IDAN HANEGEV INDUSTRIAL PARK, Israel – The chief executive of SodaStream, the beverage maker that is shuttering its West Bank factory in the face of international boycott calls, is accusing his company’s critics of anti-Semitism and hurting the interests of the Palestinian workers they claim to protect. SodaStream has been …
Read More »Denmark taps former PM Thorning-Schmidt as candidate to head of UN refugee chief
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Danish Prime Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen says his predecessor is the country’s candidate to head the U.N. refugee agency. Loekke Rasmussen said Friday Helle Thorning-Schmidt “has (the) strong political leadership experience and an international profile” needed for the post of U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees which “must …
Read More »Cuomo, top NY officials visit Puerto Rico to help island overcome economic crisis
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in Puerto Rico with a delegation of top state officials to develop a partnership with the U.S. territory and help it emerge from a deepening economic crisis. Cuomo pledged Tuesday that New York officials will share their expertise in …
Read More »'Something snapped': Fired Hungarian camerawoman apologizes for kicking, tripping migrants
BUDAPEST, Hungary – A Hungarian camerawoman caught on video kicking and tripping migrants near the Serbian border has offered a qualified apology for her behavior. Petra Laszlo said in the letter published Friday in the daily Magyar Nemzet newspaper that she was “sincerely sorry for what happened,” but she also …
Read More »Zelenskyy seeks 'strong reaction' from US if Putin is not ready for bilateral meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he wants a “strong reaction” from the U.S. government if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not sit down with him for a bilateral meeting. This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking to broker a peace agreement between the two countries, which have been …
Read More »India's Modi cozies up with Putin, Xi in statement against Trump 'bullying'
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held warm meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday, sending Washington a clear message after President Donald Trump’s heavy tariffs against India went into effect last week. Xi hosted Modi, Putin and other members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization …
Read More »Violent Gen Z protests spiral with at least 19 killed in Nepal; video shows parliament building ablaze
Nepal’s protests against the government turned violent across the Himalayan nation on Tuesday with officials confirming that at least 19 people have been killed and hundreds more wounded, Reuters reported. Demonstrators, mainly young people from Generation Z, torched parliament and the homes of government officials, stormed prisons and forced the …
Read More »NATO country reports drones over largest military base after airport attack, mulls response
Denmark on Saturday reported more mysterious drone sightings — this time over military installations, including its largest military base — after incursions at airports grounded flights this week. The NATO country is still mulling how to respond. Denmark’s Armed Forces reported that more drones were observed overnight, according to Reuters. …
Read More »Angel parents call for Trump to receive Nobel Peace Prize for border security efforts
EXCLUSIVE — Dozens of Angel parents and families of fentanyl victims are calling for President Donald Trump to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, pointing to his unprecedented efforts to combat drug cartels, human trafficking and illegal immigration. In a letter sent Thursday to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, members of …
Read More »Trump envoy Witkoff visits IDF base in northern Gaza as peace deal advances, thousands return home
White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff was photographed Saturday visiting an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) base in the northern Gaza Strip as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be holding for a second day. The image was obtained exclusively by Fox News. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) leader Adm. …
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