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Salman Rushdie attack trial begins: Key suspect faces attempted murder charges

A 27-year-old Lebanese-American man, Hadi Matar, faces trial Monday for the violent assault on acclaimed author Salman Rushdie during a literary event in western New York. The prosecution will present evidence of how Matar allegedly planned and executed the attack that left Rushdie permanently blind......

Trump blames Bolton for Iraq war and revokes security detail

In a striking rebuke, former President Donald Trump has publicly criticized his one-time national security adviser, John Bolton, attributing the disastrous U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 to Bolton's influence over President George W. Bush. Trump stated that Bolton, alongside former Vice President......

Key Developments in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict - Day 1,053

Summary of Events on January 12, 2025 Combat Operations: The Russian Ministry of Defence reported the capture of Shevchenko, a town near Pokrovsk, a strategic logistical center in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. Ukraine has not yet confirmed the loss of the town. In response, Ukraine’s......

Trump Amplifies Controversial Video Criticizing Netanyahu

Donald Trump has shared a provocative video featuring strong criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom the video refers to as a "deep, dark son of a bitch." This post follows Netanyahu’s recent claims of a "very friendly" conversation with Trump regarding......

Close Call: WHO Chief Narrowly Escapes Israeli Airstrike on Yemen Airport

On Thursday, a wave of Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s primary airport, just moments before the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, was about to board a flight there. The attack on Sanaa International Airport, located in the Houthi-controlled capital,......

Israel Acknowledges Assassination of Hamas Leader Haniyeh

For the first time, Israel has publicly admitted to assassinating Ismail Haniyeh, the political chief of Hamas. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the operation during an event recognizing Defense Ministry personnel. He also issued a stern warning to the Yemen-based Houthi movement, emphasizing......

Escalating Tensions Israel Strikes Yemen Amid Rising Houthi Attacks

Israel launched a series of deadly airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, and the port city of Hodeida early Thursday, killing at least nine people, just hours after intercepting a missile launched by the Houthi rebels aimed at central Israel. The Israeli strikes have escalated tensions with the Iranian-backed......

Urgent Warning: US Calls for Citizens to Leave Syria Immediately

As the conflict in Syria intensifies, the United States has issued a strong advisory urging its citizens to leave the country immediately. The situation is rapidly evolving as rebel forces in Syria have successfully overthrown the regime of President Bashar Assad. This swift and decisive victory by opposition......

US Conducts Strike in Syria Against Imminent Threat Amid Escalating Violence

The United States has carried out a military strike in eastern Syria targeting weapons systems, including rocket launchers and a tank, deemed an "imminent threat" to US forces. The Pentagon confirmed the operation on Tuesday, following a rocket attack near a US base in the region. According......

Bomb Blast at Pakistan Railway Station Claims at Least 25 Lives

A deadly bomb explosion at a railway station in Pakistan's Balochistan province has resulted in the deaths of at least 25 people. The attack, which occurred as a popular morning train was preparing to depart Quetta station for Peshawar, left dozens more injured. The militant group Balochistan Liberation......

Tensions Escalate as Israel Launches Airstrikes on Iranian Military Targets

In a significant escalation of hostilities, Israel has executed a series of airstrikes against military installations in Iran, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict between the two nations. This operation, described by a senior U.S. official as “extensive” and “precise,”......

Hamas has announced that its leader, Yahya Sinwar, was killed in fighting with the Israeli army in Gaza

The Palestinian group Hamas has confirmed the tragic loss of its leader, Yahya Sinwar, in combat with the Israeli military. This development has sent shockwaves through the region, with potential far-reaching consequences. Khalil Hayya, the head of Hamas in Gaza, paid tribute to Sinwar, describing him......

Morocco Stands Firm on UAE's Sovereignty Claims in Territorial Dispute

In a significant diplomatic move, Morocco has reiterated its unwavering support for the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) territorial claims over three disputed islands in the Persian Gulf. The declaration was made during a session of the United Nations General Assembly's Fourth Committee in New York. Omar......