Somali pirates released a hijacked ship, MV Abdullah, and its crew of 23 early on Sunday after a $5 million ransom was paid, according to two pirates. “The money was brought to us two nights ago as usual… …
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World
Israel vows to ‘exact a price’ after unprecedented Iranian attack while world leaders call for restraint
Israel pledged that it will “exact a price” from Iran as the country weighs its response to an unprecedented overnight barrage of drone and missile strikes while facing international pressure to de-escalate. The overnight attack …
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Shredded Lebanese and Hezbollah flags tower over a destroyed boardwalk where a panoramic view of Israel’s Upper Galilee stretches out for miles. “Buses (of people) used to come here just to see the Holy Land,” …
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Politics
France, Germany urge its citizens to depart Iran, cancel flights amid increased risk of military escalation
France and Germany have urged their citizens to depart Iran amid an increased risk of military escalation in the Middle East. ‘Due to the new level reached overnight by Iran and the risk of military …
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Politics
House Speaker Johnson to push Israel aid this week, could include package with billions to Ukraine, Taiwan
House Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to bring a spending package to the House floor this week that will provide wartime aid for Israel after it suffered a drone and missile barrage from Iran over …
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Donald Trump has outlined his plans for federal taxation should he be elected. ‘I will make the Trump tax cuts permanent. You know they expire in a year. And we will cut your taxes even …
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Like all of Joe Lieberman’s family and friends, I have been contending with the news of his sudden passing. To say it was a shock is an understatement. As I join so many in grieving …
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Former President Donald Trump is backing Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania – after throwing his support to a different candidate during McCormick’s first run for the Senate two years ago. ‘I am officially …
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Politics
Expert warns of ‘chilling reality’ TikTok threat poses: ‘China’s greatest asymmetric advantage’
China’s ‘infiltration’ of civil discourse in the United States poses an ‘immediate’ threat to Democracy and is one of the ‘greatest threats we face today’ in terms of national security, according to an expert on …
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Politics
Sen. Kennedy advises ‘wobbly’ Biden to get tough on Iran after Israel attack: ‘Go on Amazon and buy a spine’
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., called on President Biden to take a stronger stance against Iran after his administration reportedly advised Israel not to launch a response after Tehran fired hundreds of missiles and drones at …