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UAE names suspects in killing of Jewish community leader
The United Arab Emirates named three Uzbek nationals as suspects in the killing of Zvi Kogan, a Jewish community leader whose body was found Sunday, Nov. 24. Emirati authorities identified the suspects as 28-year-olds Olimpi Tohirovic and Mahmudjun Abdurrahim, and 33-year-old Azizbek Kamilovich. All three have been arrested, and legal proceedings are underway, according to… -
France, UK weigh military support for Ukraine as US commitment wavers
France and the United Kingdom are discussing the potential deployment of troops to Ukraine as part of a European coalition. French officials say all options remain under consideration, particularly as U.S. aid to Kyiv faces uncertainty with President-elect Donald Trump set to take office in January 2025. Talks between London and Paris have intensified, focusing… -
Sixth tourist dies from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
The death toll from a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos has risen to six after a second Australian teenager succumbed to her injuries in a Bangkok hospital Friday, Nov. 22, according to authorities. Holly Bowles, a 19-year-old woman, passed away days after being evacuated from Vang Vieng, Laos, where she and her friend Bianca… -
Suspicious package outside US Embassy detonated by London police
A “controlled explosion” was carried out by London’s Metropolitan Police after a suspicious package was found outside the U.S. Embassy in Nine Elms on Friday, Nov. 22. Police established a cordon around the area as a precaution. The Metropolitan Police said officers were alerted to the package early Friday. Ponton Road, which runs past the… -
Putin signals cease-fire talks with Trump, sets strict conditions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed willingness to discuss a cease-fire in Ukraine with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. However, Putin says this would need to be under specific and stringent conditions. His proposal includes freezing the conflict along the current front lines, allowing Russia to retain significant territory, including Crimea and large portions of the… -
Putin sends lions and bears to North Korea as ties strengthen
Russia has sent more than 70 animals to North Korea as a gift to its Pyongyang Central Zoo, highlighting growing ties between the two nations. The shipment included an African lion, two brown bears, two domestic yaks, 40 mandarin ducks, 25 pheasants and five white cockatoos. Russian Environment Minister Alexander Kozlov accompanied the animals on… -
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani faces US charges in $250M bribery scandal
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, is under investigation by U.S. authorities for alleged bribery and fraud. Prosecutors accuse Adani and seven others of paying $250 million in bribes to Indian officials to secure lucrative solar energy contracts projected to generate over $2 billion in profits. According to the U.S. Department… -
Biden greenlights anti-personnel mines for Ukraine as Russia gains ground
President Joe Biden has approved the use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles on Russian territory and authorized the distribution of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine. According to U.S. officials, the mines are designed to deactivate after a set period and will only be deployed within Ukrainian territory. Russia has made significant battlefield gains this year, seizing nearly… -
Ex-Canadian justice minister targeted in alleged Iranian assassination plot
Canadian authorities have reportedly foiled an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Irwin Cotler, a former Canadian justice minister and prominent human rights advocate. Cotler, 84, was informed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on Oct. 26 about the threat and has since been placed under police protection. Cotler, a longtime critic of Iran’s government,… -
Israeli airstrike destroys Iran’s active nuclear facility
New details have emerged about an Israeli airstrike last month on Iran’s Parchin Military Complex, reportedly targeting the Taleghan 2 facility, which U.S. and Israeli intelligence say was used for nuclear weapons research. High-resolution satellite images reveal significant damage to the site. Officials claim the strike disrupted Iran’s efforts to resume nuclear weapons development. Taleghan… -
Chokehold technique scrutinized in Jordan Neely death case
More information came to light during the trial of Daniel Penny, a 26-year-old Marine veteran charged in the death of Jordan Neely. Key testimony came from Penny’s Marine combat instructor, giving further information on the chokehold technique used in the fatal subway encounter. Marine instructor Joseph Caballer testified about the “blood choke,” a maneuver taught… -
Kim Jong Un pushes mass production of suicide drones
North Korea is expanding its drone arsenal, with leader Kim Jong Un ordering the mass production of suicide drones. The low-cost, precision weapons are designed to strike targets on land and sea. The move reflects North Korea’s push to integrate unmanned technology into its military strategy as it modernizes its arsenal amid regional security challenges.… -
US, Japan, South Korea flex defense capabilities near Korean Peninsula
The United States, Japan, and South Korea are conducting joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific region amid rising tensions. The Freedom Edge drills, led by the U.S. aircraft carrier USS George Washington, feature advanced fighter jets such as the F-35 and cutting-edge military assets from all three nations. The trilateral exercises showcase capabilities in missile…