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House passes International Criminal Court sanctions bill
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — House Republicans advanced their legislation Thursday to punish the world’s top war-crimes court after it issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ... said U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.). Schmitt ...
U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War
As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back into his old life.
How Antony Blinken, America’s Top Diplomat, Became the Secretary of War
President Biden’s longtime aide rallied scores of nations to defend Ukraine but then became a villain to the many critics of U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza.
Israel’s approval of the Gaza deal unmasks deep schisms that could threaten the ceasefire and Netanyahu’s political future
Israeli Government Approves Cease-Fire Deal for Gaza
Israel's president calls on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to approve Gaza ceasefire
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's president calls on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to approve Gaza ceasefire.
Trump’s influence over Netanyahu helped get Israel cease-fire deal back on track, sources say: ‘Keep Trump happy’
President-elect Donald Trump’s tough diplomacy lingered large over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s swift action on Thursday.
Inside the Gaza Deal: How a New York Real Estate Developer Took on Netanyahu and Hamas
Envoy Steve Witkoff, carrying a message from Donald Trump, broke through the impasse in long-futile cease-fire talks.
Is TikTok getting banned? Here's how to download videos in case ByteDance doesn't sell
Unless its owner agrees to sell, TikTok will be banned in the U.S. on Jan. 19. Here's how to download your account if no one buys the app.
Lithuania's president pledges to spend between 5% and 6% of country's GDP on defense starting in 2026
Lithuania's president pledges to spend between 5% and 6% of country's GDP on defense starting in 2026. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's traditional inaugural lunch.
China’s population has fallen for the third straight year to 1.408 billion
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China’s population has fallen for the third straight year to 1.408 billion. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's traditional inaugural lunch.
Melania Trump claims Obamas made it ‘challenging’ to transition during husband's first presidency
House Democrats boycotted the opening day of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session Tuesday in an effort to stop Republicans from exploiting a temporary one-seat majority to remove one of their members. There was applause as Democratic Secretary of State Steve Simon entered the chamber to convene the proceedings in accordance with state law.
The U.S. Announces an Israel-Hamas Deal
Israel has not approved the agreement heralded by Biden and Trump, saying Hamas is seeking last-minute changes.
Planet parade: Stargazers can view planets in the sky
However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office later said no deal had been reached and that the final details were still being sorted out. In a statement, Netanyahu’s office said that final details were still unresolved,