During a Kyiv visit, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a landmark 100-year partnership agreement, underscoring continued UK support for Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict with Russia. This announcement precedes the upcoming US presidential inauguration, amid concerns about potential shifts in American military commitment to Europe and strategies to resolve […]
Disagreements over the Philadelphi security corridor are again hindering a ceasefire agreement, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Digital on Thursday. Hopes for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange, initially confirmed by the U.S. and Qatar on Wednesday, faltered by Thursday morning. “Hamas is repeatedly making new demands at the last minute, despite prior […]
The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis sustained a right forearm contusion in a fall Thursday morning at his residence, necessitating a sling for precautionary purposes. This is his second fall in recent weeks, following a December incident that resulted in a facial injury. The latest fall is one of several recent health concerns for the […]
Ian Cleary, wanted by U.S. Marshals for allegedly sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013, has been extradited to the United States. He was transferred to American authorities at Charles de Gaulle Airport in France on Thursday, according to French prosecutors. Cleary, 31, a California resident, was apprehended in Metz, France in April after […]
White House national security spokesman John Kirby expressed confidence Thursday that a plan to release Americans held in Gaza will be implemented Sunday, despite reported delays. He confirmed to ABC News that a deal exists, but acknowledged logistical details still require resolution. Kirby emphasized ongoing collaborative efforts with Israeli authorities to finalize these details, reiterating […]
Firefighters came to the aid of an Indonesian woman whose nose ring became lodged in her office chair. ViralPress obtained video showing the woman at work when her nose piercing got stuck in the chair’s mesh backing. Coworkers tried unsuccessfully to remove the septum ring before calling the fire department. “This wasn’t the strangest call […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas on Thursday of reneging on a ceasefire agreement designed to secure the release of hostages and end over a year of conflict in the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu’s office stated that the Cabinet would postpone a vote on the agreement until Hamas rescinds its actions, described as a “last-minute […]
Global and U.S. leaders welcomed the recently announced ceasefire agreement on Wednesday. President Biden unveiled the two-phased ceasefire plan, slated to unfold over several weeks, during a White House press conference. The initial phase, commencing Sunday, involves the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from all populated Gaza areas and the release of Hamas hostages, including […]
Daniel Chapo, of the long-ruling Frelimo party, assumed the presidency on Wednesday in a ceremony with limited attendance, following months of protests contesting his electoral victory. A local civil society organization reports over 300 deaths in clashes with security forces since the October 9th election, which the opposition alleges was rigged by Frelimo and which […]
TEL AVIV — Negotiations between Israeli officials and Hamas have resulted in a potential hostage-for-ceasefire agreement. The deal reportedly involves the release of thousands of Palestinian prisoners, many with criminal records, and an Israeli military withdrawal from parts of the Gaza Strip. “I’m trying to catch my breath,” said Efrat Machikawa, niece of captive Gadi […]
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, including the release of hostages, has been reached, officials confirmed. President Biden, alongside Secretary of State Antony Blinken, announced a three-phase implementation plan during a press conference. Biden stated that the initial six-week phase involves a complete ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from all populated Gaza areas, […]
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian categorically denied any Iranian plot to assassinate then President-elect Trump, asserting that such a plan never existed and never will. Pezeshkian made this declaration during a Tuesday interview with NBC News’ Lester Holt in Tehran. This comes after U.S. intelligence reported Iran was exploring such a possibility before the election. “This […]
Following Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s threat to invade Puerto Rico, the island’s governor, Jenniffer González-Colón, urged President Trump to intervene. In a letter to Trump, Governor González-Colón stated that shortly after Maduro’s internationally condemned, illegitimate inauguration, he publicly threatened an invasion of Puerto Rico. Maduro made the threat at Caracas’s “International Anti-Fascist Festival,” seemingly referencing […]
A new United Nations report reveals that Haitian gangs murdered at least 5,600 individuals last year, with an additional 3,700 injured or kidnapped. This has prompted criticism of the Biden administration’s response to the crisis. Andrés Martínez-Fernández, a senior policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation, described the administration’s approach as fragmented and politically motivated, prioritizing […]
Following his brief declaration of martial law last month, impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was taken into custody by law enforcement for questioning. Yoon reportedly stated his cooperation with the anti-corruption investigation was to prevent violence. According to Yonhap News Agency, Yoon said in a statement, “Despite the illegality of this inquiry, I’ve […]
New York City recently implemented congestion pricing, charging drivers $9 to $21.60 daily to drive below 60th Street in Manhattan. On January 6th, the State Department issued an exemption for employees of foreign missions and international organizations, including the United Nations, from these charges. New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino criticized this exemption, questioning why […]
President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming envoy, Ret. Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, recently advocated for the U.S. to resume its “maximum pressure” policy against Iran, arguing that the regime’s vulnerabilities present a crucial opportunity to reshape Iran’s future. “This year should be one of hope, action, and change,” Kellogg, a Trump administration veteran, stated at a Paris […]
South Korean authorities made a second attempt to apprehend suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence on Wednesday, following his controversial martial law declaration last month. Approximately 3,200 officers were deployed to Yoon’s Seoul estate, where he has been residing amid a personal security detail, according to Reuters. Video footage shows officers approaching the […]
Following months of severed supplies to miners illegally working in an abandoned gold mine, rescue efforts on Tuesday recovered dozens of deceased miners and severely malnourished survivors. Hundreds more remain trapped underground, many feared dead, while others are too weak for self-evacuation. Since Monday, at least 60 bodies and 92 survivors have been retrieved from […]
India and Afghanistan have significantly advanced their diplomatic ties, highlighted by a recent meeting in Dubai between Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. This high-level engagement, the second in two months, marks the strongest bilateral interaction since the Taliban’s 2021 takeover. While India’s engagement with the Taliban has […]