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Amin Abu Rashid acquitted by Dutch court of financing Hamas, convicted of sanction evasion

BY MICHAEL STARR — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:48:36 GMT

Amin Abu Rashid was acquitted of financing Hamas but convicted of sanctions evasion and managing a banned organization, drawing criticism from pro-Israel groups and sparking protests in Rotterdam.

Former US president Biden sues DOJ over release of interview audio

BY REUTERS — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:55:46 GMT

The lawsuit asks the court to declare the Heritage Foundation’s 2024 request for the records pretextual and invalid, and permanently bar the release of the records to the committee.

Russia warns ISIS-K recruiting Central Asian migrants for regional terror networks

BY ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE — Wed, 27 May 2026 13:51:28 GMT

Director of Russia’s Federal Security Service Alexander Bortnikov said the group’s “Khorasan Branch” had stepped up efforts to recruit members from other extremist groups.

China says it hopes Iran war parties can meet each other halfway

BY REUTERS AND YONAH JEREMY BOB — Wed, 27 May 2026 08:11:01 GMT

"We hope that the parties concerned can stay committed to pursuing a ceasefire and continue to meet each other halfway," China's Foreign Minister said.

North Korea tests mix of enhanced ballistic, cruise missiles and artillery rockets

BY REUTERS — Wed, 27 May 2026 02:01:52 GMT

Having developed a series of long-range ballistic missiles and nuclear capabilities, North Korea has been steadily upgrading its conventional arsenal, vowing to deploy it near the South Korea border.

Multiple injuries, at least one dead in chemical tank rupture in Washington state - report

BY REUTERS — Tue, 26 May 2026 22:44:36 GMT

Multiple patients who suffered from chemical burns and other injuries were transported to nearby hospitals. Authorities said the implosion posed "no immediate threat to the surrounding community."

Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers to crack down on leaks to journalists

BY REUTERS — Tue, 26 May 2026 20:40:44 GMT

Current and former government employees would need "written permission from an authorized agency official" to speak to journalists about information the Trump administration deems "confidential."

Syrian officials find remnants of chemical weapons program from Assad regime era - report

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Tue, 26 May 2026 20:25:22 GMT

The country’s government had “located remnants of former Syrian ‌president Bashar al-Assad's clandestine chemical weapons program, including raw materials and munitions."

Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war

BY REUTERS — Tue, 26 May 2026 19:44:56 GMT

The disagreement over Starlink’s use on LUCAS suicide drones is part of increasing tensions between SpaceX and the Pentagon over Starlink pricing in recent months.

Is Harry Styles's new concert tour indirectly fundraising for Hamas-linked charities?

BY JAMES GENN — Tue, 26 May 2026 19:11:10 GMT

The “Together, Together” ticket site features a donation link to Choose Love, which partners with the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, an organization linked to Hamas, raising concerns over funding.

Greece calls for return of Parthenon Statues from British Museum at UNESCO, backed by 20 countries

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:42:03 GMT

Greece and Turkey argue that Lord Elgin had no firman permissing him to remove the artifacts, while the UK claims Elgin had all necessary documents and brought the Statues to Britian legally.

Iranian-backed group offers bounties on Israelis it claims intercepted Gaza Flotilla

BY MICHAEL STARR — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:33:19 GMT

Iran-backed hacker group Handala offered $100,000 bounties on 69 Israelis it claimed were flotilla commandos, but many of the names appeared to have no link to the unit.

US plans to cut strategic bombers, warships available to NATO in a crisis, 'Spiegel' reports

BY REUTERS — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:31:22 GMT

According to the Spiegel report, an envoy of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed senior officials from member states on the plan at NATO headquarters in Brussels late last week.

Russia urges foreign diplomats in Kyiv to leave ahead of strikes on 'decision-making centers'

BY GOLDIE KATZ AND REUTERS — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:29:00 GMT

The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the “systematic and sustained strikes” will additionally target “enterprises of the Ukrainian defense industry,” including drone development facilities.

Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to 'gay party'

BY REUTERS — Tue, 26 May 2026 10:26:44 GMT

Homosexuality is criminalized in Muslim-majority Malaysia, which operates a dual-track legal system with Islamic laws for Muslims running alongside civil laws.

