Olympics kick off with opening ceremony in Milan
The opening ceremony marked the official start of the 2026 Winter Olympics with celebrations at Milan’s San Siro Stadium and at venues in Predazzo, Livigno and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Seth Doane reports.
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu orders immediate 'powerful' strikes on Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the country’s military to launch “powerful” airstrikes on Gaza on Tuesday, imperiling the fragile U. S.-brokered ceasefire. “Following security consultations, Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed the military echelon to carry out powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip immediately,” his office said in a statement. An IDF official said the command is a result of Hamas allegedly attacking soldiers in Rafah in an Israeli-controlled area. NBC News has not independently verified this attack. The official would not confirm if airstrikes would be launched Tuesday night. The U. S. State Department did not immediately respond to a request for.
Feds arrest at least 12 over weekend in Lake County: ‘The pattern is to … kidnap someone before anyone comes outside’
DHS did not provide the names of the detainees so their criminal histories could be confirmed, or where any crimes took place.
Trump ally Milei triumphs in Argentina midterm elections
Argentines will be heading to the polls in high-stakes midterm elections that could help shape libertarian President Javier Milei’s political path and the future of U. S. financial support for his government.
Japan’s New Leader Faces an Early Test: Winning Over Trump
As Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks reassurance from President Trump on trade and security, she will likely play up her ties to Shinzo Abe, a mutual friend.
China emerges as lifeline for sanctioned Russian arctic gas project: WSJ
China emerges as lifeline for sanctioned Russian arctic gas project: WSJ
China will make ‘substantial’ purchases of U.S. soybeans and should avoid an extra 100% tariff, Bessent says
“So I would expect that the threat of the 100% has gone away, as has the threat of the immediate imposition of the Chinese initiating a worldwide export control regime.”.
How to Make the Americas Great Again
President Donald Trump is in a fight for the destiny of the Americas. Will Central and South America be free and aligned with the United. Read More The post How to Make the Americas Great Again appeared first on The Daily Signal.
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Oversees Signing of Cambodia-Thailand Peace Pact
President Trump also announced a trade deal with Cambodia and a critical minerals agreement with Thailand. The biggest test of his trip lies ahead: talks with China’s leader, Xi Jinping.
Israel exploited Assad govt’s fall to impose expansionist, destabilizing project, Syrian FM claims
Israel exploited Assad govt’s fall to impose expansionist, destabilizing project, Syrian FM claims