US conducts five strikes on Houthi military site in northern Yemen: Houthi TV
The US military conducted five strikes on a Houthi military site in Yemen’s province of Amran, north of the capital Sanaa, on Friday morning, according to the Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV. The strikes targeted an outpost in the Harf Sufyan district in northern Amran,
Nate Anderson’s Hindenburg, the Firm That Rocked India’s Adani Group, Announces Disbandment
Hindenburg Research, the U.S.-based short-seller firm known for its high-profile investigations into corporate misconduct, has announced its closure. Founder Nate Anderson confirmed on Wednesday that the firm will wind down operations, marking the end of an era for a company that disrupted financial
Trump claims credit for Gaza ceasefire deal, calls it an ‘epic agreement’
US President-elect Donald Trump has claimed credit for the recent ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas, which was announced just days before his return to power. In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump expressed excitement over
Spanish FM Announces €10 Million Donation to Lebanese Army
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Bueno announced that Spain will provide a €10 million donation to the Lebanese Armed Forces to support stability and humanitarian efforts in Lebanon. Bueno made the announcement following his meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at Baabda
World Bank Approves $257.8 Million Financing to Improve Water Supply Services in Lebanon
The World Bank has approved $257.8 million in financing to enhance water supply services in Greater Beirut and Mount Lebanon. According to a statement from the World Bank, the Second Greater Beirut Water Supply Project will fund the completion of bulk water infrastructure
Biden Tells Americans His Achievements Will ‘Bloom for Decades’
US President Joe Biden, in his farewell address from the White House, reflected on his four years in office and more than 50 years in politics, expressing confidence that the achievements of his administration would “bloom for decades to come.” “You know, it
Trump’s Attorney General Nominee Defends Kash Patel at Senate Hearing
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Pam Bondi, came to the defense of Kash Patel during her Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, as Patel faced sharp criticism from Democratic senators over his suitability to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Israeli Government to Approve Gaza Truce Deal Today
The Israeli Security Cabinet and government are set to convene on Thursday to approve a landmark Gaza ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday. The Security Cabinet meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. local time, followed by a broader government meeting,
Leonardo DiCaprio to Donate $1 Million to LA Fire Relief Efforts
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio has pledged $1 million to support Los Angeles in its recovery from the devastating wildfires that have ravaged the region. The Oscar-winning actor announced his contribution on Instagram Stories on January 15, stating his commitment to assisting with both
Top diplomats of South Korea, Japan hold talks ahead of Trump inauguration
The top diplomats of South Korea and Japan met on Monday for talks that were expected to focus on sustaining positive momentum in bilateral relations and advancing trilateral cooperation with the United States, ahead of the launch of the second Donald Trump administration.
Yemen’s Houthis claim new attack against US aircraft carrier in Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthi group said in a statement that it had launched a new missile and drone attack against the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the northern Red Sea in the past 24 hours, claiming the attack lasted nine hours. “This is
Turkish president urges Kurdish militant group PKK to disarm
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) to surrender its weapons, signalling a potential breakthrough in the country’s most intractable conflicts. Speaking in the Kurdish-dominated city of Diyarbakir on Saturday, Erdogan described what he called a “new and important
Sudanese army retakes key city of Gezira state
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have recaptured Wad Madani, the capital city of Gezira State in central Sudan, from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to a statement from the SAF spokesperson’s office. “The command of the SAF congratulates our honourable people
The Third Eye: Terrorism on US Soil
The terror attack carried out by an ISIS convert, Shamsuddin Jabbar, on New Year’s Day at New Orleans’ famed Bourbon Street, has brought to light the harsh reality that Islamic radical forces, though weakened, remain active and are present across the globe as
Bayern edge Monchengladbach to stay on top in Bundesliga
Harry Kane’s sole goal helped Bayern Munich maintain its four-point lead at the top of the table after beating Borussia Monchengladbach 1-0 in the 16th round. The German champion took control from the kick-off and put Monchengladbach on the back foot. The Foals
Indian-origin MP bows out of Canada PM race, won’t seek re-election
Anita Anand has bowed out of Canada’s prime ministerial race and announced that she won’t seek re-election to parliament either. Transport Minister Anand said on Saturday afternoon that she was following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s example and will start her career’s next chapter
EAM Jaishankar to attend Trump’s swearing-in ceremony on Jan 20
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump in Washington on January 20, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The MEA noted, “On the invitation of the Trump-Vance
Hush money case: Trump faces sentencing after losing Supreme Court appeal
President-elect Donald Trump will face a local judge here on Friday in the hush money case after the Supreme Court rejected his emergency appeal to stop the criminal proceedings. A divided court ruled Thursday evening that the sentencing will not interfere with his
258 Pakistanis, including beggars and criminals, deported from seven countries
In yet another major embarrassment for Pakistan, as many as 258 of its citizens were deported from seven countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and also ‘all-weather friend’ China in the last 24 hours, local media reported on Friday. According
‘Can understand Russia’s feelings’ about Ukraine’s NATO aspirations: Trump
US President-elect Donald Trump has said that he can “understand the Russians’ feelings” about President Joe Biden allegedly breaking a “deal” to deny Ukraine NATO membership. The incoming US President once again blamed the Biden administration for the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion