Netanyahu Signs Settlement Plan, Rejects Palestinian Statehood Ma’ale Adumim, West Bank — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that “there will not be a Palestinian state” during a signing ceremony in Ma’ale Adumim, one of the largest Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The event marked the advancement of the long-disputed E1 settlement development […]
Albania Appoints AI ‘Minister’ to Tackle Corruption TIRANA, Albania — Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has unveiled a unique addition to his new cabinet following his Socialist Party’s decisive victory in May’s elections: an AI-powered “minister” named Diella, which means “sun” in Albanian. “Diella is the first government member who is not physically present, but […]
France Considers Ban on TikTok for Minors Amid Safety Concerns PARIS — French lawmakers are pushing for stricter limits on social media use for children, including a possible ban on TikTok for users under 15, following months of hearings with families, influencers, and social media executives. President Emmanuel Macron’s office has expressed support for restricting […]
Gold Slips After Record High, Investors Eye U.S. Inflation Data Gold prices eased slightly on Wednesday after hitting record levels earlier this week, as investors waited for key U.S. inflation figures that could influence Federal Reserve policy. Spot gold was down 0.2% at $3,633.97 per ounce as of 0411 GMT, following Tuesday’s all-time high of […]
Nepal Army Consults Youth Amid Political Turmoil KATHMANDU — Nepal’s Army Chief, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, held consultations with key stakeholders and met with representatives of Gen Z on Wednesday, a military spokesperson confirmed, as the country grapples with its worst political violence in two decades. Details of the discussions were not disclosed. The army […]
Starmer Meets Israeli President Amid Tensions Over Gaza and Palestinian Statehood LONDON – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday amid rising tensions over the conflict in Gaza and plans for Palestinian statehood. The meeting came a day after Israel expanded its attacks on Hamas, including an airstrike targeting […]
Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah University, Sparks National Shock UTAH VALLEY, Utah – Charlie Kirk, 31, a leading voice in conservative politics and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot Wednesday while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. The incident has sent shockwaves through American politics and across the nation. Video […]
Charlie Kirk, Conservative Leader, Fatally Shot at Utah University Event Utah Valley University – Charlie Kirk, 31, the co-founder and CEO of the conservative youth group Turning Point USA, was fatally shot Wednesday while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. The incident shocked political circles across the United States. President Donald Trump confirmed […]
Qatar PM Blames Netanyahu for Dashing Hostage Hopes After Israeli Strike DOHA – Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of destroying any remaining chances of securing the release of hostages through mediation efforts. Speaking to CNN, Al Thani said, “I think that what Netanyahu did […]
Russia Slams Israeli Strike on Qatar, Warns of Middle East Escalation MOSCOW – Russia has strongly condemned Israel’s recent strike on Qatar, calling it a blatant violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry described the attack as an “encroachment on the sovereignty and […]
