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Harvard University President Claudine Gay is resigning, report says
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Israel set to respond to genocide accusations at world court
Israel plans to defend itself against genocide accusations filed by South Africa with the International Court of Justice.Eylon Levy, an official in the Israeli prime minister’s office, accuses South Africa of providing political and legal…
Israeli man who battled Hamas in Gaza is accused of impersonating a soldier, stealing weapons
An Israeli man who battled the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas inside the Gaza Strip is now being charged with posing as an Israeli soldier and stealing weapons from the country’s military. Roi Yifrach, a 35-year-old from…
Zvi Zamir, whose 1973 war warning was ignored in Israel, dies at 98
Zvi Zamir, former head of Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, has died at the age of 98.Zamir played a key role in the assassination campaign targeting Palestinian commanders after the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre.Defense Minister Yoav…
Top Hamas official killed in Beirut explosion, Hezbollah media says
Hezbollah-linked news outlets are reporting that deputy Hamas leader Saleh Arouri was killed by an Israeli air strike. Al-Mayadeen, a publication linked to Hezbollah, reported that the high-ranking Hamas official was killed in the Beirut suburb…
China tells Taiwan to vote on ‘right side of history’ in election that could determine cross-strait relations
The Chinese Communist Party is pressuring the Taiwanese people to vote “on the right side of history” by selecting presidential candidates open to reconnecting with the mainland. Song Tao, head of China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, issued…
Most Israelis oppose US push for Israel to scale back Hamas war: Poll
Israeli citizens largely oppose U.S. calls to de-escalate Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, according to a new poll.The poll, conducted by the Israel Democracy Institute, found that 66% of Israelis “do not think Israel…
Rohingya refugees in Sri Lanka protest UN office closure
A group of Rohingya refugees in Sri Lanka staged a protest outside the U.N. refugee agency’s office on Tuesday.The refugees, who were rescued at sea by the navy while attempting to reach Indonesia, seek resettlement…
Madeleine McCann’s parents say abduction investigation ‘will eventually yield results’
The parents of Madeleine McCann, a British girl abducted during a family vacation in Portugal more than 16 years ago, issued a new statement on New Year’s Day expressing their belief that the investigation into…
Basdeo Panday, Trinidad and Tobago’s first Indian prime minister, dies
Basdeo Panday, the first person of Indian descent to become the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, has passed away at the age of 90.He died on Monday, surrounded by family, as stated in a…
Suspect for Hit and run Auto vs Pedestrian in the 22nd District – Blotter
On December 29, 2023, at about 9:35pm, a 25yr old female pedestrian was struck by a dark gray colored Nissan. The driver of the Nissan did not stop to render aid or identify themselves to…
Spanish man imprisoned in Iran arrives home after release
Santiago Sánchez Cogedor, a Spaniard, has returned home to Madrid on Tuesday after spending 15 months in an Iranian prison.He was arrested in Oct. 2022 during his solo walking trek to the men’s soccer World…
Germany’s Free Democrats narrowly vote to stay in coalition, prompting relief
Members of the Free Democrats, the smallest party in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition, voted in a low-profile ballot to remain in the government.The Free Democrats had joined a coalition with Social Democrats and Greens in…
Russia accidentally drops bombs on own village as missiles continue to bombard Ukraine
A Russian aircraft accidentally bombed a village in the Voronezh region of the country as the Kremlin continues an all-out assault on major Ukrainian cities.The warplane responsible for the friendly-fire was reportedly forced to make…
Popular alcoholic beverage in Uganda may soon be criminalized
Tonto is a popular alcoholic drink in Uganda, known for its fruity aroma and being weaker than bottled beer.The beverage’s production is threatened by the increasing popularity of cheap bottled beer and government efforts to…
Trump wins endorsement from House Majority Leader Steve Scalise
FIRST ON FOX: Former President Trump is getting a blessing from the bayou as he seeks a second term in the Oval Office.Fox News Digital has learned that House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., is…
Man found dead following suspected lion attack while riding motorcycle
Police in Kenya have found the body of a man who they believed was fatally attacked by a lion while riding a motorcycle. The grisly discovery was made on Monday after locals contacted authorities about an…
Hamas waives ‘totally off base’ demand for months-long cease-fire in Israeli hostage negotiation: Report
Hamas has waived its demands for multiple monthslong cease-fires in its hostage negotiations with Israel after Israeli officials dismissed the request as “totally off base” on Tuesday.Hamas negotiators had demanded multiple cease-fires culminating in the…
New Jersey used as ‘transit point’ for migrant buses headed for NYC after new executive order, governor says
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s office has reportedly confirmed that the Garden State is being used as a “transit point” for migrant buses in response to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ new executive order…
Passengers of Japanese plane speak out after fiery collision leaves 5 dead: ‘It was hell’
A passenger on a Japan Airlines flight described the harrowing moments when the plane he was riding on collided with a Japanese coast guard aircraft on the runway of Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Tuesday, causing…
Turkey detains 33 accused of spying for Israel’s Mossad: report
Turkey is claiming to have arrested dozens of people accused of spying for Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency Tuesday, with an official alleging that they were plotting the “assault and kidnapping” of foreign nationals residing on…
Earthquakes in Japan kill at least 48 people as response efforts ongoing
At least 48 people have been reported dead amid the ongoing earthquakes in Japan that began on Monday.Quakes continue to shake Ishikawa prefecture following the 7.6-magnitude disaster that struck the west coast of the island…
Missing Person Elliot Ruiz from the 17th District – Blotter
The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing person Elliot Ruiz. Elliot was last seen July 1, 2023, on the 13xx block of S Hollywood St. Elliot is 43 years-old, 6’1″,…
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to sedition and collusion charges
Media mogul and Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty to three charges of sedition and collusion with foreign countries on Tuesday.Lai, 76, a known opponent of the Chinese Communist Party, was sentenced to…
Japan Airlines passenger plane burst into flames after possible collision at Tokyo’s Haneda airport
A thick plume of black smoke rose over an airport runway in Japan on Tuesday after a Japanese aircraft burst into flames, local media reported.Live footage on public broadcaster NHK showed a Japan Airlines passenger…
Ex-CIA analyst says intel agencies to be politically active again in 2024 election
A Georgetown University professor who spent 12 years as a CIA intelligence analyst is warning that DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) efforts and the overall politicization of the intelligence community have become a “significant” problem…
Amnesty remains priority for Biden admin, Democrats even amid record border numbers
A pathway to citizenship or other legalization for illegal immigrants already in the U.S. remains a priority for the Biden administration and many Democrats, even amid a record-breaking crisis at the southern border.The issue was…