Kemi Badenoch, 44, has become the new leader of the Conservative Party, marking a significant milestone as the first Black woman to head a major UK political party. She secured the leadership after winning a contest on a pledge to return the party to its foundational principles, promising to lead…
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed a "tooth-breaking" response to both Israel and the United States, coinciding with Iran's assertion of its nuclear weapon capability. Kamal Kharrazi, a senior Iranian official, issued a warning about Iran's nuclear capacity on Friday, stating that Iran may be willing to revise…
The Biden administration has finalized regulations aimed at preventing American investors from supporting the development of advanced technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), in China.The U.S. Treasury Department on Monday finalized a rule that stemmed from an August 2023 executive order issued by President Biden that aims to restrict "countries of…
The Pentagon has confirmed that the United States is sending additional bomber aircraft and Navy warships to the Middle East. Defense officials have confirmed that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is deploying several B-52 Stratofortress bomber aircraft, tanker aircraft, and Navy destroyers to the region. This move comes amidst reports that Iran…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a warning that the recent deployment of North Korean troops in Russia poses a threat not only to Ukraine but also to the stability and security of nations in Asia that are allied with the West."North Korea’s actions aren’t random," Zelenskyy told South Korea’s…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted on Thursday that Iran's nuclear program could be the next target for Jerusalem, following Tehran's promise of retaliation for last week's airstrikes. "The ultimate objective that I have set for the IDF and the security services is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons," he…
Search and rescue efforts continued on Thursday, with crews scouring stranded vehicles and waterlogged buildings for victims of the devastating flash floods that claimed at least 158 lives. The eastern Valencia region alone reported 155 confirmed fatalities.The catastrophic impact of the floods, described as Spain's deadliest natural disaster in recent…
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed on Thursday that 8,000 North Korean soldiers currently in Russia are expected to begin combat operations in Ukraine "in the coming days."The secretary said that of the 10,000 North Korean soldiers believed to have been sent to Russia for training, 80% of that…
Iran and Russia are finalizing a strategic partnership agreement that will enhance their defensive cooperation and military ties at a time of growing Western concerns about regional conflicts in Europe and the Middle East. "The treaty on a comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and Iran that is being prepared will become a serious factor in…
North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan on Wednesday night, a day after South Korean officials reported the North was preparing to test-launch an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). This missile reportedly had the longest flight time of any previous test.According to a statement from the…
On Tuesday, the Canadian government accused Indian Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah, a close associate of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, of orchestrating plots to target Sikh separatists within Canada.While the Indian government has not yet issued a formal response, it has previously dismissed Canada's allegations as unfounded, denying any involvement.The…
A heartbreaking video captures the moment a seasoned skydiver, Carolina Muñoz Kennedy, 40, from Chile, met her demise after both her parachutes failed during a skydiving excursion in on Saturday.According to news outlet Diario AS, Muñoz Kennedy's main parachute malfunctioned, and the reserve parachute opened with twisted lines, as reported…
JERUSALEM – Top Middle East advisers to President Biden are actively working to broker a temporary cease-fire agreement between Israel and the Hezbollah terrorist group operating in Lebanon. This deal aims to replace the reportedly ineffective United Nations mission.The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), established by a U.S.-backed United…
The Taliban has once again restricted women’s rights, this time by banning them from "hearing other women’s voices" during prayer, according to reports this week. Khalid Hanafi, acting minister of the Vice and Virtue Ministry, made the announcement in a voice message posted on the ministry's social media pages, which…
The Pentagon has stated that it will not impose any new restrictions on Ukraine's use of American weapons if North Korean troops join the conflict in Russia.This declaration follows the Department of Defense's announcement in mid-October that it would provide Ukraine with additional military aid to counter Russian forces, including…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Tuesday that the anticipated deployment of thousands of North Korean soldiers to bolster Russian troops on the Ukrainian front line signifies an escalation of the war beyond the borders of the warring parties.Western leaders assert that North Korea has dispatched approximately 10,000 soldiers to…
The Pentagon confirmed on Tuesday that a “small number” of North Korean troops are currently stationed in Russia’s Kursk region, which is near the Ukrainian border. They also added that an additional two thousand soldiers are expected to arrive soon.Last week, White House National Security communications director John Kirby confirmed…
An 18-year-old, Axel Muganwa Rudakubana, has been charged with possessing an al Qaeda training manual and ricin poison, in addition to the three murder charges, 10 counts of attempted murder, and one count of knife possession he already faces. The new charges, filed under the UK's Terrorism Act, stem from…
Justin Trudeau is facing mounting pressure to resign as Canadian Prime Minister. His approval ratings have plummeted, and even some members of his own party have called for his resignation.Pierre Poilievre, leader of the opposition Conservative Party, is looking to capitalize on Trudeau's declining popularity. Poilievre, who has been appealing…
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui arrived in Russia's far east on Tuesday en route to Moscow for talks as the Russia-Ukraine war took a dangerous new turn, with NATO and South Korea expressing concern about the possibility of North Korean troops joining the conflict on Moscow's side.NATO announced…
