A U.S. citizen detained earlier this month in Russia on drug smuggling charges has been released.Kalob Wayne Byers, 28, was apprehended on February 7th at Moscow's Vnukovo airport after customs officials allegedly discovered cannabis-infused marmalade in his luggage. Byers was traveling from Istanbul with his Russian fiancée, who was also…
A 55-year-old woman underwent a double hand amputation after a shark attack during a snorkeling trip in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. The incident occurred on February 7th, according to the Turks and Caicos Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR).The DECR reported the shark was approximately six feet long, though…
A Delta flight from Minneapolis to Toronto was involved in an accident at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday afternoon, according to Canadian authorities.CTV News first reported the incident, which is currently under investigation. The extent of any injuries remains unknown.Social media images depict the aircraft inverted on a snow-covered…
A new Iraqi initiative, "Iraq Only," aims to improve relations with the U.S. and curtail Iranian influence.Young Iraqis are using stickers featuring the Iraqi flag to cover images of militia leaders, promoting the rule of law and a democratic state free from Iranian control. Activist Muqtada al-Tamimi, a businessman, discussed…
A stampede at New Delhi's railway station claimed the lives of at least 18 individuals, including 14 women, according to the Press Trust of India. Many victims were Hindu pilgrims en route to Prayagraj for a religious festival, Delhi's acting chief minister, Atishi, confirmed.The incident unfolded late Saturday amidst a…
A White House official criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for rejecting a U.S. proposal granting the U.S. access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals, calling the decision short-sighted. White House National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes told the Associated Press that Zelenskyy is overlooking a significant opportunity presented by the Trump…
TEL AVIV, Israel — With the initial phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire nearing its end, Israel is considering its next moves, especially given President Donald Trump's repeated threats to retaliate severely unless all hostages are released. Digital interviewed several Israeli military experts to gauge their assessment of potential consequences for…
Muhsin Hendricks, recognized globally as the world's first openly gay imam, was fatally shot in South Africa this past weekend. Authorities are currently investigating the possibility of a hate crime.According to a police statement released to the BBC, Hendricks was murdered Saturday morning while traveling near the Eastern Cape Province.…
The Congolese government reported on Sunday that Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized control of Bukavu, a second major city in the mineral-rich east of the country. The rebels established a presence at the governor's office, declaring their intention to restore order following the "old regime." Journalists observed numerous residents celebrating…
While diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine are underway, leaders of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) warn that Russia, under Vladimir Putin, views the conflict as a "holy war" against the West.An OCU delegation, headed by His Beatitude Metropolitan Epiphany, recently participated in the International Religious Freedom…
Austrian officials announced on Sunday that the suspect in a stabbing attack in Villach, which left a 14-year-old dead and five others injured, is a 23-year-old Syrian refugee who had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner stated at a press conference that the suspect was apprehended…
The Sicilian Mafia's waning power is evident in intercepted communications, revealing discontent among leaders regarding the caliber of new recruits, following the recent arrest of nearly 150 individuals linked to the organization.Wiretapped conversations from last year, obtained before his death in a shootout, captured former Cosa Nostra boss Giancarlo Romano…
French President Emmanuel Macron has convened an emergency summit for European leaders to address the actions of President Trump, according to a fellow European official. As reported by Politico, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski alluded to this meeting during the Munich Security Conference on Saturday. Two EU officials confirmed to…
Demonstrations continued on Saturday, following the fatal robbery of 19-year-old Amir Mohammad Khaleghi, a business student at Tehran University. Khaleghi was killed Wednesday during a robbery near a campus dormitory, prompting Friday's protests. Students accused university officials of neglecting campus safety, according to local reports. On Friday, protesters clashed with police near…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's first Middle Eastern trip began with his arrival in Israel late Saturday. This visit follows President Trump's widely criticized proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza.Trump initially suggested Israel accept Gazan Palestinians on January 25th, a proposal Israel firmly rejected.In a surprising announcement on February 4th,…
Media outlets have identified Kalob Wayne Byers, a 28-year-old American, as the individual detained in Russia on drug smuggling charges.Russian news agency TASS reported his arrest on February 7th at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport following a K-9 detection of contraband in his luggage.According to Reuters, citing the Moscow City Court’s Press…
As part of a recent prisoner exchange for hostages held by Hamas, Israel released 369 Palestinians on Saturday. This group included individuals convicted of involvement in suicide bombings and attempted murders.Thirty-six of those released had been serving life sentences; however, only 12 were permitted to return to their homes in…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesperson confirmed that a meeting will be held at noon Eastern Time on Saturday to discuss the next steps in the ceasefire agreement, coinciding with President Trump's deadline for Hamas.In a statement, Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Israel is fully preparing for all eventualities, according…
The families of Hamas's remaining hostages face a critical juncture. Phase one of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage exchange mandates the release of nine more living hostages by month's end, including three released on Saturday, along with additional deceased hostages. The release of the remaining living hostages hinges on a…
According to a Vatican spokesperson cited by Reuters, Pope Francis will remain in Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Hospital for continued treatment of a respiratory infection.Reports indicate the Pope's diagnosis is a respiratory tract infection.Vatican News reported the 88-year-old pontiff had a restful night and, while experiencing a slight fever on Friday,…
