Russia threatens seizure of US assets in response to potential confiscation of currency reserves

A senior Russian security official has warned that Russia could retaliate against any U.S. seizure of its frozen currency reserves by seizing the assets of U.S. citizens.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges faster US weapon deliveries

President Zelenskyy has voiced the urgent need for faster delivery of U.S. weapons to Ukraine, saying that small amounts had begun to arrive but were inefficient.

China threatens retaliation for Taiwan, TikTok law signed by Biden

China is warning of taking "resolute and forceful steps" in response to President Biden signing recent bills on TikTok and military aid to Taiwan.

Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit France, Serbia and Hungary, appears to want bigger role in Ukraine

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit France, Serbia and Hungary as the country appears to seek a bigger part in the Ukraine war.

Israel is concerned ICC could issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu, senior officials: report

Israeli officials are concerned the International Criminal Court may issue arrest warrants against government officials over the war in Gaza, reports say.

VIDEO: Jill Stein Arrested at Washington University Pro-Palestinian Protest

Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein was arrested with more than 100 others at an anti-Israel protest on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, her campaign said.

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Kirby: US remains hopeful for '6 weeks of peace' with hostage deal that 'Hamas has not fully rejected'

White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said Hamas is considering a proposal to release hostages that Israel says would delay a Rafah invasion.

Russian Man Arrested After Two Ukrainians Stabbed to Death in Germany

Two Ukrainian men were stabbed to death in Germany, police said Sunday, and a Russian man was arrested as a possible suspect in the killings.

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Russian Drone Strikes Set Hotel Ablaze in Ukrainian Black Sea City

Russian drones early Sunday struck the Black Sea city of Mykolaiv, setting a hotel ablaze, the local Ukrainian governor reported.

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Russia kidnapped me and thousands more. We need US to help Ukraine free other stolen children

My little brother and I were kidnapped by Russia along with 19,000 other children when Putin invaded Ukraine. We need American help to save our nation and free the others.

Anti-Israel agitators flood DC streets, take aim at White House Correspondents' Dinner: 'Shame on you!'

Anti-Israel activists marched through the streets of Washington, D.C., to take aim at the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday as they rail against U.S. support of Israel.

Washington chooses its wars; Ukraine and Israel have made the cut despite opposition on right and left

History will judge whether the United States' involvement in wars in the Ukraine and Middle East was justified, just as it judged U.S. involvement in Central America or war in Iraq.

Russian troops went on drunken killing spree in occupied Ukraine: reports

The Kherson region, which remains partially under Russian occupation, has allegedly suffered abuses under the reign of Moscow, with troops targeting marginalized populations.

Tehran 'religiously' broadcasting anti-Israel unrest at US schools for propaganda, expert says

The protests have sprung up at Ivy League universities and seemingly spread to other universities, but experts allege the movements have appeared by design and not as grassroots campaigns.

Russia Renews Missile Strikes on the Ukrainian Energy Sector

Russia launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine overnight, in attacks that appeared to target the country's energy infrastructure. w

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DR Congo Accuses Apple of Using Illegally Exported ‘Blood Minerals’

The Congo has sent Apple a cease-and-desist order threatening legal action unless the tech giant stops using allegedly illegally exported minerals.

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China is rapidly expanding its influence in our backyard and US must act now

The four of us represent different regions across the country. But we all know that the U.S. must help develop our hemisphere for more substantial and lasting cooperation.

Ukraine lawmaker, 34, fights for Kharkiv in the public square

Ukrainian parliament member Mariia Mezentseva constantly posts about the damage done to her hometown of Kharkiv due to Russia attacks, including damaging power in residential areas.

British man linked to Russian mercenary group charged with plotting arson attack on London business

A 20-year-old British man has been charged with conducting hostile activity to benefit Russia. He is accused of plotting to torch a London business connected to Ukraine.

Russian journalist detained for posts criticizing the military, lawyer says

A journalist for the Russian edition of Forbes magazine has been arrested in Khabarovsk on charges of spreading false information about the Russian military.

Turkish court sentences Syrian woman to life in prison for deadly Istanbul bombing

A Syrian woman has received a life sentence for her role in a 2022 explosion in Istanbul, Turkey, which killed six people and injured 99, officials say.

