Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a Marxist politician, assumed the presidency of Sri Lanka on Monday.Dissanayake, 55, whose party, the People's Liberation Front, is a Marxist group known for two armed uprisings in the 1970s and 1980s, has been accused of contributing to the country's economic crisis."We are acutely aware that we…
JERUSALEM — Israel has brought long-awaited justice for the families of American military and diplomatic personnel killed by Hezbollah, including the bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut.The initial lack of alleged enthusiasm from the Biden administration and for the targeted killings of senior Hezbollah mass murderers sparked criticism among top…
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres defended the UNRWA's operations in Gaza on Sunday, saying only "a few elements" of the organization were affiliated with Hamas.Israeli ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon claimed last week that the UNRWA, or United Nations Relief and Works Agency, is completely infiltrated by Hamas. Guterres…
The former top security head of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) warned on Thursday that U.S. bases in the Middle East could become vulnerable to Iranian assault with Tehran's developments in its weapons capabilities. Retired Gen. Kenneth "Frank" McKenzie, now a Hertog senior fellow with the Jewish Institute for National Security of…
WARNING: This article contains graphic detailsBritish officials have determined the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of a 57-year-old man last year.According to the Western Telegraph, Barry Griffiths died in June 2023 after accidentally stabbing himself while attempting to separate frozen burgers with a knife. The coroner's court hearing on Monday…
The world's largest folk festival, Oktoberfest, officially commenced on Saturday at noon when the ceremonial keg-tapping took place. Thousands of beer enthusiasts gathered in the Munich fairground to celebrate the 189th edition of the festival, eagerly raising their mugs to the first pours.Servers diligently transported trays laden with up to…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated on Saturday that it was continuing to carry out widespread attacks on terrorist targets in southern Lebanon for a second day after detecting preparations for attacks on Israeli territory. "Dozens of Israeli Air Force aircraft are currently targeting and destroying rocket launchers to eliminate the…
An expert has argued that the United States should reject the proposed "Pact for the Future," a U.N. initiative aimed at re-establishing the global forum as a leading force on issues where it has so far failed to make progress."The Summit of the Future, where U.N. member states are expected…
Following widespread criticism from free speech advocates, including X owner Elon Musk, the Irish government is dropping portions of its controversial hate speech laws. These laws, which have drawn comparisons to the concept of "thoughtcrime" from George Orwell's "1984," would have allowed for the imprisonment of individuals simply for possessing…
Phillip Mehrtens, a New Zealand pilot, has been released from captivity after being abducted in early 2023. He was taken hostage after landing his small plane at a remote Indonesian airport, where separatist rebels set his aircraft on fire.Mehrtens, 38, who was working for Indonesian aviation company Susi Air at…
Russia’s top health official has suggested a "sex-at-work" scheme to address the country’s declining birth rate, a move that supports President Vladimir Putin’s efforts to counter a growing population crisis.Despite financial incentives, tax breaks, a nationwide campaign to discourage abortions, and Putin’s years-long attempts to encourage procreation across the country,…
Hezbollah announced on Saturday that another one of its top commanders was killed in a targeted Israeli airstrike on Beirut on Friday. Ahmed Wahbi, who was responsible for the military operations of Hezbollah's Radwan special forces unit until early 2024, was among the 16 members of the group killed in the…
SRI LANKA — After a major economic crisis in Sri Lanka marked by protests that culminated in the in 2022, voters in the island nation will head to the polls on Saturday to choose among 38 candidates for president.Located to the south of India, many voters in the country of…
A woman was arrested after doorbell video showed her pretending to be interested in a Porsche and stealing the car, running over the vehicle's owner in his driveway as she fled, police said.Sarah Badshaw, 18, was arrested on multiple charges, including dangerous operation causing bodily harm, theft of a motor…
A major restoration project is underway at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris following a devastating fire in 2019.Archaeologists have unearthed thousands of ancient artifacts during the rebuilding process, but the findings are not always straightforward. It often takes further investigation to understand their stories.In 2022, archaeologists discovered two lead sarcophagi beneath…
A 10-year-old Japanese student who was stabbed near his school in southern China has died, Tokyo officials announced on Thursday. They have requested that Beijing provide details about the stabbing and take steps to prevent similar incidents. A suspect is currently in custody.Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa expressed condolences and…
The Israeli military has confirmed it is investigating a video showing soldiers apparently throwing bodies from a rooftop during an operation in the West Bank. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday in the town of Qabatiya, where the IDF says its troops engaged in an exchange of fire. "This is a serious…
The U.S. is on a path toward a global war against its top adversaries, who have formed an alliance of "malign partnerships," and that neither the U.S. military nor the public is prepared for World War III.In late July, a group of independent national security experts, initially tasked by Congress…
The United States will host an Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety summit in November, aiming to align top nations on their technological goals and priorities for international collaboration."AI is the defining technology of our generation," U.S. Secretary of Commerce said in a press release. "With AI evolving at a rapid pace, we…
Recent excavations at Wroxeter Roman City in Shropshire, England, have revealed an ancient mosaic dating back to the early second century.The mosaic features dolphins and fish depicted on colorful white, red, and blue tiles, according to a news release from English Heritage.The ancient city, established in the 90s AD, was…
