Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a missile attack on a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden, resulting in the death of two crew members. The attack on the Barbados-flagged bulk carrier, True Confidence, marked the first fatal Houthi strike amid Israel’s conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The attack exacerbated the conflict along a…

Super Tuesday is here, with voters in more than a dozen states looking to make a difference in the presidential race. And Elon Musk has been dethroned as the world’s richest person. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, March 5, 2024. 16 states holding contests on GOP, Democratic choice for President…

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to meet with Benny Gantz, a key figure in Israel’s war cabinet, at the White House today. A White House official stated Harris intends to affirm U.S. support for Israel’s right to self-defense while emphasizing the urgent need to safeguard civilians in Gaza. This meeting follows Harris’s comments to…

With Super Tuesday just one day away, both Donald Trump and Nikki Haley emerge from the weekend with victories. And, a powerful blizzard in California shuts down parts of a major highway. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, March 4, 2024. Trump wins 3 caucuses, Haley wins first primary With Super…

Over 100 Palestinians were killed and hundreds more were injured as a delivery of humanitarian aid turned into chaos on Thursday, Feb. 29, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry. However, it’s unclear how the deadly event unfolded. Israel and the Gaza Health Ministry are offering different accounts of what led up to the incident…

Russia has positioned itself as a neutral player in Middle East affairs recently, maintaining stable ties with Israel and its Arab neighbors. But a shift occurred after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, as Israel now sees Russia’s more symbolic support for Hamas in Gaza as siding with the militant group. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan…

President Biden and former President Trump win in Michigan as a group of Democratic voters use the primary to send a message. And wildfires in the Texas Panhandle result in the shutdown of a nuclear weapons facility. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. Biden wins Michigan despite ‘uncommitted’…

Palestinian Authority (PA) Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh and his government tendered their resignations Monday, Feb. 26, leaving many pondering the next steps. The move comes under pressure from American and Middle Eastern leaders for the Palestinian Authority to reform its governance as conflict in Gaza and the West Bank escalates. U.S. Secretary of State Antony…

The details of a proposed plan to release hostages and pause the fighting in Gaza have been unveiled. And — a historic donation allows students at one medical school to attend tuition-free. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. Hamas considers 40-day cease-fire as Biden addresses war pause New…

The United Kingdom is still struggling to cope with Brexit, Germany faces a demographic crisis, and South Africa has the potential to become so much more than it is today. And no, China is not behind the Israel-Hamas war. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan addresses viewer-submitted questions about geopolitics in today’s world, responding to…