srael’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs funded a covert influence campaign targeting U.S. lawmakers and the American public with pro-Israel messaging during the Gaza war, officials and documents reveal. The $2 million operation, carried out by Tel Aviv-based firm Stoic, used hundreds of fake accounts on X, Facebook, and Instagram to pose as Americans and promote support for Israel, particularly targeting Black Democratic lawmakers like Representative … Continue reading Israel Secretly Targets U.S. Lawmakers With Influence Campaign on Gaza War

During a circus performance in Obninsk, Russia, a roller-skating bear named Dzhema attacked her trainer, Oleg Krasov, in front of a horrified audience. The incident occurred on June 1 at the Mash Circus’s “Happiness Show.” Audience footage shows Krasov forcing Dzhema to perform tricks and pulling her up by her fur. When Krasov turned his back, Dzhema charged, knocking him down and hitting him with … Continue reading Roller skating circus bear drops act to maul trainer in front of shocked kids

Russia is set to deploy aircraft and naval vessels to the Caribbean for military exercises, marking its first air and sea activity in the Western Hemisphere in five years, according to a senior U.S. official. The Biden administration is not alarmed, viewing the exercises as a “messaging tactic” following the U.S. approval for Ukraine to use American-made weapons against Russia. Moscow is expected to increase … Continue reading Russia deploying air and sea assets for military exercises in Caribbean

Following approval from the United States and other allies for Ukraine to use Western weapons, a senior Ukrainian official suggested that Kyiv may have struck a missile system inside Russia using these arms. This development comes after Ukraine faced pressure to disregard Kremlin threats and lift restrictions hindering its defense efforts. Despite warnings from Russian officials, Ukraine hinted at potentially launching its first attacks under … Continue reading Ukraine hints it used Western weapons to strike inside Russia after Biden’s green light

The Israeli military initiated a fresh ground and air assault in central Gaza, intensifying attacks amid worsening humanitarian conditions. According to the IDF, fighter jets targeted Hamas sites in the Bureij area simultaneously with ground operations guided by intelligence. The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported 15 fatalities and numerous injuries, primarily near the Bureij and Al-Maghazi displacement camps. Local hospitals, like Al Aqsa Martyrs … Continue reading Israeli forces launch new ground and air assault on central Gaza, killing at least 15 Palestinians

NATO is devising strategies to potentially deploy American troops to Europe’s frontlines in case of a full-scale conflict with Russia. These plans involve creating new “land corridors” to swiftly transport soldiers through central Europe, bypassing local bureaucratic hurdles. The corridors would enable NATO forces to respond promptly if Russia’s military actions in Ukraine escalate westward. Potential routes include passage through Italy, Greece, and Turkey to … Continue reading NATO plan to get US troops to the front line to fight Russia

Beijing has accused two Chinese citizens of spying for Britain, adding to the tensions between the two nations. China and Britain have been at odds over Beijing’s suppression of free speech and elections in Hong Kong, a former British territory. The Ministry of State Security in China revealed on social media that it had uncovered an espionage case involving a couple, identified only as Wang … Continue reading Beijing accuses 2 Chinese citizens of being British spies 

As the Gaza Strip war approaches its ninth month, Israel’s military faces significant strain from engaging in multiple conflicts, analysts told AFP. According to Rami Dajani of the International Crisis Group, Israel’s forces are stretched thin, operating in Gaza, the north, and the West Bank. Despite being one of the world’s best-funded militaries, Israel relies heavily on reservists, France 24 reported. The Gaza War Unit … Continue reading Israel army ‘stretched’ as fighting rages on multiple fronts

Residents in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg have been urged to exercise extreme caution as evacuations continue across the southern German states. States of emergency have been declared in several districts, and the German Weather Service (DWD) has issued severe weather warnings in over ten districts, predicting more heavy rain in the next 24-48 hours. Evacuations began Friday evening, with an apartment building in Lindau, Bavaria, cleared … Continue reading Southern Germany hit by catastrophic flooding

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has warned that any Filipino soldier killed by a Chinese water cannon would be considered an “act of war,” raising concerns about potential U.S. involvement in the South China Sea conflict. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, Marcos emphasized that both Filipino servicemen and citizens should be protected, indicating that the U.S., a treaty ally, would share … Continue reading Philippines warns of ‘red line’ with Beijing amid heightened tensions in South China Sea

Russian forces launched a widespread missile and drone attack across Ukraine, damaging energy infrastructure in five regions, according to Ukrainian officials. The national grid operator, Ukrenergo, reported strikes on facilities in Donetsk, Zaporizhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, and Ivano-Frankivsk. Ukrainian air defense shot down 35 of 53 missiles and 46 of 47 drones. Russia’s defense ministry claimed the strikes targeted energy facilities supporting Ukraine’s military and Western-supplied … Continue reading Russia pounds Ukrainian energy facilities with missile and drone barrage

Seoul has urged the public to avoid and report any balloons from North Korea, which have been sent carrying trash and excrement across the border. This follows North Korea’s recent dispatch of hundreds of such balloons, described by South Korea’s Defense Minister Shin Won-sik as “unimaginably petty and low-grade behaviour.” The balloons are purportedly in retaliation for anti-Pyongyang leaflets sent by defectors and activists in … Continue reading Seoul warns public of more balloons being sent from North Korea

Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton, infamous for taking female victims to his pig farm near Vancouver during the late 1990s and early 2000s, has died at 74 after being assaulted in prison. Pickton, who was serving a life sentence at Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec, succumbed to injuries from a May 19 assault by another inmate. Convicted in 2007 of six counts of second-degree murder and … Continue reading Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton, who brought victims to pig farm, is dead after prison assault

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, emphasizing that Israel’s conditions for ending the war must be met first. These conditions include the destruction of Hamas’ military and governing capabilities, the release of all hostages, and ensuring Gaza no longer threatens Israel. This stance contradicts a cease-fire proposal announced by U.S. President Joe Biden. Netanyahu also accepted an invitation to address … Continue reading Israel describes permanent cease-fire in Gaza as ‘nonstarter’

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called on countries to consider Ukraine’s right to defend itself while balancing the risk of escalation. Borrell stated that under the law of war, Ukraine has the right to use Western-supplied arms to strike in Russia if necessary. His remarks came at a meeting with European Union defense ministers in Brussels. While Ukraine has been pushing for permission to … Continue reading EU Top Diplomat Says Ukraine Has Right To Strike Russian Territory

Pope Francis apologized for using a derogatory term about gay men while reaffirming the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests. This incident highlighted the tension between the Church’s official stance on homosexuality and the reality of gay men in the priesthood and LGBTQ+ Catholics seeking inclusion. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni addressed the controversy, explaining that Francis used the term during a closed-door meeting with Italian … Continue reading Pope sorry for using gay slur in meeting with Italian bishops

The temporary U.S.-built pier delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza will be removed for repairs after damage from rough seas, the Pentagon announced. The pier will be taken to Ashdod, Israel, for repairs expected to take over a week, after which it will be reinstalled in Gaza. Despite its brief operation, the pier has faced several challenges, including adverse weather and crowd issues, resulting in injuries … Continue reading Aid deliveries suspended after rough seas damage US pier

On Tuesday, a terrorist group in Gaza released a video of Sasha Troufanov, an Israeli Amazon employee kidnapped during Hamas’s attacks on October 7. Troufanov, a 28-year-old computer engineer at Amazon’s Annapurna Labs in Tel Aviv, spoke in the video while wearing a black, white, and red polo. Addressing the Israeli public and protesters, he promised to reveal the truth about his situation and that … Continue reading Islamic Jihad releases video of Amazon worker being held hostage in Gaza

Palestinians in Rafah faced a grim scene as they searched through the charred remains after a fire swept through a tent camp, causing widespread panic and destruction. This incident occurred while Israeli forces advanced into the southern Gaza city, despite international calls to cease their offensive. The blaze, resulting from an airstrike on Sunday that local officials claim killed at least 45 people, led survivors … Continue reading Israeli Tanks Reach Central Rafah as Global Uproar Grows

Spain has committed €1 billion in military aid to Ukraine this year, following a significant defence and security agreement signed in Madrid by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. This decade-long deal, although lacking specific public details, aims to enhance Ukraine’s military capabilities, particularly its air defences. The agreement comes in the wake of a deadly Russian attack in Kharkiv and … Continue reading Spain to give Ukraine €1bn in military aid in decade-long defence deal

Six NATO countries bordering Russia, including Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Finland, and Norway, are collaborating to create a “drone wall” for border protection, announced Lithuania’s Interior Minister Agne Bilotaite. This initiative will use drones and advanced technologies alongside physical infrastructure to guard against provocations and smuggling. While specifics on funding, timeline, and technical details were not provided, EU funds may contribute, and each country must … Continue reading Six NATO countries announce border defense plan

North Korea’s attempt to launch the Malligyong-1-1 reconnaissance satellite ended in a mid-air explosion on Monday night, attributed to issues with a newly developed liquid oxygen and oil engine. The failed launch, which occurred hours after being criticized by Seoul and Tokyo, was captured on film by Japanese broadcaster NHK, showing a flaming projectile in the night sky that subsequently exploded. North Korea had informed … Continue reading US, South Korea condemn North Korea launch that ends in mid-air fireball

Israeli and Egyptian troops exchanged fire at their shared border near Rafah, resulting in the death of an Egyptian soldier. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported the incident and are investigating, noting that discussions are ongoing with Egyptian authorities. Israel claims Egyptian forces initiated the shooting, a claim backed by Israeli military correspondent Doron Kadosh. The Egyptian military confirmed the incident and announced their own … Continue reading 1 dead after IDF and Egyptian soldiers exchange fire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has admitted to a “tragic mistake” following an airstrike that killed dozens in Rafah, Gaza. Addressing parliament, he confirmed an investigation into the incident, which resulted in significant civilian casualties, including children, in a refugee camp. Netanyahu emphasized Israel’s efforts to avoid civilian harm and stated that the strike aimed at a Hamas installation, targeting senior militants. The attack, one … Continue reading Netanyahu accepts ‘tragic mistake’ after dozens killed in Gaza city

A Carnival Cruise Line ship, the Carnival Radiance, rescued 25 people stranded in a small boat off the coast of Mexico after responding to a distress call from the U.S. Coast Guard. The ship, en route from Long Beach, California, to Ensenada, Mexico, altered its course upon receiving the distress call and swiftly rescued all individuals on board the small vessel, including three children. The … Continue reading Carnival cruise ship rescues 25 people stranded off the coast of Mexico