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.

Ukraine and allies set ultimatum to Russia to accept 30-day ceasefire
The leaders of France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Poland threatened to ratchet up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin if he does not accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine that they offered on Saturday in a strong show of unity with Kyiv.

Soviet-era spacecraft crashes back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
A Soviet-era spacecraft designed to land on Venus crashed to Earth on Saturday, decades after it was launched. The European Union Space Surveillance and Tracking agency confirmed the uncontrolled re-entry of Kosmos 482 but could not pinpoint its precise location.

US Amb. Huckabee denies ‘nonsense’ report that Trump could recognize Palestinian state
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Saturday strongly denied a report suggesting U.S. President Donald Trump could announce his intention to recognize a “State of Palestine” during his Middle East trip next week.

Pope Leo XIV Advocates for Inclusive Church and Cautions on AI
Third day on the new job and the first audience with the cardinals. Then Pope Leo XIV hailed the predecessor – and pointed out AI as a crucial test for humanity. A Soviet-era spacecraft plunged to Earth on Saturday, more than a half-century after its failed launch to Venus. Its uncontrolled entry was confirmed by both the Russian Space Agency and European Union Space Surveillance and Tracking. The Russians indicated it came down over the Indian Ocean, but some experts were not so sure of the precise location. The European Space Agency’s space debris office also tracked the spacecraft’s doom after it failed to appear over a German radar station.

Iranian uranium enrichment facilities must be dismantled, says US Mideast envoy Witkoff
Steve Witkoff clarified on Thursday that the Iranian regime must not be allowed to keep its uranium facilities, essential for the development of nuclear bombs. “They cannot have centrifuges. They have to downblend all of their fuel that they have there and send it to a far-away place,” Witkoff stated in an interview

Pope Francis’ Final Testament: Gifting the PopeMobile to Gaza
In a final statement supporting the terrorist state, Pope Francis bequeathed the “Popemobile” to Gaza, requesting that it be repurposed and used as a mobile “health clinic for the children of Gaza.”

11% of anti-Israel protestors arrested at Columbia are transgender
The disproportionate numbers come amid growing awareness of transgender-inspired violence, which has in recent years included shootings. At least 9 of the 81 people, or 11 percent, arrested in connection with storming a Columbia University library Wednesday use “they/them” pronouns, a review of public records by the Washington Free Beacon shows.

Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine after three years of war
Putin said that Russia was proposing direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul in an attempt to “eliminate the root causes of the conflict” and “to achieve the restoration of a long-term, lasting peace.”

Michael Herzog: Trump’s disruptive tactics spurred Arab action on Gaza that Biden couldn’t
“There was a sizable layer of officials in Biden’s State Department who ranged from reserved to outright hostile toward Israel,” Herzog said. “That created many difficulties for us—we often had to go through them to reach Secretary of State Antony Blinken.” Herzog contrasted Biden’s approach with Trump’s disruptive tactics. “Figuratively speaking, he throws a grenade into the room. There’s smoke, chaos, and then, on the back of that chaos, Trump begins to negotiate and extract favorable terms for himself.” Trump’s proposal to evacuate Gaza, while extreme, was effective at spurring regional engagement.

Explosions reported after India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire
Nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday after U.S. pressure and four days of fighting, but within hours explosions rang out in border cities and towns and India accused Pakistan of violating the pact. Artillery fire and attack drones were witnessed in Jammu and Kashmir, the centre of much of the fighting, while blasts from air-defence systems boomed in cities under blackout, similar to the previous evening, according to authorities, residents and Reuters witnesses.

Trump hails China talks, says two sides negotiated ‘total reset’ in Geneva
U.S. President Donald Trump hailed talks with China in Switzerland on Saturday, saying the two sides had negotiated “a total reset … in a friendly, but constructive, manner.” “A very good meeting today with China, in Switzerland. Many things discussed, much agreed to,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.

Homeland Security Arrests NJ Gubernatorial Hopeful Ras Baraka As Chaos Ensues Outside ICE Detention Center
Department of Homeland Security officials arrested Newark mayor and New Jersey gubernatorial hopeful Ras Baraka (D.) on Friday following a chaotic scene at a Garden State immigrant detention facility. “The Mayor of Newark, Ras Baraka, committed trespass and ignored multiple warnings from Homeland Security Investigations to remove himself from the ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey this afternoon,” Habba posted to X. “He has willingly chosen to disregard the law. That will not stand in this state. He has been taken into custody. NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW.”

