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Recent Updates from the Middle East: Freed Israeli Hostage Claims She Has ‘Rejoined Life’

One of the Israeli hostages who was released following the initial day of the Gaza ceasefire expressed her relief and joy on Monday, sharing that she has "returned to life." Emily Damari,...

Biden reduces sentence of Indigenous leader Leonard Peltier, sentenced for the murder of FBI agents.

  In a significant move just before his term concluded, President Joe Biden granted clemency to Leonard Peltier, an indigenous activist who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the 1975 murders...

Macron urges Europe to boost defense spending as Trump assumes presidency.

CESSON-SEVIGNE, France — On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe to take action and enhance its defense spending as a means to lessen its dependence on the United States for security,...

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Youth admits guilt in fatal stabbings during Taylor Swift-themed dance event in England

LONDON — A British teenager admitted guilt on Monday for the murder of three young girls and the attempted murder of ten others, following...

Cyprus leaders unable to agree on new border crossings amid ethnic tensions

NICOSIA, Cyprus — A recent discussion between the leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus concluded without a consensus on fostering trust between the two communities,...

Official reports indicate that over 80 individuals have died in northeastern Colombia amid unsuccessful peace negotiations.

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Over the weekend, more than 80 individuals lost their lives in northeastern Colombia amid a surge of violence following the government's...

Poland urges the EU to prioritize security due to challenges at its border with Belarus.

POLOWCE, Poland — As Poland assumes its six-month presidency of the European Union, security concerns take center stage amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine....

Biden encourages citizens to maintain hope during his last complete day in office in South Carolina.

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — On his last complete day in office, President Joe Biden visited South Carolina, where he encouraged the American public to...

The growth — and possible decline — of TikTok in America

The potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. left many of its users and influencers in a state of uncertainty for over four years,...

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Avian influenza detected in Georgia’s commercial poultry for the first time during the ongoing national crisis.

In a significant development for Georgia's poultry industry, the highly-virulent strain of bird flu has recently affected a commercial poultry producer in Elbert County,...

Who is Itamar Ben-Gvir, the right-wing minister who stepped down from Netanyahu’s administration?

TEL AVIV, Israel — In a significant political shift, Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's...

Arrest of South Korea’s ousted president follows martial law announcement, sparking riots among his backers

SEOUL, South Korea — Following the formal arrest of South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, his lawyers announced on Sunday that he remains...

Impeached South Korean president detained following martial law announcement amid rioting by supporters

SEOUL, South Korea — The recently impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea was officially arrested early Sunday morning following his initial apprehension...

As a US TikTok ban looms, Trump indicates he is ‘highly likely’ to approve an extension.

The deadline for TikTok to avoid a ban in the U.S. is approaching, but users searching for clear information on the implications have not...

Shooter kills two judges in Tehran linked to 1988 execution spree

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — In a shocking incident in Iran's capital on Saturday, a man fatally shot two notable hard-line judges known for...

Thirty people hurt in ski lift incident at Pyrenees resort in Spain

BARCELONA, Spain — An accident at the Astún ski resort, located in the Pyrenees mountains of Spain, has left at least 30 individuals injured,...

Once celebrated as a highlight of Syria’s capital, a train station is now viewed by some as a beacon of post-war...

DAMASCUS, Syria — The Qadam train station, once a celebrated symbol of the Syrian capital's connectivity, served as a crucial transit point...

Over 40 Pakistanis presumed lost at sea after migrant vessel sinks near African shoreline

ISLAMABAD — Authorities are concerned that over 40 Pakistani nationals may have drowned following the sinking of a migrant boat off the Atlantic coast...

Israel’s government endorses a ceasefire agreement in Gaza along with the release of many captives.

JERUSALEM — In a significant development, Israel’s Cabinet officially endorsed a ceasefire agreement on early Saturday morning, which is set to facilitate the release...

Court overturns Obama-era policy protecting young immigrant arrivals to the US

A federal appeals court issued a ruling on Friday that takes aim at an Obama-era initiative designed to protect immigrants who came to the...

Ex-CIA analyst admits to disclosing details about an anticipated Israeli strike on Iran

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A former analyst for the CIA admitted guilt on Friday for leaking sensitive information regarding a prospective Israeli military action against...

Doorbell camera at a Canadian residence records a meteorite impact.

A doorbell camera installed in a Canadian residence has managed to capture both video and audio of a meteorite making contact with the Earth,...

Commerce Secretary Raimondo delivers final critiques of Trump and guidance for Democrats moving forward

WASHINGTON — Gina Raimondo, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, views Donald Trump as a president-elect whose rhetoric is marked by aggression, yet he appears...

Trump and Xi Discuss Trade, Fentanyl Issues, and TikTok Matters

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