Millions of Hindu devotees have gathered in Prayagraj, India, to begin the Maha Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious festival, expected to draw over 400 million people over six weeks. Pilgrims will perform ritual baths at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, seeking purification and liberation from rebirth. Rooted in Hindu mythology, the festival rotates among four sacred sites every 12 … Continue reading India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world’s largest religious gathering

A Patriot Polling survey found that 57.3% of Greenland respondents support joining the U.S., with 37.4% opposing and 5.3% undecided. The poll, conducted among 416 people during Donald Trump Jr.’s visit, aligns with President-elect Trump’s push to acquire Greenland, citing its strategic importance. However, the poll is the first of its kind by Patriot Polling, which holds a low FiveThirtyEight rating, and Danish Prime Minister … Continue reading One poll finds majority of Greenland respondents support joining US

Authorities in Kano, Nigeria, have started evacuating over 5,000 street children, viewed as a security threat amid the region’s economic crisis. The Hisbah police force has conducted midnight raids to remove these children from motor parks and markets. Many of the children are from broken homes and have no access to education or parental care, with many begging or selling items to survive. Kano has … Continue reading Nigeria round up children living on streets to put them in camp “for their rehabilitation”

The U.S. must maintain troops in Syria to prevent the resurgence of ISIS following Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said. He emphasized securing detention camps holding thousands of ISIS fighters, including 2,000 deemed highly dangerous. U.S. forces, currently numbering around 2,000, work with the Kurdish-led SDF against ISIS, despite Turkey’s opposition to the SDF’s PKK ties. Austin highlighted the risk of ISIS fighters … Continue reading US troops need to stay in Syria to counter the Islamic State group, Austin says

Iran unveiled an underground missile storage facility and announced the development of “new special missiles,” according to IRGC-affiliated media. The facility, described as a “dormant volcano,” reportedly supported operations against Israel earlier this year. Iran plans to reveal additional “missile and drone cities” during upcoming military drills. Meanwhile, Iranian volunteer forces held a large-scale exercise in Tehran. Despite regional setbacks, Iranian leaders assert their deterrence … Continue reading Iran unveils underground storage facility, claims development of ‘new special missiles’

A stampede near India’s Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh killed six and injured 35 as thousands gathered for free visit passes during an auspicious period. The rush occurred when a gate opened, leading to a surge in the crowd. Authorities are investigating the cause, and the temple operator apologized, promising accountability. Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister visited the site, while the opposition blamed the … Continue reading Six dead in Indian temple stampede as free passes draw crowd of thousands