USA – The Israeli military intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder conducted a series of high-level consultations on Tuesday and Wednesday with the top leadership at the Pentagon, the CIA and the White House, according to two American officials. The visit was said to be centered on delivering specific intelligence requested by the Trump administration, […]
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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Attacked During Minneapolis Town Hall Meeting
USA – US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was on Tuesday attacked during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as she was addressing the constituents. The Minnesota Democrat was speaking when an unidentified man ran toward the podium and appeared to spray her with a clear liquid. The man was tackled and restrained by security personnel. […]
Private Jet Crashes at Bangor International Airport in Maine with 8 Onboard
USA – A private jet with 8 onboard crashed after takeoff at Bangor International Airport in Maine late Sunday, according to FAA. “A Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed as it was taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine around 7:45 p.m. local time on Sunday, Jan. 25. Eight people were on board. The FAA (Federal […]
Flight Cancellations in the US Hits Over 14,000
USA – According to Flight Aware tracking services, flight cancellations in the US exceeded 14,000 through Monday Jan. 26. The data showed 3,898 cancellations Saturday, with 8,822 more expected Sunday, and an additional 1,549 on Monday. More than 3,004 delays were also recorded Saturday. Millions across the US face states of emergency as the storm […]
California Joins WHO’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network
USA – Just after US withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), California became the first US state to join WHO’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network on Friday, according to Governor Gavin Newsom. Newsom’s announcement came just a day after the US formally completed its withdrawal from WHO, ending nearly 80 years of membership […]
Key Points in US 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS)
USA – The Pentagon released the US 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS) on Friday Jan. 23, focusing mainly on homeland security, with military deterrence set on a burden-sharing with allies. The memorandum signed by defense chief Pete Hegseth argues that past US governments weakened the military by engaging in prolonged nation-building and overseas interventions that […]
US Wants the Haiti Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) Dissolved
USA – The United States wants the Haiti Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) dissolved by Feb. 7, according to the State Department. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the TPC must be dissolved “without corrupt actors seeking to interfere in Haiti’s path to elected governance for their own gains,” it said. He also reaffirmed US […]
Canada’s Invitation to the Gaza Board of Peace Revoked
USA – Donald Trump on Thursday announced the withdrawal of invitation for Canada in his Gaza Board of Peace. “Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time,” Trump […]
Canada Drawing up a Retaliatory Military Plan in Hypothetical US Invasion
CANADA – According to federal officials on Tuesday, Canada is drawing up a retaliatory military plan against a hypothetical US invasion. The move marks the first time in over a century that it has formally modeled a conflict with its southern neighbor, the Globe and Mail reported. The response plan comes as US President Donald […]
Iran to be Blown Up if Anything Ever Happens to Me; Donald Trump
USA – Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that he’d left instructions to blow up Iran if he was assassinated. “They shouldn’t be doing it, but I’ve left notification. Anything ever happens, we’re going to blow the whole – the whole country is going to get blown up,” he said in an interview with NewsNation, responding […]
Trump’s Air Force One Experiences Technical Issue En Route to Davos
USA – American Air Force One plane carrying Donald Trump was forced to return to the US after experiencing a technical issue while en route to Davos late Tuesday. “After takeoff, the AF1 crew identified a minor electrical issue. Out of an abundance of caution, AF1 is returning to Joint Base Andrews. The President and […]
Venezuelan Maria Corina Machado Gifts Trump her Nobel Peace Prize
USA – The Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado on Thursday gifted Donald Trump her Nobel Peace Prize, calling it a recognition of his unique commitment to Venezuelan freedom. “I presented the president of the United States the medal of the Nobel Peace Prize,” Machado told reporters at the Capitol after her meeting with Trump […]
Verizon Mobile and Internet Outages Affects Over 182,000 Customers
USA – Verizon mobile and internet outages on Wednesday affected over 182,000 US customers. At the peak of the outage at about 12.30 pm EST (1730GMT), 182,178 Verizon customers had no signal, according to online outage tracker Downdetector. “We are aware of an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers,” Verizon said […]
Forced US Takeover of Greenland Will be End of NATO; Danish FM Lars Lokke Rasmussen
USA – The Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen warned in a Fox News interview on Wednesday that any forced US takeover of Greenland would be the end of NATO alliance. “At least, I do not hope so, because, I mean, that would be the end of NATO,” Rasmussen told Fox News when asked if […]
Minneapolis wants Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agents Out after Another Shooting
USA – Minneapolis city demanded on Wednesday that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents leave the city and state of Minnesota immediately, following the shooting of a Venezuelan man on the leg in an attempted arrest. “The City of Minneapolis again demands that ICE leave the city and state immediately,” the municipality said in […]