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October 28, 2024

Israel's UN ambassador on country's legislation to limit UNRWA activities

Danny Danon told reporters that UNRWA "was infiltrated by Hamas many years ago." (Video: UNTV.)

October 28, 2024

Senators threaten to strip funding to UN and Palestinians if Israel is kicked out of General Assembly

A group of 10 senators is threatening to withhold funding for the United Nations and Palestinians if the General Assembly holds a vote to remove Israel from its membership.

October 28, 2024

Iran reportedly executes California man amid ongoing execution spree: 'Murdered by the regime'

The Islamic Republic of Iran's execution spree continues to target dissidents and critics amid its role as the world’s worst state sponsor of terrorism.

October 28, 2024

Pro-Putin party wins contested election as Georgia drifts further from US, Europe

Georgia's pro-Russian party won parliamentary elections amid allegations of irregularities and sporadic violence, with the united opposition and officials in the U.S. and Europe so far refusing to accept the results.

October 28, 2024

Trump, Vance meet with family of Marine veteran killed off Mexican highway by suspected cartel members

The Arizona family of a Marine veteran shot and killed by suspected cartel members in Mexico said they have not heard from President Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris.

October 28, 2024

Egyptian president proposes new cease-fire truce as CIA chief in Mideast for talks

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi proposed a two-day truce to secure a Hamas hostage exchange as top officials from the CIA, Mossad and Qatar meet to discuss a "new" plan to establish a cease-fire in Gaza.

October 28, 2024

US urging de-escalation in Middle East after Israel strikes Iranian military targets

'Inside the Wire' author Maj. Gen. John Hussey joined 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss his take on the U.S. urging de-escalation in the Middle East and how troops must prepare for detention operations. 

October 28, 2024

China will double its nuclear arsenal to over 1,000 warheads by 2030, according to US intelligence

China is expected to double its nuclear arsenal to 1,000 warheads over the next five years, according to a new Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) report.

October 28, 2024

NATO confirms North Korean troops deployed to help Russia in war against Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed on Monday that North Korean troops have been sent to help Russia in its war against Ukraine.

October 28, 2024

Iran vows response to Israel attack with 'all available tools'

Iran's Foreign Ministry is vowing it will "use all available tools" to respond to Israeli airstrikes targeting the country over the weekend.