Lisa Rinna addresses ‘stalker’ Colton Underwood about ‘hostage’ remark at ‘Traitors’ reunion
Lisa Rinna and Colton Underwood had some unresolved issues when the cast of *Traitors* Season 4 got together for the reunion taping on Thursday. Sources have shared that Rinna, aged 62, confronted Underwood, 34, over her earlier use of the term “hostage” while discussing Rinna’s role as a presumed traitor during the season. Apparently, Rinna’s […]
Irvine man with a machete takes family hostage
Hostage Situation in Irvine Concludes After Standoff An Irvine man was taken into custody Wednesday night after holding a family at gunpoint with a machete, which led to a standoff with police that lasted about four hours. While the man hasn’t been publicly named, he’s facing several charges, including child endangerment and making terroristic threats, […]
Now that the final hostage has been returned to Israel, rebuilding in Gaza can finally start.
WASHINGTON — The last Israeli hostage has been brought home, marking the beginning of the challenging task of rebuilding Gaza, according to U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. “Now it’s really starting to happen. With the hostages back, progress should accelerate,” he mentioned. “Honestly, Israelis were hesitant to invest in Gaza’s future until they felt […]
Former hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel express gratitude to Trump and Melania for their involvement in the hostage agreement
First Lady Melania Trump Meets Freed Hostages at the White House On February 4, 2026, First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Aviva and Keith Siegel, who were recently released from Hamas captivity, to the White House. The couple expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the support they received during their struggle for freedom. Melania reminisced about her […]
“We Rescued Everyone”: Israel Retrieves Remains of Final Hostage from October 7
Israel Recovers Remains of Last Hostage Held by Hamas On Monday, Israel confirmed that it had recovered the remains of the final Israeli hostage from the Gaza Strip, concluding a difficult two-year period and clearing a significant obstacle to a ceasefire with Hamas. The recovery took place following a substantial operation by the Israeli army, […]
Many worshippers taken hostage by armed attackers at churches in Nigeria
Numerous members from at least two churches in Nigeria were taken hostage by armed men during Sunday services, according to reports from Reuters. Kaduna state police stated on Monday, referencing preliminary estimates, that dozens had been kidnapped, but church officials suggested that the number exceeded 160. This incident marks yet another episode in a long […]
Guatemala Imposes Siege Following Prison Takeovers and Hostage Situations by Gangs
Guatemala Declares State of Siege After Prison Riots On Sunday, Guatemalan officials announced a state of siege following three riots in prisons that resulted in the deaths of nine police officers, as reported by various news outlets. Police indicated that inmates briefly took control of three different prisons on Saturday, during which they held 46 […]
California ‘Party Mom’ held victims hostage: ‘There was no way out’
Trial of California “Party Mom” Accused of Imprisoning Minors A California woman known as a “party mom” is facing serious allegations of essentially imprisoning young teenagers in her mansion, where she reportedly provided them with alcohol and observed them engaging in explicit acts. This was highlighted in court by a witness referred to as “Jane […]
Former US hostage calls on Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez to release Americans to demonstrate her readiness to cooperate with Washington
Call for Release of American Hostages in Venezuela A former American hostage, who spent time under Venezuela’s harsh regime, made an appeal on Monday to Delcy Rodriguez, the de facto leader, urging her to free five American citizens currently being held in Caracas. This, he suggested, would demonstrate her willingness to engage with the U.S. […]
Previous hostage negotiator disputed Trump administration’s portrayal of Maduro
Former Envoy on Maduro’s Image Roger Carstens, who previously served as the Special Envoy for Hostage Issues, recently shared his thoughts on CBS’ 60 Minutes regarding Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Interestingly, Carstens doesn’t fully subscribe to the Trump administration’s harsh characterization of Maduro as a “bloodthirsty drug dealer.” During the program, which aired on Saturday, […]