Mexican Nationals Charged With Operating Human Smuggling Ring Through Canada
Four Mexican nationals illegally living in three states were charged Monday on multiple human smuggling counts at the U.S.-Canada border.
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FDA Moves to Take Kids’ Prescription Fluoride Tablets Off the Market
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it is going to remove fluoride prescription drug products for children from the market.
China Courts Latin America in High-Stakes Beijing Summit Amid U.S. Trade Tensions
China is rolling out the red carpet for Latin America this week, hosting a high-level summit with regional leaders just days after reaching a tentative truce with Washington in their ongoing trade war.
Trump to Lift Sanctions on Syria In Major Policy Shift
In a sweeping shift in U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he will lift all sanctions against Syria, following discussions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The move comes on the eve of a highly anticipated meeting with Syria’s Islamist President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al Qaeda commander who rose to power after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
Hamas Leader Muhammad Sinwar Targeted in Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital, Fate Unknown
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted Hamas’s de facto military leader in Gaza, Muhammad Sinwar, in a major airstrike on Tuesday afternoon, striking what Israeli intelligence identified as an underground command center beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis.
Trump Secures $600 Billion in Deals on First Stop of Mideast Tour
President Donald Trump began his Middle East tour in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, signing more than $600 billion in agreements, including a record $142 billion arms deal.
Pro-Palestine Protesters Sue Dutch Major For Breaking Up Rally
Five pro-Palestine activists have filed charges against a Dutch royal decorated army officer who ended their protest by dragging one of the demonstrators away.
Messianic Leader Eitan Bar Faces Prison Time Amid Trial Targeting Christian Outreach in Israel
Eitan Bar, a well-known Messianic Jewish evangelist and former leader at ONE FOR ISRAEL, announced on social media that he could face up to six months in prison as a result of an ongoing legal case targeting his evangelistic work in Israel.
Putin’s Upcoming Tehran Visit Highlights Deepening Russia-Iran Military and Nuclear Ties
Iran is preparing for a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, as confirmed by Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani on Monday. “Putin’s trip to Tehran is currently being worked out, preparations are underway,” she stated, according to Russia’s state RIA news agency. The Kremlin has yet to comment on the potential visit.
PKK Ends Four-Decade Insurgency, Announces Disbandment and Disarmament
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) announced Monday it will disband and disarm after four decades of armed conflict with Turkey, a fight that has claimed over 40,000 lives. The announcement, made through the Firat News Agency after a congress in northern Iraq, marks a significant shift in the region’s geopolitical landscape.
Republican Budget Bill Boosts Standard and SALT Deductions, Child Tax Credit
Lawmakers on the House Ways and Means Committee are set to mark up the mammoth portion of Republicans’ budget reconciliation instructions: extending President Donald Trump’s tax policies at the cost of at least $5.8 trillion.
Trump Signs Executive Order Aiming to Slash Prescription Drug Costs Up to 90%
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday aiming to drastically reduce what Americans pay for their prescription drugs by up to 90%.
Stocks Soar After Temporary Tariff Reduction Between U.S., China
U.S. stocks soared Monday after the world’s two largest economies reached a temporary trade deal to significantly lower tariffs while talks continue.
Report: ‘China World’s Lead Executioner’
Advocacy group Amnesty International, which campaigns for the abolition of the death penalty, has named China as the world’s “lead executioner.”
Nevada Attorney General Joins 15 Other States in Education Lawsuit
Attorneys general from 16 states, including Nevada’s Aaron Ford, have won a court order to restore over $1 billion in pandemic-era federal funds for schools.
Last Living American Hostage Released By Hamas Handed Over To Israel (Video)
Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage held by Hamas in Gaza, has been released and safely handed to Israeli forces, several sources confirmed.
Trump: ‘US Hostage To Be Released By Hamas’
Edan Alexander, an American citizen “who until recently most thought was no longer living,” will be released later on Monday, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced.
Israel Reportedly Strikes Houthi-Controlled Ports in Yemen After Evacuation Warning
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued an urgent evacuation warning Sunday to residents of Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen, hours before multiple airstrikes reportedly targeted Ras Isa, Hodeidah, and Salif.
Trump Announces Major Executive Order To Slash Drug Prices
President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order Monday to slash U.S. drug prices by 30% to 80% through a “Most Favored Nation” policy.
U.S., China Reach Trade Agreement; Details Coming Monday
Market implications are expected Monday morning worldwide following Sunday’s announcement of a trade agreement between the United States and China.