Israel launches retaliatory airstrikes in Gaza after Hamas rocket attacks

Israel has launched airstrikes against targets throughout the Gaza Strip after the armed wing of the ruling group in the Palestinian territory launched dozens of rockets and mortar shells into southern Israel. The confrontation, which continued into Wednesday morning, is … Read More

Italy: Political turmoil leads to further concerns of EU exit

Many see the potential fresh vote as an unofficial referendum on EU membership, after Italy fails to form a coalition government. Italy is still without a government after President Sergio Mattarella rejected the proposed finance minister by the coalition of the … Read More

Why the US-China ‘Trade War’ remains a war of words

Finished steel coils sit in a storage warehouse. President Donald Trump ordered tariffs on $50 billion worth of imports from China. CHRIS RATCLIFFE/BLOOMBERG/GETTY IMAGES Recent days have presented a dizzying series of reversalsfollowed by reversals of reversals over whether, when, or … Read More

Hamas-Israel ceasefire holds after night of violence

Palestinian faction says it has agreed to a ceasefire with Israel to end largest flare-up of violence since 2014 war. A ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel appears to be holding following one of the worst days in violence in the Gaza Strip since the 2014 Gaza … Read More

Hawaii volcano eruption sparks EMERGENCY EVACUATION as lava flows into village

EMERGENCY evacuations are taking place in Hawaii as fast-moving lava flows from the Kilauea volcano threaten to engulf entire neighborhoods. Residents in the Leilani area are being ordered top leave their homes immediately. Shelters have been set up at community … Read More

US delegation travels to North Korea for potential summit preparation

Washington (CNN)A US delegation arrived in North Korea on Sunday for preparatory talks ahead of a potential meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Trump said on Sunday. “Our United States team has arrived in North Korea … Read More

Germany seeking deal to end EU-U.S. trade dispute

BRUSSELS – 28 May 2018: Germany is seeking to end a dispute between the United States and the European Union over President Donald Trump’s decision to impose high tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on … Read More

Dozens of refugees, police clash in German city of Dresden

Two police officers and a security guard were injured when fighting broke out at a migrant reception center in the eastern city of Dresden. There are a growing number of standoffs between asylum seekers and authorities. Around 50 refugees attacked … Read More

EU to boost European defense industry but national view remains dominant

High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/ Vice-President of the Commission Federica Mogherini (C-down) waits the start of the plenary session of the Informal meeting of defense ministers at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia, … Read More

GCC Warns Iran of Grave Consequences Because of Proxy Wars in Region

(AFP/ File Photo) Iran faces grave consequences if it continues to indulge in proxy wars with neighboring Arab countries, threatening the peace and stability in the Middle East, representatives of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have warned. In statements issued … Read More

California Big One warning: US officials hold terrifying drill amid fears of HUGE disaster

FEARS surrounding the “inevitable” Big One – a catastrophic earthquake in California that will cause unprecedented damage and possibly trigger a tsunami – has prompted US officials to step in and begin evacuation drills. US officials have started to hold … Read More

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