Pentagon issues warning after Turkish airstrikes threaten American troops in Syria
The Pentagon has urged Turkey to stand down on its plan to invade Syria as the operation could endanger U.S. troops in the country. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd…
Protesters in Wuhan, China seen pushing through barrier as US senators warn against violent crackdown
Protests have erupted in Wuhan, China, over the government’s strict COVID measures in a rare show of defiance, prompting U.S. Senators on Friday to warn Beijing against any…
Ukraine begins new evacuations in Kherson as increased hostilities expected
Ukraine on Saturday temporarily opened river crossings outside of Kherson city to evacuate citizens from Russian controlled territories where fighting is expected to ramp up. “The evacuation is…
Russia invests ‘disproportionately costly’ offensive to take Bakhmut despite low strategic advantage: UK intel
Russia’s fight for the city of Bakhmut has become “disproportionately costly” for Moscow who despite throwing “significant” amounts of its military might too capture the city will gain…
US woman killed when ‘rogue wave’ strikes Antarctic cruise ship
An American woman died and four other passengers were injured when a “rogue wave” hit a Viking cruise ship sailing near the southernmost tip of South America on…
Ukraine to limit Russia-linked religious organizations, ‘counteract’ Russian influence in country
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that his government will impose limitations on religious organizations that have links to Russia in an effort to tighten up national security. “The…
Germany welcomes President Joe Biden’s comments on tweaking trade law
Germany on Friday welcomed President Joe Biden’s apparent willingness to discuss tweaking U.S. legislation that European leaders say unfairly discriminates against their industries. Biden acknowledged during a visit…
Qatari camel pageant intrigues visitors on World Cup sidelines
Like all good pageant contestants, Nazaa’a displayed not only dazzling beauty but also poise and grace. She batted her eyelashes and flashed a toothy smile for the television…
Brawl breaks out in Senegal parliament after male lawmaker slaps female colleague
A wild brawl was caught on video in Senegal’s parliament this week after a male opposition lawmaker slapped a female colleague of the ruling party, reports say. The…
150 Tibetan exiles rally in India to express solidarity with Chinese protestors of the ‘zero COVID’ policy
About 150 Tibetan exiles held up blank pieces of paper as they rallied in India’s capital on Friday to express solidarity with people in China protesting its “zero…