India’s parliament passed a controversial bill that amends laws governing Muslim land endowments, known as waqfs, by including non-Muslims on the boards that manage these properties and increasing government oversight. The government claims the changes aim to combat corruption and promote diversity, but critics argue it undermines Muslim rights and …
Read More »Cruise ship gets hit by 40-foot waves in Drake Passage
Passengers on a cruise ship sailing through rough seas got more than they bargained for when waves up to 40 feet rocked passengers onboard. Video posted to Instagram shows massive waves hitting the Quark Expeditions’ Ocean Explorer ship, which was traveling between Antartica and the tip of South Africa, known …
Read More »Iran-backed Houthis shoot down third US Reaper drone since early March
Houthis in Yemen have shot down another U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone, sources told Fox News. This is the third such drone the rebels have shot down since March 3 and the second shot down since the U.S. began conducting daily strikes. While the U.S. has been carrying out airstrikes daily …
Read More »Hungary says it is withdrawing from ICC as Israeli PM Netanyahu visits country
Hungary is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a move that comes shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in the country on Thursday for a visit with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Netanyahu, who is wanted by the ICC on allegations of war crimes in Gaza, and …
Read More »Israel’s attacks in Syria meant as warning to Turkey as tensions escalate
Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Syrian military airfields this week, in what officials confirmed to Fox News Digital was “intended to send a clear message to Turkey not to interfere with Israeli aerial operations in Syrian airspace.” The escalation marks a turning point in Jerusalem’s stance toward Ankara, …
Read More »Rubio arrives in Brussels for NATO talks amid unease over Trump’s agenda
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker arrived in Brussels Thursday for talks that allies hope will shed light on the U.S.’ future plans in Europe. Rubio’s arrival comes as European allies and Canada are concerned about President Donald Trump’s readiness to draw closer to …
Read More »Burma earthquake death toll rises to 3,085 as humanitarian crisis worsens
More than 3,000 people have now died from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Burma last week, which destroyed thousands of buildings and sent the war-torn country into a deeper humanitarian crisis. Burma’s military-led government announced that the death toll from Friday’s earthquake rose to 3,085, while 4,715 people were injured …
Read More »World leaders react to Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs with mixed responses
World leaders across the globe are reacting to President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcements, with some expressing disappointment and others making threats. On Wednesday, the president announced a baseline tariff of 10% on imports, in addition to reciprocal tariffs based on what each nation imposes on U.S. goods. Trump …
Read More »South Korean president removed from office after declaring martial law
South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Friday removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, four months after he declared martial law, sending the East Asian country into turmoil. The court issued its verdict more than three months after the opposition-controlled National Assembly voted to impeach him. South Korea must hold a national …
Read More »Rubio says NATO must spend 5% GDP on defense to deter Russia, China
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said NATO nations must provide a “realistic pathway” to ramp up their defense spending to hit a 5% threshold – including the U.S. “I understand there’s domestic politics, after decades of building up vast social safety nets that maybe don’t want to take …
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