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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, […]

The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) launched a new campaign last week seeking the public’s assistance in solving 46 cold cases involving women whose bodies were discovered between 1982 and 2021. Interpol’s objective through the “Identify me” campaign is to resolve 46 unsolved cases where the victims, all women, were found dead in six European […]

North Korea announced on Sunday that its military units are prepared to launch strikes against South Korea, after its neighbor to the south flew drones over Pyongyang and dropped leaflets. The Associated Press reported that South Korea has refused to confirm if it sent drones into North Korea but warned it would punish North Korea […]

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 – whether military personnel […]

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 Lilavati Hospital in the […]

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 are believed to be […]

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 embroidered with “AC Irvine” […]

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 reign of King Senusret […]

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 passengers were ordered to […]

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 partnership with the […]

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 Israel on October 1st.”  […]

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 led by associate professor Sinan […]

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 area, the Niagara Regional […]

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 formally declare South Korea its […]

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 circumstances surrounding its […]

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 medical appointment with O’Hara, […]