Category: World

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman on Sunday to discuss rising tensions in the Middle East, according to a German government spokesperson. Both leaders emphasized the urgent need to prevent further conflict expansion and reaffirmed their commitment to diplomatic solutions. Germany Warns of Escalation Risks Separately, German Foreign Minister […]

– Week of June 16, 2025 Compiled from multiple verified sources (Reuters, AFP, AP, UN, Sudan Tribune) The news from the continent this new week is discouraging and seems to be full of unrest, hopefully this will change as the week progresses. 🔶 Health Crisis: Cholera Outbreak in Sudan Threatens Regional Spillover 🔶 Refugee Surge: […]

A unique archaeological find has recently expanded our knowledge of Neanderthals’ capacity for symbolic thought. The object in question is a granite stone, on which a red ochre dot was deliberately applied to reinforce the image of a human face. It is, to date, the oldest example of portable art associated with Neanderthals. The most […]

Thank you, Bernard, for that kind introduction. And thank you to SIFMA for having me here at your annual AML and Financial Crimes Conference. Over the last several months, the Department has made clear that its mission is to protect hard-working Americans from the most serious threats. In the Criminal Division, we are working relentlessly […]

LONDON, UK – Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that Britain is deploying additional military assets, including fighter jets, to the Middle East to provide regional security support. The announcement comes as Iran and Israel exchange missile strikes, following Israel’s large-scale air offensive targeting Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists, and key installations. Strategic Military Deployment […]

By Solomon Alaka | 16/06/2025 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reportedly been instructed to pause worksite immigration raids targeting the agriculture, hospitality, and restaurant sectors—industries long recognized as dependent on immigrant labor. This directive marks a step toward minimizing disruption in critical supply chains and service industries. However, key sectors have been left […]

ST. LOUIS, MO – Rene Alejandro Valdivia-Gonzalez, 41, of Phoenix, Arizona, has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute at least five kilograms of cocaine after being caught with 58.85 kilograms of the drug during a traffic stop on Interstate 44 in Phelps County, Missouri. The plea was entered in U.S. District Court in […]

Amnesty International has reported a devastating attack in Yelewata, a village in the Guma region of Benue State, Nigeria, where at least 100 people were killed by gunmen between Friday night and Saturday morning. The assailants reportedly set homes ablaze, trapping and burning families alive. The attack has left dozens missing and hundreds injured, with […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.  They discussed President Trump’s historic visit and the importance of the U.S.-UAE strategic partnership to promote security and prosperity. The Secretary thanked the Foreign Minister for […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – Brendan Ross, 52, the former CEO and founder of Direct Lending Investments LLC (DLI), has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for wire fraud, after falsifying financial records to inflate the value of investment funds, allowing him to charge clients millions in unauthorized fees. Fraudulent Scheme and Financial Manipulation […]