tanker is burning after Houthi attacks, but no sign of oil spillA Greek-flagged tanker repeatedly attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea remains ablaze but hasn’t sprung a major oil leak in the waterway.
Israel-Hamas war ceasefire, hostage talks will continue after weekend meetings didn't resolve all gaps, US official says
Read full article: Israel-Hamas war ceasefire, hostage talks will continue after weekend meetings didn't resolve all gaps, US official saysIsrael-Hamas war ceasefire, hostage talks will continue after weekend meetings didn't resolve all gaps, US official says.
Member of British journalist team dies after Russian missile hits hotel in eastern Ukraine
Read full article: Member of British journalist team dies after Russian missile hits hotel in eastern UkraineA British safety adviser working with a team of Reuters journalists was killed when a Russian missile struck a hotel in the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk.
Fires break out on abandoned Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion that Yemen rebels attacked in Red Sea
Read full article: Fires break out on abandoned Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion that Yemen rebels attacked in Red SeaFires have broken on a Greek-flagged oil tanker previously attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels this week.
Greek oil tanker drifting and ablaze after repeated attacks in the Red Sea, British military says
Read full article: Greek oil tanker drifting and ablaze after repeated attacks in the Red Sea, British military saysA Greek-flagged oil tanker traveling through the Red Sea has come under repeated attack, leaving the vessel “not under command” and drifting ablaze in an assault suspected to have been carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
UN says a record number of aid workers were killed in 2023 and this year may be even higher
Read full article: UN says a record number of aid workers were killed in 2023 and this year may be even higherThe United Nations says that a record number of aid workers were killed in conflicts around the world last year, and this year may be on course to be even deadlier.
US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war
Read full article: US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East warThe U.S. has approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles.
A ship in the Red Sea is attacked 3 times by suspected Yemeni rebels, including with a drone boat
Read full article: A ship in the Red Sea is attacked 3 times by suspected Yemeni rebels, including with a drone boatA Liberian-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea has been targeted in a third attack by suspected Yemeni rebels in their campaign of assaults over the Israel-Hamas war.
Turkey formally asks to join the genocide case against Israel at the UN court
Read full article: Turkey formally asks to join the genocide case against Israel at the UN courtTurkey has filed a formal request with the International Court of Justice to join South Africa’s genocide lawsuit against Israel.
Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst has book out this fall on Oct. 7 Hamas invasion of Israel
Read full article: Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst has book out this fall on Oct. 7 Hamas invasion of IsraelThe chief foreign correspondent for Fox News, Trey Yingst, will have a book out this fall timed to the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in Israel.
Heightened security measures in place for Netanyahu’s visit to Mar-a-Lago
Read full article: Heightened security measures in place for Netanyahu’s visit to Mar-a-LagoPalm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies and Secret Service agents are already inspecting vehicles entering Mar-a-Lago in preparation for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit on Friday.
Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu addresses Congress and vows to achieve 'total victory'
Read full article: Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu addresses Congress and vows to achieve 'total victory'Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress in Washington as he sought to bolster U.S. support for his country's war in Gaza.
Survivors of Israel music festival massacre unite to build a healing community
Read full article: Survivors of Israel music festival massacre unite to build a healing communityIn the months since Hamas’ surprise attack sent them scattering across fields or hiding in desert brush, survivors of a massacre at a trance festival in Israel have come together as a community to heal.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews block highway to protest Israel's new mandatory military service ruling
Read full article: Ultra-Orthodox Jews block highway to protest Israel's new mandatory military service rulingHundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men have blocked a major highway in central Israel for two hours.
Ship attacked in Red Sea in latest maritime assault carried out by Yemen's Houthi rebels
Read full article: Ship attacked in Red Sea in latest maritime assault carried out by Yemen's Houthi rebelsA ship traveling through the Red Sea has reported being hit in an attack carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, the latest in the campaign targeting shipping over the Israel-Hamas war.
Michigan, CUNY didn't suitably assess if Israel-Hamas war protests made environment hostile, US says
Read full article: Michigan, CUNY didn't suitably assess if Israel-Hamas war protests made environment hostile, US saysThe University of Michigan and the City University of New York didn't adequately investigate complaints about antisemitic or anti-Palestinian harassment linked to campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war and other incidents.
