` tags. ```xml The daughter of Jamshid "Jimmy" Sharmahd, a German-American dissident who died while imprisoned in Iran, is pleading with the Trump administration to halt nuclear negotiations with the country. Sharmahd’s body was returned to his family mutilated, with missing organs.Sharmahd, 69, a California resident, was kidnapped in the…
Following a Palm Sunday mass led by Cardinal Leonardo Sandri on his behalf, Pope Francis wished those gathered in Saint Peter's Square a "Happy Palm Sunday and Happy Holy Week," according to Vatican News. Francis, who is recovering from pneumonia, greeted the crowds from his wheelchair for about 10 minutes,…
FIRST ON FOX: Following President Trump's suggestion that Afrikaners, descendants of mostly Dutch settlers, could find refuge in the U.S., American and South African organizations are collaborating to improve their living conditions.Trump recently criticized the South African government's treatment of farmers, many of whom are Afrikaners, on his Truth Social…
Officials reported that a Russian missile attack resulted in the deaths of over 20 individuals in , as civilians gathered to observe Palm Sunday.Ukrainian authorities stated that two struck Sumy around 10:15 a.m. Images from the city depict a building reduced to debris, vehicles ablaze in the street, and several…
Ecuador is holding a crucial runoff election today, pitting current President Daniel Noboa against leftist candidate Luisa González. Noboa is perceived as a conservative with pro-Trump leanings, while González is seen as aligned with Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.Noboa has refused to acknowledge Maduro's legitimacy following the contested 2024 election and has…
An unusual incident in South Africa earlier this year involved a penguin inside a cardboard box and a helicopter crash, authorities have revealed.According to a South African Civil Aviation Authority investigation report released this week, on January 19th, a pilot and three passengers were transporting a penguin from Bird Island…
U.S. and Iranian representatives engaged in direct discussions in Oman on Saturday, marking a significant step after years of heightened tensions and stalled diplomatic efforts. According to a White House statement, further talks are scheduled for next weekend.The meeting in Oman was the first face-to-face exchange between U.S. Special Envoy…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rebuked Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for what Netanyahu perceives as an endorsement of an anti-Israel protester's accusation of "genocide" in Gaza.Netanyahu stated in an X post that "Canada has historically aligned itself with civilization, and Mr. Carney should do the same. Instead…
Almost a month into Israel's renewed ground operation, the United States' support is significantly influencing the conflict across military, diplomatic, and political spheres. Israeli authorities believe the prospects for a hostage agreement have risen substantially, with some expecting progress in the next couple of weeks.During a Monday meeting with Israeli…
A fertility clinic has acknowledged a significant error in which a woman delivered a child belonging to another couple due to a flawed embryo transfer.The incident, which occurred at Monash IVF's Brisbane facility, is attributed to "human error," despite the clinic's claim of having stringent protocols.Monash IVF disclosed the error's…
Amid ongoing tensions, representatives from the U.S. and Iran are meeting in Oman this Saturday in a sensitive attempt to revive discussions regarding Tehran's nuclear ambitions.These discussions, involving a mediator to Abbas Araghchi and U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, occur almost seven years after the U.S., under President Donald…
A retired FBI agent and hostage negotiator from Knoxville emphasized the importance of patience in negotiations for the safe return of a Tennessee pastor kidnapped in South Africa. He told Digital that "there’s no rush into this," advising a calm, deliberate approach focused on understanding the hostage takers' demands.Jason Pack…
Dire conditions in Gaza are fostering growing dissent among residents. For the first time in 18 years, since Hamas took control, Gazans are openly criticizing the group, despite the significant risks involved."Since October 7th, people have been blaming Hamas," stated Moumen Al Natour.Al Natour, a Gazan lawyer and former political…
President Trump is determined to hold "direct" nuclear discussions with Iran this Saturday in Oman, but Tehran insists on "indirect" negotiations.Middle East envoy Stever Witkoff is expected to travel to Oman, potentially meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, though the Iranian official has stated that talks will occur through…
China is intensifying its military activities around Taiwan, with a high-ranking commander suggesting these are not mere drills but "rehearsals."Adm. Samuel Paparo, head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday that China's increasing aggression and military modernization present a significant threat to the U.S., its…
The head of Greenpeace UK, along with five other activists, were reportedly arrested on Thursday for allegedly dumping hundreds of liters of "blood-red dye" into a pond at the U.S. embassy in London. The protest was reportedly against the war in Gaza. The environmental group stated that the demonstration aimed to…
One of the individuals convicted in the 1985 death of Drug Enforcement Administration agent Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena has been released from custody.Ernesto "Don Neto" Fonseca Carrillo, a co-founder of the Guadalajara Cartel, was released last weekend after serving his 40-year sentence, according to a federal agent who spoke to the…
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — Taiwan is grappling with both overt antagonism and covert attempts at influence from China. Recently, four Taiwanese soldiers, including members of the Presidential Office security detail, received jail sentences of up to seven years for selling confidential information to China.These verdicts followed President Lai's recent strong condemnation…
JERUSALEM — As the U.S. and Iran prepare for talks this weekend, a new report from a prominent U.S. research institute that monitors Iran's nuclear program says Tehran's nuclear weapons program has reached a critically dangerous point.The Institute for Science and International Security, based in Washington, D.C., released the alarming…
Following a devastating earthquake in Burma (Myanmar), Franklin Graham, head of Samaritan’s Purse, commended the Burmese government's quick response and expressed optimism about significant U.S. aid under President Trump."America has always been generous," Graham told Digital.He added, "President Trump supports aid, but not wasteful spending, which has been an issue…
