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Trump Breaks GOP Silence on Jan. 6, Igniting Tensions Within the Party

Washington — While many Republican leaders prefer to sidestep discussions about the events of January 6, former President Donald Trump continues to openly address the Capitol riot, a striking contrast that underscores deep divisions within the party. The January 6 Capitol breach, a day marked by chaos and violence, remains a polarizing topic. Many top Republicans have shifted their focus to other issues such as economic policy and international relations, aiming to redirect the political …

Deadly Strikes and Drone Attacks Escalate in Ukraine and Russia, Igniting Regional Tensions

Kyiv, Ukraine — In a violent escalation on August 28, at least nine Ukrainians lost their lives and several were injured in attacks executed by Russian forces across two Ukrainian regions, while Ukrainian drone strikes targeted infrastructure within Russia itself, including a major oil depot blaze in the southern Rostov region. In eastern Ukraine, Donetsk continues to witness fierce battles as Russian armed forces intensify their efforts toward capturing the regional center, Pokrovsk. According to …

Terror Strikes Dagestan: Coordinated Attacks Claim Lives of Priest and Police Officers, Igniting Regional Mourning

Dagestan, Russia: A coordinated assault involving gunmen in Dagestan led to the death of an Orthodox priest and at least 15 police officers, alongside multiple civilian casualties, regional authorities confirmed. The attacks, which struck an Orthodox church, a synagogue, and a police station across the cities of Makhachkala and Derbent, were quickly labeled as acts of terrorism by Sergei Melikov, the regional governor. The violence erupted without warning on Sunday, sending shock waves through the …

Elon Musk Amplifies Disputed Crime Statistic on X, Igniting Controversy Over Racial Data Misrepresentation

Elon Musk, the high-profile owner of the platform formerly recognized as Twitter, now called X, showcases a distinct style in managing his interactions on the social media site. Not only does Musk use the platform to promote his other business ventures like Tesla and SpaceX with various posts and videos, he also plays a substantial role in amplifying messages that align with certain political views, including right-wing content. Musk, who boasts over 187 million followers …

Gangs Waging Open Warfare with Shotguns on Streets of West Midlands, Igniting Widespread Fear

Birmingham, United Kingdom – The streets of the West Midlands have become a battleground for gang members who are resorting to extreme measures, such as firing shotguns in open warfare. Senior officers at West Midlands Police have expressed serious concerns about the increase in the use of shotguns by criminal gangs, citing that almost half of the shootings in the region in the past 12 months were carried out using these deadly weapons. Notably, the …

Socialist Equality Party Members Brutally Attacked in Sri Lanka by Pro-Government Thugs, Igniting Outrage from Global Solidarity

MORATUWA, SRI LANKA – The Socialist Equality Party (SEP) has received widespread support from workers, youths, and various organizations worldwide following a brutal attack on two members of the party in Sri Lanka. Dehin Wasantha, a veteran university worker and advocate for workers’ rights, and Lakshman Fernando, a full-time SEP party worker, were assaulted by pro-government thugs at the University of Moratuwa. Numerous letters have been sent to the Sri Lankan attorney general and the …