Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missiles in Mecca province
Saudi Arabia said on Monday that it had intercepted two missiles in Mecca province fired by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis, who earlier denied having targeted Islam’s holiest site.
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Hamas and Israel deny report of six month truce
Israel and Hamas have denied reports that a Gaza ceasefire understanding had been reached that would ensure six-months of calm.
Trump Loses Lawsuit Challenging Subpoena for Financial Records
A U.S. judge on Monday ruled in favor of a U.S. House of Representatives committee seeking President Donald Trump’s financial records from his accounting firm, dealing an early setback to the Trump administration in its legal battle with Congress.
Christian Broadcaster Daystar’s Jerusalem Studio Destroyed by Firebomb
The Jerusalem studio of Daystar, one of the largest Christian networks in the world, was firebombed over the weekend. The attack destroyed Daystar’s new studio but the network plans to rebuild.
Iran quadruples low-enriched uranium production
Semi-official news agencies in Iran reported on Monday that the country has quadrupled its production of low-enriched uranium amid tensions with the US over an unraveling atomic accord.
Christian anti-abortion clinic chain sues HHS over Title X rules
California’s Obria Medical Clinics, a chain of anti-abortion pregnancy centers that bills itself as an alternative to Planned Parenthood, sued the Trump administration Monday because it says it will be forced to refer patients for abortions in exchange for accepting federal family planning funds.
Saudi King Calls For Urgent Arab Summit Amid Rising Tensions With Iran
Saudi Arabia has called for two urgent meetings of its Arab allies later this month to discuss recent attacks on shipping and oil-production sites amid rising tensions with bitter regional rival Iran.
Trump Announces End of Steel and Aluminum Sanctions for Canada and Mexico
The U.S. has gotten rid of its steel and aluminum tariffs on Mexican and Canadian exports, signaling a rebirth of negotiations for a new free trade deal between the three countries to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Trump Heightens War of Words with Iran, Telling It To ‘Never threaten the United States again’
“If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran,” warned US President Donald Trump on Monday following rocket attacks near the US embassy in Baghdad Sunday night suggestive of Iranian Shi’ite proxy activity.
US has the military might, but Iran will lean on proxies and militias if they get dragged into conflict
The possibility of a military confrontation between the United States and Iran is rising as U.S. officials claim an increased threat risk to troops in Iraq and Syria and shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf.
Trump to Release Part of Israeli-Palestinian ‘Deal of the Century’ June 25
The White House announced Sunday that the Trump administration will release part of its Israeli-Palestinian peace plan on June 25 and June 26 in Bahrain.
The toll of ISIS’s archaeological looting in Syria is just beginning to become clear
The Islamic State group surrendered its last scrap of territory, in Baghouz, Syria, this past March.
US ‘nuclear coffin’ on island in the Pacific could be ‘leaking’ radioactive sludge into the sea
Radioactive waste from Cold War nuclear weapons tests could be leaking into the Pacific Ocean.
House passes LGBT Equality Act; conservatives say it ‘undermines women’s equality’
The Democrat-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed the Equality Act Friday afternoon, hotly-debated legislation seeking to codify LGBT non-discrimination protections into federal law.
IDF tests new pinpointed rocket alert system in northern Israel
The Israeli military on Monday said it was testing a new, more exact incoming rocket alert system in the north of the country as part of a larger exercise taking place this week.
Trump: I don’t want to fight but we can’t let Iran have nuclear weapons
US President Donald Trump said in an interview Sunday that while he does not want to go to war with Iran, he will not let it acquire nuclear weapons.
Trump warns if Tehran attacks, it will be ‘official end of Iran’
US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran on Sunday, suggesting that if the Islamic republic attacks American interests, it will be destroyed.
Syria says air defenses intercept Israeli missiles, in 2nd incident in 24 hours
Syria claimed its air defenses on Saturday night shot down a number of missiles fired from Israel, for the second time in less than 24 hours.
US Republicans launch bid to force House vote on BDS
Republicans want to force a vote on a controversial bill meant to oppose the anti-Israel boycott.
Congressional leaders briefed on classified Iran threat
Congressional leaders received a classified briefing on Iran from the White House Thursday following criticism that lawmakers have been kept out of the loop about recent military moves in the Middle East.