Marine Le Pen, a prominent figure in French politics, and eight other members of her right-wing party were convicted of misusing public money on Monday. Le Pen was also barred from holding public office.The duration of Le Pen's ineligibility for office was not immediately announced. Le Pen left the courtroom…
During Eid al-Fitr prayers at Istanbul's Çamlıca Mosque on Sunday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan allegedly prayed for Israel's destruction.Reports indicate Erdoğan invoked the name 'Al-Qahhar' of Allah, asking for the devastation of "Zionist Israel." His alleged remarks have sparked strong condemnation, particularly from Israeli officials.Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar…
With the ceasefire with Hamas concluded, Israeli forces issued evacuation orders for the majority of Rafah on Monday, signaling a potential ground operation in the area.The evacuation orders appeared to encompass nearly all of Rafah and its surrounding areas. The military directed civilians to relocate to Mawasi, where tent encampments…
Pope Francis has suggested that this Lenten season should be regarded as a period of spiritual and physical recovery. The Vatican on Sunday released the text of Pope Francis' prepared Angelus prayer for Sunday. Due to his ongoing illness, he was unable to deliver the blessing from the window overlooking…
JERUSALEM—Following President Trump's recent threat to Iran, the Islamic Republic rejected his offer, conveyed via a letter to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, to initiate discussions on dismantling Tehran's alleged nuclear weapons program.Trump stated to NBC on Saturday, "If they don't agree to a deal, bombing will occur." He also mentioned…
Denmark has responded to recent comments made regarding Greenland, calling the "tone" inappropriate for communication between allies.Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen issued a video statement shortly after Vice President JD Vance's visit to a U.S. military base in Greenland, during which Vance criticized Denmark's handling of the region."I want to…
` tags. ` A Russian drone attack on a Ukrainian military hospital and shopping center late Saturday resulted in two deaths and 35 injuries, according to Ukrainian officials.Regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on Sunday that a 67-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman were killed in the attack. This incident occurs…
The U.K.'s Parliamentary Commission Report on the October 7 attack, the most comprehensive Western investigation to date into the Hamas-led assault on Israel, identifies victims including a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor who was murdered and a baby killed just 14 hours after birth.The report, led by British historian Lord Andrew Roberts,…
The U.S. Defense Secretary announced Sunday plans to enhance the U.S. military command structure in Japan, emphasizing the country's vital role in countering China's assertiveness.Speaking to Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani in Tokyo, Hegseth lauded the shared "warrior ethos" and described Japan as an "indispensable partner" in "deterring communist Chinese…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is being accused of plagiarizing parts of his 1995 doctoral thesis from Oxford University. These accusations surface as he campaigns for re-election, with Canadian elections scheduled for April 28.An examination of Carney's thesis, "The Dynamic Advantage of Competition," by the National Post and reviewed by…
An American woman, Faye Hall, held by the Taliban since February, has been released, according to a source familiar with the situation.Hall was freed on Thursday and taken to the Qatari embassy in Kabul. After medical evaluations, she is reportedly in good health. Plans are being made for her to…
` tags. The number of fatalities from Friday's devastating earthquake in Burma and Thailand has significantly increased to over 1,650.The quake's epicenter was in central Burma, where the ruling military has confirmed 1,644 deaths and reported nearly 140 people are still missing.The 7.7 magnitude earthquake caused widespread destruction, collapsing buildings…
With the aim of curbing knife crime, the U.K. has set an August 1st deadline for residents to dispose of any ninja swords they possess.Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the ban on "ninja swords" following the 2022 murder of 16-year-old Ronan Kanda, who was killed near his home with such…
Germany appears to be increasing its defense spending in response to consistent criticism from the former U.S. President regarding its contributions to defense.Trump's remarks have seemingly spurred Germany to bolster its military funding and infrastructure, which has been described as being in disrepair.According to the former U.S. Ambassador to Germany,…
A major steel company is citing tariffs as the reason behind the potential shutdown of its two blast furnaces, which could leave the United Kingdom as the only G7 nation without its own steel production.According to The Telegraph, British Steel, owned by Chinese steel group Jingye, plans to close its…
For the first time since a November ceasefire, Israel attacked Lebanon's capital city on Friday.Associated Press reporters reported a loud explosion in Beirut and saw smoke rising from the southern suburbs, an area Israel's military had threatened to target.While Israel has consistently attacked southern Lebanon, this marks the first strike…
Tensions rose Friday as Denmark became the target of President Donald Trump's scrutiny. The Trump administration is now pointing to what they describe as Copenhagen's failure to protect Greenland from Russian and Chinese influence. During a visit with American troops at the U.S.’s Pituffik Space Base in northwest Greenland, Vice…
Amidst Vice President JD Vance's planned trip to assess U.S. security interests in the Arctic, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Washington's interest in Greenland "has nothing to do" with Russia. Putin made the comments during an address to Russia's Arctic Forum in Murmansk on Thursday."In short, America's plans in…
` tags. ` A significant earthquake, registering 7.7 in magnitude, struck Burma and Thailand on Friday, leading to building collapses and widespread panic.The tremor was felt across nearly all areas of Burma, with aftershocks extending into India and China. The current status of injuries and potential deaths remains unclear.The USGS…
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Friday the U.S. intends to deepen its military alliance with the Philippines as a deterrent to Chinese aggression in the contested South China Sea.Hegseth's assurance was given during a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the Philippines. The visit is part…
