Listen to article Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised Gaza’s resilience in a speech on Tuesday, claiming the Palestinian territory had brought Israel “to its knees” following the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The ceasefire, which includes a hostage-release deal, went into effect over a week ago and aims to end more than 15 … Read more
Concerns have emerged following reports suggesting that the U.S. Senate vote on whether to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) might take place behind closed doors in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), with vote tallies kept secret. Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was among those raising alarm over the potential lack … Read more
Listen to article A daring art heist has stunned Europe after thieves used explosives to break into a museum and steal a priceless cultural artifact. The item, an ancient golden helmet, is one of Romania’s most revered national treasures, and its theft has sent shockwaves through both the art world and Romanian society. The Cotofenesti helmet, which … Read more
The government of Maharashtra has constituted a seven-member panel to explore the feasibility of banning petrol and diesel vehicles in Mumbai and replacing them with electric and compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, following a directive from the Bombay High Court. The proposal comes amid mounting concerns over deteriorating air quality in India’s financial hub. Mumbai, … Read more
Listen to article GAZA STRIP/BURJ AL MULUK: Israeli army fire killed 22 people in south Lebanon on Sunday including a soldier, health officials said, as residents tried to return home on the day Israel was meant to withdraw under a truce deal. The withdrawal deadline is part of a ceasefire agreement reached two months ago that ended … Read more
Listen to article Georgia resident Sylvester Franklin decided it was time to upgrade his tools. Like many people, he turned to online shopping and ordered a drill from AliExpress. However, instead of receiving the tool he paid for, Franklin was sent a printed photo of the drill he ordered. “They sent me this. A picture is what … Read more
Listen to article Coca-Cola has initiated a recall of certain drinks across several European countries due to safety concerns involving higher-than-acceptable levels of chlorate, a chemical byproduct. The recall affects products in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, with a small number of products also shipped to the UK, where they have already been sold. The affected drinks … Read more
Listen to article As the deadline for birthright citizenship in the United States approaches, a growing number of pregnant couples, especially from Indian communities, are seeking preterm deliveries. They hope to give birth before February 20 to secure birthright citizenship for their babies. This surge in preterm births, however, has raised significant health concerns from doctors, who … Read more
China’s first corgi police dog, Fu Zai, has captured the internet’s attention for his exceptional achievements and recent humorous missteps. Despite his minor infractions, Fu Zai was celebrated for his remarkable contributions as an explosives-detection dog in 2024. Fu Zai, whose name means “Lucky Boy,” joined the Weifang Public Security Bureau in Shandong province in … Read more
Listen to article An exchange of gunfire occurred between US Border Patrol agents and suspected cartel members near the US-Mexico border, according to reports. The incident, which took place near Fronton Island, happened as individuals attempted to cross the Rio Grande into the United States. No injuries were reported on either side. Photo: Mexican Cartels Cartel members … Read more