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The Kremlin on Thursday confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin “exists” after Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelenskyy appeared to question whether he was even “still alive” when pressed on when peace negotiations may start.  “This is not the cinema where you are waiting for a film to start,” he said Wednesday …

Ardent ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday warned NATO allies that a defeat for Russia in Ukraine could provoke a nuclear war.  “The loss of a nuclear power in a conventional war can provoke the beginning of a nuclear war,” he …

A dying American who’s been jailed in Dubai for 15 years may only have a few weeks to live, according to a Houston-based doctor who reviewed his medical files, prompting Sen. Ted Cruz to warn the United Arab Emirates that “Americans are watching.” Newly obtained medical records show Zack Shahin, …

Chinese military aircraft and vessels were detected near Taiwan, defense officials said Wednesday, the latest incursion amid heightened tensions between both nations.  Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense tweeted that 16 Chinese Liberation Army planes and three navy vessels were spotted round 6 a.m. local time. In response, Taiwan said it was …

North Korea was recognized as having the highest level of Christian persecution around the world, according to a new study. Open Doors US is an organization that tracks the persecution of Christians around the world. This week, the organization released its annual report of 50 countries where Christians experience the …

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Thursday  that she would not seek re-election and will be stepping down next month. Ahearn made the shocking announcement at her Labor party’s annual caucus meeting, saying she “no longer had enough in the tank” to do the job.  “I’m leaving, because with …

Two Americans and two lawful U.S. permanent residents were on board the Yeti plane that crash in Nepal Sunday, the U.S. State Department confirmed Wednesday.  “Our thoughts are with the families of those on board,” State Department spokesman Ned Price said Wednesday. “The United States stands ready to support Nepal …

Police fired tear gas at demonstrators in eastern Congo on Wednesday after dozens of people took part in an unauthorized protest in Goma against the presence of foreign troops to help quell violence from armed groups. Authorities later detained some participants, as well as some journalists covering the protest. Leaders …

JERUSALEM, Israel – The Israeli Supreme Court on Wednesday disqualified an important coalition member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government from serving as a minister. In a 10-1 ruling, the court said Aryeh Deri’s appointment as a minister in the new coalition government was “extremely unreasonable.” Deri is leader of …

Russian President Vladimir Putin made sweeping claims during a recent press tour, including promises that the Russian military will end its operations in Ukraine – with victory.  “In fact, full-scale hostilities in the Donbas have not stopped since 2014, with the use of heavy equipment, artillery, tanks and aircraft. It …