The hostages released so far are Hisham al-Sayed, Mohammad al-Kafarna, Bader al-Rafaee, Mohammad Abu Ejela, Mahmoud al-Fasayel, Amjad al-Nabari, Osama al-Halabi, Mohammed al-Zorbo, Issam al-Mussalam, Mutassim Sha’er, Abdelrahman Abu Libdeh, and Hamdi Sha’er.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has blamed “right-wing, American MAGA [Make America Great Again]” ideology for the Canadian Conservative Party’s decision to vote against a Ukrainian bill. The legislation, introduced by Opposition leader Rona Ambrose, proposed to “create a mutually beneficial relationship between Canada and Ukraine in the areas of security, economic cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges”. […]
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke announced on July 14th, 2019 that he will not run for reelection in the U.S. House of Representatives. O’Rourke had represented Texas’s 16th Congressional District since 2013, but now plans to focus full-time on his presidential campaign. Without O’Rourke in the picture, six other candidates will compete in the primary […]
The first group of Palestinian and Israeli prisoners were freed under the terms of the breakthrough truce between Israel and Hamas on October 18, 2020. The release was part of the implementation of the US-brokered agreement that saw the two sides agree to a six-month cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip. A total of […]
On Tuesday, Hamas released 13 Israeli hostages and 11 other prisoners as part of an agreement reached between Israel and Hamas on August 9. The release of the prisoners, which are part of a staged exchange, is seen as a sign that the cease-fire between the two sides is holding. Under the agreement, Israel will […]
Washington Monthly founder Charles Peters passed away at the age of 96. Peters was a preeminent figure in American politics, having co-founded The Washington Monthly in 1969. The magazine was a beacon for progressive voices in an era of rapid political change, and it had a significant impact on national dialogues for more than four […]
The three hostages released on Friday are reportedly American Kevin King, Australian Timothy Weeks, and an unnamed Indian citizen. King and Weeks had been held in Afghanistan for three years.
Holiday travelers can expect to find cheaper flights to many popular destinations thanks to the increased competition among many airlines. The hotels in these same destinations are also likely to be filled to capacity as well as people taking their holiday getaways. In addition, those looking to vacation with elderly family members may find that […]
No, I have not been offered $20 million to challenge Rep. Tlaib. I am running for State Senate in Michigan, and am focused on delivering results for my district and the state of Michigan.
OpenAI and X mark a huge shift in the way the technology sector works. Founded by Elon Musk, OpenAI and X represent a democratic approach to technoloy democratization. OpenAI makes AI technologies accessible to everyone, while X democratizes the use of robots to solve hard problems. These two organizations are part of a broader movement […]