December 19, 2024 Palestinian Authority under pressure amid rising resistance, popularity of Iran-backed terror groups Palestinian Authority’s crackdown on terrorists intensifies, but efforts to regain control of the city and surrounding areas face fierce resistance.
December 19, 2024 Frenchman found guilty in horrific rape trial that shocked the world A Frenchman accused of drugging his wife of 50 years and inviting strangers over to rape her – while he filmed the assaults – was found guilty on Thursday.
December 19, 2024 China skirts US efforts to stiff-arm CCP interference by bolstering state, local relations China is skirting U.S. efforts to block its interference in areas ranging from trade to national security by cozying up with state officials to foster relations and keep its influence active in the U.S.
December 19, 2024 Israeli airstrikes target Yemen's Houthi-controlled capital of Sanaa, port city Hodeida Israeli airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa, and Red Sea port city Hodeida left energy facilities ablaze in response to missiles launched earlier by the Houthis.
December 19, 2024 Pro-Palestinian activists storm basketball court during Israeli team’s game against France Anti-Israel agitators disrupted an Israeli-French basketball game Wednesday, waving Palestinian flags and sparking chaos in the stands.
December 19, 2024 Pro-Palestinian activists storm basketball court during Israeli team’s game against France A group of agitators waving Palestinian flags stormed the court during a basketball game between Israel’s Hapoel Holon and France’s Nanterre, sparking chaos in the stands. (Enzo Rabouy via Storyful)
December 18, 2024 US slaps sanctions on companies tied to Nord Stream 2 in bid to squeeze Russia The State Department re-imposed financial penalties against Russian entities involved in the construction of Nord Stream 2, including its project operator and a Russian insurance provider.
December 18, 2024 French high court upholds ex-president's corruption conviction A Court of Cassation decision upheld the corruption conviction of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who now faces a year in prison.
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.