During a pre-G20 event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's first lady, Janja Lula da Silva, made a pointed remark directed at Tesla CEO Elon Musk.While speaking about misinformation on social media, she paused upon hearing a ship's horn, jokingly attributing it to Musk. She then stated, in both Portuguese and…
Following a warning based on "specific information about a potential major air attack" expected on Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv announced a temporary closure.Embassy staff have been instructed to prepare for sheltering in place.The embassy urged all U.S. citizens to be ready to seek immediate shelter if an air…
Police in Norway's capital have charged Marius Borg Høiby, the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, with preliminary rape charges.Borg Høiby, stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, holds no royal title and has no official duties. He was arrested late Monday. According to Sky News, citing local media, he denies the…
Following days of unrest involving clashes between police and opposition supporters, the leader of Abkhazia's separatist government stepped down on Tuesday. The unrest began Friday when protesters, objecting to new legislation enabling Russian citizens to purchase property in the region, stormed government buildings and demanded the resignation of self-declared President…
Amid escalating European security concerns, the traditionally neutral Nordic nations are taking steps to bolster citizen preparedness for potential wartime scenarios.Sweden distributed millions of pamphlets on Monday, outlining actions to take in case of war or national emergencies. This updated booklet, titled "In case of crisis or war," is significantly…
The Kremlin reported that Ukrainian forces, utilizing six U.S.-supplied ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile Systems), launched an attack into Russian territory on Tuesday. This action follows President Biden's authorization for such strikes.Russia intercepted five missiles, with the sixth sustaining damage. Debris from the sixth missile landed near a Russian military facility,…
A Hong Kong court handed down sentences of up to 10 years imprisonment to 45 prominent pro-democracy activists on Tuesday. The activists were convicted under a sweeping national security law imposed by China.Their alleged offense involved a plan to systematically reject government budget proposals after achieving a legislative majority, aiming…
On Tuesday, Vladimir Putin signed an updated nuclear doctrine. This document stipulates that any attack on Russia supported by a nuclear-armed state could justify a nuclear response.The signing coincided with the 1000th day of the war in Ukraine and followed President Biden's authorization for Ukraine to use longer-range U.S.-supplied missiles…
Halifax Regional Police have concluded their investigation into the death of a 19-year-old Walmart employee found in a walk-in oven on October 19th. They've determined her death was not suspicious and that no foul play was involved.Police Constable Martin Cromwell stated in a Facebook video update that the investigation revealed…
JERUSALEM— With the UN poised to vote on an anti-Israel resolution proposed by Algeria, demanding an end to Israel's self-defense against Hamas, the Biden administration's voting intentions remain undisclosed.The irony of Algeria, known for its anti-Israel stance, drafting the resolution, is reminiscent of the late Israeli Ambassador to the UN,…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that an October Israeli attack on Iran set back Tehran's nuclear program.“It’s not a secret,” Netanyahu stated during a Knesset address, as reported by the Times of Israel. "A specific component of their nuclear program was targeted in that attack."While the Prime Minister's remarks…
Senator John Thune of South Dakota issued a warning on Sunday: the International Criminal Court (ICC) faces sanctions if it doesn't withdraw its warrant request for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's arrest.Thune, slated to become Senate Majority Leader in January 2025, pledged to act if the current Democratic leader fails…
Hezbollah's chief spokesperson was killed in a targeted Israeli airstrike in central Beirut. This is the most recent in a series of attacks targeting senior Hezbollah figures.
On Sunday, Russia launched a massive barrage of missiles and drones against Ukraine's energy grid.Ukraine reported that the attack involved at least 120 missiles and 90 drones, including Iranian-made Shahed drones, representing the largest Russian long-range assault in months."The enemy targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure nationwide. Sadly, there's damage from direct…
Mexico City - President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration is reviewing its policies to address potential challenges from the incoming Trump administration, prioritizing Mexico's economic interests and effective immigration management.Concerned about potentially detrimental measures from the new Trump administration, President Sheinbaum and other officials are committed to maintaining a positive bilateral relationship…
A fire ravaged a neonatal intensive care unit at Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, resulting in the deaths of ten newborns due to burns and asphyxiation, a government official reported on Saturday.The fire ignited late Friday at the medical college, located approximately 180 miles southwest of…
Archaeologists unearthed a well-preserved Roman road while expanding low-carbon heating infrastructure for thousands of homes.The discovery, announced Wednesday by the London Borough of Southwark, reveals a section of Watling Street, a Roman road constructed shortly after the Roman conquest of Britain in 43 AD.Prior to this find, the precise route…
Amidst simulated battlefield conditions—yellow smoke, machine gun fire, drone surveillance, and urgent Ukrainian shouts—approximately 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers, a mix of conscripts and veterans, are undergoing trench warfare training in France's Marne region. This location, historically significant for its WWI battles, serves as a training ground mirroring the realities of the…
A report in the Wall Street Journal revealed that Iran provided assurances to the Biden administration last month that it wouldn't attempt to assassinate former President Trump. This unusual assurance, part of a confidential exchange aimed at de-escalating tensions, followed the White House's September declaration that any attempt on Trump's…
A fire at a retirement home in Villafranca de Ebro, northern Spain, early Friday morning resulted in at least 10 fatalities, according to authorities.Aragon regional government's top official, Fernando Beltran, confirmed the blaze originated in a single room.All victims were elderly residents of the Jardines de Villafranca care facility, which…
