A 19-year-old former student attacked Precko Elementary School in Zagreb, Croatia on Friday morning, resulting in the death of a 7-year-old student and injuries to three other children and a teacher. The attack occurred at approximately 9:50 a.m. Authorities apprehended the attacker, who also inflicted self-harm, preventing a suicide attempt. The attacker, who still resides […]

Iran continues its pursuit of nuclear weapons, not only accumulating near-weapons-grade enriched uranium but also expanding its covert weaponization efforts. Information from sources within the Iranian regime, provided to the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), suggests renewed efforts to develop nuclear detonation capabilities. The NCRI identifies METFAZ (Center for Research and Expansion of […]

A U.S. delegation, including Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf, and Senior Adviser Daniel Rubinstein, is in Damascus for the first time in over a decade. Their primary goals include gathering information on missing American citizens and engaging with various Syrian groups. The visit […]

The Department of Defense has revealed that the number of US troops deployed in Syria is actually 2,000, significantly more than the previously reported figure of approximately 900. Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Ryder acknowledged the discrepancy during a Thursday press briefing, stating that the higher number reflects recently discovered information. He explained that the […]

Following a letter from Austin Tice’s mother requesting assistance, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged during a press conference to ask former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for help in locating the missing American journalist and veteran. While acknowledging the complexities of the situation given the 12-year-old conflict, Putin expressed his intention to raise the matter directly […]

At least 13 people died when an Indian navy speedboat collided with a passenger ferry carrying more than 100 people to a popular tourist spot on Wednesday, the navy reported. According to a navy statement, 99 ferry passengers were rescued. The ferry, “Neelkamal,” was en route to Elephanta Island when the accident occurred. The statement […]

In his annual Q&A session, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated his willingness to compromise with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on the Ukraine conflict. He asserted he had no preconditions for initiating talks with Ukrainian authorities. President-elect Trump, known for his deal-making skills, has pledged a swift resolution to the conflict, though specifics remain undisclosed. During […]

The Palestinian Authority (PA) faces significant challenges in Jenin, where its ongoing operation against Iranian-backed militant groups has triggered violent clashes and deepened the divide with local communities. Mohammad Daraghmeh, Asharq News bureau chief in Ramallah, explains that Iran’s funding of militants prompted the PA’s crackdown, aiming to disrupt financial flows and suppress these factions. […]

A French court has found 72-year-old Dominique Pelicot guilty of drugging his wife of 50 years and facilitating her rape by strangers. Judge Roger Arata of the Avignon court handed down the maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment. Pelicot confessed to years of drugging his wife, Gisèle, to enable himself and others he recruited online […]

While the U.S. government strengthens its defenses against Chinese interference, Beijing is circumventing these efforts by leveraging the separation of powers between federal and state governments. Recent federal initiatives to counter potential Chinese threats, such as restricting investments in U.S. farmland, haven’t fully addressed China’s primary influence tactic. A new Foundation for Defense of Democracies […]