‘We’re close’: White House national security spokesperson Lebanese officials express cautious optimism Israeli source says cabinet will meet Tuesday to approve deal Israel presses on with bombardment of Beirut’s southern suburbs Far-right Ben-Gvir: Israel should fight until ‘absolute victory’ JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, Nov 25 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected …
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Special counsel says department policy requires dismissal Fate of state criminal cases against Trump still unsettled The US Justice Department has moved to end its pursuit of criminal charges against Donald Trump, signaling a conclusion to the extraordinary federal prosecution of a former president whose reelection ensured he’d be shielded from charges in the White House. …
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Lebanese and Israeli officials reached an agreement on the terms of a ceasefire deal that would put an end to the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, Axios reported on Monday, citing a United States official. “We think we have a deal. We are on the goal line but we haven’t passed it yet. The Israeli …
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US news website Axios: Israel and Lebanon reach agreement on deal terms Lebanese officials express cautious optimism Israeli ambassador reported to say deal could be within days Far-right Ben-Gvir: Israel should fight until ‘absolute victory’ Israel presses bombardment of Beirut’s southern suburbs JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, Nov 25 (Reuters) – A senior Israeli official said on Monday Israel’s …
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Crude oil prices started the week with a dip after booking a gain of 6% last week, fueled mostly by geopolitical factors as the war between Russia and Ukraine escalated. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $74.58 per barrel, with WTI at $70.65 per barrel. At the same time, Iran changed its tune on …
‘We are close to deal,’ Michael Herzog says to Army Radio Still unclear if Hezbollah will agree to Israeli proposals Israel is potentially days away from a cease-fire deal with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, the Israeli ambassador to the United States said, following a new round of shuttle diplomacy by a senior envoy for the outgoing Biden …
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Nov. 23 (UPI) — Russian President Vladimir Putin says the new Oreshnik hypersonic missile used against Ukraine this week will go into serial production and is “ready to be used” again if necessary. Speaking on Friday during a televised meeting with members of his Security Council, defense industry officials and missile developers, the Russian leader said the …
Oil rose as geopolitical tensions from Russia to Iran ratcheted higher while strength in equity markets increased the appeal of risk assets. West Texas Intermediate climbed more than 1% to settle above $71 a barrel, an increase of more than 6% for the week, while Brent settled above $75 for the first time since Nov. …
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Office and Foreign Ministry confirmed Sunday in a joint statement that the body of missing rabbi Zvi Kogan was found in the United Arab Emirates (UAE.) “The murder of Zvi Kogan, of blessed memory, is an abhorrent act of antisemitic terrorism. The State of Israel will use all means and …
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United States President-elect Donald Trump has chosen hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as his pick for Treasury secretary, The founder and CEO of investment firm Key Square Group. He played a major role as an economic adviser and fundraiser during Trump’s campaign. Bessent has long been seen as a top choice for the role, especially …