FBI says it has discovered thousands of new files on JFK assassination
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FBI says it has discovered thousands of new files on JFK assassination

The FBI has announced the discovery of thousands of records related to the assassination of John F Kennedy following searches undertaken to comply with an executive order by United States President Donald Trump. The FBI said on Tuesday that searches had turned up about 2,400 “newly inventoried and digitized records that were previously unrecognized as…

China says US naval patrol of Taiwan Strait poses security risk
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China says US naval patrol of Taiwan Strait poses security risk

China’s military has accused the United States of engaging in risky behaviour in the Taiwan Strait after two US naval ships transited the international waterway. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) said it had monitored the movements of the USS Ralph Johnson, a naval destroyer, and the USNS Bowditch, a survey ship, as they moved…

Elon Musk’s Consortium Offers $97.4bn to Take Over OpenAI Amid Feud with CEO Sam Altman
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Elon Musk’s Consortium Offers $97.4bn to Take Over OpenAI Amid Feud with CEO Sam Altman

A consortium led by Elon Musk has submitted an unsolicited $97.4 billion bid to acquire OpenAI, the nonprofit-turned-for-profit company behind the popular AI tool ChatGPT. This offer, confirmed by Musk’s attorney Marc Toberoff, is set to escalate the billionaire’s long-standing feud with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the company’s leadership. The bid, which was officially…

Super Bowl: Eagles deny Chiefs historic three-peat in thumping win
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Super Bowl: Eagles deny Chiefs historic three-peat in thumping win

The Philadelphia Eagles obliterated the Kansas City Chiefs’ bid to become the first NFL team to win three consecutive Super Bowls with a blowout 40-22 win in New Orleans. The Eagles’ defence was simply immense on Sunday, smothering the Chiefs’ creative maestro Patrick Mahomes, and on offence, their own quarterback, Jalen Hurts, led the way,…

Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza in Radical Shift on Middle East Policy
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Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza in Radical Shift on Middle East Policy

In a stunning departure from longstanding U.S. policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, President Donald Trump proposed that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip, suggesting it could be transformed into a thriving economic hub under American control. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a joint news conference in the White House, Trump…

Russia claims nuclear plant targeted during massive Ukrainian drone attack
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Russia claims nuclear plant targeted during massive Ukrainian drone attack

A nuclear power plant was among targets during a massive Ukrainian drone attack, Russian officials have said. Moscow said on Wednesday that the country’s energy infrastructure had come under attack by at least 100 drones overnight. Ukraine also reported strikes. The continuing barrages were accompanied by barbs from the two countries’ presidents, suggesting little prospect…

Denmark Unveils $2.05 Billion Military Investment to Strengthen Arctic Presence Amid U.S. Pressure on Greenland
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Denmark Unveils $2.05 Billion Military Investment to Strengthen Arctic Presence Amid U.S. Pressure on Greenland

Denmark announced plans to invest an additional 14.6 billion Danish crowns (approximately $2.05 billion) in its defense capabilities. The announcement, made on Monday, comes amid heightened tensions surrounding Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated interest in acquiring the island. Denmark’s defense minister, Troels Lund Poulsen, highlighted the growing security challenges…

M23 Rebels Capture Goma, Escalating Conflict in Eastern Congo
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M23 Rebels Capture Goma, Escalating Conflict in Eastern Congo

The M23 rebel group has reportedly seized control of Goma, the largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), signaling a severe escalation in the ongoing conflict in North Kivu province. The capture of Goma, a key humanitarian and security hub, has intensified fears of widespread violence, displacement, and civilian casualties in…

US Tech Stocks Tumble as Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Shakes the Industry
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US Tech Stocks Tumble as Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Shakes the Industry

US stock markets plummeted on Monday, driven by concerns over the rapid rise of a Chinese AI startup, DeepSeek. The company’s advancements in artificial intelligence have spooked investors, with the most notable casualty being chipmaker Nvidia, which saw a historic loss of nearly $600 billion in market value, the largest single-day drop in US stock…

Colombia and U.S. Reach Agreement after Tensions Over Deportation Flights
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Colombia and U.S. Reach Agreement after Tensions Over Deportation Flights

A diplomatic standoff between Colombia and the United States has ended after President Gustavo Petro of Colombia reversed his decision to block U.S. military deportation flights. The conflict, which began on January 26, saw the U.S. threatening economic sanctions, including steep tariffs, visa bans, and other penalties after Colombia refused to allow deportees to be…