Following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by an al Qaeda-linked insurgency and the ensuing instability, the Israeli Air Force targeted the headquarters of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Damascus, Syria, on Thursday.Since Damascus fell on Dec. 8, 2024, Israel has been deploying forces to the demilitarized buffer zone with Syria…
As Russian and U.S. officials prepared to discuss a proposed 30-day ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of seeking to prolong the ongoing conflict.Zelenskyy stated on X that Putin is hesitant to directly tell President Trump his desire to continue the war and the killing of…
Hamas has reportedly agreed to release Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage.Alexander, 21, will be freed along with the remains of four other hostages, according to a mediated agreement. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum stated that Alexander has been held for 525 days as of Friday.The Associated Press…
A top U.N. humanitarian official told Digital that he has "not seen a shred of evidence" suggesting the U.N., through its staff or facilities, was involved in holding hostages in Gaza.Tom Fletcher, under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), addressed claims…
President Trump expressed his "hope" Thursday that Russia will agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine, aiming to initiate the end of the ongoing three-year conflict."We understand the situation in Ukraine," he stated to reporters in the Oval Office, alongside NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte."Hopefully, they will act appropriately," he said, referring…
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged President Donald Trump's efforts to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine during a nuanced address on Thursday. However, he emphasized the need for a lasting resolution rather than a temporary 30-day cessation of hostilities. "The idea itself is correct, and we certainly support it," Putin stated cautiously…
Israel is strongly criticizing the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) following a report accusing the country of using sexual violence against Palestinians since October 2023. The report, titled "’More than a human can bear’: Israel's systematic use of sexual, reproductive and other forms of gender-based violence since October 2023," levels…
Polish President Andrzej Duda has reiterated his call for the U.S. to deploy nuclear weapons within Poland, arguing it would deter further Russian aggression in neighboring Ukraine.Duda previously made a similar request, which was turned down. He raised the issue again in a recent interview with the Financial Times, this…
Pope Francis is making progress and his condition is stable as he nears a month-long stay in the hospital due to complications from bronchitis that developed into pneumonia.The Vatican announced Thursday morning that the 88-year-old had a "restful night." Thursday also marks the 12th anniversary of his election as leader…
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported on Wednesday that Hamas allegedly sent a four-year-old Palestinian boy to one of its outposts. According to the IDF, the child was returned to Gaza in collaboration with international organizations."Hamas does not hesitate to exploit civilians, including children, to further its terrorist activities," the…
` tags. ` According to Reuters, citing sources familiar with the situation, Russia has presented the U.S. with a set of demands that it insists must be met before the conflict can be resolved.The news outlet reports that these demands also aim to redefine the parameters of the .This list…
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres introduced the "UN80 Initiative" on Wednesday to commemorate the U.N.'s upcoming 80th anniversary. The initiative is officially designed to boost efficiency, reassess existing mandates, and reorganize the U.N. system. However, some critics suggest it's a preemptive move in anticipation of potential funding reductions from the U.S.Guterres emphasized…
FIRST ON FOX: A U.S. official involved in the discussions has characterized recent reports suggesting Israel and Lebanon are pursuing full "normalization" as "overblown," warning that they could jeopardize sensitive negotiations. The official spoke to Digital.Israeli news outlets, citing an unnamed senior Israeli official, reported that renewed talks with Lebanon…
Reports from Reuters, citing Dnipropetrovsk regional governor Serhiy Lysak, indicate a Russian attack in Kryvyi Rih resulted in one fatality and several injuries. This incident occurred after Ukraine reportedly agreed to a U.S.-proposed ceasefire aimed at ending the ongoing conflict.The attack's location, Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy,…
In Greenland's recent parliamentary elections, the center-right Demokraatit party scored an unexpected victory, unseating Prime Minister Múte Egede’s Inuit Ataqatigiit party. The question of independence from Denmark was a key issue during the election, particularly in light of President Donald Trump’s repeated .According to Reuters, Demokraatit's leader, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, stated,…
The captain of the cargo ship involved in a collision off the English coast with a U.S. oil tanker, which resulted in a significant fire and jet fuel spill, is a Russian citizen. The incident has also left one crew member presumed dead.The 59-year-old captain was taken into custody on…
The Kremlin stated on Wednesday that Russia is awaiting details from Washington regarding discussions that occurred in Saudi Arabia before commenting on a proposed cease-fire.Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Moscow needs "detailed information" from the U.S. regarding the 30-day cease-fire plan that Ukraine reportedly agreed to. He implied…
Ukraine has tentatively accepted a proposal from the Trump administration, calling for a 30-day ceasefire contingent on Russia's acceptance, marking a significant move.However, even if the Trump administration succeeds in bringing Moscow to the table and ending the three-year conflict with a new treaty, the trustworthiness of the Kremlin chief…
In a potential breakthrough towards a ceasefire and resolution of the conflict with Russia, Ukraine has agreed to a proposal presented by the Trump administration during discussions held in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday."We are now presenting this proposal to the Russians, hoping for their acceptance," stated Secretary of State Marco…
JERUSALEM—Ahmed al-Sharaa, the Interim President of Syria and a former al Qaeda terrorist, allegedly failed to prevent the massacre of over 1,000 Syrians, including Christians, that began last Thursday and continued for several days.Al-Sharaa and his organization, a U.S.-designated Sunni terrorist organization, reportedly ousted former Syrian President Bashar Assad in…
