WATCH: ISIS loses ground but ideas still going strong
The battle on the ground to defeat the Islamic State may be over, but what appears to remain strong is the group's ideological presence in the Middle East and beyond.
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Bernie Sanders announces 2020 White House bid, ‘My ideas are now mainstream’
Sanders, a socialist and defender of the Palestinian cause, notes that policies he advocated for in 2016 are now embraced by the Democratic Party.
February 19, 2019
Facebook defends Muslim sharia law censorship, champions blasphemy laws
Aside from the well-publicized incidents affecting a number of high public profile Facebook users, less-known social media users are censored and banned all the time.
February 19, 2019
Iran foreign minister welcomed in China as two sides work to preserve nuclear deal
Chinese officials showing sympathy towards Iranian efforts against U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear pact.
February 19, 2019
WATCH: Swastika staircase proudly displayed at Ukrainian shopping mall
A Ukraine shopping mall on Kiev’s Bandera Avenue decorated its staircase with a large Nazi flag. Video of the "decoration" surfaced on Monday on Facebook.
February 19, 2019
WATCH: British ‘ISIS bride’ begs to return to UK
Shamima Begum left the U.K. at the age of 15 to marry an ISIS fighter in Syria, commenting that she was 'okay' with the terror group's beheadings and other atrocities, but now desperately wants to return to the United Kingdom.
February 18, 2019
Magnificent seven: MPs quit UK’s Labour over anti-Semitism, Brexit
UK lawmakers formed 'The Independent Group' and are inviting like-minded colleagues to join them in splitting from Labour.
February 18, 2019
WATCH: Why Egypt’s President Sisi deserves Western support
Analyst discusses a new law under consideration in Egypt that would allow President Al-Sisi to continue in power until 2034 and what the outcome could be.
February 18, 2019
Poland pulls out of Jerusalem summit after Israel’s new foreign minister fumbles
After Poland lowered the level of its delegation to the V4 summit over a Netanyahu statement, it now says it will cancel its participation altogether after Israel's new foreign minister added insult to injury.
February 18, 2019
State Department’s Nauert bows out of UN ambassadorship
State Department spokesperson cites family reasons for not taking the U.N. position offered to her after Haley’s resignation.
February 17, 2019
US admiral warns of Iran’s advancing naval capabilities
Iran's military has advanced sea mines, including those that are magnetic acoustic — weaponry that can threaten crucial waterways, a U.S. admiral said.
February 17, 2019
Pregnant British teen who joined ISIS can return but will face investigation, says UK minister
Nineteen-year old Shamima Begum has already lost two children. The UK security minister says he feels sorry for the unborn child.
February 14, 2019
Rivlin: Mediterranean much safer because of Israel’s ties with Cyprus
President Rivlin says joint pipeline also with Greece could be one of the greatest underwater projects.
February 12, 2019
WATCH: Women lead rebellion against Iranian regime
Despite the stifling of basic freedoms in the last 40 years, women have managed to thrive and are leading the effort for change.
February 12, 2019
US envoy: Mideast peace deal isn’t done, reports to contrary are fake news
Jason Greenblatt denied a Fox News report on Sunday that the administration's Middle East peace plan is finished.
February 12, 2019
WATCH: Ilhan Omar calls for defunding Homeland Security
Does she just not understand or is she showing her true colors?
February 11, 2019
Missiles and marches mark 40th anniversary of Islamic revolution
40 years later: 'Death to America' chants and condemnations of the U.S. and Israel remain at the center of the Islamic Republic's message.
February 11, 2019
Five watercolors attributed to Hitler go unsold at German auction
No bids were received on the paintings, which had starting prices of between 19,000 euros ($21,500) and 45,000 euros ($50,900).
February 11, 2019
Jewish model and Trump supporter called ‘Nazi’ on social media
Elizabeth Pipko, a Jewish model, is now being constantly harassed on social media after revealing her support for Trump.
February 10, 2019
‘Death to America’ chants only directed at ‘leaders,’ claims Iran’s Ayatollah
Iran's top leader attempted to defend the pervasive Iranian chant of 'Death to America,' which erupts at pro-regime rallies regularly.
