Israel's military chief has pushed back against Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to seize areas of Gaza it doesn't already control, three Israeli officials said, as the prime minister faces increasing pressure over the war both at home and abroad. During a tense, three-hour meeting on Tuesday, Eyal Zamir, the military chief...
Trump Order Imposes Additional 25% Tariff on Goods From India
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Wednesday imposing an additional 25% tariff on goods from India, saying the country directly or indirectly imported Russian oil, adding to 25% tariffs already announced. The move threatens to further complicate U.S.-Indian relations and comes shortly after a Indian government source said...
Central Valley Brewers Face Off in West Coast IPA Throwdown in Clovis
The Central Valley Brewers Guild is gearing up for round two of its IPA Throwdown Series, with 12 local breweries set to compete in a West Coast IPA showdown on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 4 p.m. at House of Pendragon’s new Clovis location. The event is the second in a...
Slovenia Becomes First EU Nation to Ban Weapons Trade with Israel
Slovenia announced it will ban all weapons trade with Israel over the war in Gaza, becoming the first European Union country to impose such a measure, The Times of Israel reported. The Slovenian government said the move was necessary as “people... are dying because humanitarian aid is systematically denied them,”...
Trump Suggests Vance Is His Likely Heir Apparent in 2028
President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that Vice President JD Vance is “most likely” his heir apparent to serve as the Republican nominee in 2028, the furthest he has gone in backing Vance as a future presidential candidate. “Well, I think most likely,” Trump told reporters when asked whether Vance...
Former Fresno City Attorney Returns to Serve as County Counsel
Fresno County Supervisors on Tuesday approved a familiar face to act as the governing body's top attorney. After receiving unanimous approval from supervisors, former Fresno City Attorney Doug Sloan will serve as county counsel beginning Sept. 2, according to a news release from the county. The position opened after longtime...
Trump to Host Armenia, Azerbaijan Leaders for Peace Talks on Friday, US Official Says
President Donald Trump will host the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan for peace talks at the White House on Friday, a U.S. official told Reuters. The official said it was possible that the framework for a peace agreement could be announced at Friday's meeting. The Washington Post was first to...
Two Suspects Wanted in Alleged Fresno Arson at T.J. Maxx on Shaw Avenue
Two suspects are being sought in connection with a fire that was allegedly set last month in Fresno. The blaze occurred July 15 at T.J. Maxx at 2097 W. Shaw Avenue. Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying the individuals. Tips can be submitted anonymously by...
‘Yes’ to Outreach, ‘No’ to Condoms. Fresno Supervisors Rein in County Holidays
"So 'yes' to doing outreach at the Gay Pride Parade, 'no' to the lube and condoms?" Fresno County Supervisor Luis Chavez asked of his colleague, Garry Bredefeld, at the Tuesday board meeting. And with that, the board voted 3-2 to develop a new ordinance requiring departments to get approval before...
Trump Declines to Say if He Supports or Opposes Potential Gaza Takeover by Israel
President Donald Trump declined to say whether he supported or opposed a potential military takeover of Gaza by Israel and said his administration's focus was on increasing food access to the Palestinian enclave under assault from Washington's ally. "As far as the rest of it, I really can't say. That's...