A Ukrainian sniper unit has reportedly shattered the world record for the longest confirmed sniper kill, taking out Russian troops from over 13,000 feet away. The shot was executed using a Ukrainian-made 14.5 mm “Alligator” rifle, aided by artificial intelligence and drone guidance. Military sources say the strike on August 14 resulted in the deaths…
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a firm warning ahead of his high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, stating he will walk away from the talks if efforts to end the war in Ukraine stall. Speaking to Fox News host Bret Baier aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “We’re going for a…
Five Al Jazeera journalists were killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza, including Anas al Sharif, who had feared he was being targeted for assassination. Al Sharif died alongside colleagues Mohammed Qreiqeh, Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, and Moamen Aliwa. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) had recently expressed serious concerns about al Sharif’s safety, citing…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, August 10, pledged a sweeping effort to address crime and homelessness in Washington, D.C., promising to remove homeless individuals from the capital and enforce tougher penalties on offenders. “I’m going to make our Capital safer and more beautiful than it ever was before,” Trump wrote on Truth…
Iran’s judiciary has launched investigations into 20 individuals arrested for suspected ties to Israel, following the recent 12-day war between the two nations. Judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir confirmed the development on Saturday, August 9, during a press briefing in Tehran. “These cases were immediately filed under the supervision of our esteemed investigators and are currently…
US President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Commerce to begin preparations for a new census that excludes undocumented immigrants, signaling a renewed effort to reshape electoral maps in favor of Republicans and diminish the political influence of Democratic-leaning populations. Announcing the decision on his platform Truth Social, Trump stated: “People who are in…
US President Donald Trump has announced that female athletes competing in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games may be required to undergo a one-time genetic sex test as part of eligibility verification, amid ongoing controversies surrounding gender classification in professional sports. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, August 6, Trump addressed concerns following disputes…
Despite President Donald Trump calling a recent meeting between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin “highly productive,” the White House confirmed that a new round of sanctions against Russia will take effect on Friday as planned. In a post on social media, Trump said “great progress was made” during Wednesday’s three-hour…
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a harsh attack on “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King, claiming her career is finished and accusing her of lacking the courage to publicly support him. “Gayle King’s career is over,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “She should have stayed with her belief in TRUMP. She never had…
Tanimu Yakubu, Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, has refuted allegations that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is sidelining northern Nigeria in terms of infrastructure and development projects. Responding to recent criticisms, Yakubu revealed that over 50 percent of the federal capital budget for 2024 and 2025 has been directed toward projects and programmes…