Syrian Kurdish officials hand over 50 women and children linked to Islamic State group to Tajikistan

Kurdish-led authorities in Syria handed over 17 women and 33 children, related to Islamic State militants, on Thursday to a delegation from Tajikistan for repatriation.

Belarus says it thwarted attempted Lithuanian drone strikes; Vilnius rebuffs claims

Top-ranking Belarusian security official Ivan Tertel said Thursday that the country had stopped attempted drone strikes by Lithuania, which has denied the claim's validity.

Ukrainian duo heads to the Eurovision Song Contest with a message: We're still here

Ukraine's entrants into the Eurovision Song Contest, the female duo of alyona alyona and Jerry Heil, set off from Kyiv for the pan-continental music competition on Thursday.

Russia may downgrade relations with US if its assets are confiscated, deputy foreign minister says

The U.S. and some European countries are considering confiscating frozen Russian assets and using them to fund Ukraine. Russia said it was considering downgrading U.S. ties in response.

Iran picks sides as anti-Israel protests rage across US universities: 'Deeply worried and disgusted'

Iran has officially picked its side amid a clash between anti-Israeli agitators and law enforcement officers at elite colleges and universities across the United States.

Iran court sentences popular rapper to death for involvement in protests, lawyer says

A rapper in Iran who rose to fame after the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini and criticizing the Islamic Republic has been sentenced to death, his lawyer said.

Reporter’s Notebook: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy opens up on US aid, Israel, Trump

Volodymyr Zelenskyy opens up on Biden's recent approval of a massive aid package for Ukraine, Donald Trump and Israel's fight against Iran and Hamas in Gaza.

France: Man Vowing to ‘Avenge Palestine’ Kidnaps Jewish Woman, Threatens Her with Sex Slavery, Death

A Jewish woman was reportedly kidnapped and threatened with being sex trafficked or killed by a man promising to "avenge Palestine".

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Ukraine implements passport renewal restriction for military-age men outside the country

Ukraine has announced that men of conscription age cannot renew their passports from outside the country in an effort to stem the outflow of potential soldiers.

Burkina Faso's military massacred more than 200 civilians, Human Rights Watch says

More than 2 million civilians, mostly children, have been displaced in the conflict between jihadis linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group and Burkina Faso's military.

France President Macron to outline vision for Europe as global power ahead of European Parliament elections

As war rages in Ukraine and European Parliament elections approach, French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to share his vision for Europe as an assertive global power.

Iran rejects Argentina's push to arrest interior minister for 1994 Jewish center bombing

Iran has warned Argentina against "making baseless accusations" after Buenos Aires sought Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi's arrest for his alleged involvement in a 1994 bombing.

Anyone Keeping Track of Why Hamasholes on Campuses? Some Students Seem Confused

Pakistani, Iranian leaders pledge to ramp up efforts at 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants

Pakistan and Iran pledged on Wednesday to develop a 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants after a visit by Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi to Islamabad.

Ethnic Karen guerrilla fighters withdraw from Burmese border town army lost 2 weeks ago

Guerrillas from the primary ethnic Karen fighting force in Burma have left the border town of Myawaddy just weeks after they forced the army to give up its defense.

Key NATO ally shocks with its 'single largest' pledge to Ukraine: 'They need our support'

Ukraine has for months implored its allies to continue and, in some cases, increase aid to help push back Russia's invasion, often warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not stop if he succeeds.

Ukraine sees first of new EU aid package worth about $50B

Ukraine received its first tranche of financial support from the European Union as the rest of the new aid program is set to be approved.

Europe must keep increasing aid to Ukraine after US approves new military help, German leader says

Europe must continue to step up its help for Ukraine even after the approval of a U.S. aid package, according to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Scholz spoke in Berlin.

Jack Carr's take on the events of April 24, 1980, nearly 6 months into the Iran hostage crisis

Jack Carr, bestselling author and former Navy SEAL task unit commander and sniper, recounts the events of April 24, 1980, nearly 6 months into the Iran hostage crisis — and why "there is more to it."

Sen. Lee rails against spending 'money we don't have' as Senate passes foreign aid bill: 'It’s cowardice'

Utah Sen. Mike Lee criticized the Senate's passage of the foreign aid package Tuesday night, blasting lawmakers for spending "money we don't have."

