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Trump Rids Major U.S. Container Port of Chinese Communist Control

October 10, 2019

Under a long-term deal sealed by the Obama administration, a Chinese Communist company was set to control the second-busiest container port in the United States. In an unreported Trump administration victory, the Communists are out after a drawn-out national security review forced a unit of China-based COSCO Shipping Holdings Co. (Orient Overseas Container Line—OOCL) to sell the cherished container terminal business, which handles among the largest freight of imports into the U.S.

US dropped more bombs in Afghanistan last month than any time since 2010: Air Force

October 9, 2019

The U.S. dropped more bombs on Afghanistan in September than it has at any point since October 2010, according to the Air Force.

Hamas said waging ‘secret war’ to purge jihadist groups from Gaza

October 8, 2019

Gaza’s Hamas rulers have been waging a ‘secret war’ against followers of the Islamic State and other Salafist groups in the Strip, according to a recent report in the Lebanese daily Al Akhbar.

Iran opposes military action in Syria, Zarif tells Turkey

October 8, 2019

Iran’s top diplomat Mohammad Javad Zarif told his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu in a phone call that Tehran is opposed to military action in Syria, the foreign ministry said.

‘Islamic State’ resurgence a ‘very real possibility’ after US exits Syria

October 8, 2019

For months, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to send troops into neighboring Syria. Then, on Saturday, he announced he would deliver on his promise and send Turkish air and ground forces into the country. Erdogan plans to create a “safe zone” along the Turkish-Syrian border. The purpose of this is to push back the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which are led by the predominantly Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG). Ankara considers the Kurdish militia a threat to its national security.

Israel’s top ministers to meet for first time in months, amid warnings on Iran

October 7, 2019

The Security Cabinet will convene Sunday for the first time in two months, amid cryptic warnings by Israeli leadership in recent days of a growing security threat.

Iraq blames ‘malicious’ hands as toll from unrest tops 100

October 7, 2019

Twelve anti-government demonstrators were killed Sunday in ongoing protests in the capital Baghdad, the latest fatalities in six days of clashes that have left more than 100 dead and thousands wounded.

US, UK reach deal to make it easier to get electronic data

October 4, 2019

The United States and United Kingdom signed an agreement Thursday that officials say will speed up dozens of criminal and national security investigations and make it easier for law enforcement to obtain the electronic evidence they need.

U.N. Security Council likely to meet next week over North Korea missile launch: diplomats

October 4, 2019

The U.N. Security Council will likely meet behind closed doors on North Korea next week, diplomats said on Thursday, after Pyongyang said it had successfully test-fired a new submarine-launched ballistic missile ahead of fresh nuclear talks with Washington.

Syrian Christians Brace for Impending Turkish Invasion as ‘Safe Zone’ Deadline Expires

October 3, 2019

A large-scale Turkish invasion of northern Syria appears to be imminent after the deadline to jointly establish a ‘safe zone’ in the region with the United States by the end of September passed without a resolution between the two countries.

Al-Shabab Terrorists Launch Attack on US Military Base in Africa

October 1, 2019

The Islamic terrorist group Al-Shabab attacked a base housing U.S. military personnel with multiple car bombs in Somalia on Monday.

New allegations that Assad is behind attacks on Christians undercuts ‘protector’ narrative

April 16, 2020September 30, 2019

Despite public domestic Christian support for Syrian President Bashar Assad, some members of minority Christian groups argue he manipulates and threatens them.

Pelosi’s secret impeachment message to Democrats: ‘We have to strike while the iron is hot’

April 27, 2020September 25, 2019

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, speaking to rank-and-file Democrats in a closed-door meeting in the Capitol basement, said the whistleblower complaint involving President Trump’s phone call with the president of Ukraine convinced her it’s time to conduct a formal impeachment inquiry.

Coalition Forces in Iraq Say Attacks ‘Will Not Be Tolerated’

September 25, 2019

U.S.-led coalition forces in Baghdad said Tuesday that attacks on coalition personnel and facilities in Iraq ‘will not be tolerated,’ adding that coalition forces retain the right to self-defense.

Iran asks West to leave Persian Gulf as tensions heightened

September 24, 2019

Iran’s president called Sunday on Western powers to leave the security of the Persian Gulf to regional nations led by Tehran, criticizing a new U.S.-led coalition patrolling the region’s waterways as nationwide parades showcased the Islamic Republic’s military arsenal.

‘Jesus Loves You’: Federal Judge Rules for Student Who Gave Out Valentines with Bible Verses

September 23, 2019

A federal judge has ruled in favor of a student who passed out valentines to fellow students and staff featuring Bible verses with inspirational messages and was told by the taxpayer-funded state college, she must stop because she had defied school policy.

After US sends troops to Mideast, Rouhani warns foreign forces to ‘stay away’

April 16, 2020September 23, 2019

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that the presence of foreign forces creates ‘insecurity’ in the Gulf, after the US ordered the deployment of more troops to the region.

Netanyahu’s fears come true as Ayman Odeh likely to become first Arab opposition leader in Israel’s Knesset

September 23, 2019

High Arab voter turnout has slated the pro-Palestinian Joint List to become the main opposition party in Israel’s next Knesset.

Results aren’t even official, but already nightmare 3rd election scenario looms

September 20, 2019

These are early days indeed to try to make sense of what government may emerge from the migraine-inducing complexity of Israel’s elections. We haven’t even gotten the final results yet. But the outcome everybody professes to want to avoid is already starting to loom in the distance.

House Democrats call for stripping tax-exempt status from 60 ‘hate groups’

September 20, 2019

House Democrats on the Ways and Means Committee said on Thursday that over 60 alleged hate groups, mostly socially conservative organizations, anti-immigration entities, and religious groups should be stripped of their tax-exempt status.