In his fourth and likely final visit to Ukraine before the U.S. election next month, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin praised Ukraine's efforts to repel Russian President Vladimir Putin's prolonged assault but cautioned that there is "no silver bullet" to end the war. "There is no silver bullet. No single capability…
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Monday that the U.S. is monitoring reports of North Korean troops being deployed to Russia to fight in Ukraine. "We're obviously continuing to look into those reports," Kirby said. "We're talking to our allies and partners about what they're saying on…
Israeli authorities on Monday announced the dismantling of an Iranian spy ring operating in northern Israel, leading to the arrest of seven Israeli citizens. The suspects, accused of providing intelligence to Iran, are alleged to have compromised sensitive military and energy infrastructure, posing a significant threat to national security.A joint…
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has released footage showing the late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar evacuating his family into a tunnel beneath Gaza in the hours leading up to his terrorist group's Oct. 7 attack on Israel.The video depicts Sinwar transporting his family and possessions, including pillows, water, and a…
Authorities are searching for an American national who was reportedly kidnapped in the southern Philippine coastal town of Sibuco after he was shot in the leg by a group of gunmen. The alleged kidnapping occurred on Thursday night. The FBI confirmed that they are aware of the reports and are…
Israel's military, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), is scheduled to carry out airstrikes against Lebanon on Sunday evening, targeting financial institutions linked to the Hezbollah militant group. ’ Trey Yingst, reporting from Israel, says the strikes will specifically target al-Qard al-Hassan facilities throughout Lebanon. Al-Qard al-Hassan, a unit used to…
KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – Contrary to widespread media reports, China’s 13-hour simulated blockade of Taiwan, which began on Monday, Oct. 14, involving a record number of aircraft, an aircraft carrier, and naval and coast guard vessels, was not simply about "punishing" Taiwan's new president for his comments since assuming office in…
A Greek court sentenced a 28-year-old man to a suspended one-month prison term for repeatedly trespassing on his neighbors' properties to smell their shoes. The man, appearing in court on Thursday, expressed his inability to explain his actions and admitted to feeling embarrassed by his behavior. He assured the court…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a warning to Hezbollah following its alleged assassination attempt against him and his wife, calling it a "grave mistake.""The attempt by Iran’s proxy Hezbollah to assassinate me and my wife today was a grave mistake," Netanyahu wrote on Saturday. "This will not deter me…
Cuba is working to restore electricity across the island after the national grid collapsed for a second time in 24 hours, according to state-run media.Lazaro Guerra, Cuba's top electricity official, said on a morning TV news program that a new grid malfunction in western Cuba forced technicians to reconnect three…
JERUSALEM — Military and Middle East experts say that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to ignore dire warnings from President Biden and Vice President Harris about conquering the last major stronghold of Hamas terrorists in Rafah proved to be the right call. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the…
Cuba experienced a nationwide power outage on Friday due to a malfunction at one of its main power plants, the Ministry of Energy and Mines reported.The Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant's electrical system "completely disconnected" at 11 a.m., according to a post on X. This event left millions of Cubans without…
South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) said on Friday that North Korea has dispatched troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine. If confirmed, this move would make North Korea the third country involved in the war and further escalate tensions between North Korea and the West.The South Korean announcement came…
Israeli officials believe Mohammed Sinwar, the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar who was killed on Wednesday, could be the next leader of Hamas, according to multiple Israeli media outlets. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) could not be immediately reached for comment on the possible next head of the terrorist organization…
A video has captured a woman miraculously escaping injury after a water tank fell from a roof and landed perfectly around her. The incident occurred in Surat earlier this month after the woman was returning home from a Hindu temple where she had just offered donations to the local deities,…
In 1982, a sponge diver's chance discovery led archaeologists to undertake an extensive excavation project at the Uluburun shipwreck site, involving a total of 22,000 dives.The 3,300-year-old shipwreck, located off the coast of Kaş, was initially found by a diver, according to the Institute of Nautical Archaeology (INA), who carried…
Hamas acknowledged on Friday that it has suffered "very painful and distressing" losses following the release of a drone video by the Israeli military showing the final moments of a key figure's life. The video shows the individual, who was wounded, throwing a wooden board at a drone that was surveying…
The U.S. State Department on Thursday said the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli troops presented an "opportunity" for a potential cease-fire and an end to the yearlong war. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said that until now, "there’s been no path to ending this war because Sinwar…
Genaro García Luna, Mexico’s former secretary of public security, was sentenced to more than 38 years in a U.S. prison on Wednesday for accepting substantial bribes to assist drug traffickers. García Luna, who was once hailed as the architect of Mexico’s war on drug cartels, was found guilty by a…
Archeodunum Research Center archaeologists were called to a home in Corbeil-Essonnes, France during the winter of 2023-2024 after a homeowner discovered a skeleton in his basement, leading to a monthslong excavation and significant findings.The homeowner’s discovery of a single skeleton was just the beginning of a major archaeological dig, uncovering…
