Russia, Saudi Arabia Call on OPEC+ Powers to Join Oil Output Deal
This initiative will be led by Saudi Arabia and Russia rolling over their voluntary cuts of 1.3 million barrel per day (bpd).
Senate Republicans Block Ukraine, Israel Funding Bill Amid Border Row
Republicans have sought to split aid to Israel and Ukraine into separate legislation and to pair the latter with significant reforms to border security.
U.S. to Take ‘Appropriate Action’ Over Houthi Attacks in Red Sea
The U.S. has stationed ships and other military assets in the Middle East to prevent Israel's war in Gaza from spiraling into a larger conflict.
Swiss Bank Admits to Hiding Billions of U.S. Taxpayers’ Dollars from IRS
"This case should provide a clear message to others who try to hide their assets and income offshore," an IRS official said.
Prestigious Science Journals Confirm Censored Views: Masks at Best Don’t Reduce COVID Infection
"We were right," crows Senator Eric Schmitt, once dubbed "unmasked avenger." Analysis finds "scientific censorship is often driven by scientists" but hard to prove against COVID heterodoxy.
Hanukkah Menorah Lightings Canceled as Towns Remove Jewish Symbols Over Hamas War
Meanwhile, an east London council reversed its decision after backlash to not display a menorah to avoid "further inflaming tensions" related to the war in Israel.
Greta Thunberg Divides Climate Movement as Her Group Promotes Anti-Israel Rhetoric
Thunberg deleted postings of her posing in pictures with antisemitic imagery.
U.S. Warship, Multiple Commercial Ships Attacked in Red Sea, Pentagon Says
The Pentagon did not identify what group was responsible for the attack.
Tourist Killed, Two Injured in Paris Terrorist Attack Near Eiffel Tower, Officials Say
The attacker used a knife and a hammer when going after civilians on Saturday before police used a taser to neutralize him, officials said.
Speaker Johnson Says he Believes Republicans Have the Votes for a Biden Impeachment Inquiry
"We are the rule of law team. We have to do it very methodically," Johnson said.