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Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's new Prime Minister

Mark Joseph Carney was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Canada, replacing Justin Trudeau, who resigned in January after serving in the role for a decade. The newly elected Prime Minister stated that he is ready to meet with President Donald Trump, provided that "he shows respect for Canadian sovereignty," and declared his willingness to adopt "a more collaborative and comprehensive approach to trade between the nations."  

(Reuters)

4 minutes ago

Trump asks Putin to spare Ukraine troops 'completely surrounded by Russian military'

On Truth Social, President Trump said he has asked President Putin to spare Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield: "We had very good and productive discussions with President Vladimir Putin of Russia yesterday, and there is a very good chance that this horrible, bloody war can finally come to an end — BUT, AT THIS VERY MOMENT, THOUSANDS OF UKRAINIAN TROOPS ARE COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY THE RUSSIAN MILITARY, AND IN A VERY BAD AND VULNERABLE POSITION. I have strongly requested to President Putin that their lives be spared. This would be a horrible massacre, one not seen since World War II. God bless them all!!!"  

(Gilad Meiri)

14:08

Iraqi PM says Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed

The leader of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, "considered one of the most dangerous terrorist in Iraq and the world", has been killed, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said on Friday. Iraqi security forces, together with U.S.-led coalition fighting the militant group, killed Abdullah Maki Musleh al-Rifai, known as Abu Khadija, Sudani added.  

(Reuters)

13:52

Israeli negotiation team to return from Qatar on Friday

The Israeli negotiation team for the cease-fire deal with Hamas is set to return from Doha to Israel on Friday. Israeli officials accused Hamas of attempting to drive a wedge between Israel and the United States, claiming the terror group’s announcement about releasing hostages amounted to “cheap manipulation.” The statement followed Hamas’ declaration that it had agreed to release kidnapped Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander and four other captives with dual nationality. Israeli officials dismissed the claim as a tactic to create discord amid ongoing U.S.-mediated negotiations.  

(Itamar Eichner)

13:20

Netanyahu: '“Hamas refused Witkoff framework, hasn’t budged'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Friday responded to Hamas’ announcement claiming it had agreed to release captive soldier Edan Alexander and four other deceased hostages, saying, “While Israel accepted the \[Steve\] Witkoff framework, Hamas remains entrenched in its refusal and hasn’t moved an inch. Meanwhile, it continues to employ manipulations and psychological warfare.”  

(Itamar Eichner)

13:18

G7 points finger at Iran's use of arbitrary arrests, foreign assassination attempts

Foreign ministers of leading Western democracies warned on Thursday of the threat from Iran's growing use of arbitrary detention and foreign assassination attempts as a tool of coercion, a final draft statement seen by Reuters showed. The G7 nations, comprising Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States, said in a statement that Tehran was a principle source of instability in the Middle East and urged it to resume diplomacy over its nuclear program.  

(Reuters)

12:18

Kremlin says 'illegal' Western sanctions on Iran over nuclear program should be lifted

The Kremlin said on Friday that Western sanctions imposed on Iran over its nuclear program were illegal and should be lifted. It made its comments as China hosted a meeting with Iran and Russia in which Beijing and Moscow stood by Tehran after the United States demanded nuclear talks with it, with senior Chinese and Russian diplomats saying dialogue should only resume based on "mutual respect."  

(Reuters)

11:56

Hamas says it agreed to U.S. proposal to release Edan Alexander, four deceased hostages

Hamas on Friday announced it has accepted a U.S. proposal to release kidnapped IDF soldier Edan Alexander, who holds American citizenship, along with four other deceased hostages with dual nationality. The terror group also said it is “fully prepared to begin negotiations and reach an agreement on the deal's second phase."  

(Einav Halabi)

11:02

UN's Syria envoy calls for 'bold moves' from new government

The United Nations' special envoy for Syria said on Friday that now is the time for a "genuine, credible and inclusive transitional government" after noting the constitutional declaration issued by the caretaker authorities. Envoy Geir Pedersen "hopes this (declaration) will move Syria toward restoring the rule of law and promoting an orderly, inclusive transition," according to a statement.  

(Reuters)

10:42

EU envoys renew Russian sanctions on individuals, entities, diplomats say

EU envoys agreed to renew Russia sanctions on individuals and entities and de-listed four individuals as well as three who had died but kept Russian tycoon Mikhail Fridman on the list despite pressure from Hungary, EU diplomats said on Friday.  

(Reuters)

09:54

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's new Prime Minister

Mark Joseph Carney was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Canada, replacing Justin Trudeau, who resigned in January after serving in the role for a decade. The newly elected Prime Minister stated that he is ready to meet with President Donald Trump, provided that "he shows respect for Canadian sovereignty," and declared his willingness to adopt "a more collaborative and comprehensive approach to trade between the nations."  

(Reuters)

4 minutes ago

Trump asks Putin to spare Ukraine troops 'completely surrounded by Russian military'

On Truth Social, President Trump said he has asked President Putin to spare Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield: "We had very good and productive discussions with President Vladimir Putin of Russia yesterday, and there is a very good chance that this horrible, bloody war can finally come to an end — BUT, AT THIS VERY MOMENT, THOUSANDS OF UKRAINIAN TROOPS ARE COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY THE RUSSIAN MILITARY, AND IN A VERY BAD AND VULNERABLE POSITION. I have strongly requested to President Putin that their lives be spared. This would be a horrible massacre, one not seen since World War II. God bless them all!!!"  

(Gilad Meiri)

14:08

Iraqi PM says Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed

The leader of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, "considered one of the most dangerous terrorist in Iraq and the world", has been killed, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said on Friday. Iraqi security forces, together with U.S.-led coalition fighting the militant group, killed Abdullah Maki Musleh al-Rifai, known as Abu Khadija, Sudani added.  

(Reuters)

13:52

Israeli negotiation team to return from Qatar on Friday

The Israeli negotiation team for the cease-fire deal with Hamas is set to return from Doha to Israel on Friday. Israeli officials accused Hamas of attempting to drive a wedge between Israel and the United States, claiming the terror group’s announcement about releasing hostages amounted to “cheap manipulation.” The statement followed Hamas’ declaration that it had agreed to release kidnapped Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander and four other captives with dual nationality. Israeli officials dismissed the claim as a tactic to create discord amid ongoing U.S.-mediated negotiations.  

(Itamar Eichner)

13:20

Netanyahu: '“Hamas refused Witkoff framework, hasn’t budged'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Friday responded to Hamas’ announcement claiming it had agreed to release captive soldier Edan Alexander and four other deceased hostages, saying, “While Israel accepted the \[Steve\] Witkoff framework, Hamas remains entrenched in its refusal and hasn’t moved an inch. Meanwhile, it continues to employ manipulations and psychological warfare.”  

(Itamar Eichner)

13:18

G7 points finger at Iran's use of arbitrary arrests, foreign assassination attempts

Foreign ministers of leading Western democracies warned on Thursday of the threat from Iran's growing use of arbitrary detention and foreign assassination attempts as a tool of coercion, a final draft statement seen by Reuters showed. The G7 nations, comprising Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States, said in a statement that Tehran was a principle source of instability in the Middle East and urged it to resume diplomacy over its nuclear program.  

(Reuters)

12:18

Kremlin says 'illegal' Western sanctions on Iran over nuclear program should be lifted

The Kremlin said on Friday that Western sanctions imposed on Iran over its nuclear program were illegal and should be lifted. It made its comments as China hosted a meeting with Iran and Russia in which Beijing and Moscow stood by Tehran after the United States demanded nuclear talks with it, with senior Chinese and Russian diplomats saying dialogue should only resume based on "mutual respect."  

(Reuters)

11:56

Hamas says it agreed to U.S. proposal to release Edan Alexander, four deceased hostages

Hamas on Friday announced it has accepted a U.S. proposal to release kidnapped IDF soldier Edan Alexander, who holds American citizenship, along with four other deceased hostages with dual nationality. The terror group also said it is “fully prepared to begin negotiations and reach an agreement on the deal's second phase."  

(Einav Halabi)

11:02

UN's Syria envoy calls for 'bold moves' from new government

The United Nations' special envoy for Syria said on Friday that now is the time for a "genuine, credible and inclusive transitional government" after noting the constitutional declaration issued by the caretaker authorities. Envoy Geir Pedersen "hopes this (declaration) will move Syria toward restoring the rule of law and promoting an orderly, inclusive transition," according to a statement.  

(Reuters)

10:42

EU envoys renew Russian sanctions on individuals, entities, diplomats say

EU envoys agreed to renew Russia sanctions on individuals and entities and de-listed four individuals as well as three who had died but kept Russian tycoon Mikhail Fridman on the list despite pressure from Hungary, EU diplomats said on Friday.  

(Reuters)

09:54

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's new Prime Minister

Mark Joseph Carney was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Canada, replacing Justin Trudeau, who resigned in January after serving in the role for a decade. The newly elected Prime Minister stated that he is ready to meet with President Donald Trump, provided that "he shows respect for Canadian sovereignty," and declared his willingness to adopt "a more collaborative and comprehensive approach to trade between the nations."  

