A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect at 12:00 p.m. local time, marking the beginning of the end of the brutal war that has gone on for more than two years. The development also brings the hostages one step closer to returning home. U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said Friday morning that U.S. […]
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North Carolina auditor excited for ‘real effect’ of state-level DOGE: ‘Keeping government accountable’
EXCLUSIVE: North Carolina’s state auditor said he is looking forward to making a positive impact on taxpayers by implementing a state version of Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, North Carolina state auditor Dave Boliek said his office would look into how the state government can be more […]
‘No new instructions’ — Putin’s unilateral Victory Day ceasefire takes effect May 8, Kremlin says
Russia’s unilateral ceasefire during Victory Day celebrations remains in place, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on May 7, according to state-owned TASS. Peskov confirmed that “all instructions have been given,” and there are “no new instructions.” The so-called “humanitarian” truce will run from midnight on May 8 to midnight on May 11. The Kremlin announced […]
Vance suggests energy ceasefire in effect while Ukraine accuses Russia of violations
U.S. Vice President JD Vance indicated on March 28 that a ban on strikes against Ukrainian and Russian energy facilities is in force, despite Kyiv accusing Moscow of repeated violations. “We’ve obviously got this energy infrastructure ceasefire. We’ve got a Black Sea commercial ceasefire that I think is almost done,” Vance told reporters during a […]
Trump signs 25% tariff on steel, aluminum imports; Ukraine’s economy to feel the effect
Editor’s note: This story was updated with a statement from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Feb. 10 imposing a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, with no exceptions, according to the White House. Steel production is a key sector of Ukraine’s economy, […]
End of Ukraine gas transit has no effect on EU energy market stability, European Commission says
The EU energy market remains stable following the end of the Russian gas transit through Ukraine, European Commission spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said at a briefing in Brussels on Jan. 6. Ukraine terminated Russian natural gas transit through its territory on Jan. 1. Kyiv has repeatedly warned that it would not extend the agreement when it […]