U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader held a closed-door meeting on September 6, 2024, where they addressed key issues including economic cooperation, human rights, and regional security. However, the escalating crisis...
U.S. and Dominican Leaders Discuss Regional Security Amid Haiti Unrest
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California and Nevada Wildfires Force Evacuations Amid Record Heat Warnings
Wildfires raging across California and Nevada have triggered mandatory evacuations, threatening thousands of homes and residents as forecasters warn of record-breaking heat in the West. Currently, 14 active wildfires are burning across California, including the...
Ukraine Deploys ‘Dragon Drones’ with Molten Metal to Devastate Russian Positions
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Mexico Arrests Cartel Leader Linked to Disappearance of 43 Students Ahead of 10th Anniversary
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Father of Apalachee High School Shooting Suspect Arrested; Four Dead in Tragic Attack
Winder, Georgia — The father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect has been arrested in connection with the deadly incident that claimed the lives of two students and two teachers, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced on Thursday. Colin Gray,...
Maduro Moves Christmas to October Amid Political Turmoil
In an unusual move, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has announced that Christmas will be celebrated in October this year, a decision that comes in the wake of a highly disputed election and escalating political tension. The announcement, made during Maduro's...
Arrests Made in Aurora as Police Crack Down on Alleged Tren de Aragua Gang Activity
Four individuals with suspected ties to the notorious Tren de Aragua gang were arrested in Aurora, Colorado, as authorities intensified their efforts to address criminal activities linked to the transnational gang. The arrests occurred near the Ivy Crossing...
France Points Finger at UK Amid Channel Migrant Crisis
The recent tragedy off the northern coast of France, where 12 migrants, including six children and a pregnant woman, lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel, has reignited tensions between France and the UK. The sinking of the overcrowded boat...
Shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia Leaves Four Dead, Nine Injured; 14-Year-Old Suspect in Custody
Winder, Georgia — September 4, 2024 A devastating shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, has left four people dead and nine others injured, marking yet another tragic event in the ongoing wave of school violence in the United States. The incident...
Sweden’s ‘Queen of Trash’ on Trial for Largest Environmental Crime Case in History
Bella Nilsson, who once styled herself as Sweden’s “Queen of Trash,” is now facing trial in the country’s largest environmental crime case. Nilsson, the former CEO of the waste management company NMT Think Pink, along with 10 other defendants, stands accused of...
Turkish Nationalists Assault US Marines in Izmir, Over a Dozen Arrested
More than a dozen members of a Turkish nationalist youth organization have been detained following an attack on two U.S. Marines in Izmir on Monday. The Marines, part of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, were on shore leave when they were assaulted by members of the...
Jimmy McCain Criticizes Trump’s Arlington Visit as a ‘Violation’
1st Lt. Jimmy McCain, the youngest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has condemned former President Donald Trump’s recent campaign appearance at Arlington National Cemetery, calling it a “violation.” McCain, who recently changed his voter registration to Democrat and...
Russian Strike on Military Educational Facility in Central Ukraine Kills 51, Injures Over 200
A Russian missile strike on a military educational facility in central Ukraine's Poltava city has left 51 people dead and more than 200 injured, marking one of the deadliest attacks since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. The strike occurred...
Oceanographers Discover Massive Underwater Mountain Taller Than Mount Olympus
A team of oceanographers, led by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, has discovered a colossal underwater mountain in the Pacific Ocean, about 900 miles (1,448 kilometers) off the coast of Chile. Standing at an impressive 1.9 miles (3,109 meters) tall, the newly mapped...
US Seizes Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s Aircraft in Dominican Republic
The United States has seized an aircraft used by Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro, escalating tensions between the two nations. The Dassault Falcon 900EX, described as Venezuela’s equivalent to Air Force One, was confiscated in the Dominican Republic and flown to...
Tumultuous Weekend for Israelis as Protests Intensify Over Hostage Crisis
Israel is in turmoil as protests and labor strikes escalate in response to the ongoing hostage crisis with Hamas. The discovery of six Israeli hostages killed in Gaza has fueled national outrage, with citizens demanding action from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu....
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Photo: AFP Despite speculation linking Deion Sanders to the Dallas Cowboys’ head coaching job, the University of Colorado coach made it clear that he has no interest in coaching at the professional level. Speaking on his show We Got Time Today, Sanders emphasized that...
Why Did Luka Dončić Get Traded? Analyzing the Top Theories Behind the Shocking Move
Photo: AFP The NBA world was left stunned when the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster deal. The 25-year-old superstar, who had just led the Mavericks to their first NBA Finals appearance in over a decade, was sent to Los...
Hottest January on Record Sparks Climate Breakdown Warnings
The world has experienced its hottest January on record, with global surface air temperatures reaching 13.23°C, surpassing the previous record set in January 2024 by 0.1°C. This alarming increase, measured at 1.75°C above pre-industrial levels, has left scientists...
Mass Atrocities in DRC: Over 150 Female Inmates Raped and Burned to Death During Goma Prison Break
A tragic incident unfolded in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where more than 150 female prisoners were raped and burned to death during a violent jailbreak last week, according to the United Nations. The mass escape, reportedly orchestrated by male inmates,...
Four Plead Guilty in €157M Cocaine Seizure from MV Matthew
In a significant legal development, four men have pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges related to the seizure of 2.25 tonnes of cocaine aboard the MV Matthew, a Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier. The vessel was intercepted in September 2023 off the Irish coast in...