(Reuters)

4 minutes ago

Trump asks Putin to spare Ukraine troops 'completely surrounded by Russian military'

On Truth Social, President Trump said he has asked President Putin to spare Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield: "We had very good and productive discussions with President Vladimir Putin of Russia yesterday, and there is a very good chance that this horrible, bloody war can finally come to an end — BUT, AT THIS VERY MOMENT, THOUSANDS OF UKRAINIAN TROOPS ARE COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY THE RUSSIAN MILITARY, AND IN A VERY BAD AND VULNERABLE POSITION. I have strongly requested to President Putin that their lives be spared. This would be a horrible massacre, one not seen since World War II. God bless them all!!!"  

(Gilad Meiri)

14:08

Iraqi PM says Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed

The leader of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, "considered one of the most dangerous terrorist in Iraq and the world", has been killed, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said on Friday. Iraqi security forces, together with U.S.-led coalition fighting the militant group, killed Abdullah Maki Musleh al-Rifai, known as Abu Khadija, Sudani added.  

(Reuters)

13:52

Israeli negotiation team to return from Qatar on Friday

The Israeli negotiation team for the cease-fire deal with Hamas is set to return from Doha to Israel on Friday. Israeli officials accused Hamas of attempting to drive a wedge between Israel and the United States, claiming the terror group’s announcement about releasing hostages amounted to “cheap manipulation.” The statement followed Hamas’ declaration that it had agreed to release kidnapped Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander and four other captives with dual nationality. Israeli officials dismissed the claim as a tactic to create discord amid ongoing U.S.-mediated negotiations.  

(Itamar Eichner)

13:20

Netanyahu: '“Hamas refused Witkoff framework, hasn’t budged'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Friday responded to Hamas’ announcement claiming it had agreed to release captive soldier Edan Alexander and four other deceased hostages, saying, “While Israel accepted the \[Steve\] Witkoff framework, Hamas remains entrenched in its refusal and hasn’t moved an inch. Meanwhile, it continues to employ manipulations and psychological warfare.”  

(Itamar Eichner)

13:18

G7 points finger at Iran's use of arbitrary arrests, foreign assassination attempts

Foreign ministers of leading Western democracies warned on Thursday of the threat from Iran's growing use of arbitrary detention and foreign assassination attempts as a tool of coercion, a final draft statement seen by Reuters showed. The G7 nations, comprising Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States, said in a statement that Tehran was a principle source of instability in the Middle East and urged it to resume diplomacy over its nuclear program.  

(Reuters)

12:18

Kremlin says 'illegal' Western sanctions on Iran over nuclear program should be lifted

The Kremlin said on Friday that Western sanctions imposed on Iran over its nuclear program were illegal and should be lifted. It made its comments as China hosted a meeting with Iran and Russia in which Beijing and Moscow stood by Tehran after the United States demanded nuclear talks with it, with senior Chinese and Russian diplomats saying dialogue should only resume based on "mutual respect."  

(Reuters)

11:56

Hamas says it agreed to U.S. proposal to release Edan Alexander, four deceased hostages

Hamas on Friday announced it has accepted a U.S. proposal to release kidnapped IDF soldier Edan Alexander, who holds American citizenship, along with four other deceased hostages with dual nationality. The terror group also said it is “fully prepared to begin negotiations and reach an agreement on the deal's second phase."  

(Einav Halabi)

11:02

UN's Syria envoy calls for 'bold moves' from new government

The United Nations' special envoy for Syria said on Friday that now is the time for a "genuine, credible and inclusive transitional government" after noting the constitutional declaration issued by the caretaker authorities. Envoy Geir Pedersen "hopes this (declaration) will move Syria toward restoring the rule of law and promoting an orderly, inclusive transition," according to a statement.  

(Reuters)

10:42

EU envoys renew Russian sanctions on individuals, entities, diplomats say

EU envoys agreed to renew Russia sanctions on individuals and entities and de-listed four individuals as well as three who had died but kept Russian tycoon Mikhail Fridman on the list despite pressure from Hungary, EU diplomats said on Friday.  

(Reuters)

09:54

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Terror group conditionally agrees to U.S.-backed deal for Edan Alexander’s release and hostage bodies; Israel recalls delegation after Netanyahu claims Hamas is trying to manipulate talks

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The most delicious Hamantaschen

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Resurfaced emails from Hillary Clinton’s 2012 cache reveal Israeli intelligence believed Bashar Assad’s fall would destabilize Iran

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Cairn Terrier: World's most beautiful dog

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Based on the 'golden ratio', a mathematical formula, experts crown the Cairn Terrier, scoring a remarkable 88.7%

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