Trump and Hegseth: Unleashing the American Warrior
Donald Trump has consistently promised a swift resolution to the protracted hostilities and “shadow war” involving Iran, but the transition into a second term reveals a … Read more
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US Arrests Niece and Great-Niece of Qassem Soleimani in Los Angeles
U.S. Immigration authorities have detained a woman identified as the niece of the late Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and her daughter in Los Angeles, sparking a … Read more
White House Denies Trump Walter Reed Visit Amid Health Rumors
The White House moved quickly on Saturday to quash escalating rumors that President Donald Trump had been admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, as … Read more
How to Turn Your Home Equity Into Cash
For millions of homeowners, the primary residence is more than just a shelter; it is the largest single asset in their financial portfolio. In recent years, … Read more
Massive Youth Turnout for Easter and Good Friday Services
In a city globally recognized for its grit, its avant-garde art scene and a deep-seated tradition of secularism, an unexpected spiritual energy is surfacing. Recent reports … Read more
Iran’s Grip on the Strait of Hormuz: Global Energy Risks
The narrow waters of the Strait of Hormuz have long served as the world’s most precarious energy artery, but recent intelligence suggests that Iran’s control of … Read more
8 Dead as 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan and Pakistan
A powerful magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan late Friday, leaving at least eight people dead and one child injured. The casualties were … Read more
Berlin Philharmonic Returns to Salzburg Easter Festival After 14 Years
The cultural landscape of Austria is preparing for a significant homecoming as the Berlin Philharmonic returns to Salzburg Easter Festival for the first time in 14 … Read more
Middle East Conflict: Houthi Missile Attacks and Regional Escalation
The regional conflict in the Middle East reached a fresh level of volatility on Saturday, as Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed they launched their first-ever cluster ballistic … Read more
Kenya Arrests Senior Energy Officials Over Fuel Supply Manipulation
Nairobi detectives have launched a high-stakes crackdown on the heart of Kenya’s energy sector, arresting several of the country’s most powerful fuel regulators and administrators in … Read more
World Bank Approves $1.02 Billion for Congo Basin Forestry Program
The World Bank is launching a massive financial offensive to decouple economic growth from deforestation in Central Africa, pledging $1.02 billion to overhaul the Congo Basin … Read more
Russian Drone Strike Kills 5 in Ukrainian Market
A Russian drone strike targeted a covered market in the eastern Ukrainian city of Nikopol on Saturday morning, leaving five people dead and 19 others injured. … Read more