Heavy gunfire and explosions erupted early Thursday near Niamey’s international airport in Niger before subsiding within hours, residents reported. Videos showed bright streaks in the sky, large flames, and burned vehicles near the Diori Hamani International Airport, which also hosts an air force base about 10 km from the presidential palace. The cause of the attack and whether there were any casualties remained unclear. Calm … Continue reading Gunfire and explosions heard near airport in Niger’s capital

The European Union has designated Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization in response to the regime’s deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, a largely symbolic move meant to increase pressure on Tehran. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the move puts the Guard on the same level as al-Qaida, Hamas, and ISIS, condemning its role in killing thousands of protesters. The U.S. and Canada … Continue reading EU lists Iran Revolutionary Guard as terror organization

U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering military options against Iran, including targeted strikes on security forces and leaders to encourage protesters, following a nationwide crackdown that killed thousands. Sources say he aims to create conditions for “regime change,” though no final decision has been made, and options also include larger strikes on Iran’s missile and nuclear programs. The deployment of a U.S. aircraft carrier … Continue reading Trump weighs Iran strikes to inspire renewed protests, sources say

A controversial new book claims William Shakespeare was not the true author of his plays, arguing instead that they were written by Emilia Bassano, a Tudor court poet. Feminist historian Irene Coslet contends Bassano, whom she describes as a Jewish woman of Moorish descent, used “Shakespeare” as a pen name because Elizabethan society favored a white male genius. She argues Bassano’s education, cultural background, and … Continue reading Feminist historian claims Shakespeare was actually a black Jewish woman in new book

Spain’s left-wing government has approved a fast-track plan allowing up to 500,000 undocumented migrants to apply for legal residency, marking one of Europe’s largest regularizations in years. The measure applies to people who have lived in Spain for at least five months by December 31, 2025, have no criminal record, and will allow them to work nationwide under renewable permits. Migration Minister Elma Saiz called … Continue reading Spain to grant legal status to 500,000 migrants

Russia’s Maritime Board, led by security official Nikolai Patrushev, has proposed measures to protect Russian shipping and strategic maritime routes, citing alleged violations of international maritime law by “unfriendly” states. The move follows several recent interceptions of Russian oil tankers, including the Fitsburg, Marinera, and Grinch, by Finnish, US, and French authorities. The proposed measures are expected to include naval deployments to safeguard Russian interests, … Continue reading Russia hints it will deploy Navy to protect ‘shadow fleet’

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited the Sicilian town of Niscemi after a massive landslide triggered by days of heavy rain destroyed homes and forced more than 1,500 residents to evacuate. The landslide stretched about four kilometers, prompting authorities to create a wide no-go zone as the ground remains dangerously unstable. Civil protection officials warned that many homes near the edge can no longer be … Continue reading Sicily landslide forces evacuation of 1,500

China has executed 11 people linked to criminal gangs operating scam centres in Myanmar, including key figures involved in large-scale fraud operations, according to state media. The individuals were sentenced to death in September by a court in Wenzhou for crimes including homicide, unlawful detention, fraud and running illegal casinos. Authorities said the group’s activities, including those of the “Ming family criminal group,” were linked … Continue reading China executes 11 people linked to Myanmar scam operation

The United States plans to prosecute the captain and first officer of a Russian-flagged tanker seized in the North Atlantic for allegedly breaching US sanctions. The vessel, the Marinera (formerly Bella 1), was intercepted south of Iceland and escorted to Scotland, where the two officers were taken into US custody and will be transferred to the United States. The remaining 26 crew members have been … Continue reading US to prosecute captain of seized oil tanker