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August 7, 2024

Pakistani man accused of plotting political assassination admitted into US via immigration parole: sources

The man accused of plotting a political assassination in the U.S. was admitted into the country via immigration parole, law enforcement sources said.

August 7, 2024

Blinken pressured to freeze Afghanistan aid after revelation nearly $300M could have gone to Taliban

Sen. Mike Braun called on Secretary Antony Blinken to freeze aid to Afghanistan amid the revelations of money possibly going to the Taliban.

August 7, 2024

Taylor Swift Austria concerts canceled after terror plot arrests

Taylor Swift was scheduled to perform three shows in Vienna, but they were canceled Wednesday after two men were arrested on suspicion of planning a terror attack.

August 7, 2024

Israel vows to kill new Hamas political leader who plotted Oct. 7 massacre

Israel is vowing to eliminate new Hamas political chief Yahya Sinwar following his appointment this week in the wake of Ismail Haniyeh's assassination.

August 6, 2024

Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of Oct 7 attacks, as its new leader after Haniyeh assassination

Yahya Sinwar, the top official for Hamas in Gaza, has been named as the terror group's new leader, the terror group said.

August 6, 2024

Hezbollah chief claims Israel in decline as IDF warns border areas on high alert

Israel security authorities earlier on Tuesday instructed residents in areas located within 10 miles of the border with Lebanon remain in protected areas.

August 5, 2024

Defense Secretary Austin taken by surprise upon news of 9/11 plea deals: 'Not consulted'

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was surprised by a plea deal between prosecutors and three Sept. 11 terrorists, officials said.

August 5, 2024

UN forced to fire 9 employees over likely involvement in Hamas massacre: 'Tip of the iceberg'

The UNRWA has been plunged into the worst terrorism scandal of its checkered history having been accused by critics of failing to promote peace while stoking antisemitism.

August 5, 2024

‘Deeply disappointing’: Durbin calls on Austin to reinstate controversial plea deals for 9/11 terrorists

Sen. Dick Durbin called for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to reinstate the plea deals given to 9/11 terrorists after they were withdrawn last week.

August 5, 2024

Israel considers preemptive strike on Iran as tensions escalate: report

Israeli officials are securing air defense capabilities and first strike options as they continue to monitor the threat of an attack by Iran following the assassination of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders.