Biden Weighs Response After Iran-Backed Militias Kill U.S. Troops in Jordan
U.S. President Joe Biden is facing mounting pressure to respond after Iran-backed militias killed 3 U.S. troops in a drone strike on a base in Jordan last week. The attack…
U.S. President Joe Biden is facing mounting pressure to respond after Iran-backed militias killed 3 U.S. troops in a drone strike on a base in Jordan last week. The attack…
A Russian rock band known for its anti-Putin and anti-war stance has been detained by authorities in Thailand and may be deported back to their home country, sparking an international…
Violence and tensions have been escalating in recent months in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, leading to rising casualties, property destruction, and forced displacement of Palestinians. Settler Attacks on the Rise…
Ukraine is moving to expand its military mobilization efforts as Russia renews its offensive in the east. A revised mobilization bill submitted by the Ukrainian government this week aims to…
Tens of thousands of French farmers have descended on Paris with tractors and trucks, blocking roads and setting up barricades around the capital city in an escalation of protests against…
Ukraine is accusing Russia of an elaborate ruse involving the deaths of dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs), after a Russian military plane crashed last week near the Ukraine…
Over the past week, North Korea has conducted multiple tests of new long-range cruise missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The tests represent a concerning advancement of North Korea's weapons…
The US State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for the Bahamas, urging increased caution due to a recent spike in violent crime on the islands. The advisory…
Malaysia has a new king. Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar of Johor state was sworn in Wednesday as the country's 17th king, or Yang di-Pertuan Agong, in a pomp-filled ceremony at…
French farmers have escalated their protests over the past week, blockadeing major highways and routes into Paris with convoys of tractors to demand government action over falling living standards and…
Several countries have frozen funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) following the release of a dossier by Israel accusing over 190 UNRWA employees…
Several current and former NHL players have been charged in relation to an alleged sexual assault involving members of Canada's 2018 World Junior Championship team. The charges come years after…
A Iran-backed militia group has announced it is suspending military operations against US forces in the Middle East, after a drone attack last week on a base in Jordan housing…
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan was sentenced to 14 years in prison on January 31, 2024 in a corruption case related to government gifts known as the Toshakhana case.…
In a dramatic turn of events, Nitish Kumar resigned as Chief Minister of Bihar on August 9th, ending the Mahagathbandhan government that he had formed less than 2 years ago…
Pakistani security forces have been battling Baloch rebel groups after militants launched multiple coordinated attacks across Balochistan province. The brazen assaults left at least 10 people dead and several wounded,…
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for the Bahamas due to a recent spike in violent crime on the islands of New Providence and Grand…
Israel's allegations of Hamas ties within UNRWA, the UN agency supporting Palestinian refugees, have prompted over a dozen countries to suspend funding in recent days, threatening critical services for over…
Israel has confirmed it is flooding Hamas attack tunnels in Gaza with seawater to halt militant operations and drive out fighters, as mediators push for a ceasefire following recent cross-border…
On January 30th, 2024, a group of undercover Israeli forces disguised as civilians and medical personnel raided the Ibn Sina hospital in Jenin, located in the occupied West Bank. In…
President Joe Biden said Tuesday he has decided how to respond to an attack in Jordan last week that killed 3 US soldiers and wounded several more. The attack was…
Russian alternative rock band BI-2, known for their anti-war stance and criticism of President Vladimir Putin, have been detained by Thai authorities and now face potential deportation back to Russia…
Jharkhand has been thrown into political turmoil as Chief Minister Hemant Soren has gone missing after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned him for questioning in a money laundering case. The…
The global shipping industry is facing major disruptions and calling for government intervention as attacks on cargo ships passing through the Red Sea intensify. Several countries and international organizations have…
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a complex ruling regarding allegations of Israeli war crimes in Gaza, ordering Israel to prevent further killings but stopping short of demanding…
Israel has admitted to flooding Hamas tunnels in Gaza with seawater in an attempt to neutralize the militant group's underground network, a move that could further inflame tensions after recent…
Archaeologists and conservationists around the world are voicing outrage this week over Egypt's controversial restoration project on the pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest of the three large pyramids in Giza.…
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking to dismiss his top general Valerii Zaluzhny, according to reports, in a move that signals growing tensions among the country's military leadership as the…
After nearly 18 weeks of fighting, Israel and Hamas appear to be inching towards a ceasefire agreement that would pause the conflict in Gaza. However, significant gaps still remain around…
Israel has seemingly launched another targeted strike against Iranian assets in Syria. An airstrike hit a facility near Damascus International Airport in the early hours of January 29th, killing multiple…
After a two year deadlock, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has agreed to a deal to revive Northern Ireland's power-sharing government. The deal was struck late Monday between the U.K.…
The European Union and Hungary are locked in a high-stakes standoff over financial aid to Ukraine, just days before a crucial EU summit that could determine the next phase of…
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine drags into its second year, rumors have erupted that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is considering dismissing his top military commander, Valerii Zaluzhnyi. Sources claim growing tensions…
President Biden vowed action after three U.S. service members were killed and several injured in a drone strike on a military base in Jordan on Saturday. The attack targeted a…
A woman has been seriously injured in a horrific shark attack in Sydney Harbour this evening. The victim, identified as local resident and keen kayaker Lauren O'Neill, was swimming at…
Hong Kong leader John Lee announced on Tuesday the start of a public consultation period on proposed new national security legislation, sparking concerns over eroding freedoms. Background In 2020, China…
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by an anti-terrorism court, just days before pivotal parliamentary elections that could return him to power.…
Pelosi Urges FBI To Investigate If Protesters Are Spreading "Putin's Message" House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is facing criticism after suggesting in a CNN interview that progressive protesters calling for a…
Tensions have dramatically escalated in the Red Sea region over the past week, with Yemen's Houthi rebels carrying out multiple missile and drone attacks targeting commercial tankers and US and…
Hundreds of French farmers drove their tractors to Paris on Monday, blocking major highways in a protest over working conditions and environmental regulations imposed by the government. The demonstrations have…
A series of escalating attacks on commercial ships transiting the Red Sea has severely disrupted global trade routes and raised concerns over potential economic fallout. Over the past two months,…
Israel's military conducted an operation this week to destroy parts of a cemetery in Khan Younis, Gaza, stating that Hamas had built an underground tunnel network beneath the site for…
Elon Musk, CEO of Neuralink, announced on Monday that the company's brain-computer interface technology has been successfully implanted into its first human patient. This marks a major milestone for the…
Israel and Hamas appear to be inching towards a potential prisoner exchange deal that could see several high-profile hostages freed in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. However, significant gaps…
Over a Dozen Countries Pause Aid to Palestinian Refugee Agency A growing number of countries have suspended funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)…
In a daring high seas operation on January 29th, an Indian Navy warship successfully thwarted an attempted hijacking of an Iranian fishing vessel by Somali pirates in the Gulf of…
Israel Pounds Rafah, Khan Younis; Over 100 Palestinians Killed Israel continued its military offensive in Gaza on Sunday, carrying out intense airstrikes and artillery fire on Rafah and Khan Younis…
Over the past week, tensions have escalated between the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and the US and allied forces. The Houthis have stepped up attacks on commercial ships passing…
Pope Francis this week addressed the intense backlash from African Catholic leaders over the Vatican’s recent openness to blessings for same-sex couples, defending his push for a more “inclusive” church…
Background Venezuela is deeply embroiled in a political and economic crisis that has prompted mass migration and shortages of food, medicine and other basic goods. The country has been governed…
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian visited Pakistan on Monday in an effort to ease recent tensions after the two countries exchanged missile strikes along their border. The high-profile diplomatic visit…
Introduction Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to send some asylum seekers arriving in the UK to Rwanda for processing has faced a major setback after the House of Lords voted…
Escalating Tensions Raise Prospect of Wider Conflict Tensions between the United States and Iran have dramatically escalated after Iran-backed militias launched drone attacks over the weekend, killing multiple American service…
Introduction A controversial conference was held in Jerusalem on Sunday, January 29th, attended by Israeli ministers and calling for the resettlement of Gaza by Israeli Jews. The event, titled "Return…
The US State Department has issued a travel advisory for the Bahamas, warning Americans to exercise increased caution when visiting the island nation due to a recent spike in violent…
The European Union is facing its biggest political crisis in years as Hungary continues to resist approval of billions in financial aid for Ukraine, despite growing threats of retaliation from…
French farmers have brought Paris to a standstill by blockading roads with convoys of tractors to protest government reforms they say threaten their livelihoods. Despite last-minute concessions from the government,…
Overview King Charles III has been discharged from hospital after undergoing a planned surgical procedure related to an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace confirmed. The 75-year-old monarch had checked into The…
Israel has accused over 190 UNRWA staff members of being active members of Hamas and aiding the militant group in carrying out a deadly attack on Israeli civilians last October.…
Hamas rocket barrage kills 21 soldiers, wounds dozens in daring attack A daring midday rocket attack on an Israeli command post in central Gaza on Monday left 21 soldiers dead…
The African National Congress (ANC) has suspended former South African President Jacob Zuma's membership after he declared support for a rival political party started by former ANC members. This dramatic…
NATO forces across Europe are on high alert as tensions between the Western alliance and Russia continue to deteriorate following Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year. Several developments over the…
Hamas, the militant Palestinian organization that governs Gaza, has reportedly been repurposing unexploded Israeli munitions left over from past conflicts to build their own rockets and explosives. This revelation comes…
Several countries have suspended funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) over allegations that some of its staff were involved in a deadly attack…
Iran has executed 4 men convicted of allegedly spying for Israel and planning attacks on sensitive sites, state media reported Monday. The executions come amid heightened tensions between the regional…
Pelosi Alleges Some Gaza Ceasefire Protesters Have Ties to Putin Regime House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made waves Sunday when she called for the FBI and Director of National Intelligence to…
