French President Emmanuel Macron has strongly criticized a decision by the United States to impose visa restrictions on former European Union commissioner Thierry Breton and several other European figures involved in anti-disinformation efforts. In a statement shared on Wednesday via social media platform X, Macron described the U.S. action as unacceptable, accusing Washington of using…
The United States has announced a partial suspension of specific visa categories for Nigerian nationals, a move set to take effect from January 1, 2026, as part of new border and national security measures. In a statement released on Monday, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria confirmed that the restrictions will begin at 12:01 a.m. Eastern…
France has announced plans to build a new aircraft carrier as part of efforts to reinforce its status as a leading maritime power, President Emmanuel Macron revealed on Sunday. Speaking to French troops stationed at a military base in Abu Dhabi, Macron confirmed that the decision to launch the ambitious defence programme was finalized earlier…
Iran has carried out the execution of a man it said was convicted of spying for Israel, a development that comes amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Tel Aviv. According to Iran’s judiciary-affiliated Mizan news agency, the execution took place on Saturday after the man was found guilty of working for Israel and maintaining links…
The United States military has carried out large-scale airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) positions across Syria, marking a forceful response to a recent attack that killed U.S. personnel, American officials confirmed on Friday. According to U.S. defense authorities, the operation targeted dozens of ISIS locations spanning central Syria. The strikes were part of an intensified…
The United States Department of Justice has begun releasing long-anticipated records connected to the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marking a major development in one of the most controversial cases in recent American history. The disclosure, which began on Friday, follows a deadline set by Congress and is expected to provide deeper insight…
A towering replica of the Statue of Liberty collapsed in the Brazilian city of Guaíba after violent winds swept through the region during a severe storm on Monday afternoon. The dramatic incident, which was captured on video and widely shared online, did not result in any injuries, according to local authorities and the company that…
The United States has seized a crude oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in a move that has sharply escalated diplomatic tensions between Washington and Caracas and sent global oil prices higher. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed on Wednesday that American authorities executed a seizure warrant on the vessel, which was allegedly used…
The United States and Mexico have signed a new bilateral agreement aimed at resolving the long-running sewage pollution crisis affecting the Tijuana River, according to a statement released Monday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For decades, untreated and partially treated sewage from Tijuana, Mexico, has flowed into the Tijuana River, crossed the U.S….
Syrian army personnel have drawn regional attention after chanting pro-Gaza slogans during a military parade in the city of Deir ez-Zor, eastern Syria. The moment, captured on video and widely circulated online, shows soldiers marching in formation while voicing chants referencing Gaza amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory. During the parade, troops were…
