Walter MurrowKim Jong Un Boasts of Doubled Nuclear Arsenal
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has publicly boasted about what he claims is a doubling of the country’s weapons-grade nuclear material, according to reporting from Der Spiegel. The claim follows…
Meta Declares Australia’s News Payment Plan ‘Indefensible’
On the other side of the Pacific, Meta — parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp — has launched what Australian media are calling a “scorching attack” on the Albanese government’s plan to…
Trump Confirms Explosive Phone Call with Netanyahu
In arguably the most explosive diplomatic revelation of the week, US President Donald Trump confirmed that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “f*ing crazy” during a heated phone…
Around the World in Brief
Greece: A GPO poll found that 7 in 10 Greeks want a change of government. The ruling New Democracy party leads at 28.6% in vote estimates, but Alexis Tsipras’s party holds second place at 15.1%, with…
India’s Wheat Procurement Hits Record, Nuclear Ambitions Grow
India’s wheat procurement for the 2026-27 season surged 17% to reach 35 million tonnes, exceeding the government’s target. Punjab led the way at 12.1 million tonnes, while Madhya Pradesh saw a sharp…
CBS Shakeup: Bari Weiss Speaks on Scott Pelley’s Departure
In the U.S. media world, CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss publicly addressed the firing of veteran journalist Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes. “Despite our attempts to engage with Scott Pelley and to…
Rubio Slams the Door on Turkey’s F-35 Hopes
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a blunt message to Ankara: Turkey cannot acquire F-35 fighter jets under current U.S. law. Rubio acknowledged that Turkey continues to possess Russia’s…
Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg on Eve of Putin’s Economic Forum
In a dramatic escalation, Ukrainian drones hit targets in St. Petersburg just before the opening of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), often called “Putin’s Davos.” Dramatic…
ICE Clashes Turn Violent Outside New Jersey Detention Center
Demonstrations outside the Delaney Hall immigrant detention center in New Jersey have escalated into violent confrontations. According to The New York Times, authorities deployed tear gas and wielded…
Ebola Warning Notices Go Up at UK Airports and Rail Stations
The United Kingdom has begun displaying Ebola warning notices at major transit hubs including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester airports, as well as St Pancras and Birmingham railway stations. The…