China Critic Jimmy Lai Handed 20-Year Prison Sentence by Hong Kong Court
A Hong Kong court sentenced Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison on February 9 after the 78-year-old former media mogul and pro-democracy activist was convicted
Keir Starmer
The battered Western alliance
Repairing it is essential if we’re to win the current cold war
Op-eds
‘Repression Cannot Go Unanswered’: EU Designates IRGC as Terrorist Organization
EU Designates IRGC: The European Union (EU) designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization on January 29. The decision was made after the...
Flash Briefs
The new Greenland deal
With America leading and NATO following, the Arctic can be defended
Op-eds
How the UK Is Undermining US Indo-Pacific Security
As Parliament reviews the transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, US access to the Diego Garcia base is no longer assured.
Op-eds
‘Security Must Be Guaranteed’: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Meets With Top European Leaders in London
Leaders Meet To Discuss Sticking Points: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor...
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London’s Eurofighter sale to Turkey: A win for industry, a loss for strategy
When British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stood side-by-side in Ankara on Oct. 28 to announce Turkey’s purchase of 20 Eurofighter Typhoons...
Op-eds
Trump to Co-Chair Summit on Gaza’s Future During Middle East Visit
Latest Developments Seeking to ...
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‘Glorious Day of Success’: Hamas Marks October 7 Massacre Anniversary With Rocket Attack on Israeli Community
Israel Under Attack Two Years After October 7: Terrorists in Gaza launched a rocket against the southern Israeli community of Netiv Ha’Asara as residents mourned 17 of their neighbors...
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Terrorist attack on UK synagogue leaves 2 dead, wounds 4
Great Britain’s counterterrorism police confirmed that an act of terrorism took place at a synagogue in Manchester, England, earlier today while services were being held for the Jewish high...
Op-eds
‘He Started Stabbing Anyone Near Him’: Two Murdered at England Synagogue During Yom Kippur Terror Attack
Deadly Synagogue Attack on Holy Day: At least two people were murdered and three others seriously wounded on October 2 outside the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester, England,...
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UN’s annual gabfest offers more than hot air — though there’s plenty of that
Dysfunction was the main item on the agenda for the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week, and President Trump was full-throated in expressing US disapproval. In his speech, he called...
Op-eds
‘Failure of Political, Moral, and Diplomatic Leadership’: UK, Canada, Australia Recognize Palestinian State
Latest Developments Seeking to Revive Two-State Solution: The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia announced the formal recognition of a Palestinian state ahead of the 80th United Nations General...
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British and French Recognition of Palestine Will Reward Terrorism, Endanger European Security
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron are reportedly poised to recognize Palestine as a state within the coming days. If they do so, they will regrettably...
Insights
UK Government Rejects Determination of Israeli ‘Genocide’ in Gaza
Israel Not Committing Genocide: The United Kingdom has concluded that Israel is not committing genocide in Gaza, according to a letter sent by then Foreign Secretary David Lammy...
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‘Kremlin Will Stop at Nothing to Terrorize Ukraine’: Russia Defies Trump’s Peace Process With Massive Overnight Barrage in Kyiv
Attacks Killed Ukrainian Civilians: Russia struck Ukraine with one of its largest missile and drone barrages since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russia bombarded Kyiv...
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IDF conducts inquiry into strikes near Gaza’s Nasser Hospital
On August 25, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted two strikes on an area near Nasser Hospital in Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis. After it emerged that civilians were likely killed in the strikes,...
Op-eds
Zelenskyy and European Leaders Meet With Trump at White House in Bid to End Russian War on Ukraine
“Very Substantial Progress”: Joined by several European leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss a possible...
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America’s fair-weather friends
France, Britain, and Germany make it harder for Trump to get a ceasefire in Gaza
Op-eds
‘Abuse, Medical Neglect, Subhuman Conditions’: New Israeli Report Details Horrors Faced by Former Hostages of Hamas
Harrowing Details of Captivity: Israel will send a new health ministry report to the president of the Red Cross revealing the physical and mental damage suffered by 12 freed hostages...