February 9, 2019
Trump: Next week ISIS caliphate to be 100% destroyed
'It should be formally announced sometime, probably next week, that we will have 100 percent of the caliphate,' Trump stated.
February 7, 2019
Trump tackles anti-semitism in State of the Union, honors Holocaust survivors
President Donald Trump warned of rising anti-Semitism and honored two Holocaust survivors, one of whom survived the Pittsburgh shooting.
February 6, 2019
Belgium reports terrorism on rise, but refuses to identify Islam as cause
The Belgian State Security Service issued a report saying terrorism is on the rise, but did not consider Islam a cause, blaming instead things like "poor economic conditions."
February 5, 2019
Republican senators buck Trump with vote against Syria, Afghan withdrawal
U.S. Senate votes 70-26 for amendment warning 'precipitous' military pullout could destabilize the region.
February 5, 2019
Iran’s revolutionaries have mixed feelings, 40 years later
'We were seeking a better life, but unfortunately we could not get it,' said a former revolutionary.
February 4, 2019
Long-lost Nazi submarine discovered off Turkey’s coast
The craft belongs to 'Hitler's lost fleet,' a group of submarines responsible for attacking Soviet ships on the Black Sea that was abandoned at the end of World War II.
February 4, 2019
Syria says US-led coalition attacked Assad’s forces
The Syrian military said the U.S.-led coalition struck one of its artillery positions, wounding two soldiers and destroying a cannon, according to state media reports on Sunday.
February 3, 2019
Pope travels to Arabian Peninsula to meet moderate Muslims
UAE support for Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen and its problematic record on human rights and labor violations at home will likely will get a pass.
February 3, 2019
WATCH: Muslims demand Nike remove ‘Allah’ logo from sole of shoes
Nike is facing calls to recall its popular Air Max running shoes due to a petition circulated by Muslim activists who claim the trademarked logo on the sole resembles the Arabic word for 'Allah.'
February 1, 2019
Facebook removes 783 fake pages, accounts tied to Iran
Facebook has been disclosing such purges more regularly in recent months, including ones linked to groups in Myanmar , Bangladesh and Russia .
February 1, 2019
Rouhani: Iran facing toughest times in 40 years
The Iranian president speaks of economic hardships amid periodic worker protests, insisting the Islamic government cannot be blamed.
January 31, 2019
European Union creates system to bypass US sanctions on Iran
The financial vehicle will enable EU countries and companies to continue doing business with Iran despite American sanctions.
January 31, 2019
Ocasio-Cortez’s Democratic Socialists affirmed BDS in 2017, chanting ‘From River to sea, Palestine will be free’
In this clip shared by The Daily Wire's Ryan Saavedra, the Democratic Socialists of America are seen voting in 2017 to support the Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions (BDS) movement. After the vote is affirm...
January 31, 2019
House Democrats defend Tlaib, Omar amid anti-Semitic accusations
Despite anti-Semitic and anti-Israel rhetoric that includes support for the BDS movement from freshmen Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), House Democratic leadership has come to their defen...
January 30, 2019
ISIS fighters to be returned to France; interior minister says prison awaits
A report says that French citizens held by Kurds in Syria will be repatriated because their captors don't want them.
January 29, 2019
Trump warns Europeans not to evade Iran sanctions
The White House is putting the Europeans on notice, saying that if they try to do an end-run around U.S. sanctions on Iran, they will be subject to stiff fines and penalties.
January 28, 2019
Fatah calls for new Palestinian unity government, leaving Hamas in the cold
Fatah has called to replace the socalled Palestinian unity government, excluding Hamas.
January 28, 2019
Merkel calls for ‘zero tolerance’ as anti-Semitism rises in Germany
German chancellor admits growing anti-Semitism a problem in Germany, noting that Muslim migrants contribute to the rise.
January 27, 2019
Malaysia’s anti-Semitism costs it World Para Swimming Championships
On Sunday, the International Paralympic Committee said it would strip Malaysia of the right to host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships.
