Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was sentenced to an additional 15 years in prison and fined $2.8 billion for abuse of power and money laundering in the largest trial linked to the 1MDB state fund scandal. Investigators in Malaysia and abroad say at least $4.5 billion was misappropriated from 1Malaysia Development Berhad, which Najib […]
Air travel in the United States faced major disruptions on Friday as winter storm Devin caused widespread cancellations and delays during peak holiday travel. A total of 1,802 flights were canceled and 22,349 delayed as of 4:04 p.m. ET. The National Weather Service issued warnings of winter storm Devin this afternoon which “will cause hazardous […]
The United States carried out a strike against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria at the request of the Nigerian government, according to U.S. officials and the military. President Donald Trump said the operation targeted militants accused of attacking civilians in the region. “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he plans to meet with President Trump in Florida on Sunday to discuss possible security guarantees for Ukraine, as well as elements of a broader peace framework. Zelenskyy stated that a proposed 20-point plan is nearing completion and that the talks may also include discussion of an economic agreement, though […]
Algeria has intensified pressure on France over its colonial past after parliament adopted a new law declaring French rule between 1830 and 1962 a “major crime,” formally renewing calls for an official apology from Paris. The legislation criminalises actions carried out during the colonial period, including chemical experiments, nuclear tests, enforced disappearances, the desecration of […]
Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has taken over the rotating presidency of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), as leaders of the bloc announced the launch of a joint military battalion aimed at combating terrorism across the volatile Sahel region. Speaking after being named head of the alliance, Traoré said the deployment of the […]
The United States has carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria, U.S. officials confirmed, marking a rare but coordinated military action between Washington and Abuja. U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said the strikes were conducted in coordination with Nigerian authorities in Sokoto State and resulted in the deaths of multiple Islamic State fighters. […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled what he described as a historic plan to rebuild and modernize the United States Navy, introducing an ambitious initiative dubbed the “Golden Fleet.” The proposal includes the development of Trump class battleships, next generation submarines, hypersonic missile platforms, and advanced naval technologies designed to restore American maritime dominance. According […]
The United States issued a strong warning to Venezuela during an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council, insisting that international sanctions against Caracas must be fully enforced. Speaking at the session, U.S. envoy to the UN Mike Waltz reiterated Washington’s position that it does not recognise President Nicolás Maduro as Venezuela’s legitimate leader. […]
Russian and United States diplomats have held talks aimed at addressing so-called “irritants” in bilateral relations, but key disagreements between the two countries remain unresolved, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Tuesday. Speaking to Russian news agency Interfax, Ryabkov noted that while discussions took place, they did not result in progress on the […]