December 18, 2024 Hamas' Gaza death toll questioned as new report says its led to 'widespread inaccuracies and distortion' A new report from a U.K. based think tank found what it says are many inaccuracies in the numbers being reported by the Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health in Gaza.
December 18, 2024 Pentagon transfers out 3 Guantanamo Bay detainees Three Guantanamo Bay detainees were transferred out of Cuba this week to Malaysia and Kenya, the Pentagon announced, leaving 27 remaining at the facility.
December 18, 2024 Royal Caribbean passenger dies soon after being detained for chaotic incident caught on video A Royal Caribbean cruise ship passenger was recently caught on camera acting unruly before being taken down by security. He died an hour later.
December 18, 2024 ALEX RYVCHIN: Lessons in leadership from Australia's antisemitism crisis Guest columnist Alex Ryvchin, CEO of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, tells Americans they can learn from the mistakes of his country in failing to address anti-Jewish hate head on.
December 18, 2024 Renewal of counter-drone authority, China crackdowns in last-minute government funding extension Congress is set to pass legislation to avert a government shutdown that will reauthorize the government’s ability to intercept and track unauthorized drones and crack down on U.S. investment in China.
December 18, 2024 Nikki Haley pushes to bring hostages home while Iran is 'weak': 'Move while we can' Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the possibility of a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas and efforts to cut government spending.
December 18, 2024 Can Trump force Hamas to free the hostages they're holding? The Iranian hostage crisis and President Ronald Reagan's election in 1980 could provide a preview for what could happen with the hostages being held by Hamas.
December 18, 2024 Christmas trees in Germany were decorated with apples instead of ornaments in the 1600s for 'Adam and Eve Day' Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition. Back in the 1600s, trees displayed in homes were not decorated with glass ornaments, but rather fruit.
December 18, 2024 Tensions between Israel and Turkey escalate over Syria: 'It’s time to pay attention' Ankara's growing military presence in Syria has led to a diplomatic clash between former allies Israel and Turkey. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has supported Hamas, even hinting at some sort of armed intervention.
December 18, 2024 Russia detains suspect accused of killing high-ranking general in Moscow A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the Tuesday killing of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov and his assistant in Moscow, according to Russian officials.
