President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russian territory for the first time, U.S. officials confirmed on Sunday. The decision marks a critical escalation in Western military support for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s ongoing invasion. The authorization allows Ukraine to deploy Army…
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has announced his resignation following the release of a damning independent review into the Church of England’s handling of abuse by John Smyth, a prominent barrister and lay preacher who subjected as many as 130 boys and young men to years of horrific physical, sexual, and psychological abuse. The review,…
President-elect Donald Trump has announced the creation of a new “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), naming Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, to co-lead the body alongside entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. The move signals a bold attempt to reshape the U.S. government, slashing spending, cutting regulations, and dismantling what Trump…
India kicks off its general elections today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a third term in office, faces significant scrutiny amidst a backdrop of economic challenges and social tensions. The election, spread over 44 days and 554 constituencies, is expected to be a test of Modi’s popularity and the performance of his Bharatiya Janata Party…
Israel reportedly carried out unprecedented airstrikes on Iran, triggering fears of a wider regional conflict and sending shockwaves through global markets. The strikes, which targeted locations near the city of Isfahan, were met with Iranian air defense responses, exacerbating an already volatile situation. According to reports, Israel had notified the United States about the planned…
Björn Höcke, a prominent member of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has gone on trial for allegedly using a banned Nazi slogan. Höcke, the 52-year-old leader of the AfD in the eastern state of Thuringia, faces charges related to his use of the phrase “Alles für Deutschland” (“Everything for Germany”)—a slogan associated with…
In response to Iran’s recent missile and drone attack on Israel, the United States and the United Kingdom have imposed new sanctions on Iran. The attack, which heightened tensions in the Middle East, prompted swift action from both Western powers. The US Treasury Department announced sanctions against more than a dozen individuals and two entities…
Russia achieved a significant milestone in its space exploration endeavors as it successfully launched the Angara A5 rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Far East. This successful lift-off comes after two aborted attempts earlier in the week due to technical glitches. The launch of the Angara A5, a heavy-lift rocket designed to carry payloads…
Truong My Lan, chair of major developer Van Thinh Phat, has been sentenced to death by a court in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, over her role in the country’s largest financial fraud case on record. The 67-year-old real estate tycoon was found guilty of embezzlement, bribery, and violations of banking rules at the end…
North Korea’s recent announcement of a successful test-firing of a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile, named the Hwasong-16B, has sparked heightened concerns and condemnation from neighboring countries and the international community. The state news agency KCNA reported on Wednesday that the test launch was overseen by the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, who hailed the missile…
