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French navy seizes 1.4 tons of cocaine in Atlantic operation

The French navy has carried out a major drug interception in the Atlantic Ocean, seizing around 1.4 tons of cocaine during a maritime operation conducted in international waters. According to official sources, the operation targeted a fishing vessel sailing from South America. Following the interception, the individuals involved were handed......

Japan signals possible yen intervention after ruling party landslide

Japan’s finance minister Satsuki Katayama said the government is prepared to intervene in currency markets if needed, signaling potential action to stem yen weakness following the ruling party’s decisive election victory. Speaking on Sunday, Katayama said authorities would seek dialogue with financial markets “on Monday in......

Musk says SpaceX now targets building a lunar city within decade

Elon Musk said SpaceX has shifted its top priority to building a self-sustaining city on the Moon, a goal he believes could be achieved in less than 10 years, marking a sharp turn from the company’s long-standing focus on Mars. The announcement, made in a post on X, comes amid a broader restructuring across Musk’s business empire. Musk......

Hong Kong jails media tycoon Jimmy Lai under security law

A Hong Kong court has sentenced pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to a total of 20 years in prison under the national security law imposed by Beijing, the harshest punishment handed down since the legislation came into force. The ruling has intensified global criticism and deepened concerns about the erosion of press freedom in the former......

US and Canada congratulate Japan’s Takaichi on historic election victory

The United States and Canada have extended their congratulations to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi following her party’s decisive victory in the recent general election, widely described as historic in postwar Japan. Senior US officials praised the scale of the Liberal Democratic Party’s success, which secured a dominant......

Morocco secures diplomatic win as Madrid talks end with single-document agreement

The Madrid meeting on Morocco’s autonomy proposal for its southern provinces, held under U.S. sponsorship, concluded moments ago without a joint press conference — an expected outcome given the sensitivity of the discussions and the political divergences among the parties. According to confirmed leaks from diplomatic sources closely......

United States arrests key suspect linked to 2012 Benghazi attack

The United States has announced the arrest of a man described as a key participant in the 2012 attack on the US diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, an assault that claimed the lives of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other American personnel. US Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that the suspect, identified as Zoubayr al-Bakouch,......

Pentagon area pizza shops see surge in orders

Pizza restaurants near the Pentagon have reported a sharp increase in order activity over recent days, according to data from Pentagon Pizza Watch. District Pizza Palace, located about a mile from the Pentagon, has experienced a remarkable 250% rise in orders. We, The Pizza, another nearby restaurant, saw a 149% increase, while Extreme Pizza,......

Italy refuses to join Trump’s “Board of Peace” over constitutional limits

Italy has officially ruled out participation in US President Donald Trump’s controversial “Board of Peace,” citing constitutional constraints that prevent the country from joining an organization where decision-making is dominated by a single leader. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani explained that Article 11 of the Italian......

Netanyahu and Trump to discuss Iran nuclear talks in Washington

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday for talks focused on Iran’s nuclear programme and regional security, according to a statement from Netanyahu’s office. The meeting comes shortly after indirect discussions between the United States and Iran were held......

Washington Post chief steps down after major job cuts

The Washington Post announced the immediate departure of its chief executive and publisher following a sweeping round of job cuts that has shaken one of the most iconic newspapers in American journalism. The decision comes amid deep financial pressures and a rapidly changing media landscape. The restructuring plan, unveiled earlier in the......

Syrian security officer arrested over killing of civilians

Syrian authorities have arrested a member of the internal security services suspected of killing civilians in the southern province of Suweida, a region predominantly inhabited by the Druze minority. The incident highlights the persistent instability affecting parts of the country despite recent security deployments. According to local security......

Iran says it will not abandon nuclear program even in case of war

Iran has reiterated that it will not give up its uranium enrichment activities, even if confronted with a military conflict. The statement comes amid renewed diplomatic contacts between Tehran and Washington over the future of Iran’s nuclear program. Speaking at a forum in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that......

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