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...
Germany
‘Attack on Democracy’: Germany Blocks Eurofighter Sale to Turkey for Imprisoning Opposition Leader
Turkey Seeks to Modernize Air Force: Germany’s parliament blocked the sale of approximately three dozen Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey on April 17, citing concerns over the...
Flash Briefs
‘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...
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Palau deports Chinese criminals, reinforces Indo-Pacific security
If China goes after Taiwan without ‘disabling’ Palau, its Taiwan operation could be jeopardized. Which is one of the reasons the U.S. is putting new military infrastructure, or, in some cases, bringing back to life World War II era infrastructure, in Palau.
Op-eds
‘Walking the Same Streets’: UK, Spain Arrest Member of Hezbollah Cells
UK Man Involved in Funding Hezbollah: Detectives from London’s Counter Terrorism Command arrested two men suspected of being members of the Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorist organization on April 3.
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‘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...
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‘With a Stone and a Knife’: Antisemitic Incitement Detected Throughout New Gaza School Curriculum
EU Funding Used to Produce Antisemitic Textbooks: A new curriculum developed by the Palestinian Authority (PA) for students in Gaza continues to expose children to antisemitic incitement,...
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Obama and Biden’s failed Russia policies
The last thing Trump should do is adopt them
Op-eds
Can Syria and Lebanon Rein In Hezbollah?
If Hezbollah continues to clash with the new Syrian government, this could encourage the government to lean on other extremist militias.
Op-eds
Two Mobsters Found Guilty of Plotting to Assassinate Iranian American Journalist Masih Alinejad
Iran Behind Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Alinejad: A federal district court jury in Manhattan convicted Rafat Amirov and Polad Omarov on March 20 for their involvement in a 2022 plot to assassinate dissident Iranian American journalist Masih Alinejad at her New York home.
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Israel Threatens to Extend IDF Control in Gaza if Hostages Not Released
Defense Minister Warns Hamas: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on March 21 that the IDF would “seize additional areas of Gaza” if Hamas continues to hold Israeli hostages....
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Turkey Cracks Down on Demonstrators Protesting Arrest of Istanbul Mayor
Arrests of Demonstrators: Turkish authorities arrested more than 100 protesters after thousands of Turkish citizens demonstrated throughout March 19 and March 20 against the politically...
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Pressure Putin
That’s what Trump must do to achieve a ceasefire
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
Iran’s ties to Western organized crime networks
The US has long labeled Iran as “the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism,” yet Tehran’s ambitions extend beyond backing Shia and Sunni Islamist groups in the Middle East.
Op-eds
How to Defend Ukraine’s Skies During Peace Negotiations
Air superiority remains a decisive factor in modern warfare. As Ukraine continues to defend itself against Russian aggression, policymakers and military planners are grappling with a fundamental question:...
Op-eds
‘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,...
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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
After 2 years, Iraq claims to be searching for kidnapped researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov
On March 5, Iraqi National Security Adviser Qassem al Araji told the Associated Press that “Iraqi authorities are working under the prime minister’s direction” to find Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton University researcher who was kidnapped two years ago in Iraq.
Op-eds
Turkey’s Balancing Act in the Ukraine Conflict—Again
Turkey has once again positioned itself at the center of diplomatic efforts regarding the Ukraine conflict. Following high-profile visits to Ankara by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and...