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In what officials are calling a breakthrough moment in Middle East diplomacy, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to visit Israel following the successful negotiation of the first stage of his proposed peace plan between Israel and Hamas. According to reports from Ynet, the American leader will travel to Israel immediately after the formal signing of the agreement, having accepted an invitation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the Knesset in Jerusalem. The phone call between Trump and Netanyahu, held shortly after news of the agreement broke, was described as warm and congratulatory. “They congratulated each other on…

Thousands of people gathered across southern Israel on Tuesday to mourn victims of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, marking two years since the deadliest assault in the country’s history. The anniversary comes as Israel and Hamas engage in indirect talks in Egypt over a U.S.-backed peace plan, even as the war continues to rage in Gaza. The main memorial ceremony, organized by bereaved families, was held separately from the official government event scheduled for next week, a split reflecting deep divisions over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership. Many relatives of hostages accuse the government of failing to secure a…

A federal judge late Sunday temporarily halted the Trump administration from deploying National Guard units to Oregon, escalating a legal and political showdown over the president’s attempts to use military force against protests in Portland. U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, appointed by Trump during his first term, granted a temporary restraining order sought by the states of Oregon and California during an emergency evening hearing. The move came after the president redirected troops from California and Texas just hours after the same judge had blocked him from using Oregon’s own Guard units. “How could bringing in federalized National Guard from…

As Hamas formally rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump’s ultimatum for a sweeping peace deal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s allies are pointing to the moment as vindication of his leadership throughout the war in Gaza. The Trump-brokered proposal, backed by the U.S., Israel, and several Arab states, demanded Hamas release all hostages and accept total surrender without concessions. Hamas responded with what critics call a “yes, but” tactic — effectively a refusal. Yet, some analysts and supporters argue that the very fact Hamas and its backers in Qatar were forced to respond to such terms underscores how much the…

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Hamas, warning the militant group that it faces total destruction unless it accepts a newly brokered peace agreement by Sunday evening. In a lengthy statement, Trump described Hamas as a “ruthless and violent threat” that has long terrorized the Middle East, culminating in the October 7 massacre in Israel. He claimed that over 25,000 Hamas fighters have already been killed in retaliatory operations, with the remaining militants “surrounded and militarily trapped.” Trump urged all civilians in Gaza to move south to avoid further bloodshed, stressing that humanitarian assistance awaits those who…

Kwame Anokye, in a recent Facebook commentary, stirred debate by questioning the moral authority of Western powers to dictate terms to Israel, arguing that many of these nations owe their current status to colonial exploitation and union-based privileges rather than independent resilience. “For all this while, we thought those countries had real power,” Anokye wrote, “but in truth, they just enjoy the benefit of a union. Look at how powerful Israel is.” He suggested that without the European Union and wealth drawn from colonial ventures, several Western nations would struggle to stand on their own. His commentary pointed to Canada,…

Botswana, a country whose economy has long depended on diamond revenues, is making a strategic shift to reduce its financial vulnerability. With global demand for diamonds slowing and state revenues under pressure, the government has unveiled plans to introduce a citizenship-by-investment program (CIP) aimed at attracting new streams of foreign capital. The initiative will allow investors who meet specific financial or project criteria to obtain Botswana citizenship. According to officials, funds raised through the program will be directed toward key sectors such as housing, tourism, renewable energy, financial services, and broader economic diversification. The government has partnered with Arton Capital,…

Israel has quietly positioned itself as a critical hub in the global semiconductor industry, driving innovation in chip design and research while serving as a base for some of the world’s largest technology firms. The country’s strength lies not in mass manufacturing but in design and research and development (R&D), where its highly skilled engineers play a pivotal role in shaping the technologies powering today’s smartphones, computers, and advanced systems. Tech Giants Invest in IsraelMultinational corporations such as Intel, Apple, Nvidia, and Qualcomm maintain extensive operations in Israel. Intel, which has operated in the country for decades, runs one of…

A former U.S. Marine rammed his pickup truck into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township on Sunday morning, opened fire on congregants, and set the building ablaze before being fatally shot by police. At least four people were killed and eight others wounded in what federal investigators are calling an “act of targeted violence.” Authorities identified the gunman as Thomas Jacob Sanford, 40, of Burton, Michigan. Sanford served in the Marines between 2004 and 2008, including a deployment to Iraq. Police said he drove into the church grounds around 10:25 a.m., hoisting two American…

The United States is on the brink of another government shutdown as Democratic and Republican leaders prepare to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday in a last-ditch effort to break a deadlock over funding legislation. If Congress and the president fail to reach an agreement before Tuesday night, many federal offices will close and non-exempt government workers will be furloughed, threatening wider economic fallout. Republicans have passed a stopgap bill in the House that maintains most current funding levels for seven weeks, but Democrats are holding firm in their demands that any agreement must include an…