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on Thursday that Israel must take steps to prevent further killings and injuries in Gaza, stopping short of deciding on accusations of genocide.…
Princess Kate, the Princess of Wales, has returned home after undergoing a surprise abdominal surgery last week. The surgery, described by royal experts as "major", has raised questions about Kate's…
China Evergrande Group, once China's second-largest property developer, has been ordered to liquidate by a Hong Kong court after failing to agree on a restructuring plan with creditors owed nearly…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is making increasingly bellicose threats against South Korea, further destabilizing an already tense situation on the Korean peninsula. While Kim has long used aggressive…
U.S. Calls on Beijing to Use Influence Over Tehran to Curb Rebel Strikes China has privately pressed Iran in recent weeks to help restrain Yemen's Houthi movement from attacking ships…
A South Korean lawmaker was hospitalized on Thursday after being attacked with a rock in the Gangnam district of Seoul. Bae Hyun-jin, a member of the conservative People Power Party,…
France's farming industry is up in arms over government regulations and declining revenues, leading to widespread demonstrations that have disrupted transportation networks and supply chains. As talks between policymakers and…
The Biden administration, along with the UK and other allies, have conducted a series of airstrikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen over the past week. This comes as Houthi…
Indigenous activists lead "Invasion Day" protests demanding date change Thousands of people have gathered for rallies in capital cities across Australia to protest January 26 as Australia Day and call…
Background of the Conflict Tensions have been high between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza after months of clashes and military confrontations. In early January, Hamas captured two…
The United Kingdom has announced it is pausing negotiations on a new free trade agreement with Canada due to lack of progress on key agricultural issues. This unexpected development raises…
Netanyahu Criticizes Qatari Mediation Efforts in Leaked Audio In a recently leaked audio recording, former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was heard making critical comments about Qatar's role as a…
US Navy Intercepts Missiles Aimed at Commercial Vessel Tensions between the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and the US and its allies have dramatically escalated this week after several commercial…
Israel is bracing for an interim ruling by the International Court of Justice on allegations that it committed genocide during the 2022 Gaza war. South Africa brought the case against…
Turkey's parliament has voted resoundingly to approve Sweden's bid to join NATO, formally ratifying the Nordic country's membership in the alliance. The move leaves Hungary as the sole NATO member…
A group of African grey parrots at a British wildlife park have become social media stars for their foul mouths. The parrots at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park learned explicit language from…
The United States military conducted retaliatory airstrikes on January 23rd against Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria in response to an attack days prior that injured US service members.…
The Biden administration and its allies have dramatically escalated military action against Yemen's Houthi rebels in recent days in response to repeated Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red…
Lead Paragraph The Biden administration secretly warned Iranian officials on January 3rd of an imminent terrorist attack by ISIS militants in the city of Kerman that killed over 80 people…
Key Details of the Event A Russian military plane crashed near the Ukraine border on January 24th, killing all 74 people on board. Moscow says Ukraine shot the plane down…
ECHR President Says Rwanda Policy Likely Breaches International Law The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has warned Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that the UK has a “clear obligation” to…
Suspect Says He Started Fire to Cover Up Another Killing Johannesburg, South Africa - A man has been charged with 76 counts of murder after confessing to starting a devastating…
A Japanese court has sentenced Shinji Aoba to death for carrying out an arson attack on Kyoto Animation's Studio 1 building in July 2019, which killed 36 people and injured…
Army Chief Gives Stark Warning of Threat of War The Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Patrick Sanders, has called for the formation of a "citizen army" of Britons…
France's highest administrative court has struck down central pillars of a controversial immigration law championed by President Emmanuel Macron, delivering him a major blow. The Constitutional Council ruled that abolishing…
Austrian man Josef Fritzl, who was convicted in 2009 of raping his daughter Elisabeth over 24 years and keeping her captive in a basement dungeon while fathering her 7 children,…
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in India on January 25th for a three-day visit as Chief Guest of India's 75th Republic Day celebrations, bringing a large delegation to Delhi intent…
A Moscow court has sentenced Igor Girkin, a former separatist leader in eastern Ukraine and vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, to 4 years in prison on charges of extremism.…
The US Navy has intercepted several missiles fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen targeting a commercial cargo ship sailing under a US flag in the Red Sea on January…
Art student handed long prison term for bombing that killed pro-Putin propagandist A Russian court has sentenced 26-year-old art student Daria Trepova to 27 years in prison for delivering a…
Turkey's parliament voted overwhelmingly on January 24th to approve Sweden's bid to join NATO, removing a major obstacle to the Nordic country's accession to the military alliance. The move leaves…
Relatives of Israelis held captive by Hamas in Gaza stormed a Knesset meeting this week, escalating protests and desperation as the hostage crisis enters its fifth month. Emotional Scenes at…
A Russian military plane carrying dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war crashed near the Russia-Ukraine border on January 24th, 2023, killing all 74 people on board. The incident has sparked…
A devastating fire tore through a commercial building in the city of Xinyu in China's southeastern Jiangxi province on January 23rd, 2024. At least 39 people were killed and 9…