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The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25 percent on September 2, 2026, while indicating that additional interest-rate increases could become necessary if inflation remains elevated. Governor Tiff Macklem said inflation had in...

Peter Schaktman, 66, a rabbi at Temple Emanu-El in Utica, New York, was among eight people arrested during a New York State Police investigation. Schaktman was charged with second-degree attempted rape. According to police and court records reported by mult...

A United States federal judge struck down a Trump administration policy on August 21, 2026, that suspended the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants from 75 countries. U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled that the State Department policy exceeded ...

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir published footage on August 18, 2026, showing construction of a facility intended to carry out executions by hanging. The footage showed Ben-Gvir standing near wooden and metal structures at a construction ...

A federal judge in Norfolk, Virginia, dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by Elsie Dominguez, a civilian marine engineer who alleged that she was raped aboard a U.S. Navy-operated transport vessel, ruling that her claim falls under the federal workers' compensa...

Taiwanese forces conducted a large-scale military exercise on the Penghu Islands on August 10, 2026, simulating the defense of the islands against an amphibious assault. The exercise involved M60A3 tanks, artillery, anti-aircraft weapons, ground forces, ...

Iran said on August 9, 2026, that an agreement with Oman concerning shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz was approaching completion. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the arrangement would establish revised maritime routes but would not by...

The Reserve Bank of India was believed to have intervened in the foreign exchange market on August 7, 2026, as the Indian rupee faced renewed pressure from rising global oil prices. Currency traders reported signs of dollar selling by the central bank short...

Iran warned Gulf states on August 5, 2026, that any new United States attack on Iranian territory could lead to retaliatory strikes against energy facilities and other critical infrastructure across the region. The warning followed earlier threats by U.S. P...

Moshe Feiglin, an Israeli politician and former member of the Knesset, has advocated policies involving the displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. Feiglin is the founder and leader of the Zehut political movement and served as a member of the Kne...

The International Monetary Fund said on June 22, 2026, that it was expanding financial support for several African countries affected by economic disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East. IMF Africa Department Director Zeine Zeidane said the instit...

Large protests took place across Albania, particularly in Tirana and coastal regions, as opposition supporters, activists, and local communities gathered to express dissatisfaction with government policies and political conditions. Demonstrators voiced conc...

A flotilla of more than 50 civilian vessels organized by pro-Palestinian activists, including the Global Sumud Flotilla, attempted to reach the Gaza Strip in 2026 carrying humanitarian aid including food and medical supplies. Organizers stated the objective...

Israeli police arrested Rabbi Yosef Shoveli on May 7, 2026, following a covert investigation into allegations of serious sexual offenses. Authorities stated that the investigation began after multiple complaints were received. Police also appealed for addit...

Rabbi and counselor Shaya Lunger was released on bond on April 21, 2026, following a second arrest connected to separate allegations involving two teenage girls. Authorities stated that the cases are being handled as distinct investigations and remain ongoi...

The Israel Defense Forces stated that fully disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon is not considered achievable under current military operations, according to reports published on April 3, 2026. Military officials indicated that such an objective would require a f...

Political positioning on Israel has become a more prominent issue within the Democratic Party in the United States ahead of upcoming midterm and presidential election cycles. Party figures and candidates have increasingly expressed differing views on U.S. p...

The Israeli army conducted raids across the West Bank on April 1, 2026, resulting in the arrest of 16 Palestinian women, according to military and local sources. Authorities stated that the women were detained during coordinated operations in multiple towns...

A humanitarian flotilla carrying aid to Cuba arrived in Havana on March 24, 2026, as part of an international initiative aimed at delivering supplies amid U.S. sanctions and a fuel blockade. Activists described the delivery as a gesture of international sol...

Cuba is experiencing a severe energy crisis, with nationwide blackouts affecting millions of residents. The national electrical grid has collapsed in several regions, leaving homes, hospitals, and businesses without power. The crisis has caused critical fue...

As of March 2026, Israeli authorities have been retaining the bodies of prisoners who die while serving sentences, holding them until the official sentence period is completed. This policy applies to prisoners who die in custody and has been confirmed by st...

On February 28, 2026, an airstrike struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in the city of Minab in southern Iran during the opening phase of military hostilities between Iran and a coalition involving the United States and Israel. Iranian auth...

Ukrainian support deployed against Iranian drone attacks On March 5, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine would provide assistance to the United States and allied countries to counter Iranian drone attacks in the Middle East....

Lindsey Halligan, an attorney who has represented former United States President Donald Trump, became the subject of a professional conduct review by the Florida Bar in March 2024. The inquiry began after complaints were submitted concerning her activities ...

On March 3, 2026, the Israeli Air Force conducted an airstrike on a building in the holy city of Qom that housed Iran’s Council of Experts, the clerical body responsible for selecting the next supreme leader. An Israeli defense official said the strike o...

U.S. and Israeli Military Operations in Iran Report Deaths on All Sides On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated military operations against targets in Iran. The strikes focused on Iranian missile sites, military facilities, ...

On February 27, 2026, newly released U.S. Department of Justice documents revealed a 2014 email from European modeling scout Daniel Siad to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that stated, “In this busyness I feel like fisherman some time I cache quick, ...

