DOHA/KABUL, March 20 – After more than two years in captivity, an American citizen, George Glezmann, has been released by the Taliban. His freedom follows diplomatic negotiations facilitated by Qatar, with U.S. officials confirming his safe return. Glezmann, an airline mechanic from Atlanta, was detained in December 2022 while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist. … Read more
JEDDAH, March 11 – The United States has agreed to reinstate military assistance and intelligence-sharing with Ukraine following Kyiv’s declaration of support for a proposed 30-day ceasefire with Russia. The announcement came after prolonged discussions between American and Ukrainian officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who led the delegation, stated … Read more
KYIV, March 8 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has reiterated his country’s dedication to engaging in meaningful discussions with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia next week, with the goal of finding pathways toward ending the ongoing war with Russia. Zelenskiy emphasized that Ukraine remains steadfast in its pursuit of peace and is prepared to negotiate … Read more
WASHINGTON, March 3 -As the Tuesday deadline approaches, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to finalize the tariff levels on imports from Canada and Mexico, with decisions expected by Monday evening. The proposed tariffs include a 25% duty on all imports from both nations, with a separate 10% tariff specifically targeting Canadian energy exports. The … Read more
Washington, Feb 28 — The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday took an unexpected turn, escalating into a tense and heated exchange. The fallout from their discussion has raised new concerns over the future of American support for Ukraine as it continues to resist Russian military advances. Zelenskiy … Read more
MUNICH/WASHINGTON, Feb 15 – In a significant development aimed at addressing the ongoing war in Ukraine, officials from the United States and Russia are set to meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days. The discussions are expected to focus on finding a resolution to the nearly three-year-long conflict that has left Ukraine in turmoil. … Read more
JERUSALEM, Feb 16 – Israel has received a significant shipment of MK-84 bombs from the United States after U.S. President Donald Trump lifted restrictions that had previously prevented their export. The shipment, which had been blocked by the administration of Former President Joe Biden, was cleared for delivery last month, according to Israel’s Defense Ministry. … Read more
FEBRUARY 14 – Federal prosecutors have formally requested a U.S. judge to dismiss bribery charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The request follows an order from a senior official within the Justice Department under President Donald Trump’s administration, which has sparked multiple resignations among legal officials. U.S. District Judge Dale Ho, who is … Read more
WASHINGTON, Feb 7 – U.S. President Donald Trump has reintroduced economic and travel sanctions against individuals involved in investigations by the International Criminal Court (ICC) into American citizens and U.S. allies, including Israel. This decision echoes actions taken during his first term in office, highlighting his administration’s opposition to the ICC’s authority over non-member states. … Read more
WASHINGTON/PARIS, Feb 5 – President Donald Trump’s recent proposal regarding the future of Gaza has triggered an intense global backlash. His vision of transforming the war-ravaged territory into a luxurious tourism hub—dubbed the “Riviera of the Middle East”—while relocating Palestinian residents elsewhere has been met with widespread condemnation. The proposal, which would drastically shift U.S. … Read more