Israel has announced plans to escalate its military campaign in Gaza with the aim of “conquering” the territory and establishing a permanent military presence, officials confirmed late Sunday following a unanimous vote in the security cabinet. The bold and controversial strategy marks a significant shift in Israel’s stated objectives and is likely to trigger international alarm, as humanitarian conditions in Gaza continue to spiral. Israeli officials outlined the operation as an “intense offensive” that will include the seizure of territory, forced displacement of Gaza’s population to the south “for their protection,” and “powerful blows against Hamas.” The military is calling…
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he is directing federal agencies to reopen and drastically expand Alcatraz, the infamous island prison that once held America’s most dangerous criminals but has been closed since 1963. In a statement posted to his Truth Social platform, Trump framed the move as part of a broader push to clamp down on violent crime and repeat offenders, declaring: “For too long, America has been plagued by vicious, violent, and repeat Criminal Offenders… That’s the way it’s supposed to be.” He continued, “That is why, today, I am directing the Bureau of Prisons, together…
A ferocious overnight thunderstorm wreaked havoc across Delhi and surrounding regions late last week, dumping record-setting rainfall, scattering hailstones, and unleashing destructive winds that caused flash floods, uprooted trees, and tragically claimed seven lives. The tempest struck in the early hours of Friday morning and persisted for nearly six hours, tapering off around 8:30 a.m. At Delhi’s primary weather station in Safdarjung, a staggering 77mm of rain was recorded, 60mm of it within just three hours. This marked the second-highest 24-hour rainfall total in May for the capital since recordkeeping began in 1901. The early-morning deluge turned roads into rivers…
Ahmad bin Mubarak, the Prime Minister of Yemen’s internationally recognised government, has resigned, citing his inability to exercise constitutional authority amid escalating tensions with the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC). Bin Mubarak made the announcement on Saturday via social media, posting on X that he had formally met with PLC chief Rashad al-Alimi to tender his resignation. The post included his resignation letter, in which he expressed frustration over his limited powers and the internal gridlock that hindered his ability to implement reforms. “I could not exercise my constitutional powers and take the necessary decisions to reform government institutions or implement…
In what is now the largest settlement of its kind in U.S. history, Los Angeles County has agreed to pay $4 billion to nearly 7,000 survivors of sexual abuse at county-run juvenile facilities and foster homes. While hailed as a significant milestone in justice for victims, many say no amount of compensation can undo the damage inflicted by a broken system that for decades protected abusers and silenced the most vulnerable. The settlement, unanimously approved by county officials this week, addresses abuse dating back as far as the 1950s, though the majority of cases occurred between the 1980s and early…
A night of celebration turned into tragedy early Sunday when gunfire erupted at a family party in southeast Houston, leaving at least one person dead and up to 14 others injured, police said. The shooting occurred around 12:50 a.m. on the 6000 block of Cherry Hill, according to Assistant Chief Patricia Cantu of the Houston Police Department. Officers responded within minutes after receiving multiple reports of shots fired. When authorities arrived, they encountered a chaotic and sprawling scene with victims scattered around the home. Cantu described the situation as “very complicated” and noted that multiple areas were being treated as…
An Illinois man who brutally killed a six-year-old Palestinian Muslim boy and seriously injured his mother in a hate-fueled attack was sentenced on Friday to 53 years in prison, closing a chapter on a case that reignited fears of anti-Muslim violence across the U.S. Joseph Czuba, 73, was convicted in February of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and hate crime charges in the killing of Wadee Alfayoumi and the wounding of the child’s mother, Hanan Shaheen. The attack occurred in October 2023, just days after the war between Israel and Hamas began. Prosecutors said Czuba targeted the family because of their…
King Charles III will open Canada’s new session of Parliament on 27 May, the first time in over six decades that a reigning monarch will deliver the Speech from the Throne in Ottawa. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the visit “an historic honour that matches the weight of our times.” The symbolic move comes amid growing geopolitical tensions, as Carney prepares to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday. Trump, who dominated the Canadian election cycle with threats of annexation and trade aggression, has imposed tariffs on Canadian goods and repeatedly questioned Canada’s sovereignty, remarks Carney has denounced…
In a historic win for Australia’s center-left, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured a second consecutive three-year term, becoming the first leader in 21 years to achieve such a feat. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton conceded defeat late Saturday night, acknowledging Labor’s commanding lead. “We didn’t do well enough during this campaign, that much is obvious tonight, and I accept full responsibility for that,” Dutton said. He also confirmed he had called Albanese to congratulate him on the win, calling it “a historic occasion for the Labor Party.” According to projections by the Australian Electoral Commission, Labor is expected to claim…
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Colorado, the city of Denver, and several top officials, accusing them of obstructing federal immigration enforcement through so-called “sanctuary” policies. The suit, filed Friday in Denver federal court, claims these laws undermine national security and enabled violent gangs like Tren de Aragua to gain a foothold. “The United States has well-established, preeminent, and preemptive authority to regulate immigration matters,” the lawsuit states. It argues that Colorado’s restrictions on cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities directly interfere with federal mandates. Central to the case…
