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Pipe bomb suspect from night before January 6 Capital riots arrested, sources say

A suspect accused of planting pipe bombs near the Democratic National Committee building before the January 6 Capitol riot has been taken into custody.

A suspect in the planting of explosive devices near the Democratic and Republican committee headquarters in Washington is seen in this still frame taken from video released on March 9, 2021.
Honduras' President Juan Orlando Hernandez speaks during a joint message with US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) acting Secretary Chad Wolf (not pictured), at the Presidential House in Tegucigalpa, Honduras January 9, 2020.

Trump pardons former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez

Police officers secure the perimeter of a crime scene where exiled former Nicaraguan military officer Roberto Samcam was killed at his home, in San Jose, Costa Rica June 19, 2025.

Nicaragua's government releases about 40 political prisoners, activists say

Alawites gather during a protest to demand federalism and the release of detained members of their community, in Latakia, Syria November 25, 2025.

Gunfire used to disperse protests in Syria's Alawite heartlands


Netanyahu trial 'political and unjustified,' Trump writes to Herzog in letter requesting pardon

"It is time to let Bibi unite Israel by pardoning him, and ending that lawfare once and for all," the US president wrote to his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday sent a signed letter to President Herzog requesting that he pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

No. 12: Isaac Herzog: President of the State of Israel

Though careful in what he says in terms of refraining from vulgar speech, Isaac Herzog does not hesitate to voice his opposition to government policies and decisions. 

President Isaac Herzog, pictured on August 5, 2025; illustrative.

Herzog calls to strengthen ties with UAE in aftermath of Qatar strikes - exclusive

Israel's President Isaac Herzog made the statements at a service honoring fallen president Shimon Peres and prime minister Moshe Sharett.

President Isaac Herzog speaks at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, Septemeber 14, 2025.

Dr. Miriam Adelson leads 2025 Israeli Presidential honorees

President Isaac Herzog has named nine distinguished individuals, including Miriam Adelson and Israeli-Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Muwaffaq Tarif, for the 2025 Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor.

Miriam Adelson attends the Israel Hayom security conference in Jerusalem, December 1, 2024

Herzog weighs clemency option tied to hostage deal, though no decision made yet

The President’s Residence said a request had been received that relies on past precedent and that any decision would be taken only following a full inter-agency review and legal opinions.

Israel's president Isaac Herzog at the opening ceremony of the new Knesset museum, in Jerusalem on August 11, 2025.

60 years since the founding of Netafim: President Herzog visited Kibbutz Hatzerim

President Herzog visited the place where the company was founded, which since its establishment has become the largest irrigation company in the world.

Netafim’s President and CEO, Gaby Miodownik, presented the president with the first dripper developed by the company

'We are screaming for his return': Herzog hosts family of Nepalese Gaza hostage Bipin Joshi

Bipin Joshi, a Nepalese agriculture student, was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7 and still remains in terror captivity in the Gaza Strip. His mother and sister visited Jerusalem on Sunday.

(From L-R): Padma Joshi, Michal Herzog, President Isaac Herzog holding a picture of Gaza hostage Bipin Joshi, and Pushpa Joshi, at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, August 17, 2025.

Katz Prize 50th anniversary: call for nominations for the year 5785

Applications for the prestigious Katz Prize, awarded for the 50th year, will close in about two weeks, on the 4th of Elul.

President of Israel Isaac "Bougie" Herzog with last year's Katz Prize winners.

Reporter's Notebook: Herzog hosts European Muslim delegation

The group is in Israel under the auspices of ELNET. This pro-Israel NGO advocacy group helps its partners in Europe to become more active and more confident in countering anti-Israel arguments.

 President Isaac Herzog meets with Muslim leaders at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, July 7, 2025.

Time for a new international award - opinion

As global challenges mount and trust in traditional institutions erodes, calls rise for a new kind of international recognition—one that rewards bold, history-shaping efforts to secure peace.

 Nobel Prize medals replicas are displayed inside the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo, Norway September 19, 2022.

Hamburg's Parliament President Carola Veit stranded in Israel amid airspace closure

Carola Veit had planned to return to Hamburg early Friday morning after her four-day visit to Israel, but the Iran attacks and closure of Israeli airspace has changed those plans.

 Carola Viet