Reports indicate that over 60 people were injured, some critically, in a drone attack in Binyamina, Israel. The Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for the attack.Israeli media reported that two drones were launched from Lebanon, one of which was intercepted.It is not yet clear who was injured –…
Despite stringent U.S. sanctions, Iran has seen a surge in oil revenues during the Biden administration, according to a new report by the Energy Information Administration (EIA).The EIA’s report, mandated by Congress, found that Iran’s petroleum and petroleum product exports generated between $53 billion and $54 billion in revenue in…
A prominent politician in Mumbai, India's financial hub, and known for his close connections to Bollywood, was fatally shot just weeks before a critical state election.Baba Siddique, 66, was shot multiple times outside his son’s office in Mumbai on Saturday night, police stated. He later succumbed to his injuries at…
A new documentary, "Columbus DNA: The true origin," broadcast on Spain's national broadcaster TVE, revealed that DNA analysis suggests Christopher Columbus was of Sephardic Jewish descent. The documentary highlights a 22-year investigation led by forensic expert Miguel Lorente.Lorente and his team analyzed DNA samples from remains at Seville Cathedral, which…
Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland who championed Scottish independence for decades and nearly achieved it, has died at the age of 69. Salmond, a prominent figure in British politics known for his divisive stances, led the Scottish National Party to near victory in the 2014 independence referendum.…
A National Geographic documentary team has discovered what they believe are the partial remains of a British climber who vanished 100 years ago during a quest to be among the first to summit the world’s tallest mountain.The organization announced Friday that the expedition found a foot encased in a sock…
While excavating the tomb of Jifai-Hapi, who governed the Asyut region during Egypt's Middle Kingdom, archaeologists unearthed the tomb of the ancient governor's daughter, "Edi." The discovery was announced by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in an Oct. 2, 2024, Facebook post.Jifai-Hapi (also spelled Djefaihapi), was governor during the…
New Zealand's Defense Minister has refuted claims that the appointment of a female captain to command a $61 million navy ship was a factor in its sinking. The navy's specialized dive and hydrographic vessel, The Manawanui, sank on Sunday on a reef off the coast that it was surveying. Its 75 crew and…
An Iranian dissident group has accused Iran’s national airline, which is already under sanctions for supporting Russia, of providing aid to Hezbollah. The group has called for further sanctions to be imposed on the airline.
The U.S. Navy is partnering with Gecko Robotics to leverage robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) for enhanced fleet maintenance and readiness.The collaboration will see the Navy implement wall-climbing robots and AI to streamline maintenance, reduce delays, and extend the service life of its ships and submarines."We’re proud to grow our…
Specifics of the phone call between President Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, during which Jerusalem's pending response to Iran's attack last week was discussed, remain limited. A readout of the call noted Biden's "ironclad commitment to Israel's security," adding that Biden "condemned unequivocally Iran’s ballistic missile attack against…
Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered a tomb dating back to the third century B.C., believed to have once belonged to a Roman gladiator. The tomb, located at the St. John Monument in Selcuk, Izmir, was unearthed during an excavation authorized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The excavation was…
A woman accused of killing three people over a few days in separate incidents has been arrested, authorities said this week, labeling her a serial killer.Sabrina Kauldhar, 30, was arrested at a hotel in Burlington, Ontario, after the slayings of a woman and two men in and around the Toronto…
North Korea announced on Wednesday that it will permanently seal its border with South Korea and construct defensive structures along the frontier. These actions are being taken to counter what the North calls the "confrontational hysteria" of South Korean and US forces. While the announcement of a constitutional revision to…
The Hoxne Hoard is notable not just for its value, but also for its discovery.The Hoxne Hoard is widely recognized as the largest collection of Roman treasure ever unearthed in Britain. It comprises a vast array of gold and silver coins, along with other artifacts such as tableware and jewelry.The…
A British doctor, Thomas Kwan, 53, pleaded guilty on Monday to the attempted murder of his mother’s partner, Patrick O’Hara. Kwan disguised himself as a nurse and injected O’Hara with poison, claiming it was a Covid vaccine. The incident took place on January 22nd in Newcastle, England.Kwan arranged a fake…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Tuesday that Hezbollah’s intended successor to former leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed late last month, has also been eliminated."Today, Hezbollah is weaker than it has been for many, many years," Netanyahu said in a message directly to the "people of Lebanon.""We've…
An activist and municipal councilor for a Hungarian opposition party disrupted a news conference in Strasbourg, France, on Tuesday as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was outlining his plans for Hungary's six-month presidency of the European Union.The activist, Márton Gyekiczki, interrupted Orbán as he was speaking about his opposition to immigration,…
A German court on Tuesday cleared a man who is also a suspect in the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann of separate charges related to sexual offenses.The Braunschweig state court acquitted the 47-year-old German national, identified by local media as Christian Brueckner, of two counts of rape and…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a fresh warning to South Korea, reiterating his nation's commitment to becoming a nuclear power. This marks the second time in a week that Kim has directed a stern message towards Seoul.Kim accused South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol of making "tasteless…
