Albania Appoints “World’s First Virtual Minister” to Tackle Corruption TIRANA – Albania has made headlines with the announcement of what Prime Minister Edi Rama calls the world’s first virtual minister, “Diella.” The AI-powered lawmaker is being presented as a tool to end the long-standing corruption in government contracts, a key obstacle to Albania’s bid to […]
Eight Swedish Glaciers Disappear Amid Record-Breaking Heat, Warn Scientists STOCKHOLM – Sweden has lost eight of its glaciers, scientists confirmed, marking the first complete disappearances since high-resolution satellite monitoring began around 2000. The alarming discovery was made by glaciology professor Nina Kirchner and her team at the Tarfala Research Station, near Kebnekaise, Sweden’s highest peak. […]
Arizona Crowd Honors Slain Activist Charlie Kirk; Widow Forgives Alleged Shooter ARIZONA – Thousands gathered in a packed stadium in Arizona on Sunday to honor Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist who was shot and killed earlier this month at a Utah university. Among the crowd of more than 60,000 were US President Donald Trump […]
Kim Jong Un Rejects Nuclear Talks but Recalls “Fond Memories” of Trump PYONGYANG – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ruled out the possibility of giving up his country’s nuclear weapons, while surprisingly expressing warm sentiments toward former U.S. President Donald Trump. In a speech to the Supreme People’s Assembly, Kim said Washington must […]
Manila Protests Over Ghost Projects Turn Violent; Dozens of Children Among Arrested MANILA – At least 216 people were taken into custody in Manila on Sunday after protests over a massive corruption scandal turned violent. Authorities confirmed that 88 of those detained were minors, including a 12-year-old boy — the youngest in police custody. The […]
Saudi Arabia Gears Up for 95th National Day Celebrations RIYADH – Saudi Arabia will mark its 95th National Day with nationwide celebrations, honoring the historic 1932 decree of King Abdulaziz that united Nejd and Hejaz to form the modern Saudi state. The Kingdom first observed National Day in 1965 under King Faisal, and it became […]
Israeli ministers call to annex the West Bank after the UK, Canada, and Australia recognise the Palestinian state Two senior Israeli ministers on Monday urged immediate steps to extend Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank in response to Britain, Canada, and Australia formally recognising a Palestinian state. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir — using […]
Cyberattack on Collins Aerospace Disrupts Major European Airports A cyberattack on Friday targeting Collins Aerospace, a check-in and boarding systems provider owned by RTX (RTX.N), caused widespread disruption across several major European airports, including London’s Heathrow, Berlin Brandenburg, and Brussels Airport. The attack crippled the company’s MUSE software, used by multiple airlines, forcing airports to […]
Israeli Strike in Southern Lebanon Kills Five, Including Children BEIRUT – An Israeli strike near the town of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon has killed five people, including three children, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency. The strike reportedly targeted a motorcycle. The Israeli military confirmed the attack, saying it had “eliminated a Hezbollah […]
Kim Jong Un Recalls ‘Fond Memories’ of Trump, Rejects Nuclear Talks PYONGYANG – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said he still remembers former U.S. President Donald Trump fondly, while firmly rejecting any chance of giving up his country’s nuclear weapons. Speaking at the Supreme People’s Assembly on Sunday, Kim said North Korea’s survival […]
