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Ukraine Seeks Payback for Helping Defend Against Drones

Ukraine has made it clear that its growing role in assisting Middle Eastern countries to defend against Iranian attack drones is not free — it wants financial compensation and access to advanced technology in return, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this week. The
March 16, 2026

Israel Eliminates Iran’s New Military Commander

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the targeted killing of Major General Ali Shadmani, who had just been appointed as head of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters — the nerve center of Iran’s wartime command. Shadmani was appointed only two days
June 18, 2025

Trump Grants TikTok Third Ban Extension Deadline

Donald Trump has once again pushed back the U.S. government’s enforcement of a ban on TikTok, granting the Chinese-owned social media app another 90 days to finalize a sale to an American buyer. The extension, announced Tuesday, ensures that the platform will
June 18, 2025

India, China Urge Citizens To Flee Iran, Israel

In a sharp escalation of Middle East hostilities, both India and China have issued emergency advisories urging their nationals to immediately evacuate from Iran and Israel. The appeals come amid growing fears of an all-out regional conflict, triggered by unprecedented military strikes
June 18, 2025

Xi Jinping Declares World No Longer Needs U.S.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, made a bold geopolitical statement during the China–Central Asia Summit in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Speaking before a high-level gathering, he said: “The world can move on without the United States.” The
June 18, 2025

Kenya Deputy Police Chief Steps Aside Amid Investigation

Kenya’s Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, has temporarily stepped aside from his duties to allow an independent and impartial investigation into the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang. The incident has sparked widespread public outrage and nationwide protests. Lagat
June 17, 2025

G7 Condemns Iran, Backs Israel Amid Conflict

The Group of Seven (G7) nations have voiced unwavering support for Israel amid its escalating conflict with Iran, calling Tehran a destabilizing force in the Middle East and reaffirming their commitment to prevent the Islamic Republic from acquiring a nuclear weapon. In
June 17, 2025

Barcelona Locals Rise Against Mass Tourism Surge

In a powerful show of frustration, residents of Barcelona staged a dramatic protest on Sunday, demanding urgent action against overtourism, which they say is threatening their city’s identity, affordability, and way of life. Protesters blocked access to the world-renowned Sagrada Família, sprayed
June 17, 2025

UK Names First-Ever Woman To Lead MI6

The United Kingdom has appointed Blaise Metreweli as the new head of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), making her the first woman to lead the country’s foreign intelligence agency. Metreweli, who joined MI6 in 1999, will become the 18th chief of the
June 17, 2025

Woman in Kenya Claims to Be Virgin Mary

In a rural village in western Kenya, a woman’s extraordinary claim is drawing growing public attention—and sparking widespread discussion around faith, identity, and mental health. Judith Nafula, a 50-year-old resident of Busia County, has declared that she is the reincarnation of Mary,
June 17, 2025
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