Two Russian Mob Leaders Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Murder-For-Hire Targeting a Journalist on Behalf of the Iranian Government | Office of Public Affairs

The Justice Department announced today that RAFAT AMIROV, a/k/a “Farkhaddin Mirzoev,” a/k/a “Pᴎᴍ,”  a/k/a “Rome,” and POLAD OMAROV, a/k/a “Araz Aliyev,” a/k/a “Polad Qaqa,” a/k/a “Haci Qaqa,” were each sentenced yesterday to 25 years’ in prison for their participation in a murder-for-hire plot targeting Masih Alinejad, a journalist, author, and human rights activist, on behalf […]

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U.S. Air Force Calls for 1,558 Combat-Ready Jets in Strategic Expansion Plan

The U.S. Air Force has submitted a new report to Congress outlining the need for 1,558 combat-ready fighter jets over the next decade, a significant expansion that will require accelerated production of F-15EX and F-35A aircraft and billions in additional funding. Congressional Mandate and Strategic Goals In response to a directive under the 2025 National […]

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‘Repeated bouts of violence’ put Syria rebuilding at risk: Independent rights investigator

In December 2024, the Bashar Al-Assad regime was toppled by a coalition of opposition groups, led by the Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham militia, leading to a widespread outpouring of relief that the civil war, lasting over decade, had come to an end – signalling the return of over a million Syrian refugees. After being shut out […]

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The EU strengthens its humanitarian response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with €9 million

The European Commission is providing an additional €9 million in humanitarian assistance for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to respond to the tragic humanitarian needs in the country. This pledge comes as the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas is attending the conference in Paris in support of peace […]

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US Airlines Urge Congress to Pay Air Traffic Controllers

Major U.S. airlines are urging Congress to immediately restore pay for air traffic controllers, warning that the ongoing government shutdown is straining the aviation system and threatening passenger safety. Controllers Working Without Pay The federal government shutdown, now approaching a historic length, has left more than 13,000 air traffic controllers working without pay. Controllers missed […]

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President Trump and Xi Agree to Cut China Tariffs to 47% in Landmark Deal

United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have struck a deal to reduce tariffs on Chinese imports to 47%, a move aimed at easing trade tensions and stabilizing global markets after years of strained economic relations. Breakthrough in Busan The agreement was reached during a high-profile meeting in Busan, South Korea, on […]

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US Offers Humanitarian Aid to Cuba in Wake of Hurricane Melissa

The United States has announced it is prepared to provide immediate humanitarian aid to Cuba following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest storms to hit the Caribbean in recent decades. Hurricane’s Impact Hurricane Melissa, which struck the Caribbean earlier this week as a Category 5 storm with winds of up to […]

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OpenAI Eyes Record US$1 Trillion IPO in Historic Market Debut

OpenAI is preparing for what could become one of the largest stock market debuts in history, with plans for an initial public offering (IPO) that may value the artificial intelligence company at up to US$1 trillion. A Landmark Offering in the Making According to reports from Reuters and other financial outlets, OpenAI is laying the […]

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Teenagers Facing ‘Emerging Crisis’ of High Death Rates, Global Study Warns

A landmark global health study has warned of an “emerging crisis” in adolescent mortality, with rising death rates among teenagers despite decades of overall progress in global life expectancy. Comprehensive Global Analysis The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study, published in The Lancet in October 2025, is the most extensive health analysis of its kind. […]

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Amazon Breaks Ground on $10B, 4M-SF North Carolina Data Center Campus in NC

Amazon has officially broken ground on a $10 billion data center campus in Richmond County, North Carolina, a project that will span 4 million square feet and mark one of the largest technology investments in the state’s history. Landmark Investment Amazon Web Services (AWS) confirmed the start of construction on its $10 billion data center […]

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