Macron: Putin’s Proposal for Ukraine Talks Insufficient
The proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin came as a response to Saturday’s demands from Kyiv and European allies for a 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday. But Putin’s counterproposal is not enough, according to Macron, who believes that Putin is trying to buy time.
Leo XIV calls for end to global wars in first Sunday address
expanding on his prepared texts, Leo turned attention to global conflicts and called for an end to wars currently waging across the world. “Never again war,” he urged. He cited the conflicts in Ukraine, in Gaza, Pakistan by name.
Poland Accuses Russia of Arson in Warsaw Shopping Center Fire
We now know for certain that the extensive fire at the Marywilska shopping center was the result of an arson attack ordered by Russian authorities”, writes Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk on X. “The attack was coordinated by a person in Russia. Some of the perpetrators are already detained, while others are being identified and arrested”.
Israel prepares for release of hostage Edan Alexander in coming two days
Hamas announced this evening (Sunday) the planned release of kidnapped soldier Edan Alexander as part of “steps Hamas is taking in favor of a ceasefire, the opening of crossings, and the entry of humanitarian aid,” according to the terror organization’s statement.
Rafah nearly cleared of Hamas terrorists as Israeli military pushes forward
The Israeli military announced on Saturday that it has defeated most of the remaining terrorist operatives in Rafah, an important former Hamas hub located in southern Gaza on the Egyptian border. “Janina is the last area where fighting against terrorists in the Rafah Brigade is taking place,” the military said, referring to a specific neighborhood in the area.
Witkoff: ‘Israel not willing to end the war,’ not aligned with US policy
With the breaking news on Sunday night of Hamas’s pending release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, coupled with the Trump administration’s official opposition to the IDF’s planned ground operation in Gaza, many are deeply concerned about a rift in the US-Israel relationship, notwithstanding Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s insistence that it is as strong as ever.
US talking directly to Hamas about ceasefire, aid to Gaza
The Trump administration is talking directly to Hamas regarding ending the war in Gaza and bringing in more humanitarian aid, a senior Palestinian official told Reuters. Trump has expressed concern over the plight of Gazans and has vowed to begin US efforts to transfer aid. The US State Department did not comment on the matter.
Iran is up to its old tricks
Unless regime change happens along the way, I see either Israel or America or both taking out Iran’s nuclear capabilities. It cannot come soon enough.
Trump confirms release of hostage Edan Alexander: ‘I am grateful’
Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday the release of hostage Edan Alexander, who is being held captive by Hamas. On his social media, the president wrote that he was “pleased to announce that Edan Alexander, a US citizen held captive since October 2023, is returning home to his family.”
Putin Proposes ‘Direct Negotiations’ with Ukraine After 3 Years of War
In a surprise statement from the Kremlin on Sunday, Vladimir Putin proposed to engage in direct negotiations with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul. This initiative comes after three years of a deadly conflict that has caused the most serious crisis between Russia and the West since the Cuban missile crisis in 1962.
Israel Fully Endorses Trump’s Plan for Gaza Aid, Minister Says
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Sunday that Israel fully endorses US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza aid. Trump recently repeated a US pledge to help get food to Palestinians in Gaza. A US-backed mechanism for getting aid into Gaza should take effect soon, Washington’s envoy to Israel also said on Friday.
IDF warns of imminent strike on Yemeni ports
The military’s Arabic-language spokesperson issues a warning for evacuations from Ras Isa, Al Hodediah and As-Salif ports; Yemeni media says strikes underway, but no Israeli confirmation
Promises To Israel: Who Is Able To Overturn God’s Decree?
I’m fully persuaded that Scripture confirms the nation’s continuing place in God’s sovereign plan for the future. But long ago, what I learned as I worked on my master’s thesis in seminary, led to a deeper conviction of why this must be the case. The title was “Roman Catholic Justification in the Light of Scripture.” My understanding of what Paul wrote about justification by faith, first of all, solidified my belief in eternal security. The message of Romans 8:31-38 is clear: If God pronounces us righteous, it’s a done deal. No one can overturn His judicial verdict upon our lives. It’s impossible.
“Absurd Conspiracy”: French Media Rushes To Quash Claims Macron, Merz & Starmer Caught Hiding Cocaine On Kiev-Bound Train
French media are on the defensive after journalists unexpectedly entered a train carriage carrying French President Emmanuel Macron, along with the German and British Prime Ministers, en route to Kyiv on Friday, which sparked a firestorm on social media with allegations of cocaine use by the top leaders. “They [social media users] cite videos that allegedly show Emmanuel Macron discreetly hiding a strange white bag on the table,” the French daily newspaper Libération said, adding, “And according to these accounts, Friedrich Merz even had a straw to use to take drugs. (watch)
Hegseth says ‘lean and mean’ military requires cutting officers
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a reduction of the U.S. military’s highest-ranking officers — potentially setting up a clash with Congress, which must approve any such adjustments. In a memo released Monday, Hegseth called for slashing 20% of four-star positions in the active-duty military, 20% of all general officers in the National Guard, and a further reduction by at least 10% of generals and admirals.
