The situation in Rafah — a city housing around 1.3 million Palestinians — has reached a critical juncture as Israel’s military operations against Hamas continue to disrupt humanitarian aid efforts. In response, The United Nation’s World Food Program (WFP) issued a warning on Friday, May 10, saying that the group has only a few days’…

After hours of testimony by Stormy Daniels, lawyers for former President Donald Trump requested a mistrial. A teenager is looking to make history on the soccer field. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, May 10, 2024. Judge denies Trump’s request for mistrial after Daniels concludes testimony Once again, the judge overseeing…

Former President Donald Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social on Wednesday night after President Joe Biden confirmed that he’d halt US weapons shipments for Gaza if Israel embarks on a major military operation in Rafah where the last Hamas battalions remain.

The first aid ship is on its way to an American-built floating pier in Gaza as the humanitarian crisis worsens in the region. The boat left from Cyprus on Thursday, May 9. As it the ship sails toward Gaza, questions remain about the logistics of aid distribution and whether the pier is finished. President Joe…

Russia held its 79th annual Victory Day parade on Thursday, May 9, in Moscow to commemorate the Soviet Union’s role in defeating Nazi Germany in World War II. The scaled-down ceremony featured a World War II-era tank, 9,000 troops, 61 weapon systems and 15 combat aircraft in Red Square. Officials accused the West of fueling…

With the United States Congress finally passing another major defensive aid package and France now threatening to send its own armed forces in to defend Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is promising his people that Russia is prepared to fight a long, protracted war for however long it takes. But how realistic is that promise?…

President Joe Biden says the U.S. will not supply certain weapons to Israel should the country launch its major offensive on Rafah. And Democrats and Republicans come together to save the speaker of the House from being voted out. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, May 9, 2024. Biden says US…

In an effort to curb the transmission of rabies, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is implementing new regulations for dogs arriving in the United States from abroad. Beginning Aug. 1, all incoming dogs must be at least six months old and have a microchip. The announcement came from the CDC on Wednesday,…

Tensions are mounting as French President Emmanuel Macron suggested to The Economist that he might send troops to Ukraine if Russia breaks through the front lines. Macron warned that a Russian victory could prompt further aggression in Europe. In response, Russia has stated that any French soldiers deployed would be considered legitimate targets. Amid these…

The Biden administration confirmed it paused shipments of ammunition to Israel amid fears of a potential ground invasion near the Gaza border city of Rafah. Republicans demanded answers following this development. Last month, Congress passed a $95 billion foreign aid package for Israel and Ukraine. The package allocated $15 billion for the Israeli military. According…