Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas | Israel-Palestine conflict News
BREAKINGBREAKING, The deal is due to take effect from Sunday and involves the exchange of captives held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli…
Israeli security cabinet approves Hamas hostage release cease-fire deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C), chairs a meeting Friday morning of his security cabinet which was expected to vote in favor of a deal…
For first time, FDA approves marketing of nicotine pouch products
Officials with the U..S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday OK'd the marketing of Zyn nicotine pouches to adults. Photo courtesy of the Food and…
Hamas approves proposal for Gaza truce, captive exchange with Israel | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Hamas says it has approved a proposal to halt the war in Gaza and exchange Israeli captives for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli prisons. The…
Lebanon approves extradition of Egyptian activist al-Qaradawi to UAE | News
Amnesty International warns that al-Qaradawi could be at risk of human rights violations if extradited to the UAE.Lebanon’s government has decided to extradite Egyptian opposition…
Senate approves 235th judge of Biden’s term, beating Trump’s tally
WASHINGTON — President Biden secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency Friday, an accomplishment that exceeds his predecessor’s total by one after Democrats put extra…
Congress approves changes to Social Security that expand benefits for some public sector workers
The U.S. Senate early Saturday legislation that will expand Social Security for millions of public workers. Image courtesy Social Security Administration Dec. 21 (UPI) --…
Israel approves plan to expand Golan Heights settlements
1 of 4 | An Israeli soldier waves to a jeep of soldiers exiting from Syria into Israeli through the border fence with Syria in…
Israel approves plan to surge settler population in occupied Golan Heights | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Move comes days after rebel groups toppled Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, weeks before Donald Trump becomes US president again.Israel’s government has approved a plan to…
Young Timothée Chalamet enters the Oscar race and Dylan approves
As this newsletter is leading with the new Bob Dylan movie, “A Complete Unknown,” and as we’re about a week away from the winter solstice,…
House approves massive National Defense Authorization Act with controversial provision
1 of 3 | The U.S. House voted Wednesday to approve the National Defense Authorization Act, worth $895 billion to include pay raises for service…
Oregon approves largest solar project in the United States
Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Officials in Oregon have given the final green light to the largest proposed solar project in the United States. The Oregon…
US approves $385m arms sale to Taiwan | Military News
Deal includes spare parts for fighter jets and radar systems as President Lai heads to Pacific, with stops in US.The United States has signed off…
Venezuela approves bill targeting domestic supporters of US sanctions | Nicolas Maduro News
Assembly passes law that would ban officials who support international sanctions from holding office for up to 60 years.Venezuelan lawmakers have approved a measure that…
IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9bn bailout, but warns of risks | Business and Economy News
Global lender says it will release about $333m to crisis-hit nation as signs of economic recovery emerge.The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the third…
NYC committee approves ‘historic’ rezoning allowing 80,000 new housing units
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says approval of his "City of Yes" rezoning plan by a key City Council committee on Thursday marks a…
Texas State Board of Education approves Bible-infused curriculum
The Texas State Board of Education on Friday issued final approval for a controversial state-authored curriculum that includes many references to Christianity and the Bible.…
Nicaragua approves reforms boosting power of President Ortega and his wife | Civil Rights News
Legislators greenlight reforms giving more authority to Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, accused of stifling dissent.Legislators in Nicaragua have approved a constitutional amendment that will…
Biden approves disaster aid for Florida as millions remain without power
1 of 3 | A person takes a photo of a property from a road covered in sand after Hurricane Milton's landfall in Manasota Key,…
WHO approves first mpox test for faster diagnoses | Health News
The ‘real time PCR test’ will enable the detection of the virus by swabbing human skin lesions.The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the use…