An ultranationalist who opposes military support for Ukraine, criticizes the European Union, and calls himself the “natural partner” of U.S. President Donald J. Trump has won the first round of Romania’s presidential election redo, official data showed.
Israel’s security cabinet has unanimously approved a major expansion of the military offensive in Gaza and a controversial overhaul of the humanitarian aid distribution system, Israeli officials confirmed Sunday.
An evangelist in eastern Uganda was killed last month after preaching the Gospel to Muslims, some of whom reportedly came to faith in Christ during an open-air event, Morning Star News reported.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that while he aims for the complete dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program, he is open to discussing a civilian nuclear energy deal — though he warned such programs can lead to military escalation.
A ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck near Terminal 3 of Ben Gurion International Airport on Sunday morning, marking a dramatic escalation in the regional conflict and prompting a wave of injuries, international flight cancellations, and a firm declaration from Israeli leaders: retaliation is imminent.
Australians voted Saturday in a national election that polls show will likely favor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor Party over the conservative opposition amid worries about U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s policies such as imposing tariffs on goods.
Authorities say Russia launched a massive drone attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, hitting a high-rise residential block, triggering fires, and injuring 46 people. The strike, one of several in recent days, has underscored calls for peace in the more than three-year-long war.
Israel launched a warning airstrike near the Syrian presidential palace in Damascus overnight, responding to attacks on Druze villages in southern Syria. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the strike, which targeted an open area, was a message to Damascus not to threaten the Druze community.
Tens of thousands of people rallied across European cities Thursday to commemorate International Labor Day with demands ranging from higher pay, greater equality, and workers’ rights to more democracy, but riots marred the May 1 events.
U.S. President Donald J. Trump launched a presidential commission on religious liberty Thursday to protect freedom of faith for future generations amid concern within the White House about “anti-Christian bias” and other perceived infringements on religious expression.