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US Welcomes 'Positive Messages' From Jolani, Drops $10M Bounty; Erdogan Vows to ‘Crush IS, PKK'
US diplomats met with the Ahmed al-Sharaa, head of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) which led the Syrian rebel offensive against Bashar al-Assad's regime. Barbara Leaf, the top US diplomat for the Middle East, said Washington was scrapping a a $10 million bounty on al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani. Meanwhile, the US military announced the killing of Islamic State (IS) leader "Abu Yusif" and another member in a Dec. 19 airstrike in Syria’s Deir Ezzor province, part of intensified anti-IS operations following Bashar al-Assad's fall. Turkish President Erdogan vowed to combat terror
A Syrian civil defence official said the White Helmets rescuers
A Syrian civil defence official said the White Helmets rescuers discovered unidentified bodies and remains in a medicine warehouse in a Damascus suburb. The remains are believed to belong to more than 20 people, including children, as per TRT news. An AFP video journalist said the warehouse strewn with medicine boxes was located just around 50 metres from the Sayyida Zeinab shrine. "We received a report about the presence of bodies, bones and a foul smell at the site," White Helmets official Ammar al-Salmo told AFP. South Damascus's Sayyida Zeinab suburb was a stronghold of pro-Iran fighters i
Confusion Or Coverup: Mysterious Drones Over East Coast Lead To Calls For Military Intervention | US
In a month, mysterious drone sightings have spread from New Jersey to across the East Coast. This has put pressure on federal agencies to provide more information about the aircraft. Officials have urged calm and said there is no evidence suggesting that the sightings pose a security threat. But no one is any closer to clearing the air on the matter, or the skies. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
New Jersey Drones Mystery: Spying, Military Drills Or 'Project Blue Beam' In Action? | US News
For nearly a month, mysterious drones have surfaced across New Jersey. Eyewitnesses say the drones are at least six feet wide, sparking fears about their origin and purpose. With no clear answers from the White House or the FBI, numerous conspiracy theories are floating around. Some are linking the drones to a secretive military operation. Others are claiming the drone sightings are similar to Project Blue Beam of the 1990s, when governments using advanced holographic technology to simulate a celestial event. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
Rebels deal heavy blow to Myanmar military, take control of key Rakhine base
Myanmar's Arakan Army rebels have seized a key military headquarters in Rakhine state, marking a significant escalation in the conflict against the ruling junta. This victory follows renewed fighting after a ceasefire collapsed last year. The AA's offensive, part of a broader resistance movement, has seen them gain ground, but also face accusations of targeting Rohingya communities.
Prosecutor 'pissed off' over 'Black Widow' who killed 3 lovers released by Biden's clemency initiative
Josephine Gray, a Maryland woman known as the “Black Widow,” was granted clemency by President Biden after serving 21 years of a 40-year sentence for insurance fraud. Gray was suspected of involvement in the deaths of two ex-husbands and a lover, all found shot in their cars. Prosecutors alleged she used voodoo and manipulation, but murder charges were dropped.
US president Joe Biden approves $571 million in defence aid for Taiwan
US President Biden approved $571.3 million in defence assistance for Taiwan, alongside State Department approval for a potential $265 million military equipment sale. This aid bolsters Taiwan's defense capabilities amid heightened Chinese military activity and follows a similar aid package three months prior. Taiwan expressed gratitude for the continued US support in maintaining regional stability.
Did health insurance leaders pressure DOJ over Luigi Mangione case? New report reveals details
Luigi Mangione, accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, faces federal charges following pressure from health insurance industry leaders seeking a strong deterrent against copycat attacks. This move superseded Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's case, shocking Mangione's defense team. The federal case potentially carries the death penalty and avoids the controversial terrorism enhancement in Bragg's indictment.
Houthi missile evades Israeli defenses, injures 14 in Tel Aviv
Multiple projectiles launched from Yemen struck near Tel Aviv on Saturday, injuring 14 and marking a rare instance of Israeli defense systems failing to intercept. Houthi rebels claimed responsibility, linking the attack to the ongoing Gaza blockade and vowing further action. This follows previous Houthi attacks and retaliatory Israeli strikes, escalating tensions in the region.
Three Bangladesh Hindu temples targeted again: Eight idols vandalised over two days
Eight idols were vandalized in Hindu temples across Mymensingh and Dinajpur districts over two days. One arrest was made in Mymensingh. Five idols were damaged at a Dinajpur temple. These incidents follow other recent attacks on Hindu properties and come amid strained Indo-Bangladesh relations following the change in government and subsequent violence against minorities.
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