Senator Mike Lee has proposed reviving the use of state-sanctioned privateers to combat Mexican drug cartels. Citing constitutional authority, Lee suggests private firms or trained civilians could intercept cartel operations, offering cost-effective solutions. Critics warn of potential misconduct and complications in targeting only strategic assets.
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​In 2016, Bezos said Trump's wish to lock up Hillary Clinton or refuse to accept a loss in that election "erodes our democracy around the edges." "One of the things that makes this country as amazing as it is, we are allowed to criticize and scrutinize our elected leaders," Bezos said at the time. But this time he said he is actually optimistic about Trump's term as Trump has changed in the last eight years.
In a span of 36 hours, at least five women became victims of honour killings across four districts in Sindh, Pakistan. Despite legislative efforts, these killings persist with close family members executing the violence in the name of protecting family honour.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Monday welcomed indirect talks between the United States and Iran but insisted Europe would be "vigilant" its security concerns were taken into account. "We very much welcome this step, but we will be vigilant with our British and German friends and partners to ensure that any negotiations that may be undertaken are consistent with our security interests," Barrot said at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg.
Russia claimed that Ukraine launched a counterattack in the Kursk region to halt Russian troops. Ukrainian forces, using tanks and armored vehicles, targeted the village of Berdin. Pro-Kremlin sources noted Ukraine's advance towards Bolshesoldatsky district. Kyiv officials provided sparse details, with a senior official stating, 'Russia is getting what it deserves.'
Indonesia joins the Brics group, enhancing the influence of the Global South. Brazil announced Indonesia's entry, emphasizing its significance for strengthening South-South cooperation. Brics aims to provide an alternative to the US-led global order, having recently included Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE. Thailand and Malaysia have also shown interest in joining.
Firefighters in Los Angeles battle wildfires that have killed 24 and destroyed 12,000 buildings. 150,000 residents evacuated as strong winds complicate efforts. Governor Newsom expects it to be the costliest U.S. disaster, with damages up to $150 billion. Looting concerns rise, with arrests made, including looters posing as firefighters.
Frenchman Serge Atlaoui, on Indonesia’s death row since 2007 for drug offences, will be repatriated to France on February 4 following a deal between both nations. Arrested in 2005, Atlaoui claims innocence, stating he was unknowingly installing machinery in a drug factory. Initially sentenced to life, his penalty was later upgraded to death. Activists praised the transfer, citing his prolonged imprisonment. Indonesia, known for its strict drug laws, holds over 530 death row inmates, including... Expand
An opinion editor at Die Welt resigned after Elon Musk's op-ed endorsing the far-right AfD party was published. Musk's piece called the AfD the last spark of hope for Germany. The endorsement faced criticism. The newspaper's incoming editor-in-chief defended the decision to publish, emphasizing freedom of expression.
German chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned a deadly knife attack Wednesday as "an unbelievable act of terror" and demanded to know why the Afghan suspect had been able to stay in the country. Scholz, who faces elections a month from now, called the attack "an unbelievable act of terror" and offered his sympathies to the victims' families and two more people injured.