Read more about the article EU Expected to Lift Sanctions Against Israel Following Gaza Cease-fire Truce. By Carl Montel.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, earlier this year. Credit: Pascal Bastien/AP

EU Expected to Lift Sanctions Against Israel Following Gaza Cease-fire Truce. By Carl Montel.

We have breaking news from Brussels: the European Union is reportedly set to suspend plans for sanctions against Israel following the recent Gaza cease-fire. The move comes after the U.S.-brokered…

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Read more about the article U.S. officials advise citizens to reconsider trips to Trinidad and Tobago over escalating Venezuela conflict. By Katy Moore.
US urges Americans to reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago in new advisory

U.S. officials advise citizens to reconsider trips to Trinidad and Tobago over escalating Venezuela conflict. By Katy Moore.

We begin with a security alert for U.S. citizens in the Caribbean. The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago has issued a warning urging Americans to reconsider any travel plans…

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Read more about the article Venezuela deploys Military and Local Militias as naval forces. By Katy Moore.
US Naval Forces approaching Venezuela

Venezuela deploys Military and Local Militias as naval forces. By Katy Moore.

Venezuela is escalating its military posture as U.S. naval forces approach the Caribbean coast. President Nicolás Maduro is mobilizing troops and calling up a militia he claims numbers in the…

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Read more about the article Hamas’s strategy for ruling Gaza depends on keeping its firearms. By Carl Montel.
Hamas Aims To Keep Grip On Gaza Security, Can't Commit To Disarm, Says Senior Official

Hamas’s strategy for ruling Gaza depends on keeping its firearms. By Carl Montel.

As Gaza reels from two years of war, humanitarian workers and analysts say one fact is plain — Hamas remains the de‑facto authority in Gaza, and its effort to hold…

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Read more about the article Rival Nations Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar to Collaborate on Gaza Leadership Following the Israel-Hamas War. By Carl Montel.
Middle East Peace world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.

Rival Nations Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar to Collaborate on Gaza Leadership Following the Israel-Hamas War. By Carl Montel.

In a historic turn of events, former regional rivals Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar are now joining forces to take on leadership and reconstruction responsibilities in Gaza following the devastating Israel-Hamas…

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Read more about the article Independent Groups in Gaza Expose Their Real Intentions. By Carl Montel.
Palestinians rally beneath images of President Mahmoud Abbas and his predecessor, Yasser Arafat. Abbas Momani/AFP/Getty Images

Independent Groups in Gaza Expose Their Real Intentions. By Carl Montel.

We turn our attention to two pressing international stories. First, independent groups in Gaza are once again showing their true intentions, taking advantage of ongoing instability to assert power and…

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Read more about the article German chancellor Merz pushes for Europe to establish Stock Market Competitor to US and Asia. By Noko David
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz makes his government statement in the German Bundestag. Photo: Federal Government/Sandra Steins

German chancellor Merz pushes for Europe to establish Stock Market Competitor to US and Asia. By Noko David

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is calling for a pan-European stock exchange — a bold move he says is necessary to help European companies compete with giants in the U.S. and…

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Read more about the article Hamas reestablishes authority in Gaza, Confronts Rival Groups. By Carl Montel.
Buses carrying freed Palestinian prisoners arrive in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Monday, escorted by Hamas gunmen. © Jehad Alshrafi/AP

Hamas reestablishes authority in Gaza, Confronts Rival Groups. By Carl Montel.

After months of war and an uneasy ceasefire, Hamas is reasserting control across the Gaza Strip — and doing so with force. Reports from Gaza describe public executions, raids on…

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Read more about the article Trump Warns Putin to End War or Risk Ukraine Receiving Tomahawk Missiles. By Lisa Lomami.
Trump says he may tell Putin to settle war or he'll give Ukraine Tomahawks.

Trump Warns Putin to End War or Risk Ukraine Receiving Tomahawk Missiles. By Lisa Lomami.

Tonight, former President Donald Trump is once again inserting himself into the heart of global diplomacy — this time warning Russian President Vladimir Putin that he could arm Ukraine with…

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