Dutch police arrested three men after a four-day hunt for suspects in the explosive robbery of ancient Romanian artifacts from the Drents Museum. The stolen treasures, including the 2,500-year-old golden Helmet of Cotofenesti and three gold bracelets from 50 BC, were on loan from Romania’s National History Museum. The heist has led to the dismissal of the Romanian museum’s director and angered officials. While the … Continue reading Three arrested after ancient Romanian artifacts stolen from Dutch museum

More than 20 Americans are missing in action in Ukraine, with rising casualties among foreign volunteers filling gaps in Ukraine’s defenses, CNN reports. At least five American fighters have been killed in the past six months, with some bodies still unrecovered. Two were repatriated from Russian-held territory after negotiations. Survivors describe intense battles, poor leadership, and devastating losses. Families of the missing struggle with grief, … Continue reading American fighters are dying in Ukraine in growing numbers

Australian police foiled a planned antisemitic attack after discovering a caravan with explosives in Dural, northwest of Sydney, on Jan. 19. Authorities called it a terrorist plot, with arrests made but details undisclosed. Over 100 officers are investigating under a joint counter-terrorism operation. The incident comes amid a rise in antisemitic attacks in Australia since the Israel-Gaza war began in late 2023, NBC News has … Continue reading Police catch caravan laden with explosives outside synagogue in Australia

Salwan Momika, the Iraqi Christian who sparked outrage in 2023 by burning Qurans in Sweden, was shot dead in Sodertalje. His death comes just before a court ruling on whether he was guilty of inciting ethnic hatred, which has now been postponed to February 3. Police confirmed the shooting occurred indoors, and Momika was taken to the hospital but did not survive, NDTV has reported. … Continue reading Man Who Burnt Quran In 2023 Sparking Huge Protests Shot Dead In Sweden

Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Russian energy infrastructure, including an attempted strike on the Smolensk nuclear power plant, which was intercepted, according to Russian officials. At least 100 drones targeted power and oil facilities across western Russia, causing a fire at an oil refinery. Russia also launched overnight drone strikes on Ukraine, hitting a port in Odesa and causing debris to fall near … Continue reading Russia claims nuclear plant targeted during massive Ukrainian drone attack

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi urged young people to enlist in the army as M23 rebels, backed by 4,000 Rwandan troops, advanced deeper into eastern Congo, capturing parts of Goma and South Kivu. A regional summit called for an immediate ceasefire and talks, but Tshisekedi was absent. Meanwhile, South African peacekeepers were killed, prompting President Cyril Ramaphosa to accuse Rwanda, leading Rwandan President Paul Kagame to … Continue reading Congo’s leader calls for massive military mobilization as Rwanda-backed rebels expand their control