Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh warned that U.S. involvement in Israeli strikes could escalate conflict in the region, labeling it “not America’s war.” Following a missile attack on a hospital in Israel, he emphasized the need for diplomacy while criticizing U.S. claims about Iran’s nuclear ambitions, asserting that Iran’s actions are self-defense and not aimed at weaponization.
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El Salvador has extradited two members of the Lev Tahor sect, under investigation for alleged child abuse, to Guatemala and Israel. Eluzur Rumpler, accused of mistreating students, was sent to Israel, while Jonathan Cardona was extradited to Guatemala to face charges of rape and human trafficking after authorities rescued 160 minors from the sect's facility. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Some people from a group called Lev Tahor did bad things to kids,...
Read moreBaroness Harriet Harman suggested that Sir Keir Starmer might permit Donald Trump to use British military bases for potential strikes on Iran, despite his generation being shaped by opposition to the Iraq War. She emphasized that Starmer's commitment to a rules-based international order would complicate any decision to support Trump, particularly regarding legality concerns raised by the Attorney General. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreDemocrat Zohran Mamdani, running for New York mayor, faced backlash from Jewish organizations for defending the slogan “globalize the intifada,” which he claims reflects a desire for Palestinian rights. Critics, including the U.S. Holocaust Museum and Rep. Dan Goldman, condemned the phrase as antisemitic, while Mamdani acknowledged rising antisemitism and expressed his personal stance against it amidst a crowded primary race. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreA father and his 5-year-old daughter resorted to living in a storage unit, paying $430 a week for a space lacking fresh air and natural light, leading to an illegal tenancy that ended poorly. After being locked out by the landlord, Victor Davis, just before Christmas, they are now struggling to rebuild their lives six months later. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreFrance is urging EU member states to enhance the euro's status as a global reserve currency, advocating for increased joint borrowing to attract investors seeking alternatives to US Treasury debt. This initiative, prompted by shifting dynamics in international finance and supported by key EU leaders, faces challenges due to opposition from Germany and the Netherlands regarding shared debt responsibilities. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreHundreds gathered at Minnesota's Capitol for a vigil honoring former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were killed at their home. The event featured music, emotional tributes, and a memorial with flowers and photos, while the suspected shooter, Vance Boelter, faces charges for their deaths and an attack on another lawmaker and his wife. Need More Context? 🔎
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