Trump claims he’s initiating DOJ inquiries into JPMorgan Chase and business leaders connected to Epstein
Trump orders DOJ to probe Epstein’s ties to JPMorgan Chase, Clinton, Summers, and others, following House Oversight email release.
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Former Hamas hostage Emily Damari shares story of 471 days in Gaza
“Even at the hardest moment I didn’t look down… They have not broken me.”
Iranian court jails activist for nine years for alleged support of Israel
Iranian activist Mahnoush Abdollahi sentenced to nine years, six suspended, for alleged support of Israel and anti-state propaganda.
Court convicts prominent man of intimate partner abuse
High-ranking Ugandan official convicted of intimate partner violence; victim Orikiriza finds justice after years of abuse and financial control.
Expert claims Hamas militants chose to stay within Israeli military zone
“Hamas is trying to insert a new deal into an existing deal.”
Vatican bank reverses dismissal of couple over workplace marriage rule
“A married couple fired from the Vatican bank for violating a rule barring workplace marriages has been rehired following a negotiated settlement,” the union for Vatican lay employees announced.
How Canada is planning to attract H1B visa holders from the US
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed willingness to attract H-1B visa holders impacted by Trump’s $100,000 visa fee.
Colombia halts US intel collaboration after dispute over drug operations
Human rights priority – Petro wrote: “The fight against drugs must be subordinated to the human rights of the Caribbean people.”
Colombia undertakes construction of Latin America’s longest underground route
Full completion of the Toyo Tunnel and the New Route to the Sea is expected by early 2027.
Israeli settlers launch arson attacks in West Bank
Dozens of Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian properties in the occupied West Bank, burning lorries, tents, and farmland as settler violence continues to escalate.