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Over the weekend, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has publicly criticized the state of Israel and expressed sympathies for Palestinians in the past, issued a tweet saying that his government was “here” for Palestinian, Arab, and black Muslim communities.
Over the weekend, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has publicly criticized the state of Israel and expressed sympathies for Palestinians in the past, issued a tweet saying that his government was “here” for Palestinian, Arab, and black Muslim communities.
 
A powerful and rare earthquake struck the northern African nation of Morocco late on Friday night, at least 2,000 dead and more than 1,800 injured.
A powerful and rare earthquake struck the northern African nation of Morocco late on Friday night, at least 2,000 dead and more than 1,800 injured.
 
A submersible carrying five people that went missing during a voyage to the Titanic wreckage in the Atlantic Ocean is a cramped vessel called the Titan that is piloted by a video game controller and sealed by more than a dozen bolts.
A submersible carrying five people that went missing during a voyage to the Titanic wreckage in the Atlantic Ocean is a cramped vessel called the Titan that is piloted by a video game controller and sealed by more than a dozen bolts.
 
Attorneys for investment bank JPMorgan Chase accused Democratic officials in the U.S. Virgin Islands of engaging in “quid pro quo” relationships with late financier Jeffrey Epstein in an explosive Tuesday legal filing shared with The Daily Wire.
Attorneys for investment bank JPMorgan Chase accused Democratic officials in the U.S. Virgin Islands of engaging in “quid pro quo” relationships with late financier Jeffrey Epstein in an explosive Tuesday legal filing shared with The Daily Wire.
 
Russia blamed the United States Thursday for an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin that Moscow said was a foiled assassination plot against President Vladimir Putin.
Russia blamed the United States Thursday for an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin that Moscow said was a foiled assassination plot against President Vladimir Putin.
 
Following Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s trip to the United States last week, the Chinese military is simulating attacks on “key targets” in Taiwan in a second day of drills many experts believe are intended to intimidate the small island nation.
Following Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s trip to the United States last week, the Chinese military is simulating attacks on “key targets” in Taiwan in a second day of drills many experts believe are intended to intimidate the small island nation.
 
Militants in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip fired dozens of rockets into Israel on Thursday after the Jewish celebration of Passover began on Wednesday evening.
Militants in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip fired dozens of rockets into Israel on Thursday after the Jewish celebration of Passover began on Wednesday evening.
 
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has written to officials in China requesting Beijing’s help in stemming the flow of fentanyl into Mexico.
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has written to officials in China requesting Beijing’s help in stemming the flow of fentanyl into Mexico.
 
A Ukrainian court placed a leading Orthodox priest under house arrest Saturday, accusing him of justifying Russian aggression days after he allegedly cursed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
A Ukrainian court placed a leading Orthodox priest under house arrest Saturday, accusing him of justifying Russian aggression days after he allegedly cursed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
 
Finland is expected to officially join NATO in the coming days as tensions between Europe and Russia remain high over the war in Ukraine.
Finland is expected to officially join NATO in the coming days as tensions between Europe and Russia remain high over the war in Ukraine.
 
Well, folks, don’t look now, but the “risk of a nuclear weapon being used is currently higher than at any time since the depths of the cold war,” according to the United Nations High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu.
Well, folks, don’t look now, but the “risk of a nuclear weapon being used is currently higher than at any time since the depths of the cold war,” according to the United Nations High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu.
 
Video footage emerged over the weekend that showed how a quick thinking bodyguard for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida saved the political leader from harm after a man threw a explosive device at him during a campaign event.
Video footage emerged over the weekend that showed how a quick thinking bodyguard for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida saved the political leader from harm after a man threw a explosive device at him during a campaign event.
 
President Joe Biden snubbed Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday when asked if he would invite him to the White House.
President Joe Biden snubbed Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday when asked if he would invite him to the White House.
 
Swiss investment bank Credit Suisse has helped American families hide at least $700 million from tax authorities over the past nine years in violation of a plea agreement with regulators, Senate investigators said Wednesday.
Swiss investment bank Credit Suisse has helped American families hide at least $700 million from tax authorities over the past nine years in violation of a plea agreement with regulators, Senate investigators said Wednesday.
 
A producer of lab-grown meat unveiled an ancient appetizer that’s perfect for your Paleo diet.
A producer of lab-grown meat unveiled an ancient appetizer that’s perfect for your Paleo diet.
 
Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning to move tactical nuclear weapons to storage facilities in Belarus — and potentially deploy them from that location later — in a move he compared to U.S. nuclear installments in NATO countries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning to move tactical nuclear weapons to storage facilities in Belarus — and potentially deploy them from that location later — in a move he compared to U.S. nuclear installments in NATO countries.
 
Afghanistan’s extremist Taliban government released photographs late last week of some of the U.S. military equipment that it seized in the wake of President Joe Biden’s disastrous pullout from Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s extremist Taliban government released photographs late last week of some of the U.S. military equipment that it seized in the wake of President Joe Biden’s disastrous pullout from Afghanistan.
 