Columbia sets deadline for agreement with protesters, threatens 'alternative options' for clearing protesters

Columbia University has set a deadline for administrators and anti-Israel protesters to reach an agreement that would include ending the encampment on campus and dispersing.

Senate approves $95B aid package for Ukraine and Israel, TikTok divestment, awaits Biden's signature

The Senate voted to send the $95 billion package with aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan to the president's desk on Tuesday, months after additional aid was requested by Biden.

Armenia and Azerbaijan move toward normalized relations as the first border marker is placed

Experts in Armenia and Azerbaijan have worked to distinguish boundaries and have placed the first border marker as the nations strive for a peace treaty after a six-week war in 2020.

4 Iranians indicted for alleged malicious multi-year cyber campaign targeting US government and defense firms

Four Iranian nationals allegedly conducted cyber campaigns against the U.S. State Department, Treasury, 12 Department of Defense contractors, and two businesses in New York.

State Department contradicts claim of 'same standard' for Israeli, Hamas conduct

The U.S. State Department contradicted its previous statements on Tuesday, asserting that Israel is being held to a "different standard" for its conduct amid the ongoing war with Hamas.

UK Announces Largest-Ever Ukraine Aid Package, Warns Putin 'Won't Stop at Polish Border'

The UK government committed Tuesday to deliver more military hardware and another £500 million to Ukraine in its largest ever aid package.

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Legal challenge over British government's role in weapons sales to Israel will proceed

A U.K. judge said Tuesday that a legal challenge over the government's role in allowing arms to be sent to Israel can be heard at the High Court in October.

Zelenskyy says Russian missile strike on Kharkiv's TV tower part of intimidation campaign

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said a Russian strike on a TV tower in Kharkiv was part of an effort to intimidate the city and limit its access to information.

North Korea issues nuclear 'warning signal' to US, South Korea

The Haekbangashoe system, known as the "nuclear trigger," oversees North Korea's military posture to respond to any nuclear attack, even though the country has approved pre-emptive strikes.

Senate advances $95B Ukraine and Israel aid package, setting stage for expedited vote

The Senate voted to quickly end debate over a $95 billion foreign aid package, which allots assistance for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, setting the stage to swiftly pass the bills.

Jerusalem warns 'regional war' with Iran is 'inevitable': 'Iran is the Nazi Germany of the 1930s'

Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Fleur Hassan-Nahoum says the "world eventually is going to have to deal with Iran," during an interview with "Sunday Night in America."

“Get Me a Deal!”

(John Hinderaker)

That is what Joe Biden demanded of the Israelis, Hamas and representatives of Qatar and Egypt who are trying to broker a cease-fire agreement. As though he were the party in interest. The Telegraph interprets Biden’s motives:

Mr Biden is under major pressure from voters over the US alliance with Israel, and the president was punished at the ballot box by protesting young Democrats in the primaries last week.

So what would a proposed deal look like?

A potential deal could include a six-week pause in fighting, the release of approximately 400 Palestinian prisoners in return for the freeing of 40 Israeli hostages, as well as preparation for a gradual return of Palestinian citizens to the northern part of the Gaza Strip.

Why 40 hostages? Why not all of them? Why should Israel even discuss a proposal that does not include a total release of kidnap victims? And how about a Hamas surrender? Normally, when a country starts a war and then loses it, if it wants the fighting to stop it has to surrender. It is bizarre that some people take seriously the idea that Hamas should survive the war it foolishly started.

Happily, Israel has decided not to attend the cease-fire negotiations in Cairo:

Israel will not be sending a negotiating team to Cairo, an Israeli official told The Times of Israel on Sunday, after receiving an unsatisfactory response from Hamas on the latest framework for a hostage deal hammered out in Paris last weekend.

The Gaza-based terror organization refused to address Jerusalem’s demand to provide a list of living hostages and to lock down how many Palestinian prisoners Israel must release for every hostage freed, added the official.

My guess is that Gaza doesn’t want to provide a list of living kidnap victims because a shocking number have been murdered. In any event, Israel shouldn’t allow Hamas’s transparent diplomatic maneuvering, or hysterical reactions from the Biden administration, to distract It from the total victory it needs to achieve over Gaza.