Italian Premier Meloni describes Putin's cease-fire offer for Ukraine as 'propaganda'
Read full article: Italian Premier Meloni describes Putin's cease-fire offer for Ukraine as 'propaganda'Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has dismissed a cease-fire offer for Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin as “propaganda” as she wraps up a Group of Seven summit that saw a deal reached for a $50 billion loan to Ukraine.
Cal State LA president says pro-Palestinian protesters no longer welcome after building takeover
Read full article: Cal State LA president says pro-Palestinian protesters no longer welcome after building takeoverThe president of California State University, Los Angeles, says demonstrators protesting Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza are no longer welcome on campus after some of them occupied and trashed a building while she was inside.
Israel-Hamas war roils congressional race outside New York City, testing Democrats in pivotal clash
Read full article: Israel-Hamas war roils congressional race outside New York City, testing Democrats in pivotal clashThe Israel-Hamas war is roiling a primary election between two Democrats in New York, testing the party’s position on the conflict and the larger split between its progressive and centrist wings.
Biden marks D-Day anniversary in France as Western alliances face threats at home, abroad
Read full article: Biden marks D-Day anniversary in France as Western alliances face threats at home, abroadU.S. President Joe Biden is in France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day and will join other world leaders to commemorate the invasion that helped bring an end to World War II.
Columbia University and a Jewish student agree on a settlement that imposes more safety measures
Read full article: Columbia University and a Jewish student agree on a settlement that imposes more safety measuresColumbia University has agreed to take additional steps to make its students feel secure on campus.
After publishing an article critical of Israel, Columbia Law Review's website is shut down by board
Read full article: After publishing an article critical of Israel, Columbia Law Review's website is shut down by boardA student-run legal journal has been taken offline by its board of directors after it objected to the publication of an article that accused Israel of genocide.
Pentagon chief extends deployment of aircraft carrier, ships in the Red Sea as Houthi attacks go on
Read full article: Pentagon chief extends deployment of aircraft carrier, ships in the Red Sea as Houthi attacks go onU.S. officials say the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike group that for months has launched crucial strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen to protect military and commercial ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden will remain in the region for at least another month.
Houthi rebels say at least 16 killed and 42 others wounded in joint US-British airstrikes in Yemen
Read full article: Houthi rebels say at least 16 killed and 42 others wounded in joint US-British airstrikes in YemenJoint British-U.S. airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels killed at least 16 people and wounded 42 others.
US and Britain strike Houthi rebel targets in Yemen after surge in shipping attacks
Read full article: US and Britain strike Houthi rebel targets in Yemen after surge in shipping attacksAmerican officials say the U.S. and Britain have struck 13 Houthi targets in several locations in Yemen in response to a recent surge in attacks by the Iran-backed militia group on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Brazil's president withdraws his country's ambassador to Israel after criticizing the war in Gaza
Read full article: Brazil's president withdraws his country's ambassador to Israel after criticizing the war in GazaBrazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has withdrawn his ambassador to Israel after months of tensions between the two countries over the war in Gaza.
Another US MQ-9 Reaper drone goes down in Yemen, images purportedly show
Read full article: Another US MQ-9 Reaper drone goes down in Yemen, images purportedly showAnother U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone has gone down in Yemen as the country's Houthi rebels continued attacks on shipping around the Red Sea over the Israel-Hamas war.
Palestinian prime minister visits Madrid after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognize Palestinian state
Read full article: Palestinian prime minister visits Madrid after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognize Palestinian stateSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and leading officials from several Middle Eastern countries in Madrid a day after Spain, Ireland and Norway recognized a Palestinian state.
Missile splashes into the Red Sea, causing no damage in latest suspected Yemen Houthi rebel attack
Read full article: Missile splashes into the Red Sea, causing no damage in latest suspected Yemen Houthi rebel attackA missile has splashed down in the waters of the Red Sea, but caused no damage to a passing commercial vessel in an attack likely carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
Rutgers, Northwestern defend deals with student protesters: 'We had to get the encampment down'
Read full article: Rutgers, Northwestern defend deals with student protesters: 'We had to get the encampment down'The presidents of Northwestern and Rutgers universities have come to Capitol Hill to defend their decisions to end pro-Palestinian encampments through negotiations rather than police force.
