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U.S. prosecutors have charged a suspected member of the Japanese mafia with attempting to sell nuclear materials to Iran. Tashi Ebisawa is accused of conspiring to traffic uranium and plutonium, which he believed would aid in building a nuclear weapon. The materials, thought to have originated from Myanmar, were intercepted by Thai authorities during an…

A recent report has highlighted the tragic impact of a Russian missile strike on a small village in the Eastern Hal Region of Ukraine, where over a fifth of the population was killed, leaving many children orphaned. Months after the attack, the surviving children and families are still grappling with the loss and the ever-present…

The University of Alabama hospital in Birmingham has suspended its IVF (in vitro fertilization) treatments following a decision by the state’s Supreme Court ruling that classifies frozen embryos as children. The hospital expressed concerns that the ruling could lead to potential prosecutions or lawsuits against patients and doctors. The decision has sparked diverse reactions and…

An incident in the West Bank has left one person dead and eight wounded, with two of the attackers shot dead by Israeli police. The attack occurred east of Jerusalem, where Palestinian gunmen opened fire on people in a traffic jam near a checkpoint. This event comes amidst heightened tensions in the region, with peace…

The pioneering European Space Agency’s second Earth remote sensing satellite, ERS-2, has descended from orbit and re-entered Earth’s atmosphere over the North Pacific Ocean. The satellite, a trailblazer in Earth observation, was operational for 16 years before being decommissioned in 2011 to mitigate space debris. Its re-entry marks a significant event as it has avoided…

King Charles has resumed in-person official duties by meeting with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Buckingham Palace, signaling a return to his regular engagements following his cancer diagnosis. This marks the first face-to-face meeting with the Prime Minister since the announcement of his health condition earlier in February. The British Broadcasting Corporation is a…

The World Food Programme (WFP) has temporarily suspended food deliveries to northern Gaza due to safety concerns for both recipients and aid workers amid the collapse of civil order. The Israeli military had previously ordered the evacuation of 1.1 million Palestinian civilians from northern Gaza, with at least 300,000 people remaining reliant on UN assistance.…

The UK has imposed sanctions on six Russian officials from the penal colony where Alexei Navalny died. The Prime Minister addressed the sanctions in a statement to the House of Commons, expressing condolences to Navalny’s family and affirming the UK’s commitment to holding Russia accountable. The sanctions involve asset freezes and travel bans; however, their…

The Panama Canal, an essential artery for international trade, is experiencing severe disruptions due to climate change-induced drought. This has led to a drastic reduction in the number of ships able to pass through, from 36 to just 2 per day, raising concerns for shipping companies and global trade. The canal relies on rainwater to…

The recent Trident missile test conducted by the UK’s Royal Navy has failed, marking the second consecutive failure of its kind. The Ministry of Defense maintains that the Trident system, which carries Britain’s nuclear warheads, is still “safe, secure, and effective” despite the mishap. The failed test, which was supposed to launch a missile into…

The US has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza but proposed an alternative resolution advocating a temporary ceasefire and opposing a major ground offensive by Israel in Rafa. The vetoed resolution, backed by 13 out of the 15 council members with the UK abstaining, was criticized by several…

In a significant political development in Pakistan, the two major opposition parties, the center-left Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the center-right Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), have announced a coalition agreement to form the next government. This coalition aims to exclude Imran Khan’s supporters from power. Asif Ali Zardari of the PPP is set to become…

Nikki Haley, former Governor of South Carolina and Republican presidential candidate, has insisted that she will continue her campaign despite lagging significantly behind Donald Trump in the South Carolina primary polls. Despite speculation about a possible concession, Haley’s team outlined post-South Carolina plans, including spending over $500,000 on a new TV ad in Michigan and…

Russia has extended the detention of U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich, who remains in the notorious Lefortovo prison without trial, as confirmed by today’s lost appeal. His continued detention, now reaching a year, raises international concerns and discussion about Russia’s legal system, political prisoners, and the potential for using detained individuals as bargaining chips. The case…

The United States has vetoed an Algerian draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza at the United Nations Security Council. The resolution saw 13 votes in favor, with the UK abstaining and the US blocking its passage. This marks the third time the US has vetoed a resolution related to Gaza at the…

Astronomers have identified a quasar that is not only the brightest object in the universe but also contains the fastest growing black hole ever observed. This quasar outshines our Sun by about 500 trillion times and is powered by a black hole with a mass 17 billion times greater than that of our Sun. The…

The Metropolitan Police in London have found a body believed to be that of Abdul Shakoor Ezedi, the suspect in an alkali attack that occurred in Clapham on January 31. The body was discovered in the River Thames near Tower Pier, downstream from Chelsea Bridge, where Ezedi was last seen on CCTV. The attack involved…

The London High Court is hearing what may be Wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s final attempt to avoid extradition to the United States. Assange faces espionage charges for leaking military documents over a decade ago. His legal team and supporters, including his wife Stella Assange, argue that his extradition would be a threat to his life…

The video discusses the current state of the Republican primary race, with a focus on Nikki Haley’s campaign struggles. As Donald Trump’s lead remains strong in the polls, Haley faces challenges in gaining traction among voters, even in her home state of South Carolina. The discussion also touches on potential vice presidential candidates for Trump,…

In a recent statement, Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has accused President Vladimir Putin of being responsible for her husband’s death. She alleges that her husband was killed because he could not be broken by the Russian leader. Navalny died in an Arctic Circle prison camp, with prison authorities citing…

The recent death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has led to international outcry and suspicion surrounding the circumstances of his passing. Navalny’s mother has been repeatedly denied access to her son’s body by the Arctic prison authorities, while no official explanation for his death has been released. His widow, Yulia Navalnaya, is set to…

Israel has set a deadline for a potential ground offensive in Rafah, Gaza, if Hamas does not release all hostages by the start of Ramadan on March 10th. Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war cabinet and former defense minister, declared that military action will continue, including in the Rafah area, if the hostages are…

The recent death of Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny has led to accusations from his team that Russian authorities are concealing the whereabouts of his body. Following his death, which the opposition believes to be a murder, international condemnation has ensued, with memorials for Navalny taking place in various countries. In Russia, over 350 people…

In Nairobi, Kenya, Dandora, a community on the city’s outskirts, is grappling with an influx of electronic waste (e-waste) at its already overflowing dumpsite. Workers, including children, scavenge through mountains of waste, extracting valuable parts from discarded electronics to resell. Despite the hazards of exposure to toxic substances and the risk of injury with little…

In China, an increasing number of young people are turning to AI boyfriends, available through apps, for emotional comfort and companionship. Users like Wang, a 22-year-old student, find that these AI companions provide consistent support, are customizable to their preferences, and are available at any time, contrasting with the challenges and conflicts that can arise…

In an effort to combat maternal mortality, an innovative technology is being trialed in Kenya that could expand access to life-saving prenatal ultrasound scans. Utilizing a portable ultrasound probe connected to a tablet or smartphone, the system employs artificial intelligence to interpret images, potentially allowing health workers without sonography training to perform scans. The technology,…