US eyes Aleutian Military Revival as Russia, China expand operations near Alaska
In October 2024, the US Coast Guard spotted two Chinese maritime enforcement vessels operating alongside a pair of Russian border patrol boats as they transited the Bering Sea, just kilometers from Alaskan waters. It was the third consecutive year that a joint Russian-Chinese military convoy sailed through the strategic waterway. A year earlier, the two nations staged joint naval exercises in the region with 11 ships — a clear signal of their growing military cooperation near US territory.

FDA To Deploy Artificial Intelligence Across Agency
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary has directed all FDA centers to immediately start using artificial intelligence (AI) and fully integrate it by the end of June, the FDA said in a May 8 statement. By June 30, all centers will use what the agency described as a “common, secure generative AI system integrated with FDA’s internal data platforms.”

Pope Leo Warns Over AI As MIT Researcher Finds 90% Probability Of ‘Existential Threat’
In his first formal audience as the newly elected pontiff, Pope Leo XIV identified artificial intelligence (AI) as one of the most critical matters facing humanity.

DOGE Announces Deactivation of 500,000 Federal Credit Cards
The spreadsheet showing what cards were canceled included ones used by the Office of Personnel Management, General Services Administration, Labor Department, Small Business Association, Treasury Department, Commerce Department, Interior Department, Education Department, Environmental Protection Agency, Housing and Urban Development Department, Defense Department, Health and Human Services Department, State Department, and others. The May 7 statement means that DOGE has canceled another 30,000 credit cards used by agencies since mid-April, when it provided the last update on the effort. Musk reposted DOGE’s comment and claimed that “twice as many credit cards are issued and active than the total number of government employees.”

FBI Has Launched 250 Probes Tied To Online Networks That Prey On Minors
“The FBI is growing increasingly concerned about a loose network of violent predators who befriend minors and other vulnerable individuals through popular online platforms and then coerce them into escalating sexual and violent behavior,“ the FBI said in a May 8 statement to The Epoch Times, noting this includes ”pushing victims to create graphic content, child sexual abuse material (CSAM), harm family pets, cut themselves with sharp objects, or attempt suicide.”

Disaster declared for Alice as storms rip through southern Texas
Storms ripped through parts of southern Texas with hurricane-force winds on Thursday, May 8, 2025, leaving at least 4 injured and causing widespread damage. The storms prompted a disaster declaration for the City of Alice on Friday, May 9, after the storms left over 5 000 customers without power.

Gulf storm brings flash flood threat to Florida on May 10
A storm system moving along the Gulf Coast is forecast to bring heavy rains and thunderstorms across the Florida Panhandle and much of the southeast starting Saturday, May 10, 2025, threatening millions across the region.

Rumors Swirl After Prediction That Trump Will Recognize Palestinian State, Fundamentally Change Balance of Power in Middle East
“Saudi Arabia will host a Gulf-US summit in mid-May during Trump’s Mideast visit. Speculation swirls over a major announcement on a Palestinian state, and peaceful US-Saudi nuclear cooperation”

The Greatest Crime Wave In History
The medical establishment and the former Biden administration can assure America and the world about the safety and effectiveness of mRNA vaccines, but they cannot dispute the facts. People are dying in mass numbers.

India And Pakistan Agree To US-Mediated “Full & Immediate Ceasefire”
India and Pakistan, both nuclear-armed nations, appeared to be spiraling toward broader conflict on Saturday, setting the stage for another day of scary headlines that could trigger World War III. But just moments ago, President Trump announced on Truth Social that India and Pakistan have “agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE.”

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.”

The covid mRNA “vaccines” are a bioweapon and a tool for depopulation
A full-fledged effort to depopulate the planet is underway.  The covid mRNA injections are shortening people’s lifespans and reducing birth rates.  “Essentially, the Transhumanists are depopulating us while experimenting on us so they can figure out a way to merge with technology and live forever,” Dr. Joseph Sansone writes.

Radical Antisemites Storm Brooklyn College: Spew Hatred, Brawl with NYPD, and Get Tased
The pro-Hamas radicals attempted to set up an encampment on college grounds “in violation of college policy,” and then all hell broke loose as the brawling with police officers began.