The Syrian army has regained control of key areas along the Lebanese border following clashes with Hezbollah. Syrian border security forces launched a large-scale military operation in the governorate of Homs to enhance security along the Syrian-Lebanese border. The operation was launched in Qusayr, a town in the Homs countryside known for smu...
President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning, suggesting the ceasefire in Gaza should be scrapped if all Israeli prisoners are not released by noon Saturday. Trump said “If they’re not all back by then, all hell will break out.” He stressed that partial releases would not be acceptable and suggested many prisoners might already [&he...
Hamas’ armed wing says it will delay the release of three Israeli captives until further notice. Iz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades spokesman Abu Ubaida said that over the past three weeks, Israel has violated the terms of the ceasefire agreement that came into effect on January 19. He said Israel has delayed the return of displaced [&hellip...
The Trump administration has ordered the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to halt most operations. Acting head Russell Vought directed staff to stop supervision, enforcement, and stakeholder engagement immediately. Vought, who was confirmed as director of the Office of Management and Budget last week, claims the CFPB’s operations ar...
Egg shortages are forcing grocery stores to ration purchases across the United States. In some locations, discount retailer Lidl capped a number of egg brands at two dozen per customer. In others, a number of Trader Joe’s stores limited it to one. Specialty eggs like cage-free and organic remain unaffected for the time being. CEO […]...
Prosecutors in a New York court this week will present their case against a New Jersey man accused of attacking author Salman Rushdie. Hadi Matar has been charged with attempted murder and assault. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges. In August 2022, Matar allegedly stabbed Rushdie on stage at an arts festival, leaving […]
A federal court has blocked the administration of President Donald Trump from sending three Venezuelan immigrants held in New Mexico to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales granted the temporary restraining order. The government opposes it. The men were allegedly targeted due to suspected ties to the Tren de Aragua gang. Their law...
Bangladesh has launched a major security operation following violent protests triggered by a speech from exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Addressing her supporters via Facebook from India, Hasina called the current transitional government “illegal” and urged protests. Dubbed “Operation Devil Hunt,” the crackdown has led ...
Authorities in Libya have found nearly 50 bodies in two mass graves in the country’s southeastern desert. Officials say the number of victims could be as high as 70. Nineteen bodies were found on a farm in the district of Kufra, and later, a second mass grave with over 30 bodies was discovered in a […]
Iran celebrated the 46th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution on Monday. Tens of thousands gathered in the capital Tehran, marching from Enqelab Square to Azadi Square. President Masoud Pezeshkian and top officials joined the march, chanting anti-US and anti-Israel slogans. Missiles and satellites were displayed along the route. Proteste...
