JERUSALEM (AP) — An extremist Israeli lawmaker in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition publicly advocated killing “30 or 40” people in Gaza each night, comments that emerged Sunday and were quickly shared by Palestinian media. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir made the statement while speaking with a former hostage held in Gaza, Rom Braslavski, on … Read more
Hamas leaders met in Egypt with US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and Middle East envoy, Jared Kushner, who is seeking to push for a peace plan for Gaza that Israel has rejected. A Palestinian source told Al Jazeera on Sunday that Hamas leaders briefed Kushner about Israel’s ceasefire violations in Gaza. The source also claimed … Read more
Trump says US will reduce military exercises with South Korea after staying out of war with Iran BBCTrump says US will reduce military exercises with South Korea, citing lack of aid with Iran CNNTrump orders Pentagon to reduce joint exercises with South Korea The Washington PostTrump tells Hegseth to suspend US-South Korea exercises AxiosTrump orders … Read more
The Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending the fighting between the United States and Iran is set to expire on Monday, with few signs that either side is willing to extend the agreement, which both sides have accused each other of violating for weeks. “We have not yet made a decision to restart negotiations with … Read more
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — It’s not all about speed on short legs when 150 corgis gather for an international race celebrating the little dogs. There is a costume parade, the “smartest nose” and, of course, the loudest bark. The fifth Corgi Race Vilnius attracted dogs and their owners to the Lithuanian capital’s Vingis Park on … Read more
RUTENG, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers in eastern Indonesia recovered six more bodies Sunday, a day after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake, raising the death toll to 53, authorities said, as thousands of displaced people spent the night outdoors for fear of aftershocks. Rescuers dug through the rubble for people buried under earthquake-triggered landslides in six regencies … Read more
Ukraine attacks missile factory in Russia’s Rostov region, kyiv says Ukraine attacked a missile fuel production facility in Russia’s Rostov region overnight, kyiv’s military said. “The company… manufactures solid rocket propellant for multiple rocket launch systems, as well as a variety of missile and air weapons systems,” the military said on Telegram. We will provide … Read more
Pictured: Rescuers and residents rush to the site of an Israeli airstrike in the village of Deir al-Zahrani, southern Lebanon. Rescuers and residents rush to the site of an Israeli airstrike in the village of Deir al-Zahrani, southern Lebanon (AFP/Getty)Bryony GoochAugust 16, 2026 12:00 Watch: USS Lincoln sailor’s wife slams Trump over ship’s ‘appalling’ conditionsUSS … Read more
Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake BBCThe deadliest earthquakes in the last decade in Indonesia ReutersRescue teams search for survivors in Indonesia after powerful earthquake The GuardianSecond earthquake hits Indonesia after powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and VideosThousands evacuated after Indonesia earthquake kills 51 and cuts roads … Read more
Romania’s Defense Ministry did not specify the origin of the drone, but has previously blamed Russia for similar incidents. Published August 16, 2026 August 16, 2026 Russian strikes in Ukraine killed at least one person and injured seven more, while a Spanish plane shot down a drone that entered Romanian airspace. One woman was killed … Read more