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Tehran’s latest rocket launch sparks concerns over missile technology
Iran successfully launched its heaviest satellite payload to date, the state-run IRNA news agency reported Friday, Dec. 6. The Simorgh rocket reportedly carried the Fakhr-1 satellite, named after assassinated nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, along with an orbital propulsion system and research equipment. State media claim the payload reached a 250 mile orbit, though independent verification… -
Russia will use ‘any means’ to defend interests: Russian foreign minister
Moscow warned the West against deeper involvement in the Ukraine conflict, signaling its readiness to defend its interests. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized in a recent interview with Tucker Carlson that Russia does not seek a direct conflict with the U.S. Carlson asked Lavrov whether he believed the U.S. and Russia were “at war… -
Top Russian, US generals discuss Mediterranean drills in rare call
Russia’s top military officer called his U.S. counterpart last week to warn of live-fire missile tests in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The advance notice was given to U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown amid heightened tensions between the United States and Russia. Russia’s Defense Ministry stated that the call aimed to prevent incidents in… -
20 million fentanyl pills seized in Mexico’s largest drug bust
Mexican authorities seized over a ton of fentanyl in Sinaloa, marking the largest bust of the synthetic opioid in the country’s history. Officials said the haul, equivalent to more than 20 million doses, has an estimated street value of nearly $400 million. The operation occurred Tuesday, Dec. 3, when military personnel spotted two armed men… -
3 US soldiers charged in human smuggling case
Three U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Fort Cavazos, Texas, face federal charges for an alleged human smuggling operation near the southern border. The soldiers allegedly conspired to transport undocumented individuals from Mexico and Guatemala into the United States. U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested Emilio Mendoza Lopez, Angel Palma, 20, and Enrique Jauregui, 25, after a… -
Should the US end daylight saving time? Musk and Ramaswamy say yes
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have reignited the debate over America’s biannual clock changes, calling for an end to the practice. The suggestion, shared on Musk’s social media platform X, is tied to their leadership of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President-elect Donald Trump. Most states currently alternate between daylight saving… -
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot, killed in Midtown Manhattan
Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot Wednesday, Dec. 4, outside a New York City hotel, according to police and company officials. The incident occurred around 6:45 a.m. ET outside the Hilton Midtown hotel in Manhattan, authorities confirmed. Emergency responders transported the 50-year-old executive to Mount Sinai West Hospital, where he was pronounced… -
Ukrainian delegation visits US as Trump’s peace plans take shape
A Ukrainian delegation, led by Presidential Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak, is visiting the United States this week to establish communication with President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. The delegation includes Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, according to Ukrainian officials. The visit comes as Trump prepares to assume office next month, with… -
Report links Kremlin to forced relocation of hundreds of Ukrainian kids
A report from Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab alleges that hundreds of Ukrainian children have been relocated to Russia, with some placed in re-education centers and others adopted by Russian families. The study details how Kremlin-linked officials and military aircraft were used to facilitate the transfers, raising questions about international law and human rights. The… -
Vietnam real estate tycoon faces death penalty in $12.5B fraud case
A Vietnamese court has upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan in one of the largest fraud cases in the country’s history. Lan, chairwoman of the Van Thinh Phat Group, was convicted of embezzling $12.5 billion through fraudulent schemes, disrupting Vietnam’s banking sector and raising concerns about financial oversight. Lan was… -
Massive Australian cocaine bust reveals smuggling routes growing in Pacific
Authorities on two continents have made significant strides in the fight against the global cocaine trade. Australia and Columbia seized record amounts of drugs and uncovering sophisticated smuggling operations. In Australia, a disabled fishing boat led to the country’s largest-ever cocaine seizure. In Columbia, officials intercepted “narco subs,” highlighting a growing Pacific trafficking route aimed… -
US Navy intercepts Houthi missiles aimed at American ships in Gulf of Aden
The U.S. Navy intercepted multiple missiles and drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels at two American warships and three merchant vessels in the Gulf of Aden on Sunday, Dec. 1. Navy officials reported that the destroyers USS Stockdale and USS O’Kane successfully destroyed three anti-ship ballistic missiles, three drones and one cruise missile. No injuries… -
56 killed in Guinea soccer stampede during military tribute tournament
A stampede at a soccer match in southern Guinea left 56 people dead and several others injured, government officials confirmed. The tragedy occurred during the final of a tournament held to honor Guinea’s military leadership in Nzerekore, one of the country’s largest cities. The incident began Sunday, Dec. 1, after a disputed penalty led to…
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