Author: Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner
-
US asks Lebanon to return Israeli bomb to prevent capture by Russia or China
—
by
The U.S. government is reportedly asking Lebanon to turn over an unexploded bomb in Beirut out of fear that it could fall into the hands of Russia or China. The munition in question, an unexploded GBU-39 small-diameter bomb, was launched by Israel last month as part of an operation to kill Hezbollah commander Haytham Ali…
-
Russia and Ukraine worked ‘equally’ with US counterparts on peace deal for a month, Leavitt says
—
by
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday said Ukraine and Russia have been equally involved in peace deal negotiations, which have been “quietly” in progress for weeks. Special envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have been working with Russian and Ukrainian intermediaries for over a month, speaking with both parties “equally,”…
-
China’s ban on LGBT dating apps highlights CCP campaign to enforce traditional values
—
by
Once an engine of radical social upheaval, the Chinese Communist Party is coaxing its citizens toward conservative lifestyles in line with its traditional culture. China banned LGBT dating apps Blued and Finka this week, the latest targets of a yearslong effort to curb the promotion of homosexual culture in the country. Apple confirmed the removal…
-
German chancellor ends asylum for Syrian refugees and warns of deportations
—
by
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is warning Syrian refugees to return to their country or else face deportation. The center-right leader said that following the end of the nation’s civil war, the approximately 1,000,000 Syrian refugees will be expected to repatriate. “There are now no longer any grounds for asylum in Germany, and therefore we can…
-
Xi and Trump embrace tepid, delicate friendship though they ‘do not always see eye to eye’
—
by
President Donald Trump and Chinese paramount leader Xi Jinping seem to be embracing a water-under-the-bridge mentality following their trade summit in South Korea. Despite speculation that the summit could prove to be a tense confrontation between the two world leaders — their first time meeting in person since Trump returned to office — the United…
-
Netanyahu orders ‘powerful’ strikes in Gaza in move that threatens ceasefire
—
by
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is ordering the military to “carry out immediate and powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip” following shots fired at soldiers in Rafah on Tuesday. Israel Defense Forces personnel were reportedly shot at and returned fire. After this, coupled with alleged attempts by Hamas to dupe officials over the return of…
-
Trump plays stand-up comedian in improvised, sometimes pointed remarks at Israeli Knesset
—
by
President Donald Trump played diplomat and stand-up comedian during his speech at the Knesset, where he celebrated the release of all living hostages from Gaza. Speaking before the Israeli legislature on Monday, Trump offered a series of off-the-cuff remarks and jokes about corruption scandals, the handsome features of Israel Defense Forces soldiers, his billionaire funders,…
