The United States plans to deploy more than 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East by the end of April to increase pressure on Iran. About 6,000 troops will arrive aboard the USS George H.W. Bush carrier strike group, while another 4,200 will come with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. This buildup would raise the number of US aircraft … Continue reading US sending 10,000 more troops to Middle East despite Iran ceasefire

Russia has issued a warning for ships and aircraft to avoid parts of the Barents Sea off northern Norway until April 30 due to a planned space launch. The restricted zones are designated as “missile impact areas,” though this refers to falling rocket debris rather than weapons. The alert is tied to a Soyuz-2-1b launch from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, expected around April 23. During the … Continue reading Russia mysteriously closes off Arctic waters for ‘missile landing zone’ near NATO border

Begoña Gómez, the wife of Pedro Sánchez, has been formally charged with multiple offenses including embezzlement, corruption, and influence peddling after a two-year investigation. Judge Juan Carlos Peinado alleges she used her position to gain advantages at Complutense University of Madrid and advance private interests. Gómez, along with her assistant Cristina Álvarez and businessman Juan Carlos Barrabés, denies all wrongdoing. The case stems from a … Continue reading Spanish prime minister’s wife charged with corruption

An 18-year-old former student carried out a shooting at a high school in southeastern Turkey, wounding at least 16 people before killing himself. The attacker opened fire randomly inside a vocational school in Siverek and later died by suicide after being cornered by police. Those injured included students, teachers, a canteen worker, and a police officer, with several in serious condition. The motive remains unclear, … Continue reading Teenage gunman opens fire at a school in Turkey, wounding 16 before killing himself

Spain’s government, led by Pedro Sánchez, has approved a plan to grant legal status to about 500,000 undocumented migrants. The proposal offers one-year renewable residence permits to eligible migrants who meet residency and background requirements, aiming to integrate them into the workforce. Sánchez described the move as both a moral decision and an economic necessity, citing Spain’s aging population and labor needs. The opposition People’s … Continue reading Spain approves plan to give around 500,000 migrants legal status

Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans with Germany to jointly produce advanced drones and other defense systems to strengthen Kyiv’s war effort against Russia. Zelenskyy said both sides are beginning concrete work on a broad defense deal covering drones, missiles, and software, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Germany’s strong support. Ukraine aims to expand its military production but lacks sufficient funding, making a delayed €90 … Continue reading Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia

Twin explosions in Blida, near Algeria’s capital, occurred Monday as Pope Leo XIV began a historic visit to the country. Two suicide bombers carried out the attacks and were killed, according to a source, though Algerian authorities have not officially confirmed the incident. Verified video footage showed two bodies in the street, but the timing of the recordings remains unclear. No link has been established … Continue reading Algeria hit by two suicide attacks during Pope Leo XIV’s visit