Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in an interview published by The New York Times on Saturday that he's not worried that the world might view him as a genocide supporter for his role in supporting Israel's actions in Gaza. Blinken was asked, "Do you, Secretary...
Video Surfaces of Syria’s New Justice Minister Overseeing Executions of Women in 2015
Videos have surfaced online of Syria's new justice minister, Shadi al-Waisi, overseeing the execution of two women in 2015 over charges of adultery and prostitution. Al-Waisi is part of the new Syrian government led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which took power...
Moscow Vows Response After Ukraine Fires More US ATACMS Into Russia
On Saturday, Russia said that Ukrainian forces fired more US-provided Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) into Russian territory and vowed there would be a response. The Russian Defense Ministry said Ukraine fired eight ATACMS into the Belgorod Oblast and that they...
Report: Israel Considers Cutting Aid to Gaza Even More Under Trump
Israel is considering limiting humanitarian aid deliveries into Gaza even more once President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated on January 20, CNN reported on Saturday, citing an Israeli official. In recent months, the amount of aid entering Gaza has reached all-time...
Israeli Attacks Kill 88 Palestinians in Gaza Over 24 Hours
Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday that Israeli attacks killed at least 88 Palestinians and wounded 208 over the previous 24-hour period as Israel has stepped up its bombing of the besieged enclave in recent days. Al Jazeera reported on Sunday that Israeli attacks...
Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Establish Diplomatic Ties With HTS-Led Syria
On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was working to re-establish diplomatic ties with Syria following the takeover of the country by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a US-designated terrorist organization that's an offshoot of al-Qaeda. "We are...
Suspect in Las Vegas Cybertruck Bombing Was US Army Green Beret
The suspect in Wednesday's Tesla Cybertruck bombing that occurred outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas has been identified as 37-year-old Matthew Alan Livelsberger, an active duty US Army Green Beret. Livelsberger was identified as the person who rented the Cybertruck,...
Report: Biden Was Presented With Options To Bomb Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan presented President Biden with options to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities during a secret meeting held a few weeks ago, Axios reported on Thursday. The report said the US was considering bombing Iran's nuclear facilities if...
Rep. Massie Calls Out House Rules Package for Including Measure to Protect Netanyahu
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has called out House leadership for including a bill as part of a proposed rules package designed to protect Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The rules package, which is set to be voted on Friday after the new House elects its...
Heavy Israeli Attacks on Gaza Kill More Than 90 Palestinians
Israeli strikes have ramped up across the Gaza Strip, killing over 90 Palestinians since dawn on Thursday, medical sources told Al Jazeera early Friday morning Gaza time. Israeli attacks included a strike on a tent camp in al-Mawasi, a so-called "safe zone" in...