Following U.S. strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, an Iranian general, Hossein Salami, promised a “decisive and destructive” response to any threats. The U.S. military action was ordered by President Trump in response to Houthi attacks. According to Reuters, Gen. Hossein Salami, a leader within Iran’s military, told state media that Iran would react forcefully […]
A Russian official stated that Russia is seeking a solid, “ironclad” guarantee that Ukraine will be prevented from joining NATO, amid efforts by the U.S. government to facilitate a resolution to the conflict. Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told Russian newspaper Izvestia that Russia wants these guarantees included in any agreement, according to Reuters. He […]
` tags. ` A French politician is calling for the United States to return the Statue of Liberty, which France gifted to the U.S. in the 1880s. Raphaël Glucksmann, a center-left politician, made the remarks at a recent convention for his political party, Place Publique. According to the French newspaper Le Monde, Glucksmann told supporters, […]
` tags. Since President Trump initiated airstrikes against the Houthi terrorist group on Saturday, U.S. warships have intercepted approximately twelve Houthi drones, according to reports. A senior defense official informed of these developments on Sunday. The official stated that the drones were targeting the U.S. Navy’s Truman Carrier Strike Group but were intercepted “well before” […]
The Vatican has shared a new photo showing Pope Francis celebrating Mass on Sunday, emphasizing the positive progress in his health over the past few days. This image marks the first visual update of Pope Francis since his hospitalization at Gemelli Hospital on February 14th. He was diagnosed with a respiratory infection involving viral, bacterial, […]
` tags. ` A nightclub fire in North Macedonia early Sunday morning resulted in the deaths of 51 people and injuries to over 100, officials reported. According to Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski, speaking to reporters, pyrotechnics ignited at approximately 2:35 a.m. during a performance by a local pop group at the Pulse nightclub in Kocani. […]
The discovery of a suspected “extermination” site containing human remains and ovens in Mexico has sparked fears for families searching for missing loved ones. Mexican authorities are investigating the site in Jalisco state, initially found last week by volunteers. The site is suspected to have been used by the New Generation Jalisco Cartel. The site […]
The Greenlandic government has denounced comments made by President Trump regarding the potential acquisition of the country, labeling them “unacceptable” in a statement released on Friday. The statement follows a meeting between Trump and , during which he allegedly “reiterated his desire for annexation and control of Greenland.” Leaders from all political parties within Inatsisartut, […]
One month after being hospitalized for bronchitis that developed into pneumonia, the Pope’s condition remains stable as he continues to recover. A Vatican medical bulletin released Saturday stated that the Holy Father’s clinical condition remains stable, confirming the progress seen over the past week. This was the first medical update in three days. While at […]
Much of Cuba was still without electricity on Saturday morning after a nationwide power grid failure the previous night. The outage affected 10 million people and has renewed concerns about the country’s outdated power infrastructure. According to the grid operator UNE, only about 225 MW of power was being generated at sunrise, which is less […]
According to a post on Truth Social on Saturday, President Trump announced he authorized airstrikes against Houthi forces in Yemen. Trump stated in his post that he “ordered the United States Military to launch decisive and powerful Military action against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen,” He accused the Houthis of engaging in “an unrelenting campaign […]
OTTAWA-Mark Carney, Canada’s newly appointed Prime Minister and self-proclaimed ‘globalist’, wasted no time criticizing Donald Trump after winning the Liberal leadership race last week. In his acceptance speech, Carney stated that Canadian tariffs on the United States would remain until the U.S. demonstrates “respect,” adding that Canadians “are always ready when someone else drops the […]
Hamas stated on Saturday that the release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, 21, is contingent upon Israel’s full implementation of the existing Gaza Strip ceasefire agreement. Alexander is believed to be the last living American hostage held by the group. According to a senior Hamas official speaking anonymously to the Associated Press, the long-delayed second […]
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced Friday the death of a senior leader within the Islamic State organization in Iraq and Syria. Al-Sudani’s statement identified the leader as Abdallah Maki Mosleh al-Rifai, also known as Abu Khadija, and credited Iraqi national intelligence and U.S.-led coalition forces with the operation. The prime minister characterized al-Rifai […]
Following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by an al Qaeda-linked insurgency and the ensuing instability, the Israeli Air Force targeted the headquarters of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Damascus, Syria, on Thursday. Since Damascus fell on Dec. 8, 2024, Israel has been deploying forces to the demilitarized buffer zone with Syria and engaging in diplomatic […]
As Russian and U.S. officials prepared to discuss a proposed 30-day ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of seeking to prolong the ongoing conflict. Zelenskyy stated on X that Putin is hesitant to directly tell President Trump his desire to continue the war and the killing of Ukrainians. He added that […]
Hamas has reportedly agreed to release Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage. Alexander, 21, will be freed along with the remains of four other hostages, according to a mediated agreement. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum stated that Alexander has been held for 525 days as of Friday. The Associated Press reports that the […]
A top U.N. humanitarian official told Digital that he has “not seen a shred of evidence” suggesting the U.N., through its staff or facilities, was involved in holding hostages in Gaza. Tom Fletcher, under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), addressed claims from former Hamas hostages […]
President Trump expressed his “hope” Thursday that Russia will agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine, aiming to initiate the end of the ongoing three-year conflict. “We understand the situation in Ukraine,” he stated to reporters in the Oval Office, alongside NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. “Hopefully, they will act appropriately,” he said, referring to Russia. Trump’s […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine during a nuanced address on Thursday. However, he emphasized the need for a lasting resolution rather than a temporary 30-day cessation of hostilities. “The idea itself is correct, and we certainly support it,” Putin stated cautiously at a Moscow news […]