A second group of white South Africans has arrived in the United States under a controversial refugee program initiated by the Trump administration. This program, fast-tracked after the suspension of other refugee initiatives, aims to resettle white South Africans alleging persecution, a claim the South African government denies. The US Embassy is reviewing applications from those interested in resettlement, with thousands having already applied.
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Iran summoned Austria's charge d'affaires following Austria's intelligence report, which alleged Iran's pursuit of atomic weapons, labeling the report as "fake." This dispute occurs amidst ongoing delicate negotiations between Iran and the United States regarding Iran's nuclear program. Iran vehemently denies seeking nuclear weapons, asserting its program is solely for civilian purposes, despite IAEA concerns about uranium enrichment levels.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged support to Ukraine in developing long-range missile systems, free from Western restrictions. This intensified cooperation aims to equip Ukraine for self-defense, including striking military targets beyond its territory. Simultaneously, Russia proposed peace talks in Istanbul, but Ukraine awaits a promised memorandum outlining Moscow's position.
A confidential report reveals that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein invested $40 million in Peter Thiel's Valar Ventures, which has now grown to $170 million. This investment is the estate's largest asset, but its returns are unlikely to benefit Epstein's victims who previously settled. Instead, the funds are expected to go to beneficiaries like a former partner and advisors.
Israel on Friday said Hamas must accept a hostage deal in Gaza or "be annihilated", as US President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire agreement was "very close". " accept the terms of the 'Witkoff Deal' for the release of the hostages -- or be annihilated."
Lawsuits, scandals, armed troops and a knife-wielding attacker all failed to deter Lee Jae-myung's ascendancy from sweatshop worker to the cusp of South Korea's presidency. South Korea has experienced a leadership vacuum since lawmakers suspended Yoon for deploying armed troops to parliament in his failed attempt to suspend civilian rule.
The annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca commences amidst a history of tragic incidents, including stampedes, attacks, and fires. Last year, over 1,300 pilgrims died due to extreme heat. This year, with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C, Saudi authorities have deployed 250,000 personnel from forty agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of over a million pilgrims.
A peaceful demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, turned violent when Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly launched a firebomb attack, injuring six. Shouting "Free Palestine," Soliman targeted a gathering organized by 'Run For Their Lives.' The FBI is investigating the incident as ideologically motivated violence, prompting strong condemnation and calls for secure borders from political figures.
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national and "illegal alien," was arrested after allegedly setting fire near a pro-Israel group in Colorado. Soliman entered the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa that expired in February 2023 but remained after filing a claim with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
A US federal judge on Monday cancelled the planned trial of US aviation giant Boeing over crashes of its 737 MAX aircraft that left nearly 350 people dead. The case dates to a January 2021 Justice Department agreement with Boeing that settled charges that the company knowingly defrauded the Federal Aviation Administration during the MAX certification.