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 New York jury in 2023 […]
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Home Renovation Uncovers Roman-Era Graves
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 a total of 38 […]
Taliban Imposes Ban on Images of Living Beings in Afghan Media
The Taliban has reportedly begun implementing a ban prohibiting certain media outlets from airing “images of living beings.” A source confirmed the news to the Associated Press on Tuesday. The militant group, through its Vice and Virtue Ministry, is currently enforcing the rule in several provinces. It remains unclear when or if it will apply […]
A Travel Guide to Christmas Island National Park, Home to Millions of Migrating Red Crabs
Christmas Island, an Australian external territory in the Indian Ocean, is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and adventure seekers. The island is primarily composed of Christmas Island National Park, boasting lush rainforests, diverse wildlife, and stunning beaches. The island’s name originates from its discovery on Christmas Day in 1643 by Capt. William Mynors of the […]
US designates Palestinian group Samidoun as terrorist fundraiser
The Biden administration on Tuesday designated the Palestinian non-governmental organization Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network as an “international fundraiser” for a Palestinian terrorist group. This designation comes six months after calls for the Biden administration to outlaw the Palestinian group in the U.S. The U.S. Treasury Department stated that “In a joint action with Canada, […]
Discovery of 3.3 Million-Year-Old Stone Tools: Oldest Ever Found
The oldest stone tools ever discovered were unearthed at a 3.3-million-year-old archaeological site in West Turkana, Kenya, according to research published in 2015 in the journal, “Nature.” The authors described the find as “a new beginning to the known archaeological record,” as these stone tools predate those of the Oldowan toolkit by 700,000 years. Archaeological […]
Israel Identifies Potential Targets for Retaliation Against Iran
Israel has reportedly finalized potential targets for retaliation against Iran for the missile barrage launched on Oct. 1. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has pledged a “precise and deadly response.” According to Channel 12 news, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has presented a list of potential targets to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gallant. Officials are […]
Ukraine’s Defense Minister: Troops Ready, but Ally Weapons and Equipment Needed
FIRST ON FOX – Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov spoke with Digital about Ukraine’s war efforts as Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fourth year in February 2025, with both sides making very little gains on the battlefield. With the winter fighting season approaching, the Ukrainian government needs to intensify its efforts to recruit new soldiers, […]
Senator Cotton Alleges Biden Administration Allowed Aid to Reach Hamas, Accusing Them of Prolonging Gaza War
JERUSALEM—Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) recently sent a letter to the head of the U.S. Agency for International Development, disclosing that some of the $1 billion in American taxpayer money was likely diverted to Hamas. Cotton’s shocking claim came just weeks after the U.S.-designated terrorist organization, Hamas, executed the 23-year-old American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin in late August. […]
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas: The World’s Largest Cruise Ship, Hosting Over 7,000 Guests
Have you ever dreamed of sailing on the world’s largest cruise ship? To make that dream a reality, you’ll need to book a trip on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, currently holding the title of the largest cruise ship in the world. Icon of the Seas was constructed at the Meyer Turku Shipyard in […]
Bodycam Footage Shows Suspect Hiding in Couch During Warrant Service
Police in the UK discovered a suspect hiding in an unusual location while serving a warrant, according to bodycam footage recently shared on social media. Bedfordshire Police shared the video on Facebook, where it has garnered over 138,000 views. The video shows the suspect, clad in undergarments, concealed beneath a couch. “Look, he’s hiding in […]
US Expresses Concern Over Reports of North Korean Soldiers Fighting in Ukraine
U.S. officials expressed concern on Tuesday about reports suggesting North Korean soldiers are fighting on behalf of Russia in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed this week that North Korea has deployed soldiers to the conflict, citing intelligence briefings on “North Korea’s actual involvement in the war” in Ukraine. This statement follows a report last […]
India-Canada Relations Face Long Road to Recovery After Diplomatic Fallout
A diplomatic dispute that has strained bilateral ties for over a year has escalated as both countries expelled each other’s top diplomats over the killing of a Sikh activist in Canada and allegations of other crimes. Experts say the diplomatic standoff will hinder both countries’ progress on a once-promising partnership and could impact India’s ambitions […]
North Korea Demolishes Inter-Korean Infrastructure in Symbolic Protest
In a symbolic act of defiance, North Korea on Tuesday destroyed the northern sections of unused road and rail routes that once connected it to South Korea. This action came just days after North Korea accused South Korea of flying drones over its capital, Pyongyang, leading to an exchange of threats between the two nations. […]
Russian Man Survives 67 Days Adrift at Sea, but Family Members Perish.
A man who had been adrift at sea for more than two months in an inflatable boat was rescued by emergency crews, but his brother and nephew died, officials said on Tuesday. According to the prosecutor’s office in the far east of Russia, the man was rescued on Monday in the Sea of Okhotsk after […]
Iran-Backed Militias Gather on Israel’s Borders
For over four decades, Iran has built a “Ring of Fire” around Israel, using terrorist groups to expand its influence in the Middle East. However, recent Israeli military actions have started to dismantle this network, potentially marking a turning point in the conflict. Amnon Sofrin, former Mossad Intelligence Director, told Digital, “There’s a clock in […]
U.S. THAAD Missile Defense System Arrives in Israel, Expected to be Operational Soon
The Pentagon announced that the initial components of a U.S. missile defense system designed to shield Israel from Iranian attacks have arrived in the Middle East and will be “fully operational” shortly. Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder stated on Monday that “an advance team of U.S. military personnel and initial components necessary to […]
UK Father Confesses to Daughter’s Murder After Fleeing to Pakistan
Prosecutors stated that Urfan Sharif, the father of a 10-year-old girl found dead in England, called UK police after fleeing to Pakistan to confess to his daughter’s murder. Sharif, 42, along with his partner Beinash Batool and brother Faisal Malik, are currently on trial at London’s Central Criminal Court, facing charges of murder. William Emlyn […]
Israel’s UN Ambassador Accuses UNIFIL of Ignoring Hezbollah’s Military Build-Up for 18 Years
JERUSALEM – Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon on Sunday accused the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) of failing to enforce its mission to prevent the U.S.-designated terrorist movement Hezbollah from establishing military outposts on the border with Israel. has revealed a military outpost about a mere 300 yards north of the border […]
China Conducts Military Drills Around Taiwan to Deter Independence
China conducted extensive military exercises surrounding Taiwan on Monday, deploying a record-breaking 125 military aircraft in a demonstration of force aimed at deterring Taiwanese independence aspirations, officials say. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reported that this was the highest number of Chinese military aircraft observed in a single day, with 90 of them, including warplanes, […]