Russia escalates missile and drone war on Kyiv ahead of crucial U.S. Ukraine leadership talks

KYIV, Dec 27 – Russia launched one of its most intense aerial assaults on Ukraine’s capital in recent months early Saturday, striking Kyiv with a barrage of missiles and drones just a day before a highly anticipated meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump. The pre dawn attack killed at least … Read more

US conducts joint military action against extremist groups in Nigeria

NIGERIA, Dec 26 – The United States has carried out air strikes against militants linked to the Islamic State group in north western Nigeria, marking a significant escalation in Washington’s involvement in the country’s long running fight against jihadist violence. The strikes targeted camps used by the extremist group in Sokoto state, close to Nigeria’s … Read more

Mother arrested after body of missing nine-year-old girl found

Mother arrested after body of missing nine-year-old girl found

December 23 – The arrest of a California mother in connection with the death of her nine-year-old daughter has shocked communities across multiple states, as investigators outlined what authorities describe as a deliberate and carefully planned crime that unfolded over several weeks. Ashlee Buzzard, 40, was taken into custody on Tuesday and booked into the … Read more

Doctors warn this flu season could be more severe than expected

Doctors warn this flu season could be more severe than expected

December 22 – As winter approaches, doctors and scientists across the United States are sounding alarms about the current influenza season. While flu outbreaks are expected every year, this one is raising more concern than usual. Medical professionals say early indicators point to a season that could be more intense, more widespread, and harder on … Read more

Epstein files controversy raises red flags for Republicans heading into midterms

December 20 – The release of long awaited files tied to Jeffrey Epstein was supposed to quiet political pressure and demonstrate transparency. Instead, it has opened a new front of criticism inside the Republican Party, with some lawmakers and conservative voices warning that limited disclosures and heavy redactions could haunt the party as the 2026 … Read more

Holiday speech, Trump promoting achievements despite waning public support

WASHINGTON, Dec 17 – In a rare evening speech delivered from the White House amid festive holiday decorations, President Donald Trump used the occasion to spotlight what he described as major accomplishments of his administration, even as new polling data shows declining approval ratings, particularly on the economy. Speaking in a fast paced and combative … Read more

Bondi Beach shooting sparks terrorism probe and gun law review in Australia

SYDNEY, Dec 16 – Australia is grappling with shock and grief after a mass shooting at a Hanukkah gathering near Sydney’s Bondi Beach, an attack that authorities say was driven by extremist ideology and deliberately targeted the Jewish community. The violence has reopened painful national debates about public safety, extremism, and whether existing gun laws … Read more