The United States has vetoed a UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and instead proposed its own draft, expressing concerns that the Algerian-proposed resolution could jeopardize ongoing peace talks. The U.S. resolution advises Israel against invading the city of Rafah. Thirteen out of the 15 Security Council members supported Algeria’s resolution, while the UK abstained. The U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Linda … Continue reading US vetoes call for immediate Gaza ceasefire at UN

Today, the Prime Minister of Estonia asserted that the nation successfully prevented a “hybrid operation” on NATO territory orchestrated by Russian operatives. According to local media reports, individuals affiliated with Russian special services were allegedly responsible for an attack on an Estonian minister’s vehicle last year. In a short statement issued on social media today, Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said: “Estonia has successfully stopped … Continue reading Estonia thwarts ‘hybrid operation’ by Kremlin special forces in NATO territory

The Federal Security Service, known for its secrecy, has apprehended a dual Russian-American ballerina on charges of treason, as confirmed by officials on Tuesday. Footage released by a Russian news agency depicts 32-year-old Ksenia Karelina being escorted into a courtroom wearing handcuffs and a blindfold over her eyes. The timing of the video remains unclear. Originally a resident of Los Angeles, Karelina obtained US citizenship … Continue reading American ballerina Ksenia Karelina is detained for ‘high treason’ in Russia 

Lawyers representing Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, will launch a final effort on Tuesday to contest his extradition to the United States, where he could potentially face life imprisonment if convicted of espionage charges. In a two-day hearing in the high court, the legality of extraditing Assange, an Australian native who has been detained in Belmarsh prison for nearly five years, will be scrutinized. … Continue reading Julian Assange: court considers last-ditch bid to fight US extradition

On Sunday, the Iran-backed Houthi militant group caused damage to a ship off the coast of Yemen, leading the crew to abandon the vessel in the latest escalation of maritime tensions affecting crucial trade routes in the Red Sea. The U.K. Maritime Trade Operations reported a vessel attack in the Bab el-Mandeb strait near Yemen’s coast on social media, confirming that the crew had evacuated … Continue reading Houthis claim ‘catastrophic’ attack in Red Sea that prompted crew to abandon ship

Finland has declared its intention to establish 300 shooting ranges, aiming to foster heightened public engagement in national defense. According to a representative from Finland’s defense committee, this initiative is designed to enhance the population’s shooting proficiency, particularly in response to growing concerns about potential threats from Russia. While Finnish law mandates national army service for every male between 18 and 60, the government envisions … Continue reading Finland to open 300 shooting ranges to boost national defense