Kushner Says Gaza Reconstruction Will Wait for Hamas Disarmament
Kushner also met Hamas officials on Sunday in a rare direct encounter as Washington seeks to move its Gaza plan forward.
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What Diaspora Jewish Religious Leaders Should — and Should Not — Do
In situations involving armed conflict, civilian suffering, or alleged violations of international law, many people expect clergy of all faiths…
Ukraine and 34 Countries Approve Compensation Body for War Damages
The compensation mechanism, facilitated by the Council of Europe, will operate through an International Claims Commission, allowing Ukrainians to seek…
Civil War and Chronic Instability in Sudan
In Sudan, the warring parties’ search for military and diplomatic support has led to intense external intervention.
‘You Cannot Silence the Truth in the Face of a Genocide,’ Says UN Rapporteur Albanese
Albanese said she has faced what she described as “spurious accusations of antisemitism” and claims of supporting terrorism, allegations she…
The Ghost Trump Can’t Escape: Epstein’s Spirit
Republican American journalist Tucker Carlson points out that it’s obvious Epstein worked for Israel, that everyone in Washington knows this,…
UK MI6 Chief Warns of ‘Aggressive’ Russia Threat in First Public Speech
Metreweli will also emphasize the need for MI6 to deepen its use of technology to counter modern threats, including terrorism,…
Risk of Nuclear Conflict ‘Highest Since Cold War,’ UN Disarmament Chief Warns
Izumi Nakamitsu, the UN under-secretary-general and high representative for disarmament affairs, said major military powers have already slipped into an…
Trump: U.S. Seized Oil Tanker Off Venezuela
The ship seized by the US, identified as the Skipper, departed Venezuela on December 2 with about 2 million barrels…
US, Australia and UK Defense Chiefs Meet to Strengthen AUKUS Partnership
Australia’s defense chief Richard Marles said Canberra is “very excited” about the pace of work on the long-term AUKUS submarine…
Ethiopia Pursues Mega Projects but Risks New Conflict in Bid for Sea Access
Prime Minister Abiy’s ambitious development drive clashes with rising regional tensions, ethnic violence and economic strain.
Australia Enforces World-First Ban on Social Media for Under-16s
With global regulators watching closely, Australia’s experiment may shape the future of online child protection — and the limits of…
Japan Militarily Threatening China, Says Wang Yi in Talks With German Counterpart
China accused Japan of “exploiting the Taiwan question”—which Japan colonized from 1895 to 1945—to “provoke trouble and threaten China militarily.”
Ukraine Expands Sea Drone Operations as Russia Pulls Back
Ukraine’s current drone operations rely on a combination of human control and software assistance and the next stage will see…
Thailand Launches Airstrikes as Border Conflict with Cambodia Reignites
Cambodia’s Defense Ministry said Thai forces launched dawn attacks after “days of provocative actions” but emphasized that Cambodian units had…
NATO Chief Dismisses Concerns over US Commitment to Ukraine
The Trump administration is expected to unveil its updated troop plans for Europe in early 2026.
Macron urges Xi to Boost Cooperation, Trade Balance During Beijing Visit
China exports roughly $45 billion in goods to France annually, much of it low-value consumer items sold through online marketplaces…
Istanbul Conference Highlights Rising Maritime Energy Risks from Baltic to Black Sea
The two seas, the Baltic and the Black seas, have become “the center of Europe’s strategic map.”
UN General Assembly adopts resolutions demanding Israel end occupation of Golan, Palestine
In the first vote, the General Assembly adopted a draft resolution penned by Egypt, which demanded that Israel withdraw fully…
