The skies over Palmyra (Tadmur) in the eastern Homs countryside witnessed intense US military activity, including the dropping of flares and heavy warplane flights, following an ambush by ISIS that killed three US citizens in the area. US Actions in Palmyra: Flares and Overflights:  Local sources reported flares being dropped over Palmyra, creating widespread illumination. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Show of Force:  The Wall Street Journal  quoted

A fatal shooting occurred Saturday evening inside the campus of Brown University in Rhode Island, northeastern United States, resulting in the death of two people and serious injuries to eight others, according to a university statement. Incident and Investigation Details: Victims:   Two people killed  and eight others seriously wounded . Location:  The shooting took place in the Barus and Holley  building, which houses classrooms and labs for the Engineering and Physics depa

During an electoral rally in Pennsylvania, US President Donald Trump disclosed the countries from which he prefers the United States to receive immigrants. Trump's Stance on Immigration: Preferred Countries:  Trump questioned: " Why can't some people come from Norway or Sweden or Denmark? " adding, " Send us some good people, do you mind? " Disparaged Countries:  Trump described countries like Somalia, Afghanistan, and Haiti  as " crime-ridden ," showcasing his stance against

A Trump administration official revealed that Washington has pressured the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its member states to amend the Rome Statute of the Court. The goal is to ensure no future investigations are opened against President Trump and his top officials after his term ends in 2029, threatening to impose new, broader US sanctions on the Court if it fails to comply. Washington's Main Demands to the ICC: Grant Immunity to Trump:  Amend the Statute to guaran

In an extensive interview with Politico, US President Donald Trump harshly criticized European leaders, labeling them as "weak," and warned that European countries are "deteriorating" due to their failure to control immigration or take decisive steps to end the war in Ukraine with Russia. Pressure on Ukraine: Critique of European Inaction:  Trump accused European leaders of letting Kyiv " fight until they collapse ," claiming they "talk, but they don't get it done" regarding

Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), intensified his attack on the European Union, comparing the bloc to Nazi Germany, just two days after the EU imposed a major fine on the platform. The escalation included a practical move as X deleted the advertising account used by the European Commission. Details of the Exchange: Ad Account Deletion:   Nikita Bier , X's Head of Product, announced the termination of the European Commission's ad account, accusing it of creating a

The US Department of State's Rewards for Justice (RFJ) Program announced today, Wednesday, a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of two Iranian individuals, Fatemeh Sedighian Kashani and Mohammad Baqer Shirinkar. The statement clarified that the reward is for information on any person acting at the direction or under the control of a foreign government in malicious cyber activities against US critical infrastructure  and viola

Former US President Donald Trump began his day today, Thursday, by posting a cryptic and concerning message on his "Truth Social" platform, stating: "I Am Dealing With What Is Poisoning America!" While the precise meaning of the phrase remains unclear, Trump  has repeatedly used the term " poisoning " to describe immigration into the country, often with xenophobic overtones. Immigration as the Core of Trump's Rhetoric: Immigration has been one of the most central and controv

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro confirmed today, Wednesday, that he had a "friendly" phone call with his US counterpart Donald Trump amidst the crisis between the two countries. Speaking to state television, Maduro  said: " I spoke with the President of the United States, Donald Trump. I can say that the conversation took place in a respectful tone, I can even say it was friendly ." Maduro  expressed his welcome for any step toward dialogue, stating: " I will go even furt

US President Donald Trump launched a fierce and controversial verbal attack against Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, describing her and her associates as "trash." This attack comes as Trump emphasizes that the United States is at a "dangerous turning point" due to what he perceives as the entry of "undesirable elements." In a fiery statement, Trump  said: "Our country is at a turning point. We could slide... We will go down the wrong path if we continue to bring trash int

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio escalated his rhetoric against the Venezuelan regime today, Wednesday, asserting that Venezuela has become a "foothold" for US adversaries, including Iran, the IRGC (Revolutionary Guard Corps), and even Lebanon's Hezbollah. Rubio told Fox News that the Venezuelan regime led by President Nicolás Maduro has become a "source of instability in the entire region." Rubio  alleged that the Maduro  regime facilitates the smuggling of cocaine and drug

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted of helping traffic 400 tons of cocaine into the United States, was released from prison after a pardon from US President Donald Trump, his wife announced on Tuesday. Hernández was freed from a prison in West Virginia on Monday and has "recovered his freedom," his wife stated on social media. The US Bureau of Prisons website published information matching Hernández 's name and age, confirming the release. Trum

Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, firmly responded to the increasing pressure and threats from the US administration, emphasizing his complete rejection of the "peace of slaves" imposed by external powers. His remarks were delivered during a massive rally attended by thousands of his supporters in the capital, Caracas. Maduro  highlighted that the extensive US military deployment in the Caribbean  region has placed the country under continuous strain for the past 22 weeks

After more than two decades of relying on counter-Washington alliances, Venezuela now faces a severe strategic void. A report by the American newspaper "Wall Street Journal" confirms that its most prominent international backers—Russia and China—are clearly maintaining distance from any potential confrontation between the Caracas government and the administration of US President Donald Trump. In recent years, Moscow  and Beijing  pumped billions of dollars into the Venezuelan

US President Donald Trump is holding a meeting in the Oval Office on Monday evening to discuss the next steps regarding Venezuela, as the US administration intensifies its pressure on Caracas. 1. Meeting Participants The high-level participation underscores the seriousness of the issue: War Secretary:  Beto O'Rourke (likely a transcription or translation error in the source; should refer to a key defense official like the Secretary of Defense or a former official like Pete He

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made a surprising public appearance on Sunday for the first time in days, definitively ending widespread speculation in the country that he had fled amid escalating military tensions with the United States. Maduro , who typically features frequently on Venezuelan television, had not been publicly seen since last Wednesday, when he posted a video of himself driving around Caracas on his Telegram channel. On Sunday, Maduro  chose to appear at

Venezuela accused former US Donald Trump of issuing a "colonial threat" after Trump wrote a social media post on Saturday suggesting that "the airspace around Venezuela should be closed." 1. The US Declaration and Venezuela's Reaction Trump's Post:  Trump wrote on Truth Social, addressing airlines, pilots, drug dealers, and human traffickers: "Please consider the airspace over and surrounding Venezuela fully closed ." Venezuela's Official Response: The Venezuelan Foreign Mini

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday his endorsement of Nasry Asfura, the right-wing candidate in the upcoming presidential election in Honduras, stating that they could work together against "communist drug traffickers" in the region. 1. Details of Trump's Support and Statements Endorsed Candidate:  Nasry Asfura (67), former mayor of the Honduran capital, referred to by his nickname "Tito Asfura." Trump's Statement:  Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that

US media reported on Thursday that the Afghan national suspected of carrying out the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington previously worked with US forces in Afghanistan before being evacuated to the United States. 1. Suspect's Identity and Background Suspect's Identity:  An Afghan migrant, 29 years old, named Rahmanullah Lakanwal . Previous Work:  He worked with the Central Intelligence Agency ( CIA ), the US military, and other government agencies in Kandaha

Thousands of Venezuelans took part in a massive demonstration in the capital Caracas to protest the escalating military and political threats from the United States and to express support for President Nicolás Maduro. 1. Messages from Protesters and Venezuelan Leadership Protest against Military Presence:  Demonstrators criticized the American military deployment in the Caribbean, describing it as a threat to their country . Interior Minister’s Message:  Interior Minister Dio