Trump Formally Recognizes Israeli Sovereignty Over Golan Heights
President Trump said the move, reversing decades of U.S. policy in the Middle East and drawing sharp international criticism, was "a long time in the making."
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Israel Says The Hamas Militant Group In Gaza Launched A Rocket At Israel
A rocket launched from Gaza toward central Israel injured seven people and prompted Israel's prime minister to cut short a trip to Washington, D.C. Before leaving, he met with President Trump.
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer Discusses Ongoing Trade Talks With China
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer ahead of his return to China for continued trade talks.
ISIS Loses Last Toe-Hold In Syria, But Remains A Threat In The Region
ISIS lost its last hold in Syria over the weekend. The Trump administration calls this a critical milestone in the effort to defeat the extremist group but says ISIS remains a threat in the region.
Author Says New Zealand Massacre Points To A Global Resurgence Of 'Extremism'
J.M. Berger, who studies extremist movements, warns that white nationalism is a growing phenomenon worldwide — with many in the movement drawing inspiration from President Trump.
Sackler Family Suspends Philanthropic Giving To U.K. Museums
Two philanthropic arms of the Sackler family announced they will "temporarily pause" gifts in the United Kingdom. The family owns Purdue Pharma, now under fire for its role in the opioid crisis.
Thai Politics In Chaos: Delayed Election Results And Charges Of Cheating
The Pheu Thai party — which was ousted in 2014, shortly before a military coup — wants to form a coalition government. But so does the ruling junta's party.
Criticism Follows Italy Endorsing China's Global Infrastructure Projects
Critics say Italy's endorsement of a 21st century Silk Road will embolden China's global economic influence and not in a good way. Italian officials are to sign more agreements in Beijing next month.
Netanyahu To Cut U.S. Trip Short After Rocket Attack From Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "respond forcefully" to a Gaza rocket attack. He's cutting his U.S. trip short to return to Israel after Monday's meeting with President Trump.
For A Healthier Planet, Eat These 50 Foods, Campaign Urges
Global reliance on just a handful of crops for calories is hurting the environment — and wildlife, a new report says. It urges the world to diversify its diet to save plant and animal species alike.