Trump and Abbas Share Moment of Rapprochement in Egypt
The Palestinian leader was recently denied a U.S. visa, preventing him from going to the United Nations last month to witness the recognition of a Palestinian state by several nations.
Month: October 2025
Trump Touts ‘Very Important Signing,’ but Details Are Few
The document from a summit in Egypt left many questions unanswered.
Several News Outlets Reject Pentagon’s Reporting Restrictions
[The Washington Post, The New York Times, Newsmax and others said their journalists would not agree to the Defense Department’s policies on news gathering ahead of a Tuesday deadline.
‘Holy Land’ finally at peace
CAIRO/JERUSALEM: Hamas freed the last living Israeli hostages from Gaza on Monday under a ceasefire deal and Israel sent home busloads of Palestinian detainees, as US President Donald Trump declared the end of the two-year long war that has upended the broader Middle East. Hours later, Trump convened Muslim and European leaders in Egypt to … Read more
Trump Calls for Israel’s President to Pardon Netanyahu. Could it Happen?
The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has been on trial for corruption since 2020, battling charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three separate but related cases.
Madagascar’s President Goes Into Hiding
The move followed weeks of intense and deadly protests against the government of President Andry Rajoelina, who said he would defy growing calls to resign.
Alfa-Betty Olsen, Behind-the-Scenes ‘Comic Conspirator,’ Dies at 88
After quietly helping Mel Brooks set the irreverent tone on “Get Smart” and “The Producers,” she had a long collaboration as a writer with the actor and humorist Marshall Efron.
Pakistan, Russia agree to deepen ties
ST PETERSBURG: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik led Pakistan’s delegation to the 14th St Petersburg International Gas Forum (SPIGF) 2025, where he held a series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening cooperation with Russia in the oil, gas, and minerals sectors. According to an official statement issued on Monday, Malik represented Pakistan at … Read more
Cuban Dissident Leader Leaves Prison for Exile in the U.S.
José Daniel Ferrer said long periods in solitary confinement left him feeling buried alive. Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed his arrival in Miami.
Dozens Are Dead and Dozens More Missing as Catastrophic Rains Devastate Mexico
Torrential rains set off deadly floods and landslides across five Mexican states, leaving a trail of destruction.