‘One of us’: US citizen who spied on Ukraine gets citizenship in Russia; says becoming Russian citizen was a ‘dream’

A US citizen who provided intelligence on Ukrainian troops to support Russia’s military campaign has been granted Russian citizenship, officials announced Tuesday. Daniel Martindale spent two years in Ukraine following the start of Russia’s invasion, passing along the coordinates of military sites to Russian intelligence services, as per Russia’s state media.“By decree of our President […]

Signal scandal: Pentagon probes Pete Hegseth aides; leaks, clearance lapses flagged

Two of the Pentagon’s leading investigative agencies are examining the involvement of two close aides to defence secretary Pete Hegseth in a controversy over the use of the Signal app for discussing sensitive government matters, according to three sources familiar with the investigations, as reported by Politico.An investigation was initially opened in early April by […]

‘Distressing’ situation: 800 children to be tested for infectious disease linked to alleged abuser at childcare centres; held working permit despite being reported

Australian authorities have advised infectious disease testing for around 800 children across four childcare centres where a man, now facing multiple charges including child rape, had been employed.Joshua Dale Brown, 26, was arrested in May and is currently facing 70 charges. Police allege that he abused eight children, aged between five months and two years, […]

‘Awful tragedy’: 19-year-old loses life after being sucked into meat grinder; ‘why did it have power’ ask netizens

A 19-year-old sanitation worker was killed after being trapped inside a meat grinder when it was unexpectedly activated at a California factory that manufactures a popular brand of frozen burritos. The teenager, whose name has not been released yet, was faced with this tragedy around 9.30 pm on Sunday, as per the Los Angeles County […]

UAE: Driverless baggage tractors have taken over at Al Maktoum Airport, driverless tech explained | World News

The driverless baggage tractor operates at Level 3, autonomously towing containers with human oversight ready to intervene if needed/ Image: Dubai Media Office dnata has launched autonomous electric baggage tractors at Dubai World Central (DWC). The self-driving fleet reduces manual labor and improves ramp safety and efficiency. It operates at Level 3 automation, with a […]

Toughen Up: Barack Obama’s brutal advice for Democrats – if they want to beat Donald Trump | World News

It wasn’t exactly a “Come to Jesus” moment, but it might have been the closest thing Democrats have had since 2016. In the well-manicured backyard of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy—complete with hedge-sculpted virtue and Chardonnay socialism—Barack Hussein Obama, the once and forever liberal messiah, had something sacramental to say: Toughen up.The setting was genteel, […]

Trump’s Ukraine pivot: How Putin played US President – and won

AI image for representation only. For years, US President Donald Trump promised that he alone could end the devastating war in Ukraine in just “24 hours.” Now, after six months in office, Trump finds himself confronting an embarrassing reality: Vladimir Putin isn’t playing along.TL;DR: Driving the news In an about-turn, Trump delivered an ultimatum to […]

Ukraine government reshuffle: PM Shmyhal resigns; economy minister named Svyrydenko successor

Ukraine’s outgoing PM Denys Shmyhal Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that he submitted his resignation letter on Tuesday ahead of an anticipated major government restructuring this week, as reported by Reuters.This comes as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday carried out the biggest reshuffle in his government since the war with Russia began, as he […]

Top visa-free destinations for UAE residents in 2025: Rules and stay limits explained | World News

UAE residents enjoy expanding visa-free travel options across popular global destinations in 2025 / Representative Image TL;DR UAE residents, regardless of nationality can enter several countries visa-free. You just need a valid passport and UAE residency visa. Countries include Armenia, Georgia, Seychelles, and more. If you’re living in the UAE and hold a residency visa, […]

Sheikh Mohammed, Ruler of Dubai, turns 76: A look at how he celebrates his birthday | World News

Sheikh Mohammed celebrates his 76th birthday today / Image: File TL;DR: Sheikh Mohammed prefers simple, personal birthday celebrations. He spends time with family and connects with everyday life. His birthdays highlight kindness, community, and Emirati values. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, […]