Hamas publishes propaganda video of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Hamas periodically publishes videos of hostages to increase pressure on the Israeli government and as a form of psychological warfare.
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Latvian schools to stop teaching Russian as a second language
Latvian children will no longer study Russian as a second language in schools from 2026 following amendments introduced by the Latvian government on Tuesday.
Iranian women violently dragged from streets by police amid hijab crackdown
Video evidence shows multiple arrests after regime launched new draconian campaign against women and girls
German army prepares plan to ready US troops to fight on Nato’s eastern front
General hints at ‘war footing’ logistics aiming to feed thousands of American soldiers and fuel tanks in event of face-off with Russia
Biden signs foreign aid bill providing crucial military assistance to Ukraine | CNN Politics
The US secretly sent long-range ATACMS to Ukraine — and Kyiv used them
Iran Hands Death Sentence to Rap Star Arrested for Protest Songs
A prominent Iranian hip hop musician who was arrested for his protest lyrics and social media posts has been sentenced to death by an Iranian court, the reformist Shargh newspaper reported.
Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
President Joe Biden has signed into law a $95 billion war aid measure that includes assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other allies.
Childbirths in Korea hit another low in February
The number of babies born in Korea fell below the 20,000 level for the first time for any February this year, data showed Wednesday, amid deepening woes about the country's demographics amid rapid aging and the ultra-low birthrate.
Denmark pledges 2.85 billion kroner for Ukraine energy project
Israel blasts UN for excluding Hamas from sexual violence blacklist
Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit
Ukraine pressures military age men abroad by suspending their consular services | CNN
Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote
Biden is expected to quickly sign the legislation and start the process of sending the money to Ukraine.
Tesla profits drop 55%, company says EV sales 'under pressure' from hybrids
Tesla profits fell 55% in the first quarter as a protracted EV price-cutting strategy cut into the automaker’s bottom line.
UN Secretary-General excludes Hamas from conflict-related sexual violence list
Despite acknowledging the findings of Pramila Patten, António Guterres refrained from blacklisting the terrorist organization and called for further investigation into allegations of sexual violence against Palestinian detainees
UK puts its defense industry on 'war footing' and gives Ukraine $620 million in new military aid
The U.K. prime minister said Tuesday the country is putting its defense industry on a “war footing” by increasing defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, and pledged to send arms worth 500 million pounds ($620 million) to Ukraine. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described the increase as the “biggest strengthening of our national defense for a generation.” “In a world that is the most dangerous it has been since the end of the Cold War, we cannot be complacent," Sunak said at a news briefing alongside NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during a visit to Poland.
Senate passes $95 billion package sending aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delay | CNN Politics
The Senate voted by an overwhelming 80 to 19 to advance the aid bills for final vote today or tomorrow
Russia moves tactical nuclear missile systems to Finnish border
The saber-rattling move has been seen as a response to Finland’s membership in NATO.