JERUSALEM – Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, has accused the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) of being controlled by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. Danon’s comments follow last week’s Israeli airstrike on the UNRWA al-Jaouni school in a Gaza refugee camp. He questioned how the UN […]
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Russian Military Aircraft Spotted off Alaskan Coast for Fourth Time Since 9/11
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) reported the detection of Russian military aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Sunday, marking the fourth such instance since the September 11 attacks amid heightened tensions between the United States and Russia. Two Russian IL-38 military planes operating within the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) were […]
Israeli Border Community Faces Constant Attacks from Hezbollah
Six months after Yulia Bar-Dan and her family fled their home on a kibbutz in northern Israel fearing a possible Hezbollah assault following the horrendous Hamas attack of Oct. 7, she returned to gather what she could from a lifetime of memories she’d left behind. One hour was all she had. “We were given a […]
Philippines Sends New Coast Guard Vessel to Sabina Shoal Despite China’s Objections
The Philippines has deployed a new coast guard vessel to Sabina Shoal, replacing a ship that returned to port after a five-month deployment. This move is likely to further escalate tensions with China, which has demanded the Philippines withdraw its presence in the area. China has accused the Philippines of “illegally stranding” its coast guard […]
U.S. Navy Member Detained in Venezuela on Allegations of Destabilization
A U.S. service member has been detained in Venezuela, the U.S. State Department said. On Saturday, Venezuela’s Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech had been detained as they were accused of trying to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and overthrow the Venezuelan government, Reuters reported. In a statement obtained […]
Bear Attack Leaves Hiker With Serious Injuries
A 45-year-old Calgary man hiking alone in was attacked by a bear late Friday morning, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed to Digital Saturday. The hiker, who was not identified, was in a remote part of Crowsnest Pass near Window Mountain Lake around 11:19 a.m. when the attack occurred, leaving him with extensive injuries, […]
A Culinary Journey Through Portugal: A Guide to Delicious Dishes
Portuguese cuisine is known for its unique and diverse flavors. Whether you prefer seafood or meat, there’s something for everyone on the menu. Portuguese food is bursting with bold flavors, often incorporating ingredients like potatoes, garlic, onions, and rice. If you’re not planning a trip to Portugal anytime soon, don’t worry. You can enjoy Portuguese […]
UK Government’s ‘Think Before You Post’ Warning Sparks Free Speech Concerns
LONDON – Concerns are rising in Britain regarding a potential free speech crisis, as the new Labour government, along with police and courts, are accused of taking a hard line against freedom of expression. Prime Minister , the leader of the ruling Labour Party, and his administration, in power for less than two months, have […]
Three U.S. Citizens Sentenced to Death in Congo Following Coup Attempt
Three American citizens have been sentenced to death after being convicted of participating in a coup attempt. One of them, Marcel Malanga, told the court that his father, Christian Malanga, who led the failed coup, “had threatened to kill us if we did not follow his orders.” A lawyer representing the three Americans, Marcel Malanga, […]
Havana Syndrome Study Halted Due to Data Mishandling and Coercion Concerns
An internal review board at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) halted a long-term study of Havana Syndrome patients after finding that the research involved mishandling of data and participants who reported being pressured to join the study. The study had not yet found evidence linking the participants to the same symptoms and brain injuries. […]
Israel Says It Has Eliminated a Top Hamas Brigade and 2,000 Fighters in Rafah
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Thursday that its troops had successfully “dismantled” Hamas’ Rafah brigade in the Philadelphi Corridor, a key area where Hamas has been known to construct cross-border tunnels into Egypt. In a statement, the IDF said that its soldiers in the 162nd Division had conducted “precise, intelligence-based, targeted operations in […]
Proposed ‘Misinformation’ Law Faces Backlash as ‘Biggest Attack’ on Australian Freedoms
Australian authorities have proposed new legislation aimed at combating misinformation, with critics denouncing the measures as excessive oversight and a potential crackdown on dissenting opinions. “Misinformation legislation introduced into federal parliament today represents a chilling assault on every Australian’s right to free speech. The new Bill broadens provisions to censor speech, which even the government’s […]
Report: Iran Uses Hells Angels, Criminal Gangs to Target Critics
A new report has revealed that Iran is using the Hells Angels biker gang and other criminal enterprises to attack and silence dissidents living in Europe and the United States. The shadowy operations, orchestrated by high-level units within Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its Ministry of Intelligence, have targeted a former Iranian military […]
Putin Warns US, NATO Risk War With Russia Over Potential Ukrainian Long-Range Strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stern warning to the U.S. and its NATO allies this week, stating that they risk being “at war” with Moscow if they remove restrictions on Ukraine’s use of long-range weapons to strike targets inside Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been pushing for months to lift all restrictions on […]
Two Men Charged in Theft of Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ from London Gallery
Two men have been arrested and charged with burglary after the “Girl with Balloon” artwork was stolen from a London gallery during a smash-and-grab raid. Larry Fraser, 47, and James Love, 53, are currently in police custody following the incident at the Grove Gallery that occurred around 11 p.m. on Sunday night, according to the […]
China Rejects International AI Weapons Development Guidelines
China declined to sign an international agreement, supported by over 60 countries including the U.S., aimed at setting ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in military applications. This decision came during the Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) summit in South Korea, where approximately 90 nations participated, but roughly a third […]
Morocco’s University of al-Qarawiyyin Holds Guinness World Record for Oldest Higher Education Institution
The University of al-Qarawiyyin in Morocco has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest institution of higher learning in the world. Widely acknowledged as the oldest university globally, the University of al-Qarawiyyin was initially established as a mosque in 859 AD by Fatima al-Fihri. It was subsequently incorporated into Morocco’s university system in […]
Russia and China Conduct Largest Joint Military Exercises Since Soviet Era
Russia and China have launched the largest military drills in three decades, spanning both hemispheres, as reported by Reuters. The Russian defense ministry said the week-long war games will involve 90,000 troops, 400 warships, submarines and support vessels, along with 120 planes and helicopters deployed across the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, as well as the […]
Mpox Vaccine Donations Targeted at African Outbreak
Several nations have committed to donating mpox vaccine doses to combat the outbreak in Africa, following the World Health Organization’s declaration of a global public health emergency in August, marking the second such declaration in two years. These donations aim to address the stark inequity that left African countries without access to vaccines during the […]
Israeli Museum Reinstates Bronze Age Jar After Toddler’s Mishap
An ancient jar is back on display at the Hecht Museum in Haifa, nearly two weeks after a 4-year-old visitor accidentally smashed it late last month. The jar, dating back to the Bronze Age (2200-1500 B.C.), predates the time of Kings David and Solomon. It was completely intact before the incident, making it a rare […]