With the aim of curbing knife crime, the U.K. has set an August 1st deadline for residents to dispose of any ninja swords they possess. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the ban on “ninja swords” following the 2022 murder of 16-year-old Ronan Kanda, who was killed near his home with such a weapon. “Confirmed: Ninja […]
Germany appears to be increasing its defense spending in response to consistent criticism from the former U.S. President regarding its contributions to defense. Trump’s remarks have seemingly spurred Germany to bolster its military funding and infrastructure, which has been described as being in disrepair. According to the former U.S. Ambassador to Germany, during the Trump […]
A major steel company is citing tariffs as the reason behind the potential shutdown of its two blast furnaces, which could leave the United Kingdom as the only G7 nation without its own steel production. According to The Telegraph, British Steel, owned by Chinese steel group Jingye, plans to close its two blast furnaces in […]
For the first time since a November ceasefire, Israel attacked Lebanon’s capital city on Friday. Associated Press reporters reported a loud explosion in Beirut and saw smoke rising from the southern suburbs, an area Israel’s military had threatened to target. While Israel has consistently attacked southern Lebanon, this marks the first strike on Beirut since […]
Tensions rose Friday as Denmark became the target of President Donald Trump’s scrutiny. The Trump administration is now pointing to what they describe as Copenhagen’s failure to protect Greenland from Russian and Chinese influence. During a visit with American troops at the U.S.’s Pituffik Space Base in northwest Greenland, Vice President Vance emphasized the importance […]
Amidst Vice President JD Vance’s planned trip to assess U.S. security interests in the Arctic, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Washington’s interest in Greenland “has nothing to do” with Russia. Putin made the comments during an address to Russia’s Arctic Forum in Murmansk on Thursday. “In short, America’s plans in relation to Greenland are […]
` tags. ` A significant earthquake, registering 7.7 in magnitude, struck Burma and Thailand on Friday, leading to building collapses and widespread panic. The tremor was felt across nearly all areas of Burma, with aftershocks extending into India and China. The current status of injuries and potential deaths remains unclear. The USGS reported an aftershock […]
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Friday the U.S. intends to deepen its military alliance with the Philippines as a deterrent to Chinese aggression in the contested South China Sea. Hegseth’s assurance was given during a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the Philippines. The visit is part of Hegseth’s effort to […]
A Polish military team has been dispatched to Lithuania to assist the Lithuanian and U.S. Armies in the search for four Fort Stewart-based soldiers who went missing early Tuesday during a training exercise near Pabradė, Lithuania. U.S. Army Europe and Africa public affairs confirmed the soldiers were in an M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle on […]
Amid rising tensions over trade, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared Thursday that the previous dynamic with the United States has ended, signaling a need to re-evaluate trade agreements. Carney, 60, who recently secured the Liberal leadership with a significant majority following Justin Trudeau’s resignation, addressed reporters in Ottawa after a meeting with provincial premiers, […]
Dutch police reported that a knife-wielding assailant seriously injured multiple people, including two Americans, in a stabbing incident that occurred in an Amsterdam shopping area on Thursday. The Associated Press reported that the attack, which lasted several minutes, ended when a passerby subdued the suspect near Dam Square on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services, including ambulances […]
Secretary of State Rubio clearly stated Washington’s stance on the recent visa revocation of Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk on Thursday, asserting that any foreign student “creating a ruckus” will face visa cancellation. “I don’t care what movement you’re involved in,” Rubio told reporters at a press event in Guyana, questioning why any country would […]
Argentina intends to declassify all government documents related to Nazi fugitives who sought refuge in the country after World War II, according to reports. These documents are expected to include information on Nazi-linked bank accounts and records detailing the “ratlines,” the financial and logistical networks used by Nazis to evade justice and escape to Argentina […]
In a surprising statement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has predicted that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s health is failing and that he will die soon. Zelenskyy made this bold prediction during a Wednesday interview, also urging the U.S. not to relieve Russia’s global isolation as peace talks continue to end the war in Ukraine. “He will […]
European leaders have rejected President Trump’s proposal to ease sanctions on Russia and allow its return to the global market, asserting that such actions will not occur until Moscow ceases its illegal war. This stance effectively undermines the Black Sea ceasefire. Earlier in the week, the Trump administration highlighted its negotiations, stating that both parties […]
According to the Associated Press, a tourist submarine that sank off the coast of Egypt on Thursday resulted in the deaths of six people and injuries to nine others. Provincial officials, who remained anonymous because they lacked media authorization, stated that all of the casualties were among the 45 passengers on board the submarine. The […]
Liran Berman describes his brothers, Gali and Ziv, as the life of the party. The twins, Gali and Ziv, were abducted from their Kibbutz Kfar Aza home. Liran Berman told Digital that his brothers were lighting technicians, which suited their personalities. Unlike many Israelis in their 20s who relocate to urban centers like Tel Aviv […]
During a Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in Geneva on Wednesday, pro-Israel speakers faced interruptions and reprimands. Conversely, speakers critical of Israel were seemingly permitted to make accusatory statements without intervention, including allegations of “genocide.” Hillel Neuer, the Executive Director of U.N. Watch, was interrupted twice while criticizing United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, whose […]
North Korean state media reported Thursday that Kim Jong-un supervised tests of new AI-powered suicide drones and called for increased production. KCNA released photos showing Kim inspecting upgraded reconnaissance drones capable of detecting tactical targets and enemy activity on land and sea. Kim stated that unmanned control should be a top priority in modern arms […]
A devastating wildfire sweeping through southern South Korea has significantly damaged the ancient Gounsa Buddhist temple complex, destroying two nationally designated treasure buildings. The wildfires, among the worst South Korea has experienced in five days, have resulted in 24 fatalities, the destruction of over 300 structures, and the evacuation of more than 28,000 residents, according […]