Iran moves World Cup training base from US to Mexico amid security concerns

BY REUTERS — Tue, 26 May 2026 05:01:57 GMT

FIFA published the final list of team base camp locations Monday, with Iran now setting up shop at Centro Xoloitzcuintle in Tijuana.

Canada demands Israel probe 'appalling' treatment of flotilla members

BY REUTERS — Tue, 26 May 2026 03:55:41 GMT

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand told Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Saar that Ottawa would provide Israel with evidence of the mistreatment of Canadians on the flotilla.

Germany supported Hamas-linked organization for years without tracking funds, audit finds

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Mon, 25 May 2026 17:55:37 GMT

The audit concerns state funding for the organization Islamic Relief, which is purported to have ties to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.

Uganda confirms two more Ebola cases, bringing total to seven

BY REUTERS — Mon, 25 May 2026 17:31:39 GMT

The epicenter of the current Ebola outbreak is in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province, which borders Uganda.

Twenty-eight killed by landslide at illegal Angolan gold mine

BY REUTERS — Mon, 25 May 2026 16:25:34 GMT

According to Angolan authorities, those killed were aged between 16 and 35 years old, with a total of four people rescued.

'My job is to bring Israel down,' alleged Hamas financier says as he goes to trial in Netherlands

BY MICHAEL STARR — Mon, 25 May 2026 16:24:00 GMT

The Rotterdam Court is expected on Wednesday to rule on the accusation that Amin Abu Rashid transferred approximately €8 million to Hamas networks between 2010 and 2023.

Trump demands Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan join Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal

BY AARON GLICK — Mon, 25 May 2026 15:38:52 GMT

"By copy of this TRUTH, I am asking my Representatives to begin, and successfully complete, the process of signing these Countries into the already Historic Abraham Accords," said Trump.

'Weak, ineffective people': Trump slams 'Dumocrats, RINOs' who warned against rumored Iran deal

BY SHIR PERETS — Mon, 25 May 2026 13:57:57 GMT

Republican lawmakers and former Trump administration officials have claimed the deal could hand Tehran a strategic victory and undermine the results of the US campaign against the Islamic Republic.

Man sprays unidentified chemical into Japan mall, injuring at least 20 - report

BY TZVI JASPER — Mon, 25 May 2026 12:04:41 GMT

At least two people on stretchers were put in an ambulance after the attack, an AFP reporter witnessed, although the public NHK broadcaster reported that the injuries appeared to generally be light.

Russia jams signal of RAF jet carrying UK's Defense Minister Healey after trip to Estonia - report

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Mon, 25 May 2026 11:07:40 GMT

One of the pilots described the matter to the Times as a rare incident that he hadn’t experienced “in a long time.”

US Treasury subpoenas Hasan Piker, Medea Benjamin in possible Cuba sanctions violation probe - Fox

BY GOLDIE KATZ AND MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Mon, 25 May 2026 09:25:32 GMT

According to Fox, activists may have violated US sanctions by financing, coordinating, or delivering goods to Cuba, and potentially engaging in contact with Cuban government personnel or entities.

Shaping the future of AI at Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Mon, 25 May 2026 09:25:04 GMT

The Scholar: Insights from the Faculty of the Hebrew University Business School. In conversation with Dr. Michael Gofman, hosted by Maor Zaguri, Acclaimed Israeli Director.

Possible fissure in California chemical tank may help prevent explosion, fire official says

BY REUTERS — Sun, 24 May 2026 23:22:35 GMT

Since Friday, officials have warned that the tank, which contains a flammable chemical used in plastics and manufacturing, could rupture or explode.

Slovenia votes in strongly pro-Israel Jansa as new PM after years of hostility towards Jewish State

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Sun, 24 May 2026 16:13:34 GMT

Janša is a long-time supporter of Israel. He condemned his predecessor's recognition of Palestine as a state, calling it "illegal."

Paris mayor to propose granting honorary citizenship to Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Sun, 24 May 2026 14:35:40 GMT

Deputy Mayor of Paris Audrey Pulvar will present the proposal to grant the honorary citizenship of Paris during the next Paris Council meeting in June, where the council will vote on it.