Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced the launch of a new weapon, the “Palianytsia” drone missile, during Ukraine’s Independence Day celebrations on Saturday. Zelenskiy claimed that this advanced missile, which he described as faster and more powerful than previous drones, would enable Ukraine to strike deeper into Russian territory. In a pointed address, Zelenskiy mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin, referring to him as a “sick old man from Red Square” and dismissing his threats as ineffectual. The new missile has reportedly already hit a target in Russia, although specifics on the strike’s location were not disclosed. The missile’s name, Palianytsia, is…
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SOLINGEN, GERMANY — The Islamic State claimed responsibility on Saturday for a knife attack in Solingen that resulted in three deaths and eight injuries. The group described the attacker as a “soldier of the Islamic State” who carried out the assault in retaliation for perceived injustices against Muslims. Police have detained a 15-year-old boy potentially connected to the attack, but the main perpetrator remains at large. The attack occurred on Friday evening during a festival celebrating Solingen’s 650th anniversary, leading to immediate condemnation from local officials. Hendrik Wuest, Premier of North Rhine-Westphalia, called the attack an act of terror. Interior…
The 26-year-old suspect in the stabbing rampage in Solingen, western Germany, which left three dead and eight injured, has confessed to the crime, authorities announced early Sunday. The suspect’s involvement is under intensive investigation, according to a joint statement from Duesseldorf police and federal prosecutors. The attack took place on Friday evening during a festival marking the city’s 650-year history. The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the assault. Reports from Der Spiegel, citing unnamed security sources, indicate that the suspect, identified as Syrian, was found with bloodied clothes. Police have not yet confirmed these details.
Pavel Durov, the Russian-French billionaire and founder of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested at Bourget Airport near Paris on Saturday evening. The arrest, which took place on his private jet, follows a warrant issued in France as part of a preliminary police investigation. The probe reportedly focuses on Telegram’s lack of moderation, which authorities believe has allowed criminal activities to proliferate on the platform. Durov may face indictment as early as Sunday, according to French media sources. Telegram, with nearly one billion users, is a major player in social media alongside platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp. It has…
Novak Djokovic expressed his excitement to defend his US Open title, just three weeks after winning a gold medal at the Paris Games, which further solidified his place as the greatest tennis player in history. At 37, Djokovic aims to secure a record 25th Grand Slam and become the first player since Roger Federer in 2008 to successfully defend his US Open title. He will begin his tournament campaign against Radu Albot on Monday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium. “The goal is always to reach the finals and compete for the trophy. My mindset hasn’t changed this year,” Djokovic said…
Israeli forces killed at least 71 Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday as ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas resumed in Cairo without notable progress. Israeli tanks and bulldozers advanced on the central city of Deir el-Balah, displacing over 100,000 residents within two days. The talks, mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, sought to bridge gaps between the two sides and end the ongoing violence. Despite hours of discussions, no breakthroughs were achieved, particularly on Israel’s demand to retain eight positions along the Philadelphi Corridor. In addition to the violence in Gaza, clashes were reported in the occupied West…
On Sunday, Hezbollah launched a significant missile attack on Israel, marking a sharp escalation in the conflict. The Iranian-backed group announced the barrage as retaliation for the assassination of a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut last month. In anticipation of the attack, Israeli jets targeted locations in Lebanon shortly before the missiles were fired. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that they had identified preparations for the missile launch and responded by striking “terror targets” in Lebanon. Following the missile launch, Israel’s cabinet convened for an emergency meeting, and flights to and from Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv were…
Negotiators in Cairo on Saturday discussed new compromise proposals aimed at resolving the conflict between Israel and Hamas, but no significant progress was reported after hours of discussions. A Palestinian official close to the mediation process revealed that the talks yielded no breakthroughs, with Israel maintaining its demand to retain eight positions along the Philadelphi Corridor. The humanitarian situation in Gaza has worsened, with rising malnutrition and a polio outbreak reported in the region. Israeli military strikes on Gaza on Saturday resulted in the deaths of 50 people, according to Palestinian health authorities. The violence has left many victims trapped…
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Uganda has confirmed two new cases of mpox, increasing the total number of infections in the country to four, according to the health ministry. The new cases involve the clade 1b strain of the virus, a variant that has raised global concern due to its potentially higher transmission rates. The World Health Organization recently declared this outbreak a public health emergency following the identification of this new variant. The initial outbreak in Uganda was reported on July 24, after laboratory tests confirmed mpox in samples from two patients near the Democratic Republic of Congo border. The two new cases were…
