House Democrats publish alleged Trump birthday note to Epstein
House Democrats post a purported 2003 Trump note to Epstein; the White House disputes the signature’s authenticity
Six dead, 11 wounded in Jerusalem bus stop attack
Gunmen shot commuters at Ramot Junction, killing six. Israel hunts accomplices; Abbas condemns, Hamas praises
Trump allows Obiang to travel to US cities to protect interests
The Trump administration is granting Equatorial Guinea’s vice president a temporary U.S. travel waiver to protect strategic interests despite his long record of corruption.
Trump renames Defense Department the Department of War
President Trump signed an executive order to rename the Department of Defense the Department of War while restoring historic military titles.
Israel says it holds 40% of Gaza City, plans to widen offensive
Israel claims 40% control of Gaza City; push to expand as civilians flee or hunker down amid heavy strikes
United States approves 32.5 million to fight hunger in Nigeria
The United States has approved $32.5 million in aid to provide food and nutrition support to millions affected by hunger and conflict in Nigeria.
Israel calls up 40,000 reservists amid dispute over Gaza City offensive
Israel calls up 40,000 reservists for a Gaza City push as commanders urge delay; Gaza death and hunger tolls climb
Israeli commander cancels South Africa trip fearing arrest
A former Israeli commander cancelled a South Africa trip over fears of arrest linked to allegations of genocide and war crimes in Gaza.
Israeli strike kills Houthi-run Yemeni PM and ministers in Sanaa
Houthi-run Yemeni PM Rahwi and ministers killed in Israeli strike on Sanaa; Houthis vow revenge as Israel hails “crushing blow”
George Clooney floated as potential 2028 Democratic nominee
Party figures tout Clooney’s fundraising power and outsider profile as a fresh standard-bearer for 2028
Israel strikes Houthi leadership in Sanaa; outcome still under review
Israel hit targets in Sanaa; Yemeni sources say Asaad al-Sharqabi died as Israel checks the fate of Houthi chief of staff Muhammad al-Ghamari
Russia confirms first Chikungunya case in Moscow
Russia’s first Chikungunya case is confirmed in Moscow; officials say local transmission risk is low
Israel recovers Ilan Weiss’s body; remains of second hostage
Israel recovers Ilan Weiss’s body and remains of another hostage in Gaza; officials say 49 captives remain
Rwanda gets first migrants deported from the US under new deal
Rwanda received the first group of seven migrants deported from the United States under a new resettlement deal.
Isolated Amazon tribe enters settlement amid forest threats
Mashco Piro tribe nears villages as logging and construction increase risk of disease and conflict in Peru’s Amazon rainforest.
Pretoria labels Trump’s refugee plan ‘apartheid 2.0’
South Africa condemned the US for granting preferential refugee status to white Afrikaners, calling it apartheid 2.0 and rejecting claims of persecution.
Israeli strikes pound north Gaza as army orders mass evacuation
Heavy strikes hit northern Gaza City as Israel urges evacuations; overcrowding and costs hinder families’ escape
Israeli tanks push toward Gaza City as Trump plans White House meeting
Israeli tanks edge into Gaza City as Trump convenes talks; evacuations, strikes and protests escalate
Niger limits European visas amid souring ties
Niger has restricted European visa access, citing reciprocity after unanswered requests for easier visa procedures for its citizens.
Trump: ‘Maybe we like a dictator’ as he orders flag-burning prosec...
Trump backed flag-burning prosecutions and tougher DC security, drawing fresh “wannabe dictator” criticism from opponents
‘Darkness and firstborn’: Katz escalates Biblical rhetoric against Houthis
Katz warns Houthis with “Biblical” plagues, vows IDF stay on Mount Hermon amid reported U.S.-pushed Syria talks
Lebanese presidency rebukes US envoy after ‘animals’ remark
After Barrack’s “animals” jab at palace reporters, Beirut rebukes him and refocuses on a U.S.-backed disarmament plan
Israel strike hits Nasser Hospital; at least 20 dead, five journalists
At least 20 people, including five journalists, were killed at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital
Egypt hosts Bright Star 2025 drills with 43 nations joining
Bright Star 2025 begins in Egypt as 43 nations join naval, ground, air and special forces drills led by the Egyptian and us armed forces.
Israel hits Gaza City outskirts as leaders vow push; famine declared in area
Israeli strikes hit Gaza City’s edges overnight; leaders vow push on a city takeover as famine is declared
South Africa urges Kyiv, Moscow to meet
South African President Ramaphosa urges Ukraine and Russia to hold urgent peace talks, stressing diplomacy as hopes for a summit continue to fade.
France’s Macron vows deeper South Africa ties
Macron and Ramaphosa agreed to strengthen cooperation on global governance and crises ahead of the G20 summit and upcoming UN meetings.