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by Admin Jan 27, 2025 The Swedish Coast Guard announced on Monday that it pursued and intercepted a Bulgarian vessel suspected of damaging a fiber-optic cable under the Baltic Sea connecting Sweden and Latvia. In response to the vessel’s damage, the Latvia government deployed a warship on Sunday to assess the extent of the damage, while Swedish authorities launched an investigation into what they have classified as “aggravated sabotage.” Amid increasing concerns over undersea infrastructure security, countries bordering the Baltic Sea have intensified their defensive measures following recent incidents of suspected sabotage, with some western European analysts pointing accusing fingers at Russia as a potential culprit. The Bulgarian vessel Vezhen was pursued by the Swedish Coast Guard on Sunday and directed into Swedish territorial waters, where it is now anchored as an investigation continues, according to Alexander Kalchev, CEO of Navigation Maritime Bulgare (Navibulgar), the ship’s owner. Kalchev denied any involvement in sabotage, stating, “I am convinced that we cannot say this was a malicious act.” The Malta-flagged vessel, carrying fertilizer from Ust-Luga in Russia to South America, was reportedly sailing in “extremely bad weather” on Saturday, based on information from the crew. An inspection on Sunday revealed that one of the ship’s anchors was damaged and had dropped into the sea. Kalchev explained that the anchor may have dragged along the sea floor before being pulled back up. Navibulgar, Bulgaria’s largest shipping company, announced it had appointed a Swedish agent and hired legal counsel to protect the interests of the crew and the company. The vessel, built in 2022, is crewed by eight Bulgarians and nine Myanmar nationals. Swedish authorities boarded the ship on Sunday evening to conduct investigations, an intelligence official confirmed to AFP. The damaged fiber-optic cable, located in Swedish territorial waters at a depth of at least 50 meters (55 yards), belongs to Latvia’s state radio and television center (LVRTC). The LVRTC reported “disruptions in data transmission services” but assured that alternative routes had been established, minimizing the impact on end users, though some delays in data speeds could occur. Latvia’s navy identified a “suspect vessel,” the Michalis San, near the incident site, along with two other ships. Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa stated that Swedish authorities had been notified, and both nations are cooperating closely on the investigation. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson confirmed his discussions with Siliņa, while NATO and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed solidarity with the affected countries. “The resilience and security of our critical infrastructure is a top priority,” von der Leyen wrote on X.

by Admin Jan 23, 2025 Things took an unexpected twist when a federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from enforcing an executive order issued by the Republican president to restrict automatic birthright citizenship in the United States, deeming the order blatantly unconstitutional. Seattle-based U.S. District Judge John Coughenour issued a temporary restraining order blocking the enforcement of President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. The decision came after four Democratic-led states—Washington, Arizona, Illinois, and Oregon—filed a legal challenge. President Trump signed the order on Monday, after his inauguration ceremony to mark his first official action since returning to office. The United States District Judge John Coughenour, a Republican appointee of former President Ronald Reagan, delivered the first legal blow to President Trump’s hardline immigration policies, a key focus of his second term. In response to the ruling, Trump stated, “Obviously, we’ll appeal.” President Trump’s executive order instructed U.S. agencies to deny citizenship recognition to children born in the United States if neither parent is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. “I find it difficult to comprehend how a member of the bar could assert with certainty that this order is constitutional,” the judge said to a U.S. Justice Department lawyer defending President Trump’s order. “It truly boggles my mind,” he added. The states contended that President Trump’s order violated the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born in the United States. “I have served on the bench for over four decades, and I cannot recall a case where the issue is as clear as this one. This order is blatantly unconstitutional,” Judge Coughenour said, referring to President Trump’s policy. Following a brief hearing in a packed courtroom, with other judges observing, Coughenour issued a temporary restraining order blocking the enforcement of Trump’s policy nationwide for 14 days. The judge will use this period to determine whether to impose a more permanent preliminary injunction.

by Admin Jan 24, 2025 Following a week of violence that has resulted in the deaths of at least 80 individuals and the displacement of 40,000 others due to clashes between rival armed groups over drug trafficking territory in northeastern Colombia. President Gustavo Petro reached out to Venezuela on Thursday to suggest a collaborative initiative aimed at eradicating armed gangs along the border. Colombian President Gustavo Petro disclosed that he has been in communication with the current Venezuelan government, proposing a “joint plan to eradicate armed gangs along the border.” Colombia is facing significant challenges in managing violence in the mountainous northeastern Catatumbo region, where a 5,800-strong leftist rebel group has been targeting rival factions and their supposed supporters. The National Liberation Army (ELN) is attempting to establish dominance over a section of the border that encompasses key plantations and trafficking routes responsible for a substantial portion of the world’s cocaine supply. According to Jorge Arturo Jimenez, Colombia’s chief forensic officer, the remains of a baby and two young teenagers were among those found in the region. This surge in violence has plunged Colombia into one of its most severe security crises in recent years, undermining the government’s aspirations to disarm one of the nation’s most powerful militias peacefully. Prodesq News reports that on Thursday, traveling journalists in rebel-controlled regions observed armed members of the ELN openly supervising checkpoints. However, President Petro’s strategy regarding Venezuela is laden with potential challenges. Colombian intelligence agencies claim that the ELN has historically received support and protection from Venezuela, with some of its leaders reportedly residing across the border. President Petro’s choice to engage with President Nicolás Maduro’s administration so soon after allegations of election theft against the democratic opposition is likely to incite discontent. Meanwhile, Venezuela has accused Colombia of harboring leaders of the Tren de Aragua, one of the largest gangs in Venezuela, which is estimated to have around 5,000 members active throughout Latin America. This group is involved in various criminal activities, including migrant smuggling, drug trafficking, kidnappings, and racketeering, and has been targeted by President Donald Trump for inclusion on the United States list of terrorist organizations.