Palestinian Authority vice president calls on Hamas to disarm
Hussein al-Sheikh, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s deputy, called on Hamas to disarm in an interview given to Al Arabiya. “Hamas should give up its weapons,” he said. “The best way now It is peaceful resistance to Israel and not through weapons.” the report said that a proposal was submitted by bin Salman that was approved by Trump. “Bin Salman expects Trump’s agreement to the Saudi demand for the establishment of a Palestinian state,
Erdoğan assures ‘good news’ after PKK congress
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said Türkiye is on the brink of “good news” regarding its long-running efforts to eliminate PKK, following what the terror group called “historic decisions” made at its latest congress. “We are determined to rid our country of the scourge of terrorism, which has caused deep pain to our citizens from all walks of life for 40 years and put dynamite in our brotherhood as a nation,”
Trump aims for ‘historic return’ to Mideast with Gulf tour
U.S. President Donald Trump heads for Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on May 12, eyeing big business deals even as accords on the Middle East’s hotspots will be harder to seal. While Israel’s war in Gaza and Iran’s nuclear program will loom large over Trump’s first major foreign trip of his second term, the White House said he looked forward to a “historic return” to the region. Riyadh, Doha and Abu Dhabi are expected to pull out all the stops for Trump, who’s making his first major overseas trip after briefly attending the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome.
Charleston crushes 126-year-old rainfall record as Southeast, mid-Atlantic blasted by flooding rain
Roads in Charleston, South Carolina, were impassable due to flooding on Sunday after torrential rain drenched cities across the Southeast and mid-Atlantic as deep tropical moisture flows in from the Gulf.
BREAKING: Russia and Ukraine Set To Start Peace Talks Thursday in Istanbul After Trump Pressures Zelensky To Accept Putin Proposal
What many thought to be impossible appears about to happen. Russia and Ukraine seem set to start direct peace negotiations Thursday in Istanbul, Turkey.
Texas Halts 402-Acre Sharia Law-Linked Muslim Community Development Amid Multiple Criminal Investigations
…“Texas has halted any construction of EPIC City. There is no construction taking place,” Governor Abbott said on Sunday. “The state of Texas has launched about a half dozen investigations into this project. That includes criminal investigations.”
Germany’s War on Democracy: Intelligence Agency Declares AfD a ‘Right-Wing Extremist’ Organization
The German government has crossed a dangerous line – using state intelligence to crush political opposition, proving that when democracy becomes a weapon, freedom itself is under attack.
AI firms warned to calculate threat of super intelligence or risk it escaping human control
Max Tegmark, a leading voice in AI safety, said he had carried out calculations akin to those of the US physicist Arthur Compton before the Trinity test and had found a 90% probability that a highly advanced AI would pose an existential threat.
Pope Cites Artificial Intelligence, Tech Boom for Choosing Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV cited the sudden rise in artificial intelligence (AI) and fast-booming technologies for his name choice as the Roman Pontiff.
You Now Need An ID To Fly But Not To Vote
The REAL ID Act will be enforced nationwide in all 50 states beginning Wednesday, May 7Starting that day, every adult boarding a commercial domestic flight or entering certain secure federal facilities will need to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another form of accepted identification such as a U.S. passport.
US to Probe Reports of Swabs on Its Citizens Arriving in China
The US embassy in China said it received reports that American citizens are being subjected to “invasive medical testing” upon arrival in the country. “We are looking into these reports,” the embassy in Beijing said in a response to a query by Bloomberg. “The U.S. Mission to China has no greater priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens in China.”
Japan Sounds Alarm as Deaths Surge Among Vaccinated Children/
A chilling global alert has emerged from Japan after the nation recorded a surge in deaths among vaccinated children. Leading Japanese experts are now calling for an urgent reassessment of worldwide vaccination programs. The warning comes after the nation’s top scientists linked a recent surge in child deaths to “vaccines.
Dem Mayor Arrested Outside ICE Facility in One State, ‘Hostile’ Mob Swarms Agents in Another
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Newark, New Jersey mayor, Ras Baraka, was arrested by agents on Friday for trespassing at Delaney Hall ICE detention center that houses alleged killers, MS-13 gangbangers, and accused child rapists, among other criminal offenders. DHS called the incident a “beyond bizarre political stunt.”
UN Pact for the Future: Who are the likely contenders to be appointed as the UN’s “special envoy for future generations”?
One of the action points that selected attendees at the United Nations’ Summit of the Future adopted as part of the ‘Pact for the Future’ was for the UN to select a person as a “Special Envoy for Future Generations.”
Warning from April 2020: Coronavirus is being used to control us
Republishing the script of a video he published on 28 April 2020, Dr. Vernon Coleman reminds us of what was happening at the time and where it was all heading. Nothing about covid was as the UK government and corporate media portrayed; there were hidden agendas.