When I first pressed play on Tellus Mater’s “Seems to Me,” I was immediately struck by the raw honesty of the song. Hailing from Palm […]
Tensions Flare in Minneapolis After Federal Agent Shoots Man During Enforcement Operation
Minneapolis experienced renewed tensions on Wednesday after a federal law-enforcement agent shot and injured a man during an enforcement operation, prompting protests and heightened police presence in parts of the city. According to federal authorities, the incident occurred when agents attempted to detain a man who allegedly assaulted an officer during the encounter. The agent fired a single shot, striking the man in the leg. Both the injured man and the agent were taken to hospital, and officials said their injuries were not life-threatening. The Department of Homeland Security said the shooting happened after the man resisted arrest and physically…
Trump Says He Was Told Killings Have Stopped in Iran After Deadly Protest Crackdown
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had been told that the killing of anti-government protesters in Iran has stopped, a significant shift in rhetoric amid one of the most violent crackdowns in the Islamic Republic’s recent history. Despite his comments, independent verification remains unclear and Tehran’s actions continue to be closely watched by world capitals. Speaking at the White House, Trump repeated claims that he was informed “on good authority” that Iran had halted lethal force against demonstrators and suspended planned executions, though he did not specify the sources of that information. The statement came as he signed domestic…
The US has officially started selling Venezuelan oil
The United States has officially started selling Venezuelan oil, marking a historic development in both energy markets and U.S.–Venezuela relations, according to multiple news outlets. The first tranche of exports, valued at approximately $500 million, has been completed under a broader energy agreement between Caracas and Washington, officials said. A senior U.S. official confirmed that this initial sale of Venezuelan crude is part of a roughly $2 billion deal. Revenue from this first batch is being held in bank accounts controlled by the U.S. government, with Qatar chosen as a neutral location to oversee the funds and prevent seizure by…
Tehran & other cities see massive anti-government protests
Large-scale anti-government protests have broken out across Tehran and several other major Iranian cities, according to widely shared and verified videos circulating on social media, […]
Gaza: Civil Defence Reports Deadly Israeli Air Strikes
Eight people were killed in Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to Gaza’s civil defence agency, as violence continues despite ongoing […]
Two Wounded in Shooting Involving Federal Agents in Portland
Two people were wounded on Thursday afternoon after a shooting involving U.S. federal agents in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Portland, authorities said, triggering an FBI […]
U.S. Renewed Push on Greenland Revives Long Historical Attempts
The United States’ renewed interest in acquiring control of Greenland — most recently articulated by U.S. President Donald Trump — has reignited debate over a […]
Venezuelan Security Forces Detain Foreign Journalists Amid Political Turmoil
Venezuelan security forces have detained a number of journalists from foreign news organisations amid escalating political tensions in the country, drawing sharp criticism from press […]
Machado Says Opposition Coalition Has Mandate to Lead Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has said that her political coalition should take charge of governing Venezuela, arguing that it represents the clear will […]
More snow and ice across nearly all of UK as cold snap continues
Large parts of the United Kingdom are facing further snowfall and icy conditions as a prolonged cold snap tightens its grip on the country, bringing […]
Listening After Midnight: Getting Lost in Eren Ayıntap’s The Codes In The Stones
Some albums feel like playlists. The Codes In The Stones feels like a journey you step into. From the very first moments, Eren Ayıntap makes […]
Venezuela’s Maduro tells US court “I am still president” as he pleads not guilty to drug charges
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared before a United States federal court on Monday, where he pleaded not guilty to long-standing drug trafficking and related charges […]
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