Israel’s military reported that approximately 250 rockets were launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon, marking one of the most intense attacks on Israel since hostilities escalated in September. The strikes caused injuries and property damage in northern and central Israel, including areas near Tel Aviv, according to Israeli police. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
A British man has reportedly been captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine. In a video widely shared online, a man in military attire identifies himself as 22-year-old James Scott Rhys Anderson and states he previously served in the British Army. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris … Read more
Israel is investigating claims by Hamas after the group released images purportedly showing the body of a female hostage in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking during Sunday’s cabinet meeting, stated that Israeli authorities could not confirm the authenticity of the photos at this stage. “We are in contact with the family, and a notification … Read more
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have detained three individuals in connection with the death of Israeli-Moldovan rabbi Zvi Kogan, whom Israel has labeled a victim of an “antisemitic act of terror.” Kogan, a Chabad emissary and advocate for Jewish life in the UAE, had been missing since Thursday afternoon. According to Chabad’s official website, … Read more
Israeli authorities announced Sunday that the body of Zvi Kogan, a 28-year-old Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates, has been discovered following what they described as a “heinous antisemitic terror incident.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office released a statement condemning the killing and vowing to “seek justice with the criminals responsible.” … Read more
A South Korean court has convicted a man of attempting to dodge mandatory military service by intentionally gaining weight, according to local media reports. The 26-year-old deliberately began binge eating before his draft physical, a judge in Seoul revealed. His obesity classification allowed him to secure a non-combat role at a government agency instead of … Read more
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of dozens of people, including 20 fatalities from a devastating attack that destroyed a multi-story residential building in central Beirut overnight, according to Lebanese authorities. In the densely populated Basta district of the capital, rescue teams on Saturday searched through the rubble for survivors. The state-run … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed anticipation for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals to address the ongoing conflict with Russia, hinting that the war could potentially conclude next year. He said that the war would end “when Russia wants it to end”. “When America has a stronger position. When the Global South is on the … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Saturday that Brooke L. Rollins, CEO of the America First Policy Institute and a senior aide during his previous administration, is his nominee for Agriculture Secretary. Rollins served as Director of the Domestic Policy Council, head of the Office of American Innovation, and Presidential Assistant for Strategic Initiatives during Trump’s … Read more
Russia is grappling with a severe demographic decline that threatens its economic and developmental ambitions. To counter the shrinking workforce, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized the need for migrants in a recent interview with state news agency RIA Novosti. “We have a tense demographic situation. We live in the largest country in the world, but … Read more
Marius Borg Høiby, the 27-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess, has been accused of a second rape, just days after his arrest on suspicion of the same offense. During a detention hearing at Oslo District Court on Wednesday for the first alleged incident, police prosecutor Andreas Kruszewski stated that the Oslo Police District had requested … Read more
A woman who accused Conor McGregor of raping her has won her civil case against the Irish mixed martial arts fighter, securing damages. The jury found McGregor guilty of assaulting Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel in December 2018 and ordered him to pay her over €248,000 (£206,000) in compensation. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
Russia possesses a stockpile of advanced missiles “ready for use,” President Vladimir Putin announced in an unscheduled television address, a day after a ballistic missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Putin highlighted the capabilities of the Oreshnik missile, claiming it is “impossible to intercept” and promising further tests, including in “combat conditions.” The … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Republican Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon to serve as the next Secretary of Labor. During his campaign, Trump pledged to prioritize American workers by safeguarding their jobs, revitalizing U.S. manufacturing, and ensuring pathways to achieve the American dream. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, … Read more
Donald Trump has nominated Scott Bessent to serve as the next Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, a key position overseeing tax policy, public debt management, international finance, and economic sanctions. The announcement concludes one of the lengthiest deliberations in Trump’s efforts to finalize his cabinet as he prepares for his second term in office. EDITOR’S … Read more
Brazilian authorities have indicted former president Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged plot to subvert the 2022 presidential election results and keep him in power. On Thursday, Bolsonaro was named among the 37 individuals charged by Brazil’s federal police in connection with efforts to block Luiz Inácio … Read more
Hollywood actress Florence Pugh has shared that a surprising medical diagnosis prompted her to freeze her eggs at the age of 27. Now 28, the British star revealed on the SHE MD podcast, released Tuesday, that she has been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis—conditions that can impact fertility. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that his forces launched a new intermediate-range missile, codenamed Oreshnik, during an attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday. He described the strike as a direct response to Ukraine’s recent use of US and UK long-range weaponry to hit targets inside Russia. In a televised statement, Putin … Read more
At least 41 people, including women and children, were killed when unidentified gunmen ambushed a convoy of 200 passenger vehicles in Pakistan’s remote Kurram tribal district near the Afghan border. The attack, described by authorities as a “major tragedy,” has also left 16 others critically injured, with fears the death toll could rise. The convoy, … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has selected long-time ally and veteran prosecutor Pam Bondi as his nominee for attorney general, following Matt Gaetz’s decision to withdraw from consideration earlier in the day. Bondi, who previously served as Florida’s attorney general, has extensive experience in law enforcement. A staunch Trump supporter, she was a member of his legal … Read more