President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on Sunday that Russia had sufficient strength and resources to take the war in Ukraine to its logical conclusion, although he hoped that there would be no need to use nuclear weapons. Recall, Putin had ordered thousands of Russian troops into Ukraine in February 2022, triggering Europe’s biggest ground conflict since World War Two and the largest confrontation between Moscow and the West…

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…

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…

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…

In an unexpected turn of political theatre meets religious spectacle, President Donald Trump has once again stirred global headlines—this time by publishing an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope. The image, which quickly went viral after appearing on his Truth Social platform, shows the U.S. president in full papal regalia: white robes, a gold crucifix, and a towering mitre, with his right index finger pointed solemnly to the…

African cardinal may be barred from participating in next week’s historic papal conclave due to uncertainty about his date of birth—an issue that could have serious implications for the legitimacy of the next pope’s election. Cardinal Philippe Ouédraogo, the Archbishop Emeritus of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, is at the center of a peculiar age-related dispute. Official Church records are unclear whether he was born on January 24, 1945, which would…

In a landmark agreement signalling deepened economic and strategic ties, the United States and Ukraine have signed a long-awaited deal granting Washington access to key natural resources in Ukraine. The agreement, months in the making, establishes an investment framework that Kyiv hopes will anchor continued U.S. support amid its ongoing war with Russia. The deal, now published by the Ukrainian government, outlines a joint effort to harness Ukraine’s mineral, oil,…

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…

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…

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…

The United States (U.S) has officially designated a powerful Haitian gang alliance and a notorious affiliated faction as transnational terrorist organizations, a move that marks a significant escalation in Washington’s response to the deepening chaos in Haiti. Viv Ansanm, a sprawling criminal coalition that has seized control of much of Port-au-Prince, and the Gran Grif gang, responsible for a horrific massacre of at least 115 people in the town of…

A shooting at the Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Inglewood on Friday afternoon has left two women critically injured and a suspect, believed to be a former employee, in police custody. According to the Inglewood Police Department, the incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. on the campus, located in the 8900 block of Aviation Boulevard. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire. Los Angeles…