Ukrainian Men Endure Sexual Torture in Russian Detention Centres, Reports UN
Sexual violence against Ukrainian men held in Russian detention is severely underreported, largely due to the “stigma and perceived emasculation” associated with such crimes, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has revealed. The official Ukrainian figure of 114 men subjected to sexual violence since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 is believed to represent only […]
Hong Kong Court Sentences Pro-Democracy Leaders Under National Security Law, Sparking Global Condemnation
A Hong Kong court has sentenced dozens of pro-democracy leaders to lengthy prison terms for subversion following a landmark trial under China’s controversial national security law (NSL). Among the 47 activists and lawmakers prosecuted, Benny Tai received a 10-year sentence, and Joshua Wong was sentenced to over four years. The group had been involved in […]
Rudy Giuliani Turns Over Luxury Assets to Georgia Election Workers in Defamation Case Settlement
After months of legal battles, Rudy Giuliani on Friday handed over a luxury sports car, several watches, a ring, and other financial assets to two Georgia election workers he defamed following the 2020 presidential election, according to a letter from his lawyer. A federal jury had previously ordered Giuliani to pay nearly $150 million in […]
Trump Appoints Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead New Government Efficiency Initiative
President-elect Donald Trump has announced that billionaire Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency, aimed at overhauling federal operations. In a statement Tuesday, Trump said, “Together, these two wonderful Americans will help my administration dismantle government bureaucracy, cut unnecessary regulations, reduce wasteful spending, and […]
Sex Tape Scandal in Equatorial Guinea Sparks Speculation Over Presidential Succession Struggles
What the world views as a sex tape scandal may actually be the latest twist in the power struggle over Equatorial Guinea’s presidency. In recent weeks, social media has been flooded with over 150 leaked videos of senior civil servant Baltasar Ebang Engonga, known as “Bello,” engaging in sexual acts in his office and other […]
Trump Begins Staffing New Administration, Names Susan Wiles as Chief of Staff
Donald Trump’s transition team has begun vetting candidates for key roles in his upcoming administration, preparing for his return to the White House in January. On Thursday, Trump announced that Susan Summerall Wiles, his campaign co-manager, will serve as his White House chief of staff. While many officials from Trump’s first term are not expected […]
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Tie in Historic Dixville Notch Midnight Vote, Kicking Off 2024 Election Day
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have tied in the symbolic midnight vote in Dixville Notch, marking the official start of the 2024 Election Day. Reflecting the tight national race, Harris and Trump each received three votes from the six registered voters in Dixville Notch, a small town in northern New Hampshire. […]
Kemi Badenoch Makes History as First Black Woman to Lead a Major UK Party, Vows to Reunite Conservatives and Win Back Voters
Kemi Badenoch has pledged to win back voters who drifted away from the Conservatives, following her historic victory in the party’s leadership contest. The 44-year-old MP for Saffron Walden is now the first Black woman to lead a major political party in the UK. She won the leadership against fellow conservative Robert Jenrick, 42, by […]
Hurricane Milton Claims 16 Lives Across Florida, Triggers Record Tornadoes and Devastation
Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, has claimed at least 16 lives as it swept across Florida’s west coast, bringing tornadoes, strong winds, and severe flooding. The storm struck just two weeks after Hurricane Helene, forcing millions to evacuate and causing widespread destruction, with some areas buried under sand. Six deaths occurred in St. Lucie […]
Afghan National in Oklahoma Arrested for Alleged ISIS-Inspired Election Day Attack Plot
The Justice Department announced the arrest of 27-year-old Nasir Tawhedi, an Afghan national living in Oklahoma, on Tuesday for allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired attack aimed at killing Americans on Election Day. Tawhedi is accused of attempting to purchase semiautomatic firearms and ammunition to carry out the attack and reportedly liquidated his family’s assets while relocating […]