Drexel threatens to clear encampment as arrests linked to Israel-Hamas war protests exceed 3,000
Read full article: Drexel threatens to clear encampment as arrests linked to Israel-Hamas war protests exceed 3,000Drexel University in Philadelphia is threatening to clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters as arrests linked to campus demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war surpassed the 3,000 mark nationwide.
Europe's far right groups launch unofficial campaign for the European Union elections
Read full article: Europe's far right groups launch unofficial campaign for the European Union electionsEurope’s far right political parties have unofficially launched their campaign for the European Union elections in Spain with strong messages against illegal migration and the bloc’s climate policy.
The Israel-Hamas war is testing whether campuses are sacrosanct places for speech and protest
Read full article: The Israel-Hamas war is testing whether campuses are sacrosanct places for speech and protestColleges and universities have long been protected places for free expression without pressure or punishment.
Biden tells Morehouse graduates that scenes in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war break his heart, too
Read full article: Biden tells Morehouse graduates that scenes in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war break his heart, tooPresident Joe Biden has offered his most direct recognition of the anguish American college students are feeling over the Israel-Hamas war.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim shooting down another US MQ-9 Reaper drone as footage shows wreckage
Read full article: Yemen's Houthi rebels claim shooting down another US MQ-9 Reaper drone as footage shows wreckageYemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed the shooting-down of an American drone, hours after footage circulated online of what appeared to be the wreckage of an MQ-9 Reaper drone.
Yemen's Houthi rebels acknowledge attacking a US destroyer that shot down missile in the Red Sea
Read full article: Yemen's Houthi rebels acknowledge attacking a US destroyer that shot down missile in the Red SeaYemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed targeting a U.S. Navy destroyer and a commercial ship in the Red Sea.
North Miami dentist draws state scrutiny for sermons as imam: ‘Annihilate the tyrannical Jews’
Read full article: North Miami dentist draws state scrutiny for sermons as imam: ‘Annihilate the tyrannical Jews’North Miami dentist Dr. Fadi Kablawi is facing state scrutiny for his other role: as an imam at a South Florida mosque.
The EU is angry that Eurovision banned the EU flag from the song contest and wants to know why
Read full article: The EU is angry that Eurovision banned the EU flag from the song contest and wants to know whyThe European Union’s executive will demand explanations from Eurovision song contest organizers why its flag was banned from the concert hall during the final.
UK foreign secretary says halting arms sales to Israel would only strengthen Hamas
Read full article: UK foreign secretary says halting arms sales to Israel would only strengthen HamasBritain's foreign secretary has said that halting arms exports to Israel is “not a wise path” and would only strengthen Hamas.
Dutch broadcaster furious, fans bemused after Netherlands' Joost Klein is booted from Eurovision
Read full article: Dutch broadcaster furious, fans bemused after Netherlands' Joost Klein is booted from EurovisionA Dutch public broadcaster has reacted angrily after the Netherlands’ contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest was dramatically expelled from the competition hours before Saturday’s final.
What's the history of 'outside agitators'? Here's what to know about the label and campus protests
Read full article: What's the history of 'outside agitators'? Here's what to know about the label and campus protestsMany college and city leaders have blamed outside organizers for recent protests at universities around the country against U.S. support of Israel’s war in Gaza.
As pro-Palestinian encampments spread to European campuses, UK government seeks to head off unrest
Read full article: As pro-Palestinian encampments spread to European campuses, UK government seeks to head off unrestBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is calling for an end to “antisemitic abuse” at U.K. universities as protests against the war in Gaza expand and the government tries to prevent the type of unrest seen on American campuses in recent weeks.
DeSantis on pro-Palestine college protests: ‘So much of this is just such a farce’
Read full article: DeSantis on pro-Palestine college protests: ‘So much of this is just such a farce’University of Florida in Gainesville where he spoke about the recent protests on college campuses revolving around the Israel-Hamas war, vowing to keep law and order on Florida’s campuses.
Today's campus protests aren't nearly as big or violent as those last century -- at least, not yet
Read full article: Today's campus protests aren't nearly as big or violent as those last century -- at least, not yetAlthough it might be tempting to compare the U.S. campus protests to the anti-Vietnam War movement of a half century ago, experts say that would be an overreaction at this point.
Missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels damages a ship in the Red Sea
Read full article: Missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels damages a ship in the Red SeaAuthorities said a missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels damaged a ship in the Red Sea in the latest assault in their campaign against shipping in the crucial maritime route.