January 27, 2019
Corbyn willing to meet with terrorists but not with British leader, PM May charges
Corbyn 'has been willing to sit down with Hamas, Hezbollah and the IRA without preconditions, yet he won’t meet me to talk about Brexit,' Prime Minister May declared.
January 24, 2019
Deadly car bomb explodes in Assad stronghold in Syria
A car bomb exploded at a busy intersection in the Syrian coastal city of Latakia on Tuesday, killing a civilian and wounding 14, Syrian state-run media said.
January 22, 2019
Israel ranked in top 5 on Bloomberg innovation index
Israel finds itself above the U.S. and Japan among others in innovation.
January 22, 2019
Deadly explosion reported in Damascus area
State television says the explosion appears to have been an act of terror.
January 20, 2019
Iran says ready for new satellite launch in a few months
“The remaining problems are minor, will be resolved in a few months, and we will soon be ready for a new launch,” Rouhani said after failed attempt.
January 17, 2019
US congresswoman defends tweet accusing ‘oppressive’ Israel of ‘hypnotizing world’
Rep. Ilhan Omar defended a 2012 tweet in which she said that Israel had "hypnotized the world."
January 17, 2019
WATCH: Why was Trump praising Israel’s security barriers?
Is Trump referring to Israel’s success in blocking illegal migrants or in thwarting terrorist infiltrators?
January 17, 2019
American Jew who survived 9/11 among dead in Kenyan terror attack
"I am sure he gave them hell," said Jason Spindler's brother.
January 16, 2019
Saudi wives now know when they’re divorced – via text message
The government initiative is considered a positive reform because at least now, the divorced woman will be informed of her status.
January 16, 2019
Analysis: Tehran and the Taliban – Iran expands its influence
Given Iran’s ties to the Taliban and the new regional arrangements, Iran will be able to further expand its political, economic, and sectarian influence in that country.
January 15, 2019
Trump signs Elie Wiesel Genocide Act into law
Named for famed Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, the new law was passed with overwhelming bipartisan support.
January 15, 2019
US congressman punished for remark defending white supremacy
Rep. Steve King insists that he was misunderstood and was not defending white supremacy.
January 15, 2019
Iran’s satellite launch doesn’t quite make orbit
The 'innocent satellite' was actually 'the first stage of an intercontinental missile' Iran is developing in violation of international agreements, Prime Netanyahu stated.
January 15, 2019
Saudi journalist: If Muslims despise ‘infidel’ West, why are they so eager to live there?
Journalist Muhammad Aal Al-Sheikh slams Muslim immigrants who choose to live in the West yet express hatred and contempt towards the West and regard it as infidel.
January 14, 2019
Iranian air force calls crash that kills 15 ‘martyrdom’
A Boeing 707 cargo plane flying from Kyrgyzstan crashed in Iran's Alborz province after overshooting the runway during landing.
January 14, 2019
Hawaii democrat who backed Assad, blasted Israel over Gaza, to run for president
Rep. Gabbard, who criticized Israel for using live ammunition against Gaza rioters, will announce her run for president on Saturday, according to reports.
January 14, 2019
Trump: If Erdogan attacks Kurds, we’ll ‘devastate’ Turkey’s economy
Trump warned that if Turkey attacks U.S.-backed Kurdish forces in Syria, the United States will “devastate Turkey economically.”
January 14, 2019
Russia nixes Hamas chief’s visit to Moscow
Hamas politburo head Ismail Haniyeh's visit to Moscow was nixed. The reason for the visit’s cancellation was not given.
January 10, 2019
Turkey says offensive against Kurds not dependent on US pullout
Turkey signaled to that a military offensive would not be dependent on U.S. forces leaving Syria.
January 10, 2019
Pompeo in Egypt to reassure Arab allies of American commitment
Pompeo met Egyptian leaders in Cairo on Thursday as part of a nine-nation Mideast tour to reassures America’s Arab partners.
January 10, 2019
WATCH: Jordan’s queen under fire for lavish wardrobe
Jordan's royal family is attempting damage control as Queen Rania is denouned for her extravagant lifestyle in a country that faces economic hardship.
January 10, 2019