Reports on Tuesday indicated the presence of a North Korean M1989 Koksan self-propelled howitzer on the Russian front lines, following November reports of the shipment of two such weapons. This artillery piece boasts a range of up to 37 miles when using rocket-assisted shells and a firing rate of one to two shells every five […]
Following Prime Minister Trudeau’s resignation on Monday, the Liberal Party faces an upcoming leadership race amidst declining popularity and a looming election. The next leader of this struggling party will become Canada’s next prime minister, inheriting challenges such as rising living costs, an immigration crisis, and President-elect Trump’s aggressive economic policies. The next election must […]
Nicolás Maduro is set to begin a third term as Venezuelan president on January 10th, with his inauguration ceremony to be held by the ruling party’s congress. This follows a July 28th election widely criticized domestically and internationally for its lack of fairness and legitimacy. The election, claimed by Maduro to have been won by […]
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake, approximately 50 miles from Mount Everest, struck Tibet on Tuesday, resulting in at least 95 fatalities, according to reports. State broadcaster CCTV, citing Shigatse’s vice mayor, reported an additional 130 injuries. Rescue efforts are underway, with workers searching for survivors amidst the rubble in hard-hit villages. Over 1,000 homes are […]
A group of Afghan citizens arrived in the Philippines on Monday to undergo special immigrant visa processing for resettlement in the United States. This arrival is a result of a bilateral agreement between the Philippine and U.S. governments. The Philippines agreed in July to temporarily host a U.S. immigrant visa processing facility for a limited […]
A 22-year-old Spanish law student, Blanca Ojanguren, died on Friday at Koh Yao Elephant Care sanctuary in Thailand. According to reports, the incident occurred while she was bathing an elephant. El Mundo reported that Ojanguren was visiting the sanctuary on Yao Yai Island with her boyfriend. The sanctuary stated that a 50-year-old elephant fatally struck […]
Following his claim of victory in last year’s Venezuelan presidential election, Edmundo González Urrutia met with President Biden on Monday to seek support for the removal of Nicolás Maduro from office. The meeting at the White House saw González Urrutia, representing Venezuela’s main opposition coalition, urge support for his efforts to oust Maduro before the […]
Congolese authorities have transferred over 170 death row inmates to a maximum-security prison in the north for execution. The Minister of Justice, Constant Mutamba, confirmed the transfer, stating that 70 prisoners were moved on Sunday, joining 102 already at Angenga prison in Mongala province. These convicts, known locally as “Kulunas” or “urban bandits,” are aged […]
OTTAWA, Canada— Following Justin Trudeau’s Monday morning announcement of his resignation as Liberal Party leader, his successor will face Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre. Current polling shows the Conservatives enjoying significantly higher support (47% versus 18% for the Liberals) among committed voters in this year’s general election. First elected in 2004, 45-year-old Calgary native Poilievre […]
Following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement of his resignation, President-elect Trump reiterated his belief that Canada would thrive as the 51st U.S. state. On Truth Social, he claimed that many Canadians favor this idea, arguing that a merger would eliminate trade deficits, lower taxes, and enhance Canada’s security against threats from Russia and China. He […]
Facing mounting pressure within his Liberal Party due to criticism over his economic policies and threats from President-elect Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday. He will step down once the party selects a new leader. “I intend to resign as party leader and Prime Minister after the party selects […]
Following a deadly attack in the West Bank, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged on Monday to apprehend those responsible for the killings, referring to the perpetrators as “despicable murderers.” The victims included off-duty Master Sgt. Elad Yaakov Winkelstein and sisters-in-law Rachel Cohen and Aliza Raiz. Gunmen opened fire on vehicles in the Palestinian village […]
In an X post, Elon Musk stated that Reform UK Party leader Nigel Farage lacks the necessary qualities for leadership and should be replaced. Musk tweeted that the Reform Party requires new leadership, asserting Farage is unsuitable. Farage, however, publicly disagreed with Musk’s assessment. “Unexpected! Elon’s a remarkable person, but I disagree. My stance remains: […]
North Korea launched a ballistic missile on Monday, its first such test since President-elect Trump’s reelection. The previous missile test occurred on November 5th, just before the US election. This latest launch suggests Kim Jong Un has no intention of improving relations with Trump compared to his relationship with President Biden. The test follows the […]
The death toll from last month’s attack on a Magdeburg Christmas market has risen to six following the death of a 52-year-old woman. According to the Associated Press, the woman succumbed to her injuries at a hospital on Monday. She was among hundreds injured when a 50-year-old man drove a vehicle into the crowded market […]
With Israel’s military operation in Gaza nearing its end, the post-conflict future is a pressing concern. The displacement of nearly 1.9 million Gazans has the international community closely monitoring the situation. A security official stated that while there’s no easy solution, Gaza’s future hinges on the policies of the incoming Trump administration. Another official emphasized […]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly set to announce his resignation as early as Monday, according to multiple Canadian news sources. The Globe and Mail first broke the story on Sunday evening, citing three unnamed sources. While the exact timing remains unclear, the resignation is anticipated before Wednesday’s national caucus meeting. This development follows […]
Following a meeting with Chancellor Karl Nehammer and other officials at the presidential palace, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen announced Sunday he will meet with far-right Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl amid speculation he may task Kickl with forming a government. This announcement comes after Nehammer, whose intention to resign followed the collapse of […]
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied reports that Hamas has submitted a list of hostages for potential release as part of a ceasefire agreement on Sunday. Reuters earlier reported that Hamas had reportedly approved a list of 34 hostages for potential release in exchange for a ceasefire. Hamas officials indicated this […]
Tomiko Itooka, verified by the Gerontology Research Group as the world’s oldest person, passed away on December 29th at age 116, an Ashiya city official announced Saturday. She died at a care facility in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture. Yoshitsugu Nagata, an official overseeing senior citizen policies, confirmed the death. Born on May 23, 1908, Itooka, known […]