Many Dead as Russian Missile Barrage Causes Carnage in Kyiv
‘Important that Everyone Sees This’: Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage mainly targeting Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv on April 24, resulting in the greatest...
France
Afghan national pleads guilty over Islamic State-inspired terror plot in US
On April 17, Abdullah Haji Zada, an 18-year-old Afghan citizen and legal permanent resident of the US, pled guilty to conspiring to receive firearms intended for an election-day terrorist attack...
Op-eds
‘Before Negotiations…Come To See’: Zelensky Urges Trump to Visit Ukraine
Latest Developments Civilians Celebrating Palm Sunday Killed: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky invited President Donald Trump to visit Ukraine to see Russia’s atrocities for himself during...
Flash Briefs
‘A State Policy’ of Hostage Taking: EU Levies Sanctions Against Iranian Judiciary Over Human Rights Violations
Sanctions Target Prison, Justice Officials: The European Union imposed sanctions on April 14 against seven Iranian prison and justice officials and two entities. A statement from...
Flash Briefs
Against racism, for antisemitism: The message of a march in Paris
The most egregious aspect of the demonstration was its contemptuous approach to Jew-hatred, which has risen precipitously in France, as elsewhere in Europe, since the atrocities in Israel 18 months ago.
Op-eds
‘No Longer an Impartial Court’: Hungary Announced Withdrawal From ICC
Announced During Netanyahu Visit: Hungary announced on April 3 that it would withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, which issued arrest warrants for...
Flash Briefs
Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: March 24–March 31
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous activities and operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between March 24 and 30, 2025. On Friday, unknown actors again fired rockets at northern...
Op-eds
IDF Strikes Beirut After Rockets Launched from Lebanon at Israeli Communities
Rockets Fired at Israel, IDF Retaliates: Two rockets were fired from Lebanon at northern Israeli communities on March 28. One projectile fell short, landing in Lebanese territory,...
Flash Briefs
Obama and Biden’s failed Russia policies
The last thing Trump should do is adopt them
Op-eds
Why NATO Should Move Nuclear Weapons to Poland
Expanding the nuclear-sharing program to Warsaw would send a clear message to Putin: any attack on Poland would be a catastrophic mistake.
Op-eds
Russia and China to Discuss Iranian Nuclear Program Following Joint Naval Drills
UK Threatens Sanctions Snapback on Iran: Deputy foreign ministers from Russia and China will meet in Beijing on March 14 to discuss Iran’s nuclear program. The meeting comes...
Flash Briefs
‘I Am Strongly Considering Large-Scale Banking Sanctions’: Trump Angry After Russia Bombards Eastern Ukraine
Russia Bombards Ukrainian Infrastructure: Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage into Ukraine on March 7, targeting Ukraine’s energy facilities in the Odesa, Poltava,...
Flash Briefs
Bridging the Atlantic to Counter Tehran
Trump’s return to the White House shakes global alliances but creates a crucial chance to unite against Iran’s growing threat. Saeed Ghasseminejad and Behnam Ben Taleblu lay out a bold plan to counter Tehran’s nuclear drive and regional aggression.
Op-eds
‘Ensure Israel’s Security’: European Nations Reject Hamas Role in Any Plan for Gaza
French Diplomat on Hamas’s Future Role: European states serving on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) — permanent members France and the United Kingdom along with non-permanent...
Flash Briefs
Getting the U.S. and Ukraine back on track
It’s essential because if Putin wins, it’s not just Ukraine that loses
Op-eds
Small thanks and a little grace can repair that disastrous Ukraine meeting
High-stakes diplomatic negotiations almost never play out in view of the public. During Friday’s charged White House meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Trump,...
Op-eds
How Germany’s new leader can make history
Friedrich Merz is in favor of boosting Europe’s military strength, standing against antisemites and by the Jewish state, and getting tougher on Iran.
Op-eds
Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Potential Leaps Ahead of IAEA Meeting
Iran’s major strides in its march towards a nuclear weapon hang ominously over the meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors in Vienna on March 3-7. The nuclear monitoring...
Policy Briefs
Hamas Releases Bodies of Four Slain Hostages to Complete Phase One of Ceasefire
Release Will Not Include Staged Event: Hamas released four bodies of slain Israeli hostages during an overnight handover on February 27. The four, all of whom were abducted by the...
Flash Briefs
China roils the Pacific waters courtesy Australia and New Zealand
China’s role in the region is a constant pressure in one direction. New Zealand and Australian policies towards the region have been naive at best, and the situation was worsened by U.S. State Department following Canberra and Wellington’s lead.