Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is facing criticism for what is being called a crackdown on opposition figures, after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, considered Erdoğan's main rival, was detained on charges of corruption and links to terrorism.The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office issued detention orders for İmamoğlu and 106 other…
FIRST ON FOX: Despite recent setbacks in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, Tehran is leveraging its influence over the Houthi group in Yemen to advance its goals.Sources within Tehran, affiliated with the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran, have revealed that senior Iranian military officials from the (IRGC) are involved in Houthi…
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis's health is still improving, and he no longer requires non-invasive mechanical ventilation at night to aid his breathing.According to a Vatican medical bulletin, the 88-year-old pontiff is also gradually decreasing his need for high-flow supplemental oxygen during the day. The Holy See press…
A British man was convicted Tuesday for the theft of an 18-carat gold toilet, which was displayed as artwork at Winston Churchill's birthplace.The fully functional toilet, an artwork entitled "America" by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, was stolen from Blenheim Palace in southern England, the Churchill family's ancestral home, a popular…
President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke by phone on Wednesday, describing it as a "very good" conversation. Discussions centered on the preliminary agreement reached with Russian President Putin the previous day.Trump announced the completion of the hour-long call with Zelenskyy on his social media platform, stating that much of…
The UNHCR reported Wednesday that the Italian Coast Guard has recovered six bodies and is searching for as many as 40 migrants who went missing after a rubber dinghy traveling from Tunisia capsized in the central Mediterranean.Ten additional individuals, including four women, were rescued on Tuesday and taken to an…
Israel resumed airstrikes in Gaza on Monday, marking the end of a ceasefire. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced via X that it was "conducting extensive strikes on terror targets belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip," citing Hamas’ repeated refusal to extend the ceasefire and release…
An expert suggests that Iran is attempting to reinforce its weakened deterrent capability by responding to President Trump's threats against Yemen's Houthi rebels. This comes after an Iranian general vowed a strong and destructive response to any threats following U.S. strikes against the Houthis, according to Digital.According to Reuters, Gen.…
Following President Donald Trump's conversation with Russia's Vladimir Putin, Zelenskyy is seeking further information regarding proposed peace plans. He emphasized a firm stance, stating, "For us, the red line is the recognition of the Ukrainian temporarily occupied territories as Russian."After Trump mentioned on "The Ingraham Angle" that he spoke with…
With Donald Trump back in office, analysts suggest Israel faces fewer restrictions in its conflict with Hamas, influencing its military tactics and the war's possible conclusion.A former high-ranking Israeli official stated, "Netanyahu can continue this war for another year. If Trump tells him in two weeks to seek a deal,…
While the Russian President has reportedly agreed to halt attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, this 30-day ceasefire leaves many key issues unresolved.The temporary agreement doesn't cover protection for frontline troops or Ukrainian civilians facing ongoing Russian aerial bombardments.Putin's initial agreement followed a 90-minute phone call with the President, who described…
Following a conversation with President , Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his military to implement a ceasefire specifically targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. However, this pause in hostilities does not extend to active combat zones or encompass civilian populations.According to a White House statement released after the approximately 90-minute discussion…
A plane crash off the coast of Honduras on Monday evening resulted in the deaths of at least twelve people, authorities have confirmed.The crash occurred shortly after the aircraft departed from Juan Manuel Galvez Airport on Roatan Island. The Honduran Civil Aeronautics Agency stated the plane was en route to…
The Israeli military reported intercepting a ballistic missile fired from Yemen by Houthi rebels on Tuesday. This marks the group's first attack on Israel since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ended.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that sirens sounded in Israel following the missile launch from Yemen. The Israeli…
A member of a South African research team stationed at an isolated Antarctic base is under scrutiny following accusations of physical assault and sexual harassment, according to government officials.The Sunday Times first reported the situation at the SANAE IV base, citing an email from a team member to authorities seeking…
Authorities have removed over 400 migrants from a Paris theater where they had been illegally residing for over three months.Reports indicate that police used tear gas initially; however, the evacuation proceeded largely peacefully, according to Reuters.Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, as quoted by Reuters on France Inter radio, stated that the…
A Hamas official has warned that Israel's resumption of military action after stalled ceasefire negotiations puts the remaining hostages at risk, the Associated Press reports.This includes the , who was born in Tel Aviv and grew up in New Jersey. Families of hostages have expressed anger at Israel's decision to…
Ahead of a phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, replaced his top military commander. Andrii Hnatov, described by Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov as having "over 27 years of military experience," has been appointed as the new…
King Charles III is scheduled to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican next month. This meeting suggests optimism that the Pope will have recovered from his recent double pneumonia diagnosis and be back at work.Pope Francis, 88, was hospitalized in Rome's Gemelli Hospital on February 14 after his bronchitis…
President Biden's earlier approach to the Iran-supported Houthis is being questioned for allegedly enabling them to disrupt global trade and destabilize the Middle East, according to experts from Saudi Arabia and the United States.In February 2021, shortly after taking office, Biden announced the end of U.S. offensive support for the…
