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March 13, 2025

Netanyahu slams 'terrorist-supporting' UN council that accused Israel of committing sexual crimes

Israeli and American officials are condemning a report from the United Nations Human Rights Council that accuses Israel of carrying out systemic acts of sexual violence against Palestinians.

March 13, 2025

Protesters supporting Mahmoud Khalil occupy Trump Tower lobby

Pro-Mahmoud Khalil protesters occupied the lobby area of Trump Tower on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue on Thursday, chanting for his release.

March 13, 2025

Trump softens Gaza stance, says Palestinians will not be expelled from the war-torn territory

President Trump assured that Palestinians would not be expelled from Gaza while defending his proposal for U.S. involvement in rebuilding the war-torn territory.

March 13, 2025

Poland calls on US to place nukes within its borders amid Russia threat

Polish President Duda has once again called on the US to place its nuclear arms within its borders to better deter Russia, mirroring talks with France amid security concerns.

March 13, 2025

Missing American in Dominican Republic: No suspects as search for Sudiksha Konanki reaches one week

Dominican authorities have expanded the search for missing Sudiksha Konanki, a UPitt student from Virginia who vanished from the Riu Republica resort a week ago on spring break.

March 13, 2025

Russian border states eye exit of landmine treaty to fortify defenses and deter Putin

Eastern European nations are moving towards exiting the Ottawa Contention, a treaty that bans anti-personnel landmines, to deter Russia from invading.

March 13, 2025

'This is no drill': China's dominance over US shipbuilding sparks bipartisan effort

A bill aimed at revitalizing the U.S. maritime industrial base is hitting Congress this week.

March 13, 2025

US' foreign-born, immigrant populations reach record highs: report

The number and share of the U.S. population that is foreign-born or are immigrants reached record highs in January 2025, according to a report.

March 13, 2025

Trump admin task force moves rapidly to punish colleges for inaction over antisemitism

The Joint Task Force to Combat Antisemitism begins holding U.S. schools to account for failures to address campus hate, starting with steep federal funding cuts at Columbia University.

March 13, 2025

Trump continues to push alternative to controversial visa amid concerns about Chinese influence

President Donald Trump is floating a “gold card" that would allow foreign nationals to enter U.S., replacing a controversial visa scheme for rich investors.