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Macron Announces France’s Recognition Of Palestine At UN
French President Emmanuel Macron declared at a UN conference that France has officially recognized the State of Palestine, prompting applause across the hall and a standing ovation from the Palestinian delegation.
In his speech, Macron…
Hamas Releases Video Of Israeli Captive In Gaza
Hamas’s Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades published a video of 24-year-old Israeli captive Alon Ohel, who said he has been held in Gaza for more than 700 days. Ohel blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s “stubbornness” for his continued…
Palestinian Flag Raised In London After UK Recognition
Following the UK’s recognition of Palestine, Ambassador Husam Zomlot raised the Palestinian flag at the Palestinian Mission in London, declaring, “This flag represents the Palestinian Embassy.” The ceremony was attended by UK Minister for…
Kim Jong-Un Rejects Disarmament, Leaves Door Open To US Talks
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un told the Supreme People’s Assembly that Pyongyang will “never give up” its nuclear weapons, warning they are essential to deterring US and allied threats. He accused Washington, Seoul, and Tokyo of escalating…
Trump Honors Charlie Kirk At Arizona Memorial
Tens of thousands gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to honor slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. US President Donald Trump, joined by top officials and Kirk’s wife Erica, called Kirk “a martyr of America and…
US Lawmakers Visit China For First Time Since 2019
A bipartisan US House delegation led by Democrat Adam Smith met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, marking the first such visit since 2019. Li said the trip could help “break the ice” and strengthen bilateral ties.
Smith stressed the…
UK, Australia And Canada Recognize State Of Palestine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced their countries’ formal recognition of Palestine. The leaders said the…
Syrian FM Makes First US Visit In 25 Years
Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Hassan Shaybani arrived in Washington D.C., marking the first high-level Syrian visit to the United States in a quarter century. His agenda includes talks on lifting US sanctions and reconnecting…
US Vetoes UN Ceasefire Resolution On Gaza
The United States was the sole country to veto a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, as well as the release of hostages held by Hamas. Fourteen of the Council’s 15 members…
Trump Says Putin ‘Disappointed’ Him On Ukraine
At a joint press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers, US President Donald Trump said he had expected the war in Ukraine to be easily resolved because of his ties with Vladimir Putin but admitted, “Putin has…