House To Vote On Last Four Govt. Funding Bills Costing $1.2 Trillion
Ten days before the government funding deadline, congressional appropriators released the last four fiscal year 2026 spending bills for the U.S. House to vote on.
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U.S.–Israel Launch AI Partnership in Jerusalem
The United States and Israel signed a landmark joint statement on Friday launching a strategic partnership in artificial intelligence, research, and critical technologies under the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, underscoring a shared vision that economic cooperation can outweigh ideological divides.
Trump Seeks “Decisive” Options on Iran as U.S. Military Buildup Accelerates
President Donald Trump is continuing to press senior advisers for what he calls “decisive” military options against Iran, even after pulling back from strikes last week, as Tehran intensifies a violent crackdown on protesters that has killed thousands, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Israel Demolishes Former UNRWA Headquarters in Jerusalem After Knesset Ban
Israeli authorities on Tuesday began demolishing the former headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency at Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem, marking a decisive enforcement of legislation passed by the Knesset banning UNRWA activity inside Israeli territory.
ISIS Detainee Camp Abandoned as Syrian Army, Kurdish Forces Agree to New Ceasefire
Guards from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) withdrew Tuesday from the sprawling al-Hol detention camp in northeast Syria, triggering accusations from Damascus that the move allowed Islamic State-linked detainees to escape, as fighting between the two sides pushed the country closer to renewed instability.
Greenland Warns Of Possible Invasion As Trump Revives Takeover Threats
Greenland’s prime minister has warned residents and authorities to prepare for possible disruptions and security risks as U.S. President Donald J. Trump continues to threaten to takeover the Arctic island, despite mounting concern within the United States Congress.
Mail-Order Abortion Pills Drive Post-Dobbs Surge, Pro-Life Leaders Warn
The number of abortions in the United States continues to rise despite stronger state protections for unborn life following the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, with pro-life advocates pointing to mail-order abortion pills as the primary driver. Pro-choice researchers estimate the nation averaged nearly 99,000 abortions per month in early 2025, a trend conservatives say reflects regulatory loopholes rather than public rejection of pro-life laws.
Spanish Train Derails Near Barcelona As Safety Concerns Mount After Deadly Rail Crashes
A commuter train derailed late Tuesday near the city of Barcelona after a containment wall collapsed onto the track during heavy rain, killing the train’s driver and injuring around 20 people, Spanish authorities said.
Scores Killed In Pakistan’s Shopping Mall Fire (VIDEO)
Rescue workers continued recovery operations Tuesday after a devastating fire tore through a crowded shopping mall over the weekend in Pakistan’s largest city, killing at least 28 people, including a firefighter, according to officials.
Danish Troops In Greenland After Trump Threatens To Annex It
As many as hundreds of additional Danish troops arrived in Greenland late Monday after U.S. Donald J. Trump made clear he wants to annex the territory by buying it from Denmark, while not ruling out using force.
Foreign Missionary Era Ending In Turkey As Authorities Detain, Deport Christians
The era of foreign missionaries in Turkey is drawing to a close as authorities increasingly detain, deport, or bar Christian workers from reentering the Muslim-majority nation, according to church leaders and human-rights advocates.
Iran Builds a Digital “Berlin Wall” as Regime Seals Off Nation From the World
Iran’s Islamic regime has effectively erected a modern-day Berlin Wall — not of concrete and barbed wire, but of cables, servers, and state-controlled silence — as it plunges the country into a near-total internet blackout to crush nationwide protests and shield its violence from global scrutiny.
Netanyahu Vows No Turkish or Qatari Troops in Gaza, Admits Dispute With U.S. Over Postwar Plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Monday that no Turkish or Qatari soldiers will be allowed to operate in the Gaza Strip, acknowledging a “certain dispute” with the United States over the composition of a U.S.-backed body intended to oversee Gaza’s postwar governance.
Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace” Offers $1 Billion Permanent Seats to World Leaders
Leaders from Israel, Russia and several other countries have been invited to join President Donald Trump’s newly announced “Board of Peace” overseeing Gaza — with permanent membership reportedly carrying a $1 billion price tag.
Deadly Summer Storms Batter Australia’s East Coast
Residents across Australia’s east coast were coping Monday with the aftermath of severe summer storms that authorities said killed at least one person, triggered evacuations, and left thousands without power as floodwaters rose and further storms threatened areas.
Hungary’s Orbán Invited To Trump-Backed Board Of Peace For Gaza
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been invited to join a Board of Peace for Gaza proposed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, to oversee post-war reconstruction in the Palestinian enclave, Hungary’s foreign minister said.
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Second Amendment Case Tuesday
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Tuesday in a case over whether states can prevent concealed carry holders on private property that is open to the public.
St. Paul Church Congregant Says ‘We Were Surrounded’
A member of Cities Church said protesters who disrupted a Sunday morning service in St. Paul were seated throughout the congregation before the service began.
Record 388 Million Christians Face Persecution Worldwide, Open Doors Says
A record 388 million Christians faced persecution and were at risk of violence worldwide over the past year—eight million more than in previous periods—according to new findings by Christian charity Open Doors.
High-Speed Train Collision Kills Scores Of People In Southern Spain
Scores of people were reported killed and nearly 200 injured in southern Spain after a high-speed train derailed and collided with an oncoming train, in what Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called “a night of deep pain” for the country.