Sudan's western region of Darfur is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with El-Fasher, the last stronghold of the regular army, falling to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after an 18-month siege. The RSF, now in control of all five state capitals in Darfur, has been accused of committing mass killings, sexual violence, and other atrocities. Satellite images analyze...
Lithuania's Vilnius Airport has been facing some unusual challenges lately. Weather balloons have been causing quite a stir, leading to the airport's temporary closure multiple times this month. This isn't just about weather, though. These balloons are suspected to be used by smugglers to transport contraband cigarettes into the country. The Lithuanian government ha...
In a surprising move, President Donald Trump announced on social media that he had ordered the U. S. military to start testing nuclear weapons. This announcement came just hours before Vice Admiral Richard Correll was set to testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his confirmation as the commander of America's nuclear forces. The timing and nature of T...
In the midst of political tensions, a significant development has emerged. Hamas has announced it will release the body of another Israeli hostage. This comes as a 48-hour ultimatum from President Donald Trump is about to expire. If this happens, Hamas will still hold the bodies of 12 other hostages. The identity of the deceased hostage remains unknown. Hamas made t...
Ireland has a new president, and she's not your typical politician. Catherine Connolly, a 68-year-old independent lawmaker, won the election with a whopping 63% of the vote. She beat her center-right rival, former Cabinet minister Heather Humphreys, in a landslide victory. Connolly's win was backed by Ireland's left-leaning opposition parties, including Sinn Féin, wh...
In a significant development, Egypt and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have been given the green light to search for the bodies of hostages taken during the October 7 attacks in Gaza. This permission extends beyond the "yellow line, " an area under the control of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Interestingly, Hamas members have also been allowed...
North Korea has been busy making headlines for all the wrong reasons. They've been on a digital money-grabbing spree, snatching up a staggering $2. 84 billion in cryptocurrency since the beginning of 2024. The hack on Bybit in February was a significant part of this, but it's not their only move. They've also been sending IT workers worldwide, which goes against UN ...
In a rare moment of cooperation, Israel has given Hamas permission to search for the remains of hostages in areas under Israeli military control in Gaza. This unusual move comes as part of a temporary truce between the two sides. The search is focused on areas behind what is known as the Yellow Line, the boundary Israel withdrew to under a U. S. -brokered agreement. ...
Trade tensions between the U. S. and Canada have reached a boiling point. It all started when Ontario, a province in Canada, ran an ad featuring former President Ronald Reagan. The ad talked about how tariffs are bad for trade. This didn't sit well with President Trump. He thought the ad misrepresented Reagan's views and was aimed at influencing a upcoming Supreme Co...
Russia is feeling the heat as the U. S. and its allies ramp up economic pressure. The latest round of sanctions is aimed at cutting off the money flow that keeps Putin's war in Ukraine going. The European Union and the U. S. have both taken steps to tighten the screws, targeting everything from oil and gas to cryptocurrency and even Russian diplomats' movements. The...