U.S. stock markets rebounded on Tuesday after earlier declines. The S&P 500 rose 0.8 percent, the Dow Jones increased by approximately 410 points, and the Nasdaq gained about 1.1 percent. Technology and AI-related sectors led the gains, including a surge in...

Peter Mandelson Arrested On February 23, 2026, British police arrested Peter Mandelson, a former United Kingdom ambassador to the United States and long‑time senior figure in the Labour Party, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Metropolitan P...

Wexner Lawyer Hot Mic Threat On February 20, 2026, during a deposition before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, a microphone inadvertently captured a threatening remark from Leslie Wexner’s attorney, Michael Levy. The deposition was...

Benjamin Shroats charged with sexual assault and indecency with a child On February 18, 2026, 47‑year‑old figure skating coach Benjamin Shroats was arrested in Allen, Texas, and charged with one count of sexual assault and one count of indecency with a chi...

There is no real pause button for civilians in the West Bank and Gaza. The restrictions do not switch off at night. The fear does not fade with sunrise. Checkpoints, roadblocks, military patrols, surveillance towers, and a complex permit system shape nearly...

On February 13, 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and opposition leader Pierre Poilievre stood hand in hand with community members at a candlelight vigil in the northern British Columbia town of Tumbler Ridge, mourning the victims of one of the coun...

On February 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, abruptly fired Donald T. Kinsella as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York just hours after he was appointed by a panel of federal judges. The decision highl...

On February 11, 2026, state‑organised rallies marking the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran featured demonstrators burning a large statue described as “Baal,” a figure based on an ancient Canaanite deity. The effigy, depicted with horn...

Venezuela reportedly ships crude oil to Israel after exports reopen following Maduro’s capture On February 10, 2026, Venezuelan crude oil was reported to be en route to Israel after the country’s oil exports reopened. Bloomberg News and other sou...

On February 8, 2026, former KGB officer and ex‑chief of Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee, Alnur Mussayev, publicly claimed that both the Kremlin and Kazakhstan are in possession of compromising video material allegedly linked to U.S. President Donal...

Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to ‘Bones’ producer Barry Josephson revealed On February 7, 2026, newly released documents in the Jeffrey Epstein files showed a long-standing correspondence between the late financier and Hollywood producer Barry Josephson...

On February 6, 2026, authorities in Jefferson County, Florida, arrested Keagan Bohlinger, a former Monticello police officer, on multiple counts of possession of child pornography. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reported that Bohlinger was taken into...

Isaac Herzog photographed signing artillery shells destined for Gaza On February 5, 2026, images and reports circulated during the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Australia showing him writing on artillery shells that were to be used b...

Deadly pager explosion rocks Beirut, Lebanon On February 4, 2026, a large explosion involving a pager device occurred in Beirut, Lebanon, killing at least 27 people, including six children, and injuring over 60 others. The blast destroyed several...

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Justice Department faces criticism and redaction controversy over Epstein files In late January and early February 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice came under criticism for the handling and redaction of newly released Jeffrey Epstein files. C...

DOJ official Todd Blanche grows frustrated on CNN when pressed about Epstein files and Trump mentions On February 1, 2026, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union” program where he addressed questions about the ...

Danish Protests Erupt Over Trump Remarks and Greenland Dispute On January 31, 2026, large protests took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, and other Danish cities in response to recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump about European NATO forces ...

U.S. Justice Department Releases Millions of Pages of Epstein Files The U.S. Justice Department announced the release of more than 3 million pages of investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein, including over 2,000 videos and at least 180,000...

On January 28, 2026, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that a massive drone attack in Odesa, Ukraine, killed and injured several civilians and damaged residential buildings and energy infrastructure, leaving mor...

Leaders at the 56th annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, engaged in high-level discussions on global security, economic growth, and geopolitical competition. The forum took place against a backdrop of heightened tensions between major powers o...

On January 24, 2026, Iranian authorities reported the arrest of a suspected Mossad agent operating covertly within the country. The arrest is part of a broader crackdown that Iran claims has included over 700 individuals allegedly linked to Israel or Mossad...

On January 23, 2026, U.S. financial markets showed mixed performance amid corporate earnings news and geopolitical uncertainty. Major indexes including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended the session with slight gains, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was ne...

On January 21, 2026, Israeli military strikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least 11 Palestinians, including two 13‑year‑old boys, three journalists, and a woman, according to hospital officials and Gaza health authorities. The deaths occurred on one of the d...

U.S. President Donald Trump posted a series of messages on his Truth Social platform in which he shared private texts from French President Emmanuel Macron and the NATO Secretary‑General regarding tensions over Greenland. In the messages, Macron reportedly ...

Gaza Death Toll Surges Above 71,000 as Humanitarian Crisis Persists Medical authorities in the Gaza Strip reported on January 19 2026 that the cumulative death toll from the ongoing conflict has risen to approximately 71,550 Palestinians, with over 171,000...

On January 15, 2026, the European Investment Bank announced new EU-backed financial guarantees aimed at expanding access to credit for businesses affected by the war in Ukraine. The initiative targets small and medium-sized enterprises disrupted by infrastr...