Category: World

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares in Washington, DC.  Secretary Rubio acknowledged and thanked Spain for fulfilling its prior pledge to hit two percent defense spending by 2025, but stressed that more must be done.  In addition, the Secretary […]

An Illinois man and a foreign national were arrested yesterday on criminal charges related to their alleged submission of more than $227 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare. According to court documents, Syed Murtuza Kablazada, 34, of Arlington Heights, and Syed Mehdi Hussain, 32, of Carol Stream, owned and operated purported medical laboratories that submitted […]

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has endured over three decades of conflict, resulting in more than 6 million deaths and approximately 7 million internally displaced persons. This makes it the deadliest conflict since World War II. Among the numerous armed groups operating in the region, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamist militia […]

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will convene two meetings next week to discuss the ongoing civil conflict in Myanmar, according to the bloc’s secretary general. The discussions will take place ahead of ASEAN’s annual summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Myanmar has been in turmoil since the February 2021 military coup, which ousted the […]

On May 21, 2025, EU ambassadors approved the Security Action for Europe (SAFE), a €150 billion loan facility aimed at enhancing Europe’s defense capabilities. This initiative, proposed by the European Commission, seeks to bolster joint military projects and reduce reliance on non-EU suppliers amid growing security concerns. (Reuters) Key Features of SAFE Objectives and Strategic […]

A private aircraft crashed into a residential area in San Diego, resulting in multiple fatalities, authorities confirmed. No injuries were reported among residents on the ground. Assistant Fire Department Chief Dan Eddy stated that officials would investigate whether the aircraft struck a power line before crashing. The incident occurred in dense fog conditions, which may […]

Bosch UK and Ireland achieved consolidated sales of £3.3 billion (€3.8 billion) in the 2024 fiscal year, marking a significant milestone for the company in the region. The Mobility Aftermarket division played a pivotal role in this performance, continuing its steady growth trajectory. Additionally, Bosch expanded its presence by entering the UK medical technology market […]

Cedric Lodge, the former manager of the morgue at Harvard Medical School, has pleaded guilty to federal charges of transporting and selling human remains stolen from cadavers donated to the university’s Anatomical Gifts Program. Lodge faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, according to the plea agreement announced by […]

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has initiated discussions with Elon Musk’s Boring Company regarding its potential involvement in the Frederick Douglass Tunnel project, a significant infrastructure endeavor aimed at replacing the 152-year-old Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel. This tunnel is a critical component of Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor, facilitating high-speed rail service between Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and […]

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has released U.S. Air Force veteran Joseph St. Clair, who had been detained for approximately six months. His release was facilitated by Richard Grenell, former U.S. presidential envoy for special missions, who met with Venezuelan officials in a neutral country to negotiate St. Clair’s return under an “America First” strategy. (AP […]