Nearly 200 people in Haiti were killed in brutal weekend violence reportedly orchestrated against voodoo practitioners, with the government condemning a massacre of “unbearable cruelty.” The killings in the capital Port-au-Prince were overseen by a powerful gang leader convinced that his son’s illness was caused by followers of the religion. Source link
China’s antitrust authorities announced the opening of an investigation into Nvidia over a possible breach of a deal struck back in 2020. The move is part of a wider US-China confrontation regarding chip technology which can power artificial intelligence systems, military equipment and cyber warfare infrastructure . Washington had ramped up its export controls on … Read more
FRANCE 24 reporters James André, Julie Dungelhoeff and Sofia Amara crossed into Syria from Lebanon and drove to Damascus just after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. This is what they saw on the way. Source link
Washington: Is the era of fighter planes over? This controversy began after American billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk claimed that drones would soon replace manned fighter jets like the F-35. Next, there is debate among analysts about whether manned combat aircraft will not be needed in future wars. Let’s understand this. Advocating for drones … Read more
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in court in Tel Aviv Tuesday to testify in a corruption trial where he faces charges of fraud, accepting scraps and breach of trust. Netanyahu is the first sitting Israeli prime minister to appear in court as a criminal defendant. Source link
Washington: Newly elected US President Donald Trump, who attacks Canada, mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Referring to the dinner with Justin Trudeau, Donald Trump described the Canadian Prime Minister as a governor. “It was wonderful to have dinner with Justin Trudeau, Governor of the Great State of Canada,” Donald Trump wrote in a post … Read more
New Delhi: Ever since Donald Trump has once again been elected President of America, only one question has arisen in people’s minds regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, whether Trump will be successful in stopping the war. But this does not seem to be happening at the moment. Trump, who once openly opposed Putin in the Ukraine … Read more
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, December 10: Many European countries freeze asylum proceedings for Syrian refugees despite the uncertainty surrounding the country’s future. Meanwhile, Bashar al-Assad’s allies take stock, including Russia, desperate to maintain their military bases in Syria. Elsewhere, Luigi Mangione is arrested and charged with the murder of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Finally, some … Read more
Syria’s White Helmets rescue group announced the end of search operations Tuesday at Sednaya prison, dubbed a “human slaughterhouse” by Amnesty International, without finding further detainees. “The search did not uncover any unopened or hidden areas within the facility,” the group said in a statement. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments. Source link
Taiwan said Tuesday that dozens of Chinese warships and other vessels have been deployed around the island, in one of China’s biggest-ever military exercises. Source link