Syria imposes curfew in Aleppo amid intensified fighting
Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud declared closed military zone. Full curfew imposed by Syrian authorities Friday. Fighting intensifies with Kurdish-led SDF forces. A full curfew will be enforced from 630 a.m.( original time) until further notice, according to a…
Freddy Guevara recalls 34 days in Venezuela’s notorious prison
Freddy Guevara endured 34 days in Venezuela’s notorious prison. Snatched by masked men from Maduro’s intelligence agency. Captured after excruciating ordeal in political detention. His kidnappers tried to break him with the black hood,…
Pentagon unveils new long-range Tomahawk missiles
The Pentagon has announced significant upgrades to the Tomahawk missile family, focusing on extended-range capabilities that enhance U.S. naval strike options. These developments, centered on the Block V series, build on decades of proven performance to…
Home office tests deepfake protections for elections
Election officials partner with Home Office on pilot. Fast-tracked scheme counters deepfakes in elections. Targets candidates in Scottish and Welsh polls. The Home Office and the Electoral Commission in Scotland expect software that can detect artificial…
Senior US Democrat Steny Hoyer to step down
Veteran Democrat Steny Hoyer retires from Congress. Announces no reelection bid this cycle. Long-serving Maryland representative steps down. The Maryland lawmaker occasionally displayed traces of emotion as he finally disclosed his choice during a…
US Senate moves to curb Trump Venezuela strike powers
US Senate advances measure on Thursday. Curbs Trump’s authority for Venezuela strikes. Limits presidential power to launch attacks. By a vote of 52-47, the Senate approved the motion to dismiss the War Powers Resolution. Sen. Tim Kaine, a Democrat,…
Canada’s PM Mark Carney to visit China for PM Xi Jinping talks
Canadian PM Mark Carney travels to China next week. Meeting with President Xi Jinping scheduled. Aims to diversify Canada’s trade partnerships. For the first time in more than eight years, a Canadian prime minister will travel to China. When they…
US reaffirms support for Ukraine amid ongoing war
The United States continues to play a central part in supporting Ukraine’s defense sweats against Russia’s full- scale irruption that began in February 2022. Recent legislative measures, including the National Defense Authorization Act( NDAA)…
Trump latest: China accuses US after ships seized – as Trump hints at overseeing Venezuela for years
Key Points The United States has seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in separate operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, according to Sky News reporting on official US briefings. US forces boarded the Marinera – previously…
Six dead as Arctic freeze grips Europe and temperatures plunge to -33C
Key Points At least six people have died in Europe in weather-related accidents as an Arctic cold snap sends temperatures plunging to as low as -33C across parts of the continent, according to multiple European media reports. [2][5] French regional and…