College protesters want ‘amnesty.’ At stake: Tuition, legal charges, grades and graduation
Read full article: College protesters want ‘amnesty.’ At stake: Tuition, legal charges, grades and graduationHundreds of students around the country are being arrested, suspended, put on probation and, in rare cases, expelled from their colleges for participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
PEN America cancels World Voices Festival amid criticism of its response to Israel-Hamas war
Read full article: PEN America cancels World Voices Festival amid criticism of its response to Israel-Hamas warPEN America has canceled its annual World Voices Festival, as the literary and free expression organization continues to face widespread unhappiness with its response to the Israel-Hamas War.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim downing US Reaper drone, release footage showing wreckage of aircraft
Read full article: Yemen's Houthi rebels claim downing US Reaper drone, release footage showing wreckage of aircraftYemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed shooting down another of the U.S. military’s MQ-9 Reaper drones.
Ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels damage Panama-flagged oil tanker in Red Sea
Read full article: Ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels damage Panama-flagged oil tanker in Red SeaBallistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels caused “minor damage” to a Panama-flagged oil tanker traveling through the Red Sea.
USC's move to cancel commencement amid protests draws criticism from students, alumni
Read full article: USC's move to cancel commencement amid protests draws criticism from students, alumniThe University of Southern California's decision to cancel its main graduation ceremony has left students and alumni stunned as protests spread on campuses nationwide.
Biden pardons 11 people and shortens the sentences of 5 others convicted of non-violent drug crimes
Read full article: Biden pardons 11 people and shortens the sentences of 5 others convicted of non-violent drug crimesPresident Joe Biden has granted clemency to 16 people who were convicted of non-violent drug crimes.
A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by Congress
Read full article: A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by CongressThe $95 billion foreign aid package approved by the U.S. Congress provides military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenishes U.S. weapons systems and gives humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.
A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the House
Read full article: A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the HouseThe $95 billion foreign aid package approved by the U.S. Congress provides military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenishes U.S. weapons systems and gives humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.
It began with defiance at Columbia. Now students nationwide are upping their Gaza war protests
Read full article: It began with defiance at Columbia. Now students nationwide are upping their Gaza war protestsWhat began last week when students at a New York Ivy League school refused to end their protest against Israel’s war with Hamas has turned into a much larger movement.
Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote
Read full article: Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan voteThe Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars.
Key recommendations for strengthening the neutrality of the UN agency helping Palestinian refugees
Read full article: Key recommendations for strengthening the neutrality of the UN agency helping Palestinian refugeesAn independent panel reviewed the neutrality of the U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees after Israel alleged that a dozen of its employees in Gaza had participated in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks.
Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward
Read full article: Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forwardThe House has pushed a $95 billion national security aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies closer to passage.
Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7
Read full article: Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7The United States told the Group of Seven foreign ministers that it received “last minute” information from Israel about a drone action in Iran, Italy’s foreign minister said.
House leaders toil to advance Ukraine and Israel aid. But threats to oust speaker grow
Read full article: House leaders toil to advance Ukraine and Israel aid. But threats to oust speaker growHouse congressional leaders are toiling on a delicate, bipartisan push towards weekend votes to approve a $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as several other national security policies.
What's inside the $95 billion House package focused on aiding Ukraine and Israel
Read full article: What's inside the $95 billion House package focused on aiding Ukraine and IsraelSpeaker Mike Johnson has unveiled a long-awaited package of bills that will provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.
House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden's support as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his job
Read full article: House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden's support as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his jobPresident Joe Biden says that he strongly supports a proposal from Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
Criminal charges filed against Miami pro-Palestine protesters for blocking roadway
Read full article: Criminal charges filed against Miami pro-Palestine protesters for blocking roadwayIn their latest demonstration, Palestinian protesters termed their activity as an “economic blockade,” through a longstanding state law that defines obstructing traffic without a permit.
Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson's plan for US aid to Ukraine, allies uncertain
Read full article: Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson's plan for US aid to Ukraine, allies uncertainHouse Speaker Mike Johnson has pushed back against mounting Republican anger over his proposed U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia call for a cease-fire in Gaza, saying efforts so far are insufficient
Read full article: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia call for a cease-fire in Gaza, saying efforts so far are insufficientPakistan and Saudi Arabia have called for an immediate cease-fire and uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza.