Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has told the Financial Times that Iran wants compensation from the US for damages incurred during the 12-Day War and guarantees that it won't be attacked again before resuming nuclear negotiations. "They should explain why they...
Israel Launches Heavy Airstrikes Against Eastern Lebanon, Raising Fear of Escalation
Updated 8/1/2025 12:50 PM EST Israel looked to be dramatically escalating the number and intensity of airstrikes it is carrying out against Lebanon today, with at least seven strikes reported in the northeast area around Bekaa Valley and Baalbek, as well as a number...
US Tells UN That Trump Wants a Deal To End Ukraine War by August 8
The US has told the UN Security Council that President Trump wants a deal to be reached to end the war in Ukraine by August 8, as the US leader is threatening to impose tariffs and sanctions targeting Russia and its trading partners. "Both Russia and Ukraine must...
Israeli Forces Kill 111 Palestinians in Gaza Over 24 Hours
Gaza's Health Ministry said on Thursday that Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza took the lives of 111 Palestinians and another 820 were wounded over the previous 24 hours. The Health Ministry said that the majority of those killed, 91, were killed while attempting to...
Trump Threatens Trade Deal With Canada Over Its Plan To Recognize a Palestinian State
President Trump has said it would be "very hard" to reach a trade deal with Canada if it recognizes a Palestinian state, suggesting the US's trade relationship with its neighbor to the north hinges on its stance toward Israel. "Wow! Canada has just announced that it...
US Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Shipping Network, Further Undercutting Chances for Diplomacy
The Trump administration on Wednesday announced a series of sanctions on an Iranian shipping network, making the prospect of diplomacy with Iran even less likely. The Treasury Department said the sanctions were targeting more than 50 individuals and entities and that...
Zelensky Says US, Ukraine Agreed to ‘Large-Scale’ Arms Deal
Originally published at Judgenap.com and reprinted with permission Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Kiev has inked a major arms agreement with the US. "Today, I also agreed on the main principles of our agreements with America, Ukraine – the United States,...
Israeli Settlers March to Gaza Border, Say the Palestinian Territory Will Be ‘Ours Forever’
Hundreds of Israeli settlers marched to the Gaza border on Wednesday, calling for Jewish settlement in the Palestinian territory, a demonstration that comes amid reports that the Netanyahu government is considering annexation. According to AFP, demonstrators marching...
Report: Israel Tells Hamas It Will Start Annexing Parts of Gaza If It Doesn’t Agree to Israel’s Ceasefire Terms
Israeli officials have sent a message to Hamas that if the group doesn't accept the latest ceasefire proposal, Israel will begin annexing parts of Gaza, The Times of Israel reported Wednesday, citing other reports in Israeli media. According to Israel's Channel 12,...
Trump Says India Will Face 25% Tariffs and a ‘Penalty’ for Buying Russian Oil and Military Equipment
President Trump announced on Wednesday that he will be imposing 25% tariffs on India and an unspecified "penalty," steps he said were being taken in response to New Delhi's own trade barriers as well as its trade relationship with Russia. The announcement came after...


