KYIV  — As the world prepares to ring in 2026, the war in Ukraine is entering its fourth calendar year with little sign of resolution. What began in February 2022 as a "special military operation" intended by the Kremlin to last a matter of weeks has calcified into the defining geopolitical attrition conflict of the era. As winter deepens, both sides remain locked in a brutal stalemate along a thousand-kilometer front, a reality punctuated by a massive aerial assault just day

A sophisticated and deadly coordinated terrorist attack struck Northern Israel on Monday morning, December 29, 2025, shattering the relative calm along the volatile Lebanese border. At approximately 8:30 AM local time, a barrage of weaponized drones and anti-tank guided missiles targeted a civilian vehicle intersection near Kiryat Shmona and an adjacent military outpost. Magen David Adom emergency services confirmed that four Israelis, including three civilians and one IDF so

A devastating suicide bombing ripped through a crowded mosque in the Khalid ibn al-Walid neighborhood of Homs, Syria, on Sunday evening, killing at least 23 worshippers and critically wounding over 50 others during sunset prayers. According to state media and local medical sources, the attacker detonated an explosive vest packed with shrapnel near the center of the prayer hall, causing significant structural damage and immediate carnage. Emergency services were overwhelmed as

On Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, the United States military launched a series of precision airstrikes in northwest Nigeria, targeting Islamic State affiliates and other militant groups. The operation, authorized by President Donald Trump and executed by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), involved Tomahawk missiles fired from a U.S. Navy warship in the Gulf of Guinea and munitions from MQ-9 Reaper drones. The strikes specifically targeted camps in Sokoto State, including the B

In a collision of worlds that has set social media ablaze, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and American pop superstar Katy Perry have officially confirmed they are dating. The confirmation came via a coordinated Instagram post on Monday evening, following months of speculation, blurry paparazzi photos, and hushed rumors about the pair’s quiet meet-ups in various global cities. The post, shared to Perry’s 200 million followers, features a candid, sun-drenched selfie of

Facing growing unrest in the American heartland, President Trump announced a new $12 billion support package for US farmers today. The aid comes as the administration ramps up tariff threats against multiple trading partners, including India and Canada, which have led to retaliatory fears and falling commodity prices. The package is designed to be a "liquidity bridge" for farmers caught in the crossfire of the President’s aggressive trade policies. During a roundtable at the

The battle for the future of Hollywood took a dramatic and aggressive turn today as Paramount Global launched a hostile $108.4 billion takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The move is a direct challenge to Netflix, which had announced an $83 billion merger deal with WBD just days prior. Paramount’s surprise offer has thrown the media industry into chaos and set the stage for one of the largest bidding wars in entertainment history. Paramount is pitching its offer as

The US Supreme Court appeared ready on Monday to hand the Trump administration a significant legal victory that could fundamentally reshape the structure of the federal government. During oral arguments regarding the President's firing of a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) member, the court’s conservative majority signaled strong support for the "unitary executive" theory, which posits that the President should have the power to remove the heads of independent agencies at will.

For years, the identity of the hoIn a major breakthrough for one of the most lingering mysteries of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced today the arrest of a suspect in connection with the pipe bombs placed outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters. The Justice Department identified the suspect as Brian Cole Jr., who was taken into custody following a reinvigorated investigation that utilized advanced forensic an

Federal authorities have arrested Mahmoud Amin al Muhtadi, an alleged Hamas conspirator linked to the October 7 attacks in Israel. According to the FBI, Muhtadi entered the U.S. on a visa from Egypt in 2024 and settled in Oklahoma, where he allegedly continued coordinating with militant groups. Photos and audio recordings included in the criminal complaint show Muhtadi holding military-grade weapons and discussing tactical plans. The case has reignited debates over immigratio

The federal government shutdown has now stretched into its 22nd day, making it the second-longest in U.S. history. Over 750,000 federal workers remain furloughed, and essential services like food aid programs are nearing depletion. President Donald Trump has refused to meet with Democratic leaders until a resolution is passed. Senate efforts to end the impasse have repeatedly failed, with the latest vote falling short of the required 60 votes. Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered by the United States in early October 2025, remains technically in effect—but only just. While the deal marked a major diplomatic breakthrough after two years of devastating conflict, recent events have exposed deep fractures in its implementation. Sporadic violence, unreturned hostages, and accusations of ceasefire violations have cast doubt on the truce’s durability. President Donald Trump confirmed on October 19 th

In a landmark decision in C‑59/24 Kingdom of the Netherlands v. European Gaming and Betting Association , the European Court of Justice ruled that the Dutch government violated EU State Aid Rules  by extending gambling licenses without conducting a competitive review. The case, brought by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), challenged the Netherlands’ practice of renewing long-standing gambling licenses without opening the process to new applicants. The Court

In Sudan v. United Arab Emirates , filed at the ICJ, Sudan accuses the UAE of violating the Genocide Convention  by funding paramilitary groups responsible for atrocities in Darfur. The case is in preliminary hearings, with evidence submitted by Sudanese legal teams   International Court of Justice . ICJ Rejects Sudan’s Genocide Case Against UAE Over Jurisdiction Limits The International Court of Justice has dismissed Sudan’s case against the United Arab Emirates, ruling that

In a landmark labor case, the ICJ is reviewing whether the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention (1948)  includes the right to strike. The outcome could redefine global labor protections amid rising union crackdowns   UN News .