Aug. 6 (UPI) — Russia has announced it is ending its self-imposed moratorium on the development of short- and medium-range nuclear missiles, deepening a nuclear weapons stalemate between Moscow and Washington. Russia’s Foreign Ministry made the announcement Monday in a lengthy statement that blamed actions taken by the United States and other nations for its…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed the Justice Department on Tuesday for files in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation and is seeking depositions with the Clintons and former law enforcement officials, part of a congressional probe that lawmakers believe may show links to President Donald Trump and former top officials. The Republican-controlled…
An Israeli official told the ‘Post’ that Netanyahu will convene a meeting on Gaza and a hostage deal, noting that “the prime minister is considering all available options regarding next steps. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reached a decision for the full occupation of the Gaza Strip, including operations in areas where hostages are held,…
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has won a fierce contest to build the Australian navy’s new fleet of warships, beating a bid from German rival ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. Defence Minister Richard Marles announced on Tuesday that cabinet had selected Japan’s upgraded Mogami frigate over the German MEKO A-200. The first three of the frigates are…
Generative artificial intelligence assistants like ChatGPT are cutting into traditional online search traffic, depriving news sites of visitors and impacting the advertising revenue they desperately need, in a crushing blow to an industry already fighting for survival. “The next three or four years will be incredibly challenging for publishers everywhere. No one is immune from…
Gazan reports have indicated that the purpose of bringing in the humanitarian aid is to ‘flood’ the markets, leading to lower prices and ensuring the residents do not attack aid trucks. Humanitarian aid trucks sent from Egypt and Jordan entered the Gaza Stripon Monday as Israel’s humanitarian pause entered its second day. The Jordanian Air…
Far-right leader is first minister to pray overtly at flashpoint site as record 3,527 Jewish visitors said to ascend on fast day; Jordan, PA, Saudis condemn Ben Gvir; PM: Status quo intact In an unprecedented move, far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir led a group of Jewish worshipers in prayer atop the Temple Mount…
The volcano erupted on Aug. 3, spewing an ash plume that reached about 4 miles in height The Krasheninnikov Volcano just erupted for the first time in centuries. The volcano, located in the Kamchatka Peninsula in far eastern Russia, erupted in the morning of Sunday, Aug. 3, Reuters and CNN reported, citing Russia’s RIA state…
The ceasefire deadline Trump set for Russia is set to expire on Friday. LONDON — President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Russia later this week, the president told reporters on Sunday, in a bid to secure an elusive ceasefire deal “where people stop getting killed.” Witkoff will travel to…
Panama’s Darien Gap, once a hotbed for US-bound migrants, is now completely deserted as President Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown has been in full swing. Migrant crossings in the dangerous jungle path connecting Colombia to Panama have plummeted to almost zero, according to Panama’s migration agency. Only 10 migrants traversed the Darien Gap in June, according…