by Admin Jan 23, 2025 A 16-year-old girl was fatally shot at a high school in Tennessee by a fellow student, who subsequently took his own life, according to police reports. The incident occurred in the cafeteria, where the shooter, 17-year-old Solomon Henderson, had an argument with the victim, Josselin Escalante, before using a pistol to shoot her. A third student, whose identity has not been disclosed, sustained a minor injury described as a “graze wound to the arm” and was treated and released. The Metro Nashville Police Department is currently investigating the shooting, which took place in the Nashville area. Police reported that the initial emergency call about gunfire at Antioch High School was received at 11:11 AM local time on Wednesday. Local television coverage captured emotional scenes of parents embracing their children at a designated reunification area away from the school. This incident marks the first school shooting in the United States for the year, according to a database maintained by Education Week, and is also the first under the new Trump administration. In response, the White House issued a statement expressing, “As details emerge, our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this senseless tragedy.”

by Admin Jan 23, 2025 Tragedy struck in northeastern Nigeria when Boko Haram attacked a fishing village in Borno state and killed at least 20 fishermen, security officials reported on Thursday. The attack which occurred in the late hours of Wednesday morning. The attack is part of a 16-year Islamist insurgency led by Boko Haram and its faction, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), which the terrorist organizations have laid siege against Nigeria’s northeast and has resulted in massive human and economic losses, widespread displacement, and a severe humanitarian crisis. According to Modu Ari, a member of the civilian joint task force, the insurgents invaded the fishing village of Gadan Gari on Wednesday around 11:00 GMT, opening fire on fishermen working in the area. At least 20 people were killed in the assault. Mustapha Kacahallah, a local resident, confirmed that his child was among the victims and that over 15 people had been buried so far. As of this report, the Nigerian government and military have yet to issue any statements regarding the attack. This attack is the second deadliest attack from the Boko Haram group in Nigeria in the last two months.

by Admin Jan 21, 2025 Thank you. Thank you very much, everybody. Well, thank you very, very much. Vice President Vance, Speaker Johnson, Senator Thune, Chief Justice Roberts, justices of the United States Supreme Court, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, President Biden, Vice President Harris, and my fellow citizens. The Golden Age of America begins right now. From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world. We will be the envy of every nation, and we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of any longer. During every single day of the Trump administration, I will very simply put America first. Our sovereignty will be reclaimed. Our safety will be restored. The scales of justice will be rebalanced. The vicious, violent and unfair weaponization of the Justice Department and our government will end. And our top priority will be to create a nation that is proud, prosperous and free. America will soon be greater, stronger, and far more exceptional than ever before. I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success, a tide of change is sweeping the country, sunlight is pouring over the entire world, and America has the chance to seize this opportunity like never before. But first, we must be honest about the challenges we face. While they are plentiful, they will be annihilated by this great momentum that the world is now witnessing in the United States of America. As we gather today, our government confronts a crisis of trust. For many years, a radical and corrupt establishment has extracted power and wealth from our citizens, while the pillars of our society lay broken and seemingly in complete disrepair. We now have a government that cannot manage even a simple crisis at home, while at the same time stumbling into a continuing catalog of catastrophic events abroad. It fails to protect our magnificent, law-abiding American citizens, but provide sanctuary and protection for dangerous criminals, many from prisons and mental institutions that have illegally entered our country from all over the world. We have a government that has given unlimited funding to the defence of foreign borders, but refuses to defend American borders or more importantly, its own people. Our country can no longer deliver basic services in times of emergency, as recently shown by the wonderful people of North Carolina, been treated so badly. And other states who are still suffering from a hurricane that took place many months ago. Or more recently in Los Angeles, where we are watching fires still tragically burn from weeks ago without even a token of defence. They’re raging through the houses and communities, even affecting some of the wealthiest and most powerful individuals in our country, some of whom are sitting here right now. They don’t have a home any longer. That’s interesting, but we can’t let this happen. Everyone is unable to do anything about it. That’s going to change. We have a public health system that does not deliver in times of disaster, yet more money is spent on it than any country anywhere in the world. And we have an education system that teaches our children to be ashamed of themselves, in many cases to hate our country despite the love that we try so desperately to provide to them. All of this will change starting today, and it will change very quickly. My recent election has a mandate to completely and totally reverse a horrible betrayal, and all of these many betrayals that have taken place, and to give the people back their faith, their wealth, their democracy, and indeed, their freedom. From this moment on, America’s decline is over. Our liberties and our nation’s glorious destiny will no longer be denied, and we will immediately restore the integrity, competency, and loyalty of America’s government. Over the past eight years, I have been tested and challenged more than any president in our 250 year history, and I’ve learned a lot along the way the journey to reclaim our republic has not been an easy one that I can tell you. Those who wish to stop our cause have tried to take my freedom, and indeed to take my life. Just a few months ago, in a beautiful Pennsylvania field, an assassin’s bullet ripped through my ear. But I felt then and believe even more so now, that my life was saved for a reason. I was saved by God to make America great again. Thank you. Thank you very much. That is why each day under our administration of American patriots, we will be working to meet every crisis with dignity and power and strength. We will move with purpose and speed to bring back hope, prosperity, safety, and peace for citizens of every race, religion, colour and creed. For American citizens, Jan. 20th, 2025 is Liberation Day. It is my hope that our recent presidential election will be remembered as the greatest and most consequential election in the history of our country. As our victory showed, the entire nation is rapidly unifying behind our agenda with dramatic increases in support from virtually every element of our society, young and old, men and women, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, urban, suburban, rural and very importantly, we had a powerful win in all seven swing states, and the popular vote we won by millions of people. To the black and Hispanic communities, I want to thank you for the tremendous outpouring of love and trust that you have shown me with your vote. We set records and I will not forget it. I’ve heard your voices in the campaign, and I look forward to working with you in the years to come. Today is Martin Luther King Day and his honour, this will be a great honour, but in his honour, we will strive together to make his dream a reality. We… Continue reading Inaugural Speech of President Donald Trump

