[ad_1] Nigeria’s Supreme Court on Friday overturned a lower court ruling dismissing terrorism charges against a popular separatist leader whose trial has been blamed for an outbreak of violence in the country’s southeast region. The Court said Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) separatist group that …
Read More »Three hostages held by Hamas killed by IDF, Israel says
[ad_1] Biden national security adviser meets with Netanyahu Fox News senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot reports on White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan saying he had ‘constructive conversations’ with Israeli officials about shifting this phase of the Israel-Hamas war. The Israel Defense Forces said Friday that its soldiers …
Read More »Woman arrested in murder of American comedian, activist abducted in Colombia: report
[ad_1] A woman who is alleged to have lured a U.S. activist to his abduction and ultimate death has been arrested by police in Colombia, according to reports. The woman, who has not been identified, is understood to have been arrested on Wednesday in relation to the gruesome death of …
Read More »US floats possible plan for postwar Gaza, who could govern after Israel eliminates Hamas
[ad_1] The United States is currently debating what a postwar Gaza Strip could look like, including who would govern the territory, should Israel be successful in its military objective to eliminate Hamas. According to a senior U.S. official, the White House could consider reactivating Palestinian security forces to govern the …
Read More »Hamas members arrested in Europe over suspected terror plot against Jews
[ad_1] Four members of the militant Islamist group Hamas were arrested in Berlin and the Netherlands, German public prosecutors said on Thursday. The four individuals, Abdelhamid Al A., Mohamed B., Ibrahim El-R., and Nazih R., were detained on suspicion of planning attacks on Jewish institutions in Europe by finding and …
Read More »Ukraine’s a step closer to joining the EU. Here’s what it means, and why it matters
[ad_1] BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine got a green light Thursday to start sped-up talks on joining the European Union. That’s a big boost for war-ravaged Ukraine and a loud message to Vladimir Putin – but it could be years or even decades before the country actually becomes a member of …
Read More »Hong Kong puts bounties on pro-democracy activists, including American citizen, under China-imposed law
[ad_1] As part of a crackdown under a China-imposed national security law, Hong Kong police have offered million-dollar bounties for information leading to the arrest of five overseas-based activists, including one American citizen. Back in July, Hong Kong’s chief executive, John Lee, announced that eight pro-democracy activists living in the …
Read More »Polish leaders celebrate Hanukkah after menorah extinguished by far-right lawmaker
[ad_1] Top Polish leaders celebrated Hanukkah in parliament on Thursday, joined by members of the Jewish community. The celebration serves as a show of solidarity after far-right lawmaker Grzegorz Braun made international headlines for putting out the parliamentary menorah’s candles with a fire extinguisher. “This is the true face of …
Read More »Norway confirms real name of Russian spy who posed as university lecturer
[ad_1] An academic who entered Norway as a Brazilian citizen and was arrested last year on suspicion of spying for Russia has confessed his real, Russian name, Norwegian authorities said Thursday. The man was detained in the Arctic city of Tromsoe, where he worked as a lecturer at the Arctic …
Read More »Finland to sign defense pact with the US, signaling agreement for troop deployment
[ad_1] Finland, NATO’s newest member, is expected to sign a bilateral defense cooperation agreement with the United States next week. The agreement allows the U.S. to send troops to Finland for defense purposes and store weapons and military equipment in the country. Under the deal, Finland grants U.S. soldiers access …
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