The Iranian-backed Houthis have increased their attacks despite a month of airstrikes against the group by the US and partner countries. Al-Ain media said there were more airstrikes on the night of February 20. However, the Houthis are not deterred. On February 19, the Iranian-backed Houthis launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles at the Sea … Read more
The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause “physical destruction” on Earth. White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said U.S. intelligence officials have information that Russia has obtained the capability, but that such a weapon is not currently operational. … Read more
Anyone who’s experienced the heartbreak of a relationship ending knows it can be emotionally devastating. But scientists have found that a breakup also has physical effects on our brains — and our bodies. In Love Hurts: The Science of Heartbreak, a documentary from The Nature of Things, Anthony Morgan speaks with researchers and scientists to … Read more
The government of Canada did not see any evidence backing up Israel’s claim that staff employed by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) colluded with Hamas before suspending funding to the agency, CBC News has learned. Government sources tell CBC that Israel still has not shared evidence with Canada to substantiate its claim that 12 employees of … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre defended Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her approach to transgender issues Tuesday, saying the Liberal government and the media have demonized her for policies that would give parents more say over their kids. Speaking to reporters at a press conference on car theft in Montreal, Poilievre said the Liberal government is … Read more
Boko Haram insurgents have killed two construction workers and abducted three other persons in an attack on Sunday on Kukareta, a community in Yobe State, North-east Nigeria. The two people were killed at the residence of the community’s district head just like the abducted three people. They also burnt down a Peugeot 504 car belonging … Read more
Two masked gunmen shot one person dead during Sunday service at a church in Istanbul, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, adding that authorities were working to capture the assailants. Yerlikaya said the attack, which Ankara condemned, took place around 0840 GMT at the Italian Santa Maria Catholic Church in the Sariyer district, and that … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has accused UNRWA, the United Nations relief and works agency, of being a “terrorist” organization and promised to cut back its funding if he becomes prime minister. Israel last week alleged that some members of UNRWA’s staff took part in the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas-led militants on southern Israel that killed about 1,200 Israelis. Palestinian … Read more
Islamabad: At least nine Pakistani nationals were killed while three others were critically injured in an attack on a vehicle repair shop in the Sirkan area of Saravan City in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan Province, an Iranian news outlet reported, citing Iranian and Pakistani officials as well as local media. The victims hailed from districts including Multan, … Read more
Sanjay Leela Bhansali recently celebrated six glorious years of his magnum opus ‘Padmaavat‘. The film starred Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh in lead roles. In an interview with Zoom, SLB recounted the challenging incident where the film’s crew faced an attack from right-wing members. Describing the situation as intense, SLB expressed concern for … Read more
