The interim Taliban administration in Afghanistan has secured the release of an Afghan citizen in exchange for two American nationals. The Afghan Foreign Ministry said citizen Khan Mohammad has been released by the U.S. and sent back to Kabul. He was traded for Americans Ryan Corbett and William McKenty, who are on their way home. […]
The Palestinian Authority has slammed President Donald Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on violent Israeli settlers. Trump reversed measures imposed by former President Joe Biden last year, which froze assets of settler groups and barred U.S. dealings with them. Palestinian spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh warned the move would fuel more v...
As Gaza sees a pause in hostilities, Israeli assaults continue unabated in the West Bank. Israel killed at least 10 Palestinians during a two-day military raid in Jenin, with many others wounded. Among the victims was Ahmed Shayeb, who was shot while driving with his wife and three children. A viral video captured the attack. […]
Dozens of trucks carrying humanitarian aid crossed into Gaza through the Karam Abu Salem border over the past 24 hours. The ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday, suspending Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza. Under the deal, some 600 aid trucks will be allowed into Gaza on a daily […]
A new study reveals that Israel’s war on Gaza drove diverse voter groups away from the Democratic Party. As well, swing states, critical for Democratic victories, experienced a significant shift. The poll by YouGov notes that the impact extended beyond Arab Muslims. Black Americans linked Gaza’s plight to racial injustices in the U.S., ampli...
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised a strong response if President Donald Trump imposes a 25% tariff on Canadian goods. Speaking in the province of Quebec, Trudeau called Trump a “skilled negotiator” but stressed Canada’s readiness to defend its interests. He highlighted Canada’s importance to the U.S. economy...
Following President Donald Trump’s directive to “finish” the border wall, construction has resumed in Tijuana, Mexico. Workers began replacing the final segment of temporary fencing with 30-foot panels. Supported by the Defense Department, the project had been paused due to a court injunction. The wall connects to segments constructed in...
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has revealed that President Donald Trump has abruptly withdrawn his Secret Service protection. The Justice Department charged an Iranian official in 2022 with plotting to kill Bolton. This was likely in retaliation for the 2020 assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani during Trump’s first t...
The American Civil Liberties Union or ACLU has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. Trump signed the controversial order, citing the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, during his inaugural speech this week. He has vowed to use federal and state law enforcement to target foreign gangs ...
A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll has revealed shifts in American voter opinions with regard to Israel’s genocide against Palestinians. Conducted with more than 2,000 registered voters from Jan. 15-16, the poll shows that 21% of Americans support Hamas against Israel. Among Democrats, 75% back Israel, while 25% support Hamas. For Republicans, 8...
