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White House Confirms Iranian Drone Shot Down, Says U.S. Still Prefers Diplomacy

WH Press Sec: “CENTCOM did make the decision to shoot down that Iranian drone. It was unmanned, it was acting aggressively towards our USS Lincoln…As for the President, he remains committed to always pursuing diplomacy first—but in order for diplomacy to work, of course, it takes two to tango.”

CENTCOM Warns Iran After U.S. F-35 Downs Drone Near USS Abraham Lincoln

Following the downing of an Iranian drone by a U.S. F-35 near the USS Abraham Lincoln, U.S. Central Command spokesman Capt. Tim Hawkins said the carrier was transiting the Arabian Sea about 500 miles from Iran’s southern coast when an Iranian Shahed-139 drone maneuvered toward the ship and continued approaching despite de-escalatory measures by U.S. […]

Mystery Deepens Over Whereabouts of Bolivia’s Ex-Leader Evo Morales

The almost monthlong disappearance from public view of Bolivia’s towering socialist icon, ex-leader Evo Morales, shortly after the Jan. 3 U.S. seizure of his close ally former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is alarming his supporters, roiling his enemies and galvanizing the internet. On Monday, he missed a ceremony that he typically attends welcoming students back from summer break. On […]

Judge Deals Trump Another Setback on Immigration With Haiti TPS Ruling

A federal judge on Monday blocked the end of protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live in the U.S., dealing President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda another legal, though perhaps temporary, setback. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes in Washington granted a request to pause the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians while a […]

Speaker Johnson Slams Democrats As Obstructing Ahead Of Funding Vote

Speaker Johnson on gov’t funding vote: “This was not my preferred route…Democrats all they do every single day here is obstruct…it’s just crazy…The Democrats are in a family squabble…Schumer and Jeffries…they seem to be having a little power struggle…”

Two Swedes Sentenced In Denmark Over Grenade Attack Near Israeli Embassy

Two Swedish nationals have been charged and convicted in Denmark on terrorism-related offenses in connection with a 2024 attack near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen. Prosecutors said the suspects were responsible for throwing hand grenades in the vicinity of the embassy, causing explosions in the area. No injuries were reported. A Danish court ruled that […]

U.S. Trade Rep. Greer Touts Trump–India Deal, Says Tariffs Cut On Key Goods

US Trade Rep. Ambassador Greer on Trumps deal with India: “It’s a very exciting opportunity. On the one hand, we’ll continue to maintain some level of tariff against India… but they’ve also agreed to reduce their tariffs for us on a variety of agricultural products, manufactured goods, chemicals, medical devices, etc.”

Orthodox Jewish Man Assaulted In Zurich In Antisemitic Attack

An Orthodox Jewish man was lightly injured and treated for shock after being assaulted on a street in Zurich’s Wiedikon district on Monday. The attacker made antisemitic remarks, including in the presence of police officers. Non-Jewish passersby intervened, overpowered the suspect, and held him until police arrived. Authorities detained the attacker and opened a criminal […]

FRICTION? Israel Pushing US To Strike Iran, But Trump “Really Doesn’t Want To Do It”, New Report Says

Senior Israeli officials are pressing the Trump administration to take military action against Iran, but the White House is digging in against a strike, according to a new report from Axios. Israeli leaders, including IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, have urged the United States to consider attacking Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Zamir traveled to Washington […]

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