Following his claim of victory in last year's Venezuelan presidential election, Edmundo González Urrutia met with President Biden on Monday to seek support for the removal of Nicolás Maduro from office.The meeting at the White House saw González Urrutia, representing Venezuela's main opposition coalition, urge support for his efforts to…
OTTAWA, Canada— Following Justin Trudeau's Monday morning announcement of his resignation as Liberal Party leader, his successor will face Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre. Current polling shows the Conservatives enjoying significantly higher support (47% versus 18% for the Liberals) among committed voters in this year's general election.First elected in 2004,…
Congolese authorities have transferred over 170 death row inmates to a maximum-security prison in the north for execution. The Minister of Justice, Constant Mutamba, confirmed the transfer, stating that 70 prisoners were moved on Sunday, joining 102 already at Angenga prison in Mongala province.These convicts, known locally as "Kulunas" or…
Following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement of his resignation, President-elect Trump reiterated his belief that Canada would thrive as the 51st U.S. state. On Truth Social, he claimed that many Canadians favor this idea, arguing that a merger would eliminate trade deficits, lower taxes, and enhance Canada's security against threats…
Facing mounting pressure within his Liberal Party due to criticism over his economic policies and threats from President-elect Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday. He will step down once the party selects a new leader."I intend to resign as party leader and Prime Minister…
In an X post, Elon Musk stated that Reform UK Party leader Nigel Farage lacks the necessary qualities for leadership and should be replaced.Musk tweeted that the Reform Party requires new leadership, asserting Farage is unsuitable.Farage, however, publicly disagreed with Musk's assessment."Unexpected! Elon's a remarkable person, but I disagree. My…
Following a deadly attack in the West Bank, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged on Monday to apprehend those responsible for the killings, referring to the perpetrators as "despicable murderers."The victims included off-duty Master Sgt. Elad Yaakov Winkelstein and sisters-in-law Rachel Cohen and Aliza Raiz. Gunmen opened fire on vehicles…
North Korea launched a ballistic missile on Monday, its first such test since President-elect Trump's reelection. The previous missile test occurred on November 5th, just before the US election.This latest launch suggests Kim Jong Un has no intention of improving relations with Trump compared to his relationship with President Biden.The…
The death toll from last month's attack on a Magdeburg Christmas market has risen to six following the death of a 52-year-old woman. According to the Associated Press, the woman succumbed to her injuries at a hospital on Monday. She was among hundreds injured when a 50-year-old man drove a…
With Israel's military operation in Gaza nearing its end, the post-conflict future is a pressing concern. The displacement of nearly 1.9 million Gazans has the international community closely monitoring the situation.A security official stated that while there's no easy solution, Gaza's future hinges on the policies of the incoming Trump…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly set to announce his resignation as early as Monday, according to multiple Canadian news sources.The Globe and Mail first broke the story on Sunday evening, citing three unnamed sources. While the exact timing remains unclear, the resignation is anticipated before Wednesday's national caucus…
Following a meeting with Chancellor Karl Nehammer and other officials at the presidential palace, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen announced Sunday he will meet with far-right Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl amid speculation he may task Kickl with forming a government.This announcement comes after Nehammer, whose intention to resign…
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied reports that Hamas has submitted a list of hostages for potential release as part of a ceasefire agreement on Sunday.Reuters earlier reported that Hamas had reportedly approved a list of 34 hostages for potential release in exchange for a ceasefire.…
Tomiko Itooka, verified by the Gerontology Research Group as the world's oldest person, passed away on December 29th at age 116, an Ashiya city official announced Saturday. She died at a care facility in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture.Yoshitsugu Nagata, an official overseeing senior citizen policies, confirmed the death. Born on May…
JERUSALEM — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) disclosed that elite Israeli forces carried out a significant raid in Syria in September, destroying a clandestine underground facility manufacturing long-range missiles. This facility also contained data related to Syria's chemical weapons program.The IDF publicly detailed the operation on Thursday during a press…
Seven-year-old Tinotenda Pudu survived five days alone in Zimbabwe's Matusadona National Park, a feat Zimbabwean officials have called "a true miracle."According to Zimbabwean Member of Parliament Mutsa Murombedzi, Pudu wandered away from home and became lost in the park for nearly a week.Park rangers discovered Pudu after he had walked…
Axios reported Friday that President Biden reviewed potential military options against Iran's nuclear program during a recent meeting with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. The White House hasn't commented on the specifics of these options, but Biden has yet to authorize any strikes. While Biden has pledged to prevent Iran…
Elon Musk is supporting calls for a new investigation into widespread child sexual abuse by grooming gangs, even suggesting King Charles III should intervene."National inquiry now!" Musk tweeted Friday, calling the scandal "the worst mass crime against the people of Britain ever."The UK has grappled for years with revelations that…
In a recent televised interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed optimism about President-elect Donald Trump's potential role in ending the war with Russia, which is approaching its third anniversary. He highlighted Trump's decisiveness as a key asset, stating, "Trump can be decisive. For us, this is the most important thing.…
A recent attack in New Orleans, potentially linked to ISIS, has highlighted the ongoing threat posed by the terrorist group. A U.S. citizen, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, drove a truck into a crowd, killing at least 15 and injuring many more. While the FBI hasn't confirmed direct ISIS affiliation, Jabbar reportedly pledged…
