Russia plots to target US-linked defense projects: US intelligence

File photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin (Image credit: AP) US intelligence officials have issued a stern warning to American defense companies, particularly those helping Ukraine in its war against Russia, to strengthen their security measures against potential sabotage activities linked to Moscow.Advisory issued on Thursday by National Counter Intelligence and Security Center (NCSC), highlights Russia’s … Read more

‘Attempt to poison me didn’t succeed’: Brazil’s Lula reveals assassination plot against him as Bolsonaro faces coup charges

President Lula of Brazil (Reuters file photo) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday revealed an alleged attempt to poison him and Vice President Geraldo Alcmin just days before taking office in 2022.Speaking at an event at the presidential palace, Lula expressed gratitude for surviving the coup. “I have to be very thankful … Read more

Donald Trump’s education pick Linda McMahon sued for alleged role in enabling child abuse: report

A recent lawsuit claimed that Linda McMahonUS President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for education secretary has allegedly enabled child sexual abuse by a WWE employee in the 1980s – claims she denies.Linda McMahonwho previously served as CEO of WWE, helped grow the organization from a wrestling entertainment venture into a publicly listed media corporation with her … Read more

Magnitude 4.4 earthquake hits Afghanistan

Badakhkhan: A magnitude 4.4 earthquake jolted Afghanistan’s Badakhshan region early Friday morning. National Center of Seismology (NCS) has reported. NCS noted that the earthquake occurred early in the morning at 06:35 am Indian Standard Time (IST). According to the National Center of Seismology, the earthquake struck at a depth of 82 kilometers. It was recorded … Read more

‘There is no equality’: Joe Biden calls ICC warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu ‘disgraceful’

US President Joe Biden was sharply criticized on Thursday International Criminal CourtArrest warrants for Israeli leaders, labeling them “offensive”.“Whatever the ICC may imply, there is no parallel between Israel and Hamas — none,” Biden asserted. This came after the tribunal issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Galant … Read more

Matt Getz shocked to be named in scandal, now General Bondi will be America’s next Attorney General

Washington: Newly elected US President Donald Trump has now nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for the post of US Attorney General after raising questions about Matt Gaetz. Let us tell you that Trump had previously nominated former MP Matt Gaetz for this, but the Democrats created an uproar by accusing him of being … Read more

Meet Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick for US Attorney General

Meet Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick for US Attorney General (Image credit: X/@PamBondi) United States President-elect Donald Trump announced on Thursday Pam BondiAs his choice for a former Florida attorney general and veteran prosecutor US Attorney GeneralAfter Matt Getz withdrew from consideration.She is known for her staunch support of the MAGA supremo and her strong background … Read more

Trudeau will cut the sales tax and send election checks to millions of Canadians

Justin Trudeau (AP File Photo) Halifax: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government on Thursday announced the temporary removal of federal sales tax on a number of items, sending checks to millions of Canadians who are dealing with rising costs and a federal election coming up. The cost of living crisis has left voters unhappy with … Read more

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un accuses US of ‘aggressive and hostile’ policies, warns of threat of nuclear war

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un on Friday accused the United States of escalating tensions and warned that the risk of nuclear war remains at an all-time high. Speaking at a defense demonstration in Pyongyang, Kim called Washington’s actions “aggressive and hostile” policies. His past interactions with the US show that the nation has … Read more