Brazil Bus-Truck Crash Kills Over 30

Early Saturday morning, a bus carrying 45 passengers collided with a truck, resulting in a fire and the deaths of over 30 people, according to the Fire Department.Following the recovery of all victims from a major highway near Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, the state's Fire Department confirmed 38 fatalities, including…

Iran advances key nuclear bomb technology “`

Iran continues its pursuit of nuclear weapons, not only accumulating near-weapons-grade enriched uranium but also expanding its covert weaponization efforts.Information from sources within the Iranian regime, provided to the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), suggests renewed efforts to develop nuclear detonation capabilities.The NCRI identifies METFAZ (Center for Research…

US Troop Count in Syria Doubled, Pentagon Reveals

The Department of Defense has revealed that the number of US troops deployed in Syria is actually 2,000, significantly more than the previously reported figure of approximately 900.Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Ryder acknowledged the discrepancy during a Thursday press briefing, stating that the higher number reflects recently discovered information.…

Putin Open to Compromising with Trump on Ukraine “`

In his annual Q&A session, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated his willingness to compromise with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on the Ukraine conflict. He asserted he had no preconditions for initiating talks with Ukrainian authorities.President-elect Trump, known for his deal-making skills, has pledged a swift resolution to the conflict, though…

Palestinian Authority Faces Mounting Pressure Amidst Growing Resistance and the Influence of Iran-backed Militant Groups

The Palestinian Authority (PA) faces significant challenges in Jenin, where its ongoing operation against Iranian-backed militant groups has triggered violent clashes and deepened the divide with local communities.Mohammad Daraghmeh, Asharq News bureau chief in Ramallah, explains that Iran's funding of militants prompted the PA's crackdown, aiming to disrupt financial flows…

China circumvents US countermeasures against CCP influence by leveraging state and local relationships “`

While the U.S. government strengthens its defenses against Chinese interference, Beijing is circumventing these efforts by leveraging the separation of powers between federal and state governments.Recent federal initiatives to counter potential Chinese threats, such as restricting investments in U.S. farmland, haven't fully addressed China's primary influence tactic.A new Foundation for…