United States
Jeffrey Epstein paid $28,000 to a Jewish boys high-school, documents show
The Texas Torah Institute, a Jewish school for boys, received two checks in 2008 and one in 2009, both written while Epstein was in prison after pleading guilty to solicitation.
US Immigration judge rejects effort to deport Palestinian Columbia student, anti-Israel activist
Four killed, dozens injured in 30-car pileup accident in Colorado
Jewish officials rebuke Rep. Randy Fine over post allegedly comparing Muslims to dogs
US-led oil sales from Venezuela to bring in $5 billion in months, energy chief Wright tells NBC
Much of the oil is being refined in US refineries, and the administration of US President Donald Trump has handed over proceeds from the sales to Venezuela’s interim government, Chris Wright said.
Senior US health official Oz invited Epstein to Valentine's Day party, documents show
An email from Oz and his wife to Jeffrey Epstein has a subject line reading "Mehmet and Liza Oz's Valentine's Day Celebration" and contains a link to a digital invitation.
FBI releases description of suspect in Nancy Guthrie disappearance, raises reward for information
The suspect has been described by the FBI as a man of average build who is approximately 5’9” - 5’10” tall.
US Senate blocks Homeland Security funding, raising likelihood of shutdown
The legislation would have provided $64.4 billion through September 30 to cover immigration enforcement and other functions handled by DHS, including airport security and disaster response.
Qatar largest foreign source of gifts and contracts to US universities in 2025, over $1.1 billion
Qatar's $1.1B investment in US universities in 2025 has made it the largest foreign donor. What does this mean for academic research and national security?
'Best air defense system': Rafael chairman discusses Israel's preparedness for possible Iran attack
When asked whether Israelis should feel reassured about interception capabilities, Steinitz reaffirmed that "Israel has the best air defense system in the world, and it is only improving."
Will US withdrawal from Tanf in Syria affect region? - analysis
Will a reduction in US forces in the area lead to a power vacuum? Is the new Syrian army prepared to assume the security responsibilities necessary in the desert area where Tanf is located?
Pentagon policy chief Colby calls for NATO to be based on 'partnership rather than dependency'
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is not attending the meeting at NATO headquarters in Brussels; instead, Colby, who holds the Pentagon's No. 3 post, is representing the US.
US warship, Navy supply vessel collide during refueling in waters near South America - WSJ
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Truxtun and the Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply collided during a replenishment-at-sea, causing minor injuries to two people, the WSJ said.
Iran rushes to protect Natanz, its most crucial nuclear site, from potential US strike
Tehran may have used the delay in the US's potential strike to make the beneath-mountain facility nearly untouchable.