Russia, US To Talk About Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
Moscow says future talks between Russia and the United States will include discussions on Iran’s nuclear program amid concerns the Islamic Republic will soon have atomic weapons.
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Catholic Priest Killed In Nigeria As Death Toll Of Christians Rise
A Catholic priest has been killed in Nigeria’s northwest by suspected Islamic criminals, also known as “bandits”, Christians confirmed Thursday.
Trump Walks Back Tariffs on Mexico, Canada for Another Month
Stocks sunk Thursday afternoon despite President Donald Trump’s decision to grant major exceptions to the 25% tariffs he put on Mexico and Canada earlier this week.
Judge blocks freeze on federal funding
A federal judge Thursday blocked the Trump administration from freezing up to $3 trillion in funding for federal agency grants, loans and other financial assistance.
China Claims It’s Ready for War with U.S.
Beijing warned Thursday it will not yield “to bullying” after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that the United States is “prepared” to go to war with China following alarming threats from the Communist-run nation.
Trump Says Most Goods From Mexico Will Be Exempt From Tariffs
President Donald Trump said Thursday that goods from Mexico will temporarily be exempt from U.S. tariffs, but the president continued to press Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
US and Israel Hold Joint Advanced Aerial Drills Signals Warning to Iran
The US Air Force and the Israeli Air Force held a joint exercise on Tuesday “aimed to strengthen and maintain the long-standing cooperation” between the two allies, which likely served as a message to Iran amid speculation about a potential joint strike on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities.
Russian Attack Kills Several In Ukrainian President’s Home City Ahead Of EU Summit
A Russian missile struck a hotel in the home city of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, killing several people and injuring dozens, just hours before he was to attend a European Union summit.
Trump Administration Suspends Deportations Using Military Aircraft Due to High Costs
The Trump administration has suspended transporting illegal migrants using military aircraft to Guantanamo Bay or other nations, citing high costs and inefficiencies, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Trump’s Plans for Balanced Budget at ‘Odds with Fiscal Reality’
A group of budget hawks said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s plan to balance the federal budget was “a claim at utter and complete odds with fiscal reality and the policies he is promising.”
Canada Urges US To End ‘Dumb Trade War’
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused U.S. President Donald J. Trump of seeking to annex his country through a “dumb trade war.”
Macron Prepares France For War While Hungary’s Orbán Urges Peace
French President Emmanuel Macron told his nation that France and Europe should prepare for war as Russian aggression “knows no borders.” In televised remarks, Macron said Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin “will not stop at Ukraine and is a direct threat to France and Europe.”
Indonesia’s Authorities Struggle To Contain Flooding
Indonesia’s authorities struggle to contain flooding in the capital, Jakarta, and surrounding areas that killed at least one person and displaced thousands.
Trump Issues Final Warning to Hamas to Free Hostages or ‘It Is Over For You’
President Donald Trump met with eight individuals on Wednesday who had been held captive by Hamas. Immediately following the meeting, he issued a stern and final warning to the terrorist organization and demanded the immediate release of all remaining hostages, stating that it would be “over for you” if this demand was not met. He also warned of “hell to pay” if the situation was not taken seriously and declared that he was equipping Israel with everything necessary to destroy the terrorist group.
US Suspends Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine
Ukraine faced more troubles at the frontlines Wednesday as the U.S. paused its intelligence sharing with Ukraine, cutting off vital information that helped the war-torn nation target Russian invaders.
EU Unveils $840 Billion Rearm Plan, Throwing Lifeline To Germany
The European Union has unveiled an unprecedented $841 billion “ReArm Europe Plan” amid fears the United States will dramatically reduce its military commitment to the old continent.
U.S. Military Leaders Urge Trump To Help Israel ‘Finish the Job’ Against Iranian Axis
A group of 77 retired U.S. generals and admirals are calling on President Donald Trump to support Israel so they can “finish the job” against Iran and its terrorist networks. They urge action before Iran crosses “the nuclear threshold” and to dismantle its nuclear program before it becomes too late.
Syria’s Constitutional Declaration Sparks Debate
Syria was preparing for an imminent “constitutional declaration” that was likely to worry Christians and other minorities.
U.S. Re-Designate Houthis As Terrorist Organization
The U.S. on Tuesday re-designated Yemen’s Houthi militant group, Ansarallah, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), reversing Biden’s 2021 decision after over a year of attacks on U.S. Navy and commercial vessels.
70 Christians Beheaded In DRC; Hungary Helps Families
Hungary says it is rushing aid to families of 70 Christians who were beheaded by Islamist fighters in a Protestant church in the north-eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and urges the world “not to ignore” the massacre.