Reports indicate China is constructing a series of large barges, similar in design to the World War II "Mulberry harbours," potentially for a Taiwan invasion.At least three, possibly five or more, of these vessels have been sighted at Guangzhou Shipyard, according to Naval News.These barges, inspired by the Allied Normandy…
In a State Department address on U.S. foreign policy and national security, President Biden highlighted his administration's accomplishments as his term concludes. While not explicitly mentioning President-elect Trump, Biden asserted that he is leaving a strong foundation for the incoming administration.Biden reviewed key geopolitical relationships, acknowledging the controversial withdrawal from…
As cease-fire negotiations with Hamas reach a critical juncture, the conflict's death toll continues to rise. Recent military reports indicate five Israeli soldiers died and eight were wounded in a northern Gaza ammunition explosion, one of the deadliest single incidents in the ongoing operation. Four additional soldiers were killed on…
Millions of Hindu devotees and religious figures from across India converged on Prayagraj to commence the Maha Kumbh Mela, a significant religious gathering.Over the following six weeks, pilgrims will congregate at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, participating in rituals aimed at achieving moksha, liberation from…
A report submitted to the Trump transition team proposes aggressive measures to counter the Iranian regime shortly before President-elect Trump's inauguration.According to United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace, President-elect Trump has a unique opportunity to confront Iran during a period of the regime's considerable weakness. He…
A ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage release agreement seem imminent, according to a Monday statement from Hamas. The statement declared a renewed commitment to their people and confirmed the impending release of prisoners, following overnight Qatari negotiations and a Sunday phone call between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister…
According to South Korea's intelligence service, Ukrainian forces apprehended two wounded North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops in a Russian border region, corroborating a previous report. Seoul's National Intelligence Service (NIS) confirmed the capture of the two soldiers on January 9th in the Kursk region of Russia.This follows President…
OTTAWA-Following President-elect Trump's suggestion of using economic pressure to make Canada the 51st state, outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dismissed the idea on social media. However, the strongest response to Trump's proposal and planned 25% tariffs on Canadian exports has come from Ontario Premier Doug Ford.Ford, a conservative businessman,…
In a statement released Saturday, Russia's Foreign Ministry condemned the latest U.S. sanctions targeting its energy sector, characterizing them as a damaging attempt to destabilize global markets. Russia affirmed its commitment to continuing major oil and gas projects.The ministry further stated that it would retaliate against Washington's "hostile" actions, unveiled…
Senator Jim Risch, the incoming Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, criticized the Biden administration for waiting until just 13 days before the end of President Biden's term to declare the actions of Sudanese rebels as genocide. The declaration came after 21 months of intense conflict in Sudan.Secretary of…
President-elect Donald Trump issued a warning as Nicolás Maduro began a third term as Venezuelan president on Friday.Despite widespread international condemnation of the July election, which Maduro won without verifiable evidence, he will remain in power until 2031. The Venezuelan leader, labeled a "dictator" by U.S. lawmakers, assumes his new…
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Analysts advocate for increased official and unofficial engagement between the U.S. and Taiwan, despite anticipated Chinese objections. Experts emphasize the vital role of exchanges between U.S. and Taiwanese officials, academics, and think tank members in ensuring accurate information flow.A delegation from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and…
Donald Trump's electoral win has buoyed the hopes of Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro, who faces a ban from public office until 2030 due to a ruling by Brazil's Superior Electoral Court.Dubbed the "Trump of the Tropics," Bolsonaro's ban stems from accusations of abusing his power and making unfounded attacks…
After a two-year stalemate, Lebanon's parliament elected a new president on Thursday. Joseph Aoun, the chief of the country's armed forces, secured a majority vote.
On Thursday, Venezuelan opposition groups and supporters, including Machado who had been in hiding, staged nationwide protests to pressure President Nicolás Maduro before his upcoming third-term inauguration.A dispute over last year's presidential election, which both the opposition and the ruling party claim to have won, continues.Maduro's victory in July's election…
Reports of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's arrest on Thursday were quickly followed by official denials, creating confusion amidst ongoing protests against Nicolás Maduro's continued rule.Machado's movements after addressing supporters remain unclear. After leaving a rally, she traveled in a motorcade to an undisclosed location. Machado's press team initially…
Poland's government issued a resolution Thursday guaranteeing the safety and freedom of movement for top Israeli officials attending the 80th anniversary commemoration of Auschwitz-Birkenau's liberation later this month. This includes ensuring the safety of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Netanyahu is subject to an arrest warrant issued last year by the International…
The Kremlin announced on Thursday that it's closely monitoring President-elect Donald Trump's "dramatic" statements regarding potential expansionist actions, including acquiring Greenland and incorporating Canada as a U.S. state, alongside his comments on the Panama Canal."The Arctic is a region vital to our national and strategic interests," a spokesperson stated, according…
The Panama Canal Authority administrator, Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, refuted President-elect Donald Trump's claim that China controls the Panama Canal. He stated on Wednesday that allegations of Chinese control are baseless and that China has no operational involvement.Vásquez Morales emphasized the importance of adhering to established rules, asserting that any preferential…
A new Israeli Ministry of Health report, submitted to the United Nations, details the horrific suffering endured by hostages released from Hamas captivity. Testimonies from freed hostages, including two children who were bound and beaten, reveal brutal treatment involving burns from heated objects and lasting injuries. Women described sexual assaults…
