The motive of Talib A.*, the perpetrator of the deadly Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, is still unclear. What has been confirmed is that he is a Saudi citizen and is in custody. Yet, soon after the attack, the far-right scene in Germany began to anger migrants. “I have never experienced such a hostile and … Read more
Washington— A journalist jailed in Azerbaijan for almost seven months has said he believes his arrest is linked to his reporting. Farid Mehrlizada, an economist and journalist with VOA’s sister outlet Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, has been jailed since May on charges including conspiracy to smuggle foreign currency. Journalists, their employers, and press freedom groups … Read more
Defense Minister Israel Katz on Monday confirmed Israel’s involvement in the July killing of former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, marking Israel’s first public admission of responsibility for the operation. Source link
As the situation in Syria continues to evolve following the ouster of President Bashar Assad from power, the nearly decade-old UN Security Council resolution is being described as important for what lies ahead. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, “The people of Syria stood at a moment in history and a moment of opportunity. That opportunity … Read more
markets Dealing Room Check: Quoting sources in the dealing rooms at JSW STEEL, CNBC-Awaaz’s Yatin Mota said that today dealers have advised their clients to buy stocks of this metal sector. According to dealers, there has been short covering in metal shares. According to dealers, targets up to Rs 950-960 are possible. Source link
Lusaka – The international success of Zambian footballers Barbara Banda and Rachel Kundananji is inspiring girls and young women in Zambia to take up the sport. The success of the two stars and the Zambia national women’s team is a ray of hope for many Zambian girls. Women’s football has been on the rise in … Read more
Washington. US President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned the death sentence of 37 out of 40 criminals. Biden took this step before the return of Donald Trump. Who did not pardon the death sentence of a large number of people during his first term. There is less than a month left for Trump to assume … Read more
In recent weeks, Elon Musk has increased his presence on the European political scene, openly showing support for far-right parties. This involvement has raised concerns among some officials, who view it as foreign interference—particularly through his social network, X. Source link
The US House Ethics Committee on Monday accused Matt Gaetz of “routinely” paying women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex and the purchase and use of illegal drugs while the Florida Republican was a member of Congress. “The Committee determined that there was substantial evidence that Representative Gaetz violated House rules and other standards of … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron’s office announced a new government on December 23, after the previous Cabinet collapsed in a historic vote prompted by fighting over the country’s budget. Source link