The United States believes that the disarmament of Hamas militants in Gaza would be accompanied by some form of amnesty, according to a US official familiar with ongoing discussions. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official said Washington is confident that Hamas will ultimately give up its weapons as part of a broader plan aimed…
A senior US immigration official is expected to leave Minneapolis, signaling a possible shift in the White House’s approach following the fatal shooting of a second US citizen by federal officers in the city. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, who played a central role in recent immigration operations in Minnesota, is departing Minneapolis as federal…
The Trump administration has softened its public stance following mounting backlash over the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, as video footage of the incident continues to circulate widely and fuel public anger. Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, was shot dead during an operation involving federal immigration authorities on Saturday…
US raises concerns as Iraq faces political transition with possible return of Nouri al-Maliki and rising regional pressure Baghdad: The United States has issued a firm warning to Iraq as political negotiations intensify over the formation of a new government, raising concerns about potential Iranian influence in Baghdad. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned…
Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, has said she has had “enough” of Washington’s orders, as she navigates a delicate political transition following the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro. Speaking to oil workers in Puerto La Cruz, Rodríguez emphasized that Venezuela’s internal conflicts should be resolved by Venezuelans themselves, without foreign interference. “Let Venezuelan politics…
At least 18 people have died after a ferry carrying over 350 passengers and crew sank in the waters off the southern Philippines. Rescue teams have managed to save 317 people from the MV Trisha Kerstin 3, but authorities report that at least 24 passengers are still missing. The ferry, which carries both cargo and…
Australian authorities have issued widespread Australia heatwave warnings as millions of people marked Australia Day, with extreme temperatures gripping large parts of the country. The Bureau of Meteorology said temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday, with readings reaching the high forties Celsius in southern states including Victoria and South Australia. On Sunday, South Australia…
Federal Immigration Agents Ignite Minneapolis Protests Minneapolis: Minneapolis Protests Against ICE After Fatal Shooting escalated on Sunday, as residents reacted to the fatal shooting of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents. The incident has reignited national discussion over the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in cities and the impact…
Lebanon will require an international presence after the planned withdrawal of the UN peacekeeping mission UNIFIL in 2027, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said during a visit to Paris on Saturday. The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions in southern Lebanon. “We will always need an international presence in the south, and preferably a UN presence, given…
Top US envoys met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, urging his government to advance into the Gaza ceasefire second phase. The discussions included President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s Middle East adviser and son-in-law. The US aims to maintain momentum on the Trump-brokered deal, though Netanyahu faces pressure to…
