KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas has handed American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel, 65, over to the Red Cross, the third hostage to be released Saturday as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel. Siegel walked onto a stage set up by the sea in Gaza City before militants handed him over to waiting Red […]
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Before dawn, immigration officers sat in their vehicles near a two-story building in New York, while the rumble of a subway line echoed overhead. Then, a voice came over the radio. After observing for about two hours, an officer said, “I think that’s Tango,” referring to their target. “Gray hoodie. Backpack. Walking quickly.” The officers […]
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced emergency martial law in a surprise late-night television address on Tuesday, accusing the main opposition party of anti-state activities and harboring pro-North Korea sentiments. In his address, Yoon refrained from detailing specific actions to be taken under martial law but highlighted motions by the opposition Democratic Party, which […]
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For over five decades, the Assad dynasty has held power in Syria, first under President Hafez al-Assad and now under his son, Bashar al-Assad. While Bashar has managed to cling to power through years of war and international isolation, recent developments suggest the regime’s grip is weakening, revealing the fragility of its so-called victory. The […]
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Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, has expressed concerns over the potential creation of a new currency by BRICS nations—a coalition that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, along with new members such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Trump has proposed imposing 100% tariffs on products from these countries if they […]
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