Top Iran Stories of 2025: A Year of Renewed ‘Maximum Pressure’
“Iran’s behavior threatens the national interest of the United States,” President Trump declared in early February, in his…
Amnesty calls for blocking German-owned ship carrying arms components bound for Israel – Middle East Monitor
Amnesty International on Friday called on governments to prevent a German-owned cargo ship carrying military components bound for…
Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah | News, Sports, Jobs
A convoy of Lebanese army vehicles drives near the border with Israel in the village of Alma al-Shaab…
Rubio says U.S. wants to ‘partner’ with countries on hemisphere issues – National
The United States wants to “partner” with countries in the Western hemisphere, including Canada, to collectively tackle issues…
‘Ireland feels like a small boat caught in a tempestuous storm’ – The Irish Times
Some years are more disorienting than others. This one, at once intense and purgatorial, was scarred by humanitarian…
Dave Chappelle Drops Surprise Netflix Special
Dave Chappelle announced the surprise release of his brand-new Netflix comedy special Friday night. Ahead of the Jake…
Israel charges Russian with allegedly spying for Iran
JERUSALEM, Dec 19 (Reuters) – Israel has charged a Russian citizen with spying for Iran, including photographing Israeli…
Placing the light in the window
Every December, I go to local schools and give presentations about Hanukkah to the children. Some of these…
How Christmas diplomacy seeks to exploit seasonal goodwill
President Donald Trump is reportedly setting his sights on a Christmas peace deal in the Ukraine-Russia war. The…
Surging barrels at sea spook oil markets more than Russia or Venezuela
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) – Oil prices slumped below $60 a barrel this week as investors try to…
Yemen’s Civil War Has Taken a Dangerous New Turn
Forces from the Southern Transitional Council (STC) have taken control of Yemen’s two eastern governorates, Hadhramaut and al…
For the International Stabilization Force, key questions abound
On October 9, the White House persuaded Israel and Hamas to agree to a cease-fire based on a…