King Charles III is preparing to make more cuts to the monarchy, with the recent head-turning eviction of his son, ex-royal Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle, reportedly just the “tip of the iceberg.”
King Charles III is preparing to make more cuts to the monarchy, with the recent head-turning eviction of his son, ex-royal Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle, reportedly just the “tip of the iceberg.”
 
French President Emmanuel Macron said over the weekend that Europe should embrace an approach of “strategic autonomy” when it comes to tensions between the United States and China.
French President Emmanuel Macron said over the weekend that Europe should embrace an approach of “strategic autonomy” when it comes to tensions between the United States and China.
 
The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed terrorists in Syria on Thursday night after a U.S. contractor was killed and five U.S. service members and an additional U.S. contractor were injured in an attack by a suicide drone.
The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed terrorists in Syria on Thursday night after a U.S. contractor was killed and five U.S. service members and an additional U.S. contractor were injured in an attack by a suicide drone.
 
A drone of Iranian origin killed one U.S. contractor and wounded five service members and another contractor in Syria on Thursday.
A drone of Iranian origin killed one U.S. contractor and wounded five service members and another contractor in Syria on Thursday.
 
Using authentic locks of hair from the head of the man often acknowledged as the greatest composer who ever lived, scientists have offered a new perspective on what led to the death of Ludwig Van Beethoven.
Using authentic locks of hair from the head of the man often acknowledged as the greatest composer who ever lived, scientists have offered a new perspective on what led to the death of Ludwig Van Beethoven.
 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, staunchly resisting the leftists who have attacked his government’s plan to reform the country’s judiciary and bring it more into line with the judicial system in America, issued a special statement announcing he would not cave to the opposition.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, staunchly resisting the leftists who have attacked his government’s plan to reform the country’s judiciary and bring it more into line with the judicial system in America, issued a special statement announcing he would not cave to the opposition.
 
Russia may have recovered some parts of the American drone that went down in the Black Sea last week after being dogged by Russian fighter jets.
Russia may have recovered some parts of the American drone that went down in the Black Sea last week after being dogged by Russian fighter jets.
 
Russian pop star Dima Nova was found dead from drowning on Sunday after criticizing Russian President Vladimir Putin. He was 34.
Russian pop star Dima Nova was found dead from drowning on Sunday after criticizing Russian President Vladimir Putin. He was 34.
 
It would appear the end of the world has been postponed long enough for former child environmental star Greta Thunberg to be awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Helsinki.
It would appear the end of the world has been postponed long enough for former child environmental star Greta Thunberg to be awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Helsinki.
 
The Pentagon said Tuesday that defense officials would deploy U.S. Patriot missile defense systems and Abram tanks to Ukrainian forces much earlier than expected as troops wrap up an “aggressive” training schedule on American soil.
The Pentagon said Tuesday that defense officials would deploy U.S. Patriot missile defense systems and Abram tanks to Ukrainian forces much earlier than expected as troops wrap up an “aggressive” training schedule on American soil.
 
British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins confirmed that, according to his decades of study on the subject, there were only two biological sexes — and decried activists who attacked author J.K. Rowling for saying so as “bullies.”
British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins confirmed that, according to his decades of study on the subject, there were only two biological sexes — and decried activists who attacked author J.K. Rowling for saying so as “bullies.”
 
The Palestinian Authority is rewarding terrorists who have targeted Jews in Israel with the construction of a luxury village.
The Palestinian Authority is rewarding terrorists who have targeted Jews in Israel with the construction of a luxury village.
 
An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan — near the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border — on Tuesday, sending shockwaves and tremors that could be felt as far out as India’s capital city of New Delhi.
An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan — near the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border — on Tuesday, sending shockwaves and tremors that could be felt as far out as India’s capital city of New Delhi.
 
Russia said one of its fighter jets intercepted two U.S. B-52 bombers over the Baltic Sea on Monday, a potential provocation that comes just days after Russian planes forced a U.S. drone into the Black Sea.
Russia said one of its fighter jets intercepted two U.S. B-52 bombers over the Baltic Sea on Monday, a potential provocation that comes just days after Russian planes forced a U.S. drone into the Black Sea.
 
Fox News war correspondent Benjamin Hall detailed the events leading up to his brush with death in Ukraine while covering the early days of Russia’s invasion of the country.
Fox News war correspondent Benjamin Hall detailed the events leading up to his brush with death in Ukraine while covering the early days of Russia’s invasion of the country.
 
The U.S. announced Monday that it will send Ukraine an additional $350 million in ammunition, weapons, and military vehicles as Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin for peace talks in Moscow this week.
The U.S. announced Monday that it will send Ukraine an additional $350 million in ammunition, weapons, and military vehicles as Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin for peace talks in Moscow this week.
 
Switzerland‘s two largest banks are poised to merge in a deal regulators sought to help create stability as volatility rocks financial institutions around the globe.
Switzerland‘s two largest banks are poised to merge in a deal regulators sought to help create stability as volatility rocks financial institutions around the globe.
 
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