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The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas says Zionists ‘talk like Black people during slavery’

The comment appears in a 21-minute “uncut” edition of the web series SubwayTakes, in which host Kareem Rahma interviews famous and up-and-coming New Yorkers about their most controversial opinions.

The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas appears on SubwayTakes.
US President Donald Trump speaks during the NCAA Collegiate National Champions Day event at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 21, 2026.

Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire as Iran waffles, Huckabee recalled to US for Lebanon talks

US Sailors prepare to stage ordnance on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, 2026.

US potentially facing 'near-term risk' of running out of key ammunition after Iran war - report

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron attend a press conference after the multinational virtual summit at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France, April 17, 2026.

Military planners to discuss Strait of Hormuz reopening in London


Lockheed Martin secures $850M to advance Trident II SLBM as tensions with Iran continues

The submarine-launched-ballistic missile has a range of 11,500 kilometers and has precision accuracy for range of targets, including fortified or underground infrastructure

Successful launch of the Trident II (D5LE) strategic weapon system

Are we going back to war? The shocking truth behind the fragile ceasefire

Israel resumes daily life after a turbulent period, but with tensions still high and uncertain peace talks, residents brace for potential flare-ups with Iran and Hezbollah.

As Israel resumes daily life, the threat of renewed conflict with Iran and Hezbollah grows

Europe prepares plan to replace US command in NATO if Trump decides to leave - WSJ

The plan doesn't aim to rival NATO, but rather to give Europe the tools to preserve nuclear deterrence and military cohesion against Russia.

A NATO flag flies at the NATO headquarters in Brussels on September 12, 2025.

Ticketmaster, Live Nation found to be holding illegal monopolies in US, jury finds

The verdict is a public rebuke of the largest US concert-ticket seller, which has been criticized by fans and artists, including Taylor Swift.

A general view of the Ticketmaster stanchion rope on the field during the NFL 2025 game between Los Angeles Chargers and Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida.

US envoy Waltz raises doubts over electing Chile's Bachelet as next UN leader

A new United Nations secretary-general will be elected this year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet attends her final news conference before the end of her mandate at the UN in Geneva, Switzerland, August 25, 2022.

Measured vs misguided: A tale of two undiplomatic statements - editorial

France claims to be a friend of Israel, but its actions belie that, whereas Germany is a friend, and its actions reflect that, even when it voices criticism.

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz and France’s President Emmanuel Macron walk at Alden Biesen castle, on the day of an informal European Union leaders retreat, Belgium, February 12, 2026.

US deploys additional troops to Middle East as Hormuz blockade enters third day - report

The deployment reportedly includes a carrier strike group with approximately 6,000 personnel aboard the USS George H.W. Bush, alongside roughly 4,200 Marines.

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 15, 2026.

US sanctions Iranian oil shipping network run by son of Ali Shamkhani

Shamkhani’s network had previously been sanctioned by the Treasury in July of 2025. The US issued 115 sanctions against the group, according to a Treasury press release at the time.

A ship passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran offers proposal allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source says

The war with Iran has resulted in the largest-ever disruption of global oil and gas supplies due to Iran's interruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province, April 12, 2026.

Kremlin says US has rejected its proposal that Russia take Iranian uranium stocks

Russia first proposed last June that it take control of Iran's uranium stock, but no action was taken. According to news reports, Russia reissued the proposal again this week.

ALMOST FOUR years into the Ukraine-Russia war, Russian President Vladimir Putin has proved the adage that Russia was not as weak as some thought, but not as strong as some assumed. Here, Putin chairs a meeting with members of the government via video link at the Kremlin, in Moscow last month.