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Israel recovers 6 dead hostages in 'complex rescue operation,' says bodies held under humanitarian area

August 20, 2024

Israel recovers 6 dead hostages in 'complex rescue operation,' says bodies held under humanitarian area

The Israel Defense Forces, acting on intelligence from several Israeli agencies, located the hostages in an underground chamber that appeared to serve as a Hamas hideout.

Blinken says Israel accepts Biden cease-fire proposal, calls on Hamas to do the same

August 19, 2024

Blinken says Israel accepts Biden cease-fire proposal, calls on Hamas to do the same

Secretary of State Blinken says Israel has accepted a cease-fire proposal put forward by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar, though the fighting can only end if Hamas too agrees to the deal.

Minority groups in Bangladesh detail violence, mistreatment following government's collapse: 'scapegoats'

August 17, 2024

Minority groups in Bangladesh detail violence, mistreatment following government's collapse: 'scapegoats'

Bangladesh will hold fresh elections in November to pick a new government after the previous prime minister fled the country in the face of nationwide protests.

Hunter Biden sought State Department assistance for foreign company while Joe was VP: report

August 13, 2024

Hunter Biden sought State Department assistance for foreign company while Joe was VP: report

Hunter Biden reportedly tried to get a U.S. government agency to help him on behalf of a foreign company.

State Department cries false over WSJ report claiming US offered Venezuela’s Maduro amnesty

August 12, 2024

State Department cries false over WSJ report claiming US offered Venezuela’s Maduro amnesty

The State Department denied reporting that the Biden administration offered Venezuelan President Maduro amnesty in exchange for him ceding power and ending his 11-year authoritative rule.

Biden saying 'Don't' and other threats seemingly fail to deter Iran as more US Mideast bases hit

August 11, 2024

Biden saying 'Don't' and other threats seemingly fail to deter Iran as more US Mideast bases hit

President Biden once again said his message to Iran was "Don't" when asked about its anticipated response against Israel. Critics say the lack of action against Tehran only emboldens the regime.

Biden admin announces another $125M in military assistance for Ukraine as fighting intensifies on Russian soil

August 9, 2024

Biden admin announces another $125M in military assistance for Ukraine as fighting intensifies on Russian soil

Ukraine will receive another $125 million in military assistance from the U.S., the Biden administration said Friday.

Biden's Venezuela policy feeds Maduro strongman image, emboldens dictator in election controversy: Rubio

August 2, 2024

Biden's Venezuela policy feeds Maduro strongman image, emboldens dictator in election controversy: Rubio

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro agreed to free and fair elections as part of sanction reliefs, but he immediately backtracked on those plans and ultimately forced the U.S. to end the relief.

Ex-Marine leads plea for Congress to hear exiled Afghan resistance leader's warnings

August 1, 2024

Ex-Marine leads plea for Congress to hear exiled Afghan resistance leader's warnings

A petition calling for Congress to host or visit with exiled Afghan resistance leader Ahmad Massoud will be presented to the legislature in the near term, its signatories said Thursday.

Putin hit man seen as Russia's big prize in prison swap: 'High-value asset'

August 1, 2024

Putin hit man seen as Russia's big prize in prison swap: 'High-value asset'

Russian President Vladimir Putin secured the return of top FSB operative in a massive prisoner swap that saw the return of 15 prisons held in Russia including Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich.