Category: Nations
Iran hails Palestinians ‘unmatched victory,’ their forcing Israel to surrender
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iran commends Palestinians for their achieving “unmatched victory” in the face of the Israeli regime. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741172/Iran-Palestinians-unmatched-victory-Israel-war-genocide-Gaza
Read MoreProtesters demonstrate across Israel for hostages amid the start of the deal’s first phase
Jerusalem Post Many demonstrators were seen marking the second birthday of the youngest hostage, Kfir Bibas, who has now spent both of his birthdays in Hamas captivity. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-838137
Read MoreLA mayor’s office silent on deputy who was in charge of fire dept., placed on leave for alleged bomb threat
Fox News As wildfires wreaked devastation across Los Angeles, the city official in charge of the fire department was out of the picture – placed on administrative leave in December while he remains under investigation for an alleged bomb threat against City Hall earlier this year. LA Deputy Mayor Brian Williams’ Pasadena, California home was…
Read MoreIsraeli delegation arrives in Cairo to examine implementation of hostage deal
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838146
Read MoreHealth Secretary Defends Biden’s Covid Vaccine Mandates and Social Media Efforts
New York Times In a wide-ranging interview, Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s health secretary, defended his tenure and hinted that he might run for governor of California. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/us/politics/xavier-becerra-health.html
Read MoreThousands Protest Trump’s Return to White House Days Before His Inauguration
New York Times Voters nervous about the return of a Trump presidency demonstrated in Washington, D.C., New York and other cities to show support for women’s rights, racial justice and other causes. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/us/trump-protests-inauguration.html
Read MoreIDF says its prepared for ceasefire, schools in Gaza envelope to start at 10 a.m. on Sunday
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838144
Read MoreTrump nominates Penny Schwinn for deputy secretary of US Department of Education
Fox News President-elect Trump announced on Saturday he has picked Penny Schwinn, the former commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Education, as deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. While in Tennessee, Schwinn oversaw the department’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, implemented Gov. Bill Lee‘s school voucher program and overhauled the state’s school funding…
Read MoreWho Is Coming to Trump’s Inauguration — and Who Isn’t
New York Times Billionaires, foreign leaders and celebrities including Mike Tyson and Carrie Underwood will appear at the inauguration. Some prominent Democrats are taking a pass. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/us/politics/who-is-coming-trump-inauguration.html
Read MoreNetanyahu’s ‘temporary ceasefire’ strategy: a calculated pause or a risky gamble?
Jerusalem Post Netanyahu’s “framework, not a deal” narrative faces political and strategic tests from inside and outside Israel. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-838143
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