Israel’s military has expressed its regret after a Tehran synagogue was damaged by a missile strike earlier Tuesday. The Israel Defense Forces said it had received reports indicating a nearby synagogue had been affected. “The IDF regrets the collateral damage to the synagogue and emphasizes that the strike was targeted at a senior military target … Read more
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President Trump weighed in Monday on the plight of Iran’s national women’s soccer team, who were caught up in the geopolitical ramifications of the U.S.-Israeli war on their home country as they participated in the women’s Asian Cup in Australia, offering them asylum in the U.S. There were calls for Australia to offer the women … Read more
Sen. Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican, said he advised President Trump not to “miss this opportunity” ahead of the strikes on Iran. “I spent the entire day with President Trump on Friday, right before he launched these attacks. He and I discussed this at length on Friday,” Cruz said on “Face the Nation with Margaret … Read more
Hungary announced on Feb. 20 that it will block the European Union’s 90-billion-euro ($107 million) loan to Ukraine until Russian oil flows via the damaged Druzhba pipeline resume. The move comes amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Hungary, one of the EU’s most Kremlin-friendly states, and comes only days before the four-year anniversary of Russia’s … Read more
Trump endorses Japan’s Takaichi ahead of snap election BBC ‘Sana-mania’ grips Japan as ultra-conservative Takaichi expected to secure election landslide The Guardian Five Charts Showing Takaichi’s Challenges in Japan’s Snap Election Bloomberg.com Japan’s ruling parties could win over 60% of lower house, Nikkei poll shows Nikkei Asia Trump endorses Japan’s Takaichi ahead of Sunday election Reuters Source link
Prioritising stability Questions about Machado’s role in Venezuelan politics emerged within hours of the US operation to remove Maduro, a leader accused of violently suppressing dissent. Machado, 58, had been living in hiding for months after the 2024 election, for fear of facing arrest. But that changed in December, when she escaped abroad to accept … Read more
Istanbul — Turkish police have detained 115 suspected members of the ISIS militant group in coordinated raids across the country over alleged plots linked to Christmas and New Year celebrations. Arrest warrants have been issued for 137 suspects after investigators determined that operatives of ISIS, also known as Islamic State, were planning attacks in Turkey … Read more
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem is on a pastoral visit to the Parish of the Holy Family and will preside over the Christmas Mass on Sunday. By Pierfrancesco Loreto The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, is visiting the Parish of the Holy Family in Gaza ahead of Christmas. His presence expresses his desire … Read more
Benjamin Netanyahu addresses nation hours ahead of hostage release | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/Israel News The prime minister’s address comes after Israel declared a ceasefire in Gaza on Friday at noon. Prime Minister Netanyahu visits the memorial wall at the National Library,and lit a candle to commemorate the victims and the fallen of the … Read more