Venezuelan authorities have announced the arrest of six foreign nationals, including a US Navy SEAL, in connection with an alleged CIA-orchestrated plot to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro. The arrest were announced by Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, who gave details of the alleged operation aimed to destabilise Venezuela’s government amid ongoing political turmoil following disputed presidential elections in July. Among the arrested individuals is William Joseph Castañeda Gómez, a US Navy SEAL identified by Cabello as the leader of the operation. Two other Americans, David Estrella and Aaron Barrett Logan, were also named in the arrests. Additionally, two Spanish nationals, José María Basoa Valdovinos and…
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Israel’s military reported that a surface-to-surface missile fired from Yemen struck an uninhabited area in central Israel, causing no casualties. Air raid sirens had earlier sounded in Tel Aviv and other parts of central Israel, sending residents scrambling for shelters. “Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in central Israel, a surface-to-surface missile was identified crossing into central Israel from the east and fell in an open area. No injuries were reported,” the military stated. Loud explosions were heard in the region, which the military attributed to missile interceptors that had been launched in response. The IDF said…
One of British street artist Banksy’s best-known paintings, “Girl with Balloon”, has been found after its theft from a London gallery last week with two men charged, police said on Friday. The work features a young girl reaching for a red heart-shaped balloon and there are several murals depicting the same image in London and elsewhere. The painting was the only item stolen on Sept. 8, police said, adding it would be returned to the gallery. The two men, aged 47 and 53, were charged with burglary on Thursday and remain in police custody. They have already appeared in court…
A road accident on Sunday morning in Afghanistan’s Wardak province claimed the lives of three people, leaving three others critically injured, according to local police authorities. The incident occurred on the outskirts of Maidan Shar City, the provincial capital, along the Kabul-Kandahar highway, a vital route that connects Afghanistan’s capital to the southern region of the country. Mohammad Yosuf Asrar, a spokesperson for the provincial police, confirmed that the victims were members of the same family, including two women. The injured individuals are currently receiving medical treatment at the provincial hospital in Wardak, but their conditions are reportedly critical. The…
A senior NATO military official has stated that Ukraine would have a valid military rationale for carrying out deeper strikes into Russia using Western-supplied weapons. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held talks with US President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday as Ukraine’s allies deliberate on whether to authorise Kyiv’s use of long-range missiles against Russian targets. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that allowing Ukraine to strike with Western-made long-range missiles would equate to the West engaging in direct conflict with Russia. Speaking at a meeting in Prague of NATO’s Military Committee, the alliance’s highest military authority,…
US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have postponed a decision on whether to allow Ukraine to fire long-range Western-supplied missiles into Russia. The delay comes as Moscow issues stark warnings that such a move would escalate the conflict to a war with NATO. Starmer, speaking after a meeting with Biden at the White House on Friday, described their talks as “wide-ranging” and focused on overall strategy rather than specific military capabilities. Officials had previously indicated that Starmer would advocate for sending British Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine, enabling Kyiv to strike deeper into Russian territory. However,…
Intense fighting broke out on Saturday between Houthi militants and pro-government forces in Yemen’s southern province of Lahj, according to a military official who spoke to Xinhua on condition of anonymity. The clashes erupted when Houthi forces launched an offensive to seize strategic mountainous positions along the administrative borders of Lahj and neighboring Taiz provinces. The hours-long battle saw the use of heavy weaponry, the official said. In the fierce confrontations, two soldiers were killed and five others wounded, but the Houthi fighters were unable to capture new territory. However, the militants managed to establish military positions near the contact…
Taylor Swift’s recent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, has stirred more controversy than enthusiasm, according to a new post-debate poll. The YouGov poll, released on Saturday, reveals that while some voters are more inclined to support Harris after Swift’s endorsement, a larger portion of the electorate may be swayed in the opposite direction. The poll indicates that only 8% of voters said Swift’s endorsement made them “somewhat” or “much more likely” to vote for Harris. Meanwhile, a notable 20% of respondents said they are “somewhat” or “much less likely” to support…
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced his resignation after being released on bail in the liquor policy case, following a six-month detention. Addressing the media, Kejriwal said that while he had received justice in the courts, he now seeks validation from the people. He vowed not to return to the chief minister’s seat unless voters expressed renewed confidence in him. “Two days later, I will resign as Chief Minister. I will not sit on that chair till the people announce their verdict. Elections in Delhi are months away. I got justice from the legal court, now I will get justice…
In September 2023, a massive landslide in Greenland’s remote Dickson Fjord caused the Earth to tremble for an unprecedented nine days, generating seismic signals detected worldwide. The landslide, triggered by climate change, resulted in a colossal tsunami that sent vibrations travelling from the Arctic to Antarctica. Global Seismic Puzzle Seismometers recorded unusual, persistent vibrations during the event, which were distinct from typical earthquake signals. These vibrations, noted for their single frequency resembling a monotonous hum, puzzled scientists. Dr Stephen Hicks from University College London’s Earth Sciences department remarked, “When I first saw the seismic signal, I was completely baffled.” Massive…
