San Francisco Honors Iconic War Photographer Joe Rosenthal with Street Dedication SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A historic tribute was unveiled in downtown San Francisco on Thursday as the city honored joe Rosenthal, the legendary photojournalist behind one of the most iconic images of World War II: the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima. … Read more
Pentagon Warns of Potential Russian Missile Launch Against Ukraine in Coming Days Table of Contents Pentagon Warns of Potential Russian Missile Launch Against Ukraine in Coming Days Russia’s Oreshnik missile: A New Threat in Ukraine Conflict U.S. Military Aid to Ukraine Faces Uncertainty Amid Escalating Conflict and Political Shifts WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has … Read more
The stunning fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad has thrust Abu Mohammed al-golani, the militant leader who spearheaded the insurgency, into the spotlight. For years, al-Golani has worked tirelessly to reshape his public image, distancing himself from his past ties to al-Qaida and presenting himself as a champion of pluralism and tolerance.In a recent move, … Read more
As a dramatic rebel offensive threatened to topple Syrian President Bashar Assad, President-elect Donald Trump declared on Saturday that the U.S. military should not intervene in the escalating conflict. “THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT,” Trump stated on social media. Trump’s comments, made while he was in Paris for the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral, … Read more
Syrian insurgents have made a stunning advance, reaching the outskirts of Damascus for the first time since 2018. This rapid offensive has seen opposition forces seize control of several major Syrian cities, including Aleppo and Hama, sending shockwaves through the country. The Syrian army’s withdrawal from southern Syria on Saturday, leaving key areas, including two … Read more
Canada announced a sweeping ban on 324 firearm varieties on Thursday, labeling them as weapons fit for battlefields, not hunting grounds or sport shooting ranges. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc emphasized that these firearms “can no longer be used.” This latest move expands on a previous ban in May 2020 that prohibited over 1,500 firearm … Read more
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te engaged in a series of phone calls with prominent U.S. congressional leaders during his stopover in Guam on Thursday, marking the second leg of his Pacific island tour. According to a spokesperson for the presidential office, Lai spoke with Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries. He … Read more
A devastating Israeli airstrike on a crowded tent camp in southern Gaza has claimed teh lives of at least 21 Palestinians, including women and children, according to Atif al-Hout, the director of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. The attack,which occured on Wednesday,left 28 others wounded,many suffering from severe burns and dismemberment. The Israeli military confirmed … Read more
Trump Demands Immediate Release of Gaza Hostages, Threatens ‘Hell to Pay’ Former President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum concerning the Israeli hostages held captive in Gaza, demanding their immediate release before his potential return to office in January 2025. In a fiery message on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated, "Please … Read more
Iran Escalates Nuclear Program, Raising Global Tensions Tensions over Iran’s nuclear program have escalated significantly as the country announced plans to significantly upgrade its uranium enrichment program, signaling potential defiance against Western pressure. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) revealed that Iran will begin enriching uranium using thousands of advanced centrifuges at its primary facilities … Read more