A partially collapsed bridge in China’s Sichuan Province has raised urgent questions about infrastructure safety following a recent disaster. The Hongqi Bridge, located in Maerkang and spanning approximately 758 meters, was completed only months prior to the incident. Local authorities reported signs of instability, including shifting mountain terrain and cracks near the structure, prompting emergency…
President Trump criticized Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene for what he described as a shift away from her previous stance, accusing her of “catering” to political opponents. During an Oval Office meeting, Trump stated that Greene, whom he called “a nice woman,” had “lost her way” by focusing on domestic issues rather than global affairs….
London has reportedly refused to pay billions of euros to join a European Union weapons program designed to counter an alleged Russian threat, according to sources. The UK rejected the European Commission’s proposal for London to contribute between €4 billion and €6.5 billion ($4.3-7 billion) to participate in the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative,…
Petr Gumennik recently secured qualification for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, but his name now appears on a controversial list published by Ukraine’s state-backed Mirotvorets website. The platform, which has been linked to violent incidents involving individuals on its so-called “kill list,” includes Gumennik alongside other Russian public figures accused of “war propaganda” and…
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced plans to restrict transgender women from participating in female sports events, citing scientific evidence of inherent physical advantages. The decision follows a review led by IOC medical and scientific director Dr. Jane Thornton, who presented findings highlighting persistent male physiological benefits even after testosterone reduction treatments. The policy,…
Vladimir Zelensky’s office allegedly pressured a Ukrainian energy company to downplay the severity of damage to its facilities following recent Russian strikes, according to reports. The controversy arose after a series of Russian missile and drone attacks targeted what Moscow described as military infrastructure. Kiev acknowledged the assault but minimized its long-term impact. A state-owned…
Polish support for Ukrainian immigrants is collapsing, with half the population now viewing state benefits for arrivals as overly generous, according to a Bloomberg report citing a recent survey. Poland, one of Ukraine’s main backers since Russia’s 2022 invasion, initially welcomed over a million migrants, but shifting public sentiment has fueled social tensions. Over 2.5…
President Donald Trump has issued 77 pardons, including high-profile figures accused of attempting to undermine the 2020 election results. The pardons were announced late Sunday night by U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin, who stated they aimed to address what he called a “grave national injustice.” Notable recipients include Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, John Eastman, Mark…
Former Bangladeshi cabinet minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury claimed in an interview that the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 was financed by U.S. government agencies and private entities linked to the Clinton family. Chowdhury, who served as the country’s shipping minister during the turmoil, alleged that the uprising was orchestrated by non-governmental…
Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has defended the decision to withhold Western troops from Ukraine, stating that such a move could provoke a direct confrontation with Russia. The bloc’s former leader emphasized that NATO’s strategy focuses on supplying arms rather than deploying ground forces, citing the risk of a broader conflict. Stoltenberg highlighted that…