A former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contractor has been indicted for allegedly acting as an illegal agent for the Iranian government, the Department of Justice announced on Friday.According to the indictment, from at least December 2017 through June 2024, 42-year-old Abouzar Rahmati allegedly met with Iranian government officials and acted…
St. Paul's Cathedral in London has been the site of many historic moments, including the wedding of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana Spencer in July 1981. The cathedral's safety has been a concern many times throughout its history, especially after it was damaged in bomb raids during World War…
met with the president of Ukraine at Trump Tower in New York City on Friday, saying he has a "very good relationship" with "It's very important to share our plan, all of our steps on how we can strengthen Ukraine," Zelenskyy said. He explained to reporters that he decided to…
UNITED NATIONS, New York - Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský, during an interview with Digital, expressed concern that Europe is struggling to influence global affairs and lacks strong leadership within its 27 member states. "It's clear that Europe has lost its ability to exert geopolitical power, especially in Africa and the…
Recent fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified, with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) targeting Hezbollah's infrastructure, including weapons storage units, which are strategically located within civilian villages.Images and videos of recent strikes in southern Lebanon show precision missiles hitting buildings that are considered civilian structures.Hezbollah's use of civilian infrastructure…
Despite its small size, Vatican City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984, holds immense historical and cultural significance, drawing millions of visitors each year. Its rich history is deeply intertwined with Christianity, being the site of Saint Peter's tomb. It is home to renowned churches, museums, and captivating gardens.…
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced another $8 billion in security aid for Ukraine, just a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted at a potential change in Moscow's nuclear doctrine.In a statement to the Russian Security Council on Wednesday, Putin suggested that any attack by a non-nuclear nation backed…
Two pro-democracy journalists in Hong Kong have been sentenced to prison for "seditious" activities and "illegal ideologies."Chung Pui-kuen, 55, and Patrick Lam, 36, were found guilty in August of conspiring to publish seditious materials through their Stand News media outlet. Chung, the former editor-in-chief of Stand News, received a 21-month prison…
A Japanese court on Thursday acquitted an 88-year-old former boxer, Iwao Hakamada, of a 1966 quadruple murder, overturning a conviction that had made him the world's longest-serving death row inmate.Hakamada's acquittal by the Shizuoka District Court marks the fifth time a death row inmate in postwar Japan has been found…
A lucky archaeologist struck gold, literally, when he discovered a trove of over 680 ancient gold and silver coins in England.George Ridgway, 34, found the collection while metal detecting in September 2019 on the grounds of Helmingham Hall near Stowmarket in Suffolk, according to a press release from Noonans Mayfair,…
A Japanese destroyer sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday for the first time, according to a report in the Yomiuri newspaper, citing multiple government sources. The move is seen as a signal to China.The SDF destroyer Sazanami entered the waters from the on Wednesday morning, spending over 10 hours…
Thailand has officially legalized same-sex marriage, making it the third Asian country to do so, after Taiwan. The law, which was published in the Royal Gazette and endorsed by King Maha Vajiralongkorn, will take effect in 120 days, meaning that LGBTQ+ couples can register their marriages in January 2024.The legislation,…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the third time since Russia's invasion began over two and a half years ago. This time, he directly criticized nations supporting Moscow: China, North Korea, and Iran.Zelenskyy, known for his cautious approach to maintaining international relations during…
UNITED NATIONS, New York - El Salvador’s President, in his address to the United Nations General Assembly, warned that the world is entering a "dark period" and "moving toward a scary inflection point."Bukele told the assembly that while his country is small, it serves as a positive example for other…
JERUSALEM — As Israel's air force continues to strike Hezbollah targets in some of the most intense fighting since the 2006 war, United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSC) 1701 is facing criticism for failing to disarm the Lebanon-based terrorist organization. The U.S. and other world powers passed Resolution 1701 at the…
During a speech at the 79th United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Iran's president claimed that his country is the true peacemaker in the Middle East and accused Israel of supporting terrorism.Pezeshkian urged the U.N. to "examine" modern history and said, "Iran has never initiated a war. It has only…
A man has admitted to a serious charge after throwing a beloved chicken named "Betty White" into an alligator enclosure at a wildlife park, simply to feed the reptile, according to reports.Nine News in New South Wales reported that 58-year-old Peter Smith of Hunterview pleaded guilty in Raymond Terrace Court…
During a speech at his party's conference on Tuesday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer made a verbal slip-up, mistakenly calling for the return of "sausages" instead of "hostages" held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Starmer was speaking at the Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool, advocating for de-escalation between Lebanon and…
The tone was set Tuesday in the in New York City after the General Assembly reacted to Secretary-General António Guterres' contempt for Israel’s attacks in Gaza, but sat silent during his condemnation of Hamas' near-year-long capture of Israeli hostages. "Let’s be clear, nothing can justify the abhorrent acts of terror committed…
On Monday, a Russian military patrol aircraft entered Japanese airspace near Hokkaido's Rebun Island on three separate occasions. In response, Japan's Self-Defense Force (SDF) scrambled aircraft and fired flares as an emergency measure.This marks the first time the SDF has fired flares in response to an airspace violation, according to…
