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Donald Trump announces important statement on Russia amid growing tensions

On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at making an "important statement" on Russia this coming Monday, expressing his "disappointment" with President Vladimir Putin’s ongoing decision to continue the war against Ukraine. Trump made these comments in a telephone interview......

Three crew killed in houthi attack on Greek vessel in red sea

An attack by Yemen’s Houthi militants on the Liberian-flagged cargo ship Eternity C in the Red Sea has left three crew members dead and two others wounded, according to a statement from the European Union naval force on Tuesday. The assault marks a troubling escalation in threats to one of the......

Liverpool mourns Diogo Jota in Portugal after tragic crash

Liverpool players and staff gathered in Gondomar, a small town in northern Portugal, on Saturday to bid farewell to their teammate, Diogo Jota, following his untimely death in a car crash. The 28-year-old forward and his younger brother, André Silva, lost their lives in an accident in Spain on......

Idaho Firefighters Ambushed by Lone Shooter Who Is Found Dead

Two firefighters were fatally shot and another wounded during an ambush while responding to a wildfire in Idaho. Authorities later found the suspected shooter dead. Kootenai County Sheriff Richard Norris stated at a press briefing that preliminary evidence suggests the deceased individual was the sole......

Iran escalates retaliation after US strikes on nuclear sites

Iran has launched a fierce counteroffensive following recent US airstrikes on its nuclear facilities, intensifying an already volatile situation in the Middle East. The US military targeted three critical sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—dealing a heavy blow to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.......

Moroccan scholar receives global recognition for advancing Malcolm X’s legacy

Hisham Aidi, a Moroccan scholar and Columbia University professor, has been honored with the prestigious Vanguard Award for his three decades of work in preserving and promoting the legacy of Malcolm X. Honoring a lifetime of dedication The award was presented on May 19 by Ilyasah Shabazz, Malcolm......

Suspect in Minnesota political shooting arrested

The suspect in the deadly shooting that left one Minnesota lawmaker dead and another injured has been apprehended. Authorities confirmed that 57-year-old Vance Boelter was arrested on Sunday after a two-day search across the Midwestern state. According to the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, Boelter’s......

AFRICOM rules out relocating headquarters to Morocco, citing financial constraints

Budget concerns outweigh operational benefits The head of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Michael Langley, confirmed this week that relocating AFRICOM’s headquarters from Germany to Morocco is not under consideration due to budgetary limitations. Langley addressed the matter......

Fbi seeks Elpidio Reyna for assault on federal officer in Los Angeles

Federal authorities have identified Elpidio Reyna, 40, as the suspect accused of throwing rocks at Border Patrol vehicles during anti-ICE protests in Paramount, California, resulting in injuries to a federal officer. Reyna faces multiple charges, including assault on a federal officer, and could face......

British photographer injured during LA protests over immigration raids

A British photojournalist is recovering after undergoing emergency surgery for injuries sustained during protests in Los Angeles. Nick Stern, an experienced photographer originally from Hertfordshire, was struck by a "plastic bullet" while documenting demonstrations against Immigration and......

Khaby Lame forced to leave the United States

Khaby Lame, the world’s most followed TikTok star, faced a brief detention by U.S. immigration authorities (ICE) after overstaying his visa. The Senegalese-Italian influencer was allowed a voluntary departure and has since left the country, officials confirmed on Saturday. According to ICE, the......

Bodies of two Israeli-American hostages recovered in southern Gaza

Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of two Israeli-American hostages, killed during the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack on southern Israel, the military announced on Thursday. Victims identified as Judi and Gadi Haggai The victims, Judi Weinstein Haggai, aged 70 and also a Canadian citizen, and......

Canadian wildfires send smoke across Atlantic to Europe amid massive evacuations

A severe wildfire emergency continues to engulf western Canada, with more than 166 active fires burning across multiple provinces including Manitoba, Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia. Manitoba has declared a state of emergency, ordering 17,000 residents to evacuate as flames advance rapidly through......

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