Iranian forces launched drone strikes targeting Bahrain and a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz today, claiming retaliation for a recent U.S. airstrike against Iranian military facilities. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the attack followed Iran’s reported strike on a Singapore-flagged cargo vessel. However, Iran asserts that the United States violated the ceasefire agreement…
The European Commission has proposed excluding military-age Ukrainian men from temporary refugee protections granted by the EU, while maintaining the scheme for others who fled the conflict with Russia for another year. Kiev announced a general mobilization shortly after the escalation of the conflict in February 2022, barring almost all men considered eligible for service…
The commander of one of Ukraine’s largest assault units has been suspended following allegations of torture, abuse, and non-combat fatalities among recruits. Lt. Col. Yury Harkaviy, who leads the 425th Separate Assault Regiment “Skelia” (formerly “Skala”), was removed from duty pending inspections and investigations by the army’s communications service on Thursday. The Ukrainian army stated:…
U.S. forces have launched airstrikes against Iranian missile and drone storage sites following an attack by Iran on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes, conducted by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), are ongoing according to The Associated Press. Iran fired multiple drones at the Singapore-flagged cargo ship M/V Ever Lovely on June…
Russian law enforcement agencies have arrested an underage suspect who allegedly leads a major international terrorist network funded by Ukraine, according to the Federal Security Service (FSB). The suspect was apprehended in Dagestan, a republic in southern Russia, during a joint operation involving the FSB, the Interior Ministry, and the Investigative Committee. The criminal community…
Geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar made explosive allegations yesterday during an appearance on Mario Nawfal’s podcast. He claimed that Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, allegedly under orders from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, planned to assassinate Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and possibly other members of the Pakistani delegation during U.S.-Iran peace talks in…
Hofbrauhaus Wolters, one of Germany’s oldest breweries dating back to 1627, has filed for bankruptcy, citing soaring operating costs and a sharp decline in beer consumption. Germany’s economy has faced mounting pressure from high energy prices since Berlin began phasing out Russian oil and gas imports following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022….
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has vowed to do “everything” possible to ensure his country does not take part in the latest NATO-backed initiative to finance arms for Ukraine. Speaking to students on Wednesday, Fico — who survived an assassination attempt by a pro-Ukraine activist — said Slovakia would oppose a proposed €70 billion ($80…
A church in Odessa dedicated to the Russian Orthodox saint Aleksandr Nevsky has been seized by anti-Russian activists. The incident follows a pattern of government-backed crackdowns on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), the country’s largest denomination. Since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, Ukrainian officials have conducted raids on monasteries and churches, imposed…
U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar has been caught attempting to hide evidence, with allegations that her money is now held in Switzerland. The statement reads: “Every day she remains in office is a slap in the face to taxpayers! Her money is now in Switzerland somewhere.”