South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem alleges the Afghan national accused of shooting National Guard members in D.C. was inadequately vetted by the Biden administration, potentially radicalized after arriving in the U.S. Security officials dispute claims of lax screening for Afghan evacuees, stating robust checks were in place. The investigation into the suspect’s motives continues.
Turkey’s Bayraktar Kızılelma, an uncrewed fighter jet, has achieved a historic milestone by successfully shooting down a jet-powered aircraft using a beyond-visual-range missile during trials. This marks the first time an unmanned aerial vehicle has demonstrated such air-to-air combat capability, utilizing domestically developed radar and missile technology. The advanced UAV also conducted joint flights with … Read more
A British IT consultant faced arrest and multiple charges after posting a photo with a gun from a US holiday. Police seized his devices, impacting his work. The case gained global attention when Elon Musk commented, sparking debate on UK social media policing and public order laws. Ultimately, charges were dropped.
FBI Director Kash Patel is refuting claims of misusing government jets for personal trips to see country singer Alexis Wilkins. He asserts flight logs were leaked for political reasons, stating all records are public and his travel is minimal. Patel also defends security details for Wilkins, attributing them to credible threats and standard protocols.
In Utqiagvik, Alask, the northernmost town in the United States, the Sun has set for the last time this year, ushering in roughly two months of Polar Night. As darkness settles in, residents navigate life under civil twilight, plunging temperatures and a winter sky dominated by artificial light and auroras. From cultural traditions to circadian … Read more
Fourteen people are on trial, charged with crimes related to an outbreak of sectarian violence under the new government. The abuses of the old Assad regime still await a reckoning.
After Beijing reshaped the political order in Hong Kong in its image, the fire has become a test of how well that new system can govern in a crisis.
The attack came as U.S. officials were expected to hold peace talks with Ukrainian and Russian officials in the coming days.
Andriy Yermak had ensured internal discipline in Ukraine’s wartime politics. He also led the country’s peace negotiations, which now must go on without him.
Segev Kalfon said he endured physical abuse and mind games during 738 days in the hands of Hamas. Now, he asks why it took so long for Israel to bring him home.