JERUSALEM—Experts on the Middle East say that Donald Trump's decision to reinstate his "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran has sent shockwaves through the Iranian regime, marking a sharp departure from the Biden administration's more lenient approach. Trump also issued a warning on Tuesday, stating that if Iran carries out an…
President Trump dramatically shifted U.S. policy toward Israel and the Middle East, proposing American control of the Gaza Strip."The U.S. will assume control of Gaza, and we will handle it effectively. We'll own it and be responsible for removing all dangerous, unexploded ordnance and weapons, demolishing damaged structures, leveling the…
Hamas, the group that initiated the Gaza conflict, has denounced President Donald Trump's proposal for the U.S. to rebuild Gaza as a plan that would destabilize the region.This statement follows Trump's announcement that the U.S. would assume control of the Gaza Strip, raze it, and then rebuild it."Instead of holding…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is preparing his staff for potential adjustments in US foreign policy under President Trump. In a letter to UN staff, Guterres acknowledged the significant challenges facing the organization.Guterres' letter assured staff that the UN is actively working to understand and lessen the impact of these policy…
A proposal to relocate Gaza's 1.8 million Palestinians to new locations, unveiled by alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has sparked global surprise. Trump presented an ambitious vision for the Gaza Strip, stating his belief that Gaza, a site of decades-long conflict and suffering, should not endure further cycles of…
Mexico's foreign minister, Juan Ramon de la Fuente, declared on Tuesday that Mexico will not permit the United States to transfer Mexican migrants to the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Instead, Mexico prefers to receive the migrants directly, a position conveyed to the U.S. embassy via a diplomatic note.This…
Saudi Arabia has rejected the normalization of ties with Israel unless a Palestinian state is established, directly contradicting U.S. President Trump's assertion that the Saudis weren't insisting on a Palestinian homeland. Trump's proposal, announced during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, involved the U.S. taking control…
On Monday, the White House publicized a list of projects overseen by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), deemed wasteful and abusive, as cost-cutting measures target the agency. Elon Musk, designated a "special government employee" by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, heads the newly established Department of Government Efficiency…
A series of hundreds of earthquakes, beginning last week, has led to the evacuation of thousands of people from the popular tourist destination of Santorini.Santorini's mayor, Nikos Zorzos, informed the Associated Press that the tremors constitute a "seismic swarm" and could persist for several weeks before subsiding.Zorzos explained that this…
On Monday, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reiterated Denmark's unwavering stance that Greenland is not for sale, while expressing openness to expanding the U.S. military presence on the Arctic island.Responding to President Trump's suggestion of acquiring Greenland through military or economic means, Frederiksen emphasized that Greenland, a self-governing territory of…
On Tuesday, the FBI issued posters seeking information about two Iranian intelligence officers allegedly involved in the disappearance of Robert Levinson, a retired FBI Special Agent. The agency reiterated its commitment to holding accountable all Iranian officials implicated in his abduction.Levinson, working as a private investigator, vanished in 2007 on…
Uganda has launched a clinical trial of an Ebola vaccine in response to its latest outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), as the confirmed case count climbs to three.Last week, the nation reported its first Ebola case in Kampala—a nurse who died on January 29th.The Ministry of Health…
TEL AVIV – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming White House meeting aims to strengthen ties with the Trump administration and secure its backing on Iran and the Hamas conflict, according to Israeli officials. Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, described the visit as a significant moment, signifying close…
Swedish police reported that at least five people suffered injuries in a school shooting on Tuesday. The extent of the injuries and the shooter's status remain unknown. The incident occurred at Risbergska School in Västhaga, Orebro, prompting police to request that the public avoid the area. According to the BBC, Risbergska…
President Nayib Bukele has proposed a paid arrangement where El Salvador would house deported undocumented immigrants of any nationality in its prison system.This offer followed a meeting between Bukele and Senator Rubio at Bukele's residence outside San Salvador on Monday."We've offered the U.S. the chance to outsource part of its…
An internal Border Patrol memo warns agents of Mexican cartel threats using explosive-laden drones and other explosives in response to increased border enforcement under the Trump administration.The "Officer Safety Alert," citing social media and other intelligence, advises agents to remain vigilant, wear ballistic armor, and utilize long firearms. The memo,…
A 17-year-old girl from Bribie Island, north of Brisbane, died on Monday after a shark attack approximately 100 meters from shore.According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Charlize Zmuda, a member of the Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Club, suffered a shark bite to her arm while swimming. Nine News reported…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that peace talks excluding Ukraine's involvement and the withdrawal of Russian troops from eastern Ukraine would create a dangerous precedent for global dictators.In a Saturday interview, Zelenskyy expressed concern over direct US-Russia talks without Ukraine's participation, stating that such discussions, while potentially beneficial for bilateral…
Following a surge in seismic activity prompting concerns about a potentially significant earthquake, schools on the Greek volcanic island of Santorini were closed Monday, and emergency services deployed. Precautionary measures were also implemented on several nearby Aegean Sea islands after over 200 undersea earthquakes were detected in the region over…
North Korea denounced Senator Rubio's characterization of the country as a "rogue state" as absurd, pledging a strong response to any provocation from the Trump administration.Rubio made the comment last week on "The Megyn Kelly Show" while discussing U.S. foreign policy goals. He stated that the world is shifting to…
