In a major escalation, the United States launched airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen, targeting five underground weapons storage facilities. The strikes, authorized by President Joe Biden and carried out with B-2 stealth bombers, took place on...
US B-2 Bombers Strike Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen, Targeting Weapons Storage
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Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed by Israeli Forces, Sparking Mixed Reactions from Global Leaders
Gaza City, October 17, 2024 — Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza and the man Israel believes orchestrated the deadly October 7, 2023, attack that ignited the ongoing war, was killed by Israeli forces, according to officials. His death marks a critical moment in...
92 People Still Missing in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene, Governor Says
Weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, 92 people remain unaccounted for as search and rescue efforts continue, Governor Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday. The storm, which made landfall on September 26 as a Category 4 hurricane, caused...
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Striking images from the Sahara Desert have captured a rare and dramatic transformation, as lakes have emerged among the sand dunes following the region’s first significant flooding in decades. The desert, known as one of the driest places on Earth, experienced...
North Korea Destroys Inter-Korean Roads in Escalating Tensions with South Korea
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Threats Against FEMA Workers Halt Some Hurricane Aid in North Carolina
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) temporarily halted some aid operations in western North Carolina due to threats directed at government workers, according to local officials. The area is still reeling from the damage caused by Hurricane Helene, but these...
What’s Behind the Tensions Between China and Taiwan?
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Hezbollah Drone Attack Kills Four Israeli Soldiers, Wounds Over 50 in Binyamina
In one of the bloodiest attacks since the war between Israel and Hezbollah began in October, four Israeli soldiers were killed, and more than 50 others were injured by a Hezbollah drone strike on an army base in Binyamina, northern Israel. The attack, which took place...
SpaceX Starship Explodes After Successful Orbital Test Flight
SpaceX's fifth orbital test flight of its Starship spacecraft ended in a dramatic explosion after a successful run, showcasing both the challenges and triumphs of space exploration. The heavy-lift spacecraft, designed for deep space missions, launched early Sunday...
Meet the Chinese ‘Typhoon’ Hackers: Cyber Warriors Preparing for Conflict
China-backed hackers, described as an "epoch-defining threat" by U.S. officials, have been increasingly targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. These cyberattacks aim to lay the groundwork for potentially devastating sabotage in the event of future conflicts, such as...
Ecopetrol Subsidiary Liquidated After Six Years in Energy Sector
Ecopetrol Energía, a subsidiary of Colombia’s largest oil company Ecopetrol, was established in March 2018 with a capital of 3,000 million pesos. The company was created to oversee energy commercialization, reflecting Ecopetrol’s strategic move towards diversifying...
Alleged CIA Plot Against Venezuela’s Maduro Raises Tensions Amid Political Maneuvering
A recent plot to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro involving a Navy SEAL, CIA operatives, and a $15 million bounty seems straight out of a Hollywood script. This alleged conspiracy, however, underscores the complex and strained relations between the U.S....
Netanyahu Urges U.N. Peacekeepers to Evacuate Southern Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the United Nations to withdraw its peacekeeping forces from southern Lebanon after several U.N. personnel were injured by Israeli strikes in recent days. The injuries, affecting at least four U.N. peacekeepers, have...
UN Peacekeepers Injured by Israeli Tank Fire in Lebanon Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
October 10, 2024 — Two United Nations peacekeepers stationed in southern Lebanon were injured Thursday after Israeli tank fire hit their position, the UN confirmed. The incident took place as tensions escalate in the Middle East, with the ongoing conflict between...
Hackers Claim ‘Catastrophic’ Internet Archive Attack, Exposing Data of 31 Million Users
A hacker group linked to a pro-Palestinian hacktivist movement has claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack on The Internet Archive, compromising the personal details of 31 million users. The breach, which exposed email addresses, screen names, and encrypted...
Roof at Tropicana Field Ripped Off by Hurricane Milton as Storm Hits Tampa
October 10, 2024 — Hurricane Milton tore into Florida’s west coast on Wednesday, wreaking havoc across the Tampa Bay area. The Category 3 storm, which had reached Category 5 status over the Gulf of Mexico earlier this week, caused significant damage, including tearing...
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Deadly Underwater Tragedy in Hurghada: Six Dead After Tourist Submarine Sinks
Off the coast of Hurghada, a popular Egyptian resort on the Red Sea, a tragic accident occurred this morning. A tourist submarine named Sindbad sank one kilometer from the coast, resulting in at least six fatalities. Nine others were injured, four of whom are in...
Kirsty Coventry Makes History as First Female President of the International Olympic Committee
In a groundbreaking moment for global sports leadership, Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe has been elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), becoming the first female and first African to hold the position. Her election at the 144th IOC...
A New Era for the Celtics: NBA Franchise Sold for $6 Billion
In a landmark transaction that has sent shockwaves through the sports world, the Boston Celtics have been sold for an unprecedented $6 billion, setting a new record for the highest sale price of an NBA franchise. The deal marks a historic moment not only for the...
Zelenskyy Defends Ukrainian Sovereignty Over Nuclear Plants and Crimea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly reiterated that the country’s nuclear power plants belong solely to the Ukrainian people, dismissing recent speculation regarding potential U.S. ownership. Speaking at a news conference in Norway, Zelenskyy asserted...
EU’s Defense Strategy Prioritizes European Industry, Excludes U.S. and U.K. Firms
The European Union has unveiled a comprehensive defense strategy, allocating €150 billion to bolster its military capabilities by 2030. This initiative emphasizes reducing reliance on non-European defense contractors, notably excluding firms from the United States and...