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Assad Says Syria In ‘The Hands Of Terrorism’
Bashar al-Assad said Monday that Syria is in the hands of terrorism, the former president’s first statement since his ouster. Assad also said his departure from Syria was not planned and that Moscow requested his…
16-year-old opens fire on family members, kills father, mother and two brothers
The Valencia County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 emergency call before dawn on Saturday from a male minor “who told the dispatcher he…
Governor of the great state of Canada’ – Trump mocks Trudeau amid tariff threat
US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday mocked Canada’s Justin Trudeau as the “governor” of a state, rather than prime minister of the giant US neighbor. “It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night with…
Biden says Trump economic plan will be ‘disaster’
Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Tuesday branded his successor Donald Trump’s economic plans a “disaster” in a speech hailing his own legacy in office. Biden said Trump’s threats to impose huge tariffs on imports…
Israel Conducts Airstrikes Across Syria, Claims Responsibility For Attacks On Syrian Naval Fleet,…
After a barrage of airstrikes across Syria on Tuesday, Israel has confirmed responsibilities for attacks on the Syrian naval fleet.…
Man arrested over insurance executive murder in New York
A 26-year-old man was arrested Monday after the targeted killing of a top health insurance executive on the streets of New York, police said, crediting a McDonald’s employee in Pennsylvania who spotted a…
South Korea’s justice ministry imposes travel ban on president over martial law attempt
The justice ministry in South Korea has imposed an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol following his botched attempt to impose martial…
Jay-Z accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old in 2000 incident along with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Sean “Diddy” Combs has amended her lawsuit to include allegations that she was also assaulted by Jay-Z at the same party. The lawsuit was initially filed against…
Donald Trump Restates Plan To Deport ‘Illegal Immigrants’, Reveals End To Birthright…
United States President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to deport all immigrants in the United States illegally over his upcoming four-year term. In an interview aired Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump…
Assad, family arrive in Russia, ‘granted asylum’
Deposed President Bashar al-Assad has arrived in Moscow after fleeing a rebel takeover in Syria, TASS, the Russian state media, reports. Assad…
US should ‘not get involved’ in Syria war, says Trump
US President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States should “not get involved” in the situation in Syria, where fast-moving rebel forces say they have begun to encircle the capital Damascus. “Syria…
Muhammad overtakes Noah as most popular boy’s name in England and Wales
Muhammad was the top choice for parents naming their baby boys in England and Wales in 2023, with more than 4,600 children registered with the name. It has been among the top 10 names for baby boys since 2016,…
Despair in Sweden as gangs recruit kids as contract killers
“Bro, I can’t wait for my first dead body,” wrote an 11-year-old boy on Instagram in Sweden, where gangs recruit children too young to be prosecuted as contract killers on chat apps. “Stay motivated, it’ll…
US President Joe Biden Pardons His Son Hunter Facing Gun, Tax Charges
United States President, Joe Biden, has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, saving him from a possible prison sentence…
Trump announces loyalist Kash Patel as choice to lead FBI
US President-elect Donald Trump aims to make loyalist Kash Patel the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, he said on Saturday, in a move that would mean replacing the agency’s current leader.…
Trump taps Charles Kushner, father of his son-in-law, as envoy to France
President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, as the US ambassador to France, in the latest of several controversial picks. Kushner “is a tremendous…
‘Wave goodbye to America’ – Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS countries over attempt to replace…
United States President-elect, Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on the bloc of…
Putin threatens Ukraine with new hypersonic missile
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday threatened to strike “decision-making centres” in Kyiv with Russia’s new hypersonic missile, hours after Moscow pummelled Ukraine’s energy grid in an attack that left a million…
Australia bars everyone under 16 from social media
Australia has imposed a sweeping ban on social media for children under 16, one of the world’s most comprehensive measures aimed at safeguarding young people from potential hazards online. But many details were…
Canadian actor Julien Arnold dies during Christmas Carol performance
Popular Canadian stage actor, Julian Arnold, passed away on Sunday evening while performing in A Christmas Carol at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton. The 60-year-old was playing the roles of Marley, Mr.…
Trump team reports bomb threats to cabinet nominees
Several members of Donald Trump’s incoming administration have received threats including bomb alerts, a spokeswoman for the president-elect said Wednesday. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s…
FBI’s most wanted fugitive arrested in Wales
US and British authorities says one of the FBI’s most wanted terrorists was arrested in Wales after more than 20 years on the run on Tuesday. Daniel Andreas San Diego, who has ties to animal rights extremist…
Teen schoolgirl apologises over lie that led to beheading of French teacher
A teenager whose lies about her teacher are accused of contributing to the educator’s murder by an Islamist radical apologised to his family in a French court on Tuesday. Eight people have been on trial since early…
UN Demands Permanent Ceasefire In Lebanon, Gaza, Israel
The UN rights chief is gravely concerned over the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon and wants a “permanent ceasefire” there and in war-ravaged Gaza, his spokesman said Tuesday. “The high…