Netanyahu Warns of "Expanded Israeli Response”, says "Lebanon Will Not Be Spared"

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday issued a series of pointed threats against Iran and its regional allies, warning of an “expanded Israeli response” that could reach beyond the borders of Yemen. “Israel’s response will not be confined to Yemen,” Netanyahu declared. “It will extend to Lebanon and every other front.” ...

New U.S. Ambassador in Israel Urges Hamas to Accept Hostage Deal

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The new US ambassador to Israel on Monday called on Palestinian militant group Hamas to accept a deal that would secure the release of hostages, in exchange for the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. "We call upon Hamas to sign an agreement so that humanitarian aid can flow into Gaza to the people who desperately need it," Mike Huckabee said in ...

Pope Francis's Death : The World Salutes a Paladin of Peace

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Pope Francis died Monday morning in the Vatican at the age of 88, following a stroke, as announced by the Vatican. His death sparked a wave of emotion and reactions across the globe. Political leaders, religious figures, and faithful from around the world paid tribute to the Argentine pontiff, who left a mark on the Catholic Church through his ...

Pope Francis has died: Vatican

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Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, following a stroke, as announced by the Vatican a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. "Dearest brothers and sisters, it is with deep sorrow that I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis," said ...

Pentagon Chief Denies Reports of Sharing Military Details with Wife

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday dismissed new allegations that he shared information about military strikes in Yemen via a Signal chat group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer. The Pentagon chief reportedly included details on the strikes in the private chat -- the second time he has been accused of sharing sensitive ...

“A True Friend of Palestine”: The Arab World’s Grief After Pope Francis’s Death

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Middle Eastern leaders and Arab movements praised Pope Francis, who died on Monday, for criticizing Israel's offensive on Gaza, his calls for a ceasefire and his commitment to interfaith dialogue. "We lost a faithful friend of the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights," Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said, according to the official ...

15 Potential Successors to Pope Francis

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The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for his successor. Whether diplomats, theologians, mediators or Vatican insiders, here are 15 cardinals who are among the potential favorites to become the next pope, known as the "papabili", divided by region. This list ...

“He Never Forgot Gaza”: Palestinian Catholics Express Sorrow After Pope Francis’s Death

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Palestinian Christians in Gaza on Monday mourned the death of Pope Francis, who had maintained close and consistent video contact with the small Christian community in the territory throughout the ongoing war. Since the outbreak of fighting between Israel and Hamas, Francis had regularly called Gaza's Christians, often several times a week, ...

VideosThe First 100 Days of Trump 2.0

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The 100-day report card for Trump’s second term reveals a presidency in overdrive: 129 executive orders signed, a brutal immigration purge, unwavering backing for Israel, and fresh hostility toward Ukraine, all while sidelining multilateral diplomacy.

Israel Security Chief Accuses PM of Demanding Personal Loyalty

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Israel's internal security chief, whom the government is trying to sack, on Monday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of demanding his personal loyalty and ordering him to spy on anti-government protesters. The accusations, made in a sworn statement to the Supreme Court, are the latest twist in a legal and political saga pitting ...

VideosEaster Around the World: Celebrations, Traditions, and Unity

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From Jerusalem to Rome, and through Moscow, Paris, and beyond, explore how Easter is celebrated across various cultures and traditions. A time of hope and resurrection that brings people together from all corners of the globe.

Yemen's Houthis Say US Strikes on Sanaa Kill at Least 12

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Yemen's Houthis said early Monday that US air strikes on Sanaa killed at least 12 people and wounded 30, with a military spokesperson later claiming attacks on US aircraft carriers and Israel. The Houthi-run Saba news agency cited the ministry as saying the dead and injured had come from overnight strikes "by the American enemy" on a market and a ...