Global and U.S. leaders welcomed the recently announced ceasefire agreement on Wednesday.President Biden unveiled the two-phased ceasefire plan, slated to unfold over several weeks, during a White House press conference.The initial phase, commencing Sunday, involves the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from all populated Gaza areas and the release of…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas on Thursday of reneging on a ceasefire agreement designed to secure the release of hostages and end over a year of conflict in the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu's office stated that the Cabinet would postpone a vote on the agreement until Hamas rescinds its actions,…
Daniel Chapo, of the long-ruling Frelimo party, assumed the presidency on Wednesday in a ceremony with limited attendance, following months of protests contesting his electoral victory.A local civil society organization reports over 300 deaths in clashes with security forces since the October 9th election, which the opposition alleges was rigged…
TEL AVIV — Negotiations between Israeli officials and Hamas have resulted in a potential hostage-for-ceasefire agreement. The deal reportedly involves the release of thousands of Palestinian prisoners, many with criminal records, and an Israeli military withdrawal from parts of the Gaza Strip."I'm trying to catch my breath," said Efrat Machikawa,…
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, including the release of hostages, has been reached, officials confirmed.President Biden, alongside Secretary of State Antony Blinken, announced a three-phase implementation plan during a press conference. Biden stated that the initial six-week phase involves a complete ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from all…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian categorically denied any Iranian plot to assassinate then President-elect Trump, asserting that such a plan never existed and never will.Pezeshkian made this declaration during a Tuesday interview with NBC News' Lester Holt in Tehran. This comes after U.S. intelligence reported Iran was exploring such a possibility…
A new United Nations report reveals that Haitian gangs murdered at least 5,600 individuals last year, with an additional 3,700 injured or kidnapped. This has prompted criticism of the Biden administration's response to the crisis.Andrés Martínez-Fernández, a senior policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation, described the administration's approach as fragmented…
Following Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's threat to invade Puerto Rico, the island's governor, Jenniffer González-Colón, urged President Trump to intervene.In a letter to Trump, Governor González-Colón stated that shortly after Maduro's internationally condemned, illegitimate inauguration, he publicly threatened an invasion of Puerto Rico.Maduro made the threat at Caracas's "International Anti-Fascist…
Following his brief declaration of martial law last month, impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was taken into custody by law enforcement for questioning. Yoon reportedly stated his cooperation with the anti-corruption investigation was to prevent violence.According to Yonhap News Agency, Yoon said in a statement, "Despite the illegality…
New York City recently implemented congestion pricing, charging drivers $9 to $21.60 daily to drive below 60th Street in Manhattan.On January 6th, the State Department issued an exemption for employees of foreign missions and international organizations, including the United Nations, from these charges.New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino criticized this…
President-elect Donald Trump's incoming envoy, Ret. Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, recently advocated for the U.S. to resume its "maximum pressure" policy against Iran, arguing that the regime's vulnerabilities present a crucial opportunity to reshape Iran's future."This year should be one of hope, action, and change," Kellogg, a Trump administration veteran,…
South Korean authorities made a second attempt to apprehend suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence on Wednesday, following his controversial martial law declaration last month.Approximately 3,200 officers were deployed to Yoon's Seoul estate, where he has been residing amid a personal security detail, according to Reuters. Video footage…
Following months of severed supplies to miners illegally working in an abandoned gold mine, rescue efforts on Tuesday recovered dozens of deceased miners and severely malnourished survivors. Hundreds more remain trapped underground, many feared dead, while others are too weak for self-evacuation.Since Monday, at least 60 bodies and 92 survivors…
India and Afghanistan have significantly advanced their diplomatic ties, highlighted by a recent meeting in Dubai between Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. This high-level engagement, the second in two months, marks the strongest bilateral interaction since the Taliban's 2021 takeover.While India's engagement…
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).A Reuters report revealed that North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces are resorting to suicide to avoid capture by Ukrainian troops.Following a recent…
According to the Associated Press, citing officials involved in the talks, Hamas has reportedly agreed to a draft agreement with Israel for a cease-fire and the release of hostages. This represents the first significant progress towards ending the over year-long conflict between Israel and Hamas.The proposed three-phase agreement begins with…
Globally, hotels boast impressive features, from height and age to luxurious suites. Seeking the world's largest? Look no further than Malaysia.Malaysia houses the First World Hotel, officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest hotel based on room count.The Resorts World Genting website lists 7,351 rooms across its…
A recently studied ancient structure unearthed on the eastern slope of the Walls National Park in Jerusalem is believed to have served ritualistic purposes during the First Temple period.This structure, containing eight rooms, held various artifacts, including an altar, a standing stone, an oil press, and a wine press.According to…
Recent attacks on underwater cables in the Baltic and South China Seas, allegedly perpetrated by Russia and China respectively, have raised serious concerns among top officials about their potential coordination.Maritime sabotage incidents in these regions have increased in recent years, with a significant surge in the past few months, starting…
A young gorilla, discovered in the cargo hold of a Turkish Airlines flight to Thailand last month, is recovering at Polonezkoy Zoo, officials announced Sunday. Wildlife authorities are exploring the possibility of returning him to his natural habitat.Following a public naming contest, the 5-month-old gorilla has been named Zeytin, meaning…