by Admin Jan 18, 2025 Two senior Iranian judges were killed in a suspected assassination at the country’s Supreme Court. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday morning in Tehran, the capital city, when a gunman entered the court and fatally shot Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh. The assailant reportedly took his own life while attempting to flee the scene, according to the judiciary’s news outlet, Mizan while one of the bodyguards was also injured in the attack. The motive behind the assassination remains unclear, but both judges were known for their involvement in the Islamic government’s crackdown on political opponents since the 1980s. In a statement, the judiciary’s media office characterized the incident as a premeditated assassination. In a preliminary investigation carried out by private investigators, the report suggested that the attacker had no direct connection to any cases handled by the Supreme Court. However, authorities are currently probing whether others were involved in orchestrating the attack. Both judges were long-serving members of the judiciary. As Supreme Court judges, their duties included the confirmation of death sentences. Razini, 71, was one of Iran’s most senior judicial figures and had initially survived an assassination attempt.

by Admin Jan 19, 2025 The United States Supreme Court has affirmed a law that prohibits TikTok from operating in the country unless its parent company, ByteDance, based in China, sells the platform by this Sunday. However, the Chinese social media giant contested the law, claiming it infringes on the free speech rights of its over 170 million users in the United States. However, the Supreme Court unanimously dismissed this argument, leaving TikTok with the option to secure an approved buyer for the US version of the app or risk being removed from app stores and web hosting services. The White House announced that incoming President Donald Trump’s administration, which begins on Monday, will enforce the law. However, President-elect Donald Trump has promised to decide the matter in the coming weeks. Shou Zi Chew, the CEO of Tiktok, who has expressed his anticipation to attend President Trump’s inauguration alongside other prominent guests, further expressed his gratitude to the incoming president for his willingness to collaborate with the social media app and ensure its continued availability in the United States. On Friday, Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social: “The Supreme Court decision was expected, and everyone must respect it. “My decision on TikTok will be made in the not-too-distant future, but I must have time to review the situation. Stay tuned!” It could be recalled that late last year, both Democratic and Republican lawmakers voted to ban the video-sharing app due to concerns about its connections to the Chinese government and security concerns about the app being used as spyware on United States citizens. In its defense, the Chinese social media platform has consistently maintained that it does not share user data with Beijing. Enacted in April of last year, the law gives TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, until January 19, 2025, to sell the US version of the platform to an independent party to avoid a complete ban. With the ban going into effect on Sunday, Apple and Google have announced that they will cease offering the app to new users and will stop providing security updates to existing users, which could ultimately lead to its demise. ByteDance has stated that it will not sell TikTok and plans to shut down the app’s US operations on Sunday unless granted an extension. The Supreme Court said, “There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, means of engagement, and source of community,” It further added “But Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well-supported national security concerns regarding TikTok’s data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary.” Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary said: “TikTok should remain available to Americans, but simply under American ownership or other ownership that addresses the national security concerns identified by Congress in developing this law.” She further added, “President Biden recognized actions to implement the law simply must fall to the next administration, which takes office on Monday”. However, incoming President Trump also revealed he had spoken to China’s President Xi Jinping and discussed TikTok, among other issues.

by Admin Jan 19, 2025 After months of intense investigation about the leaked Israel plan attack on Iran, a former CIA employee has admitted to leaking classified information regarding Israel’s plans to launch an attack on Iran. Asif Rahman, 34, pleaded guilty to charges of willfully retaining and transmitting national defense information. Rahman was arrested by the FBI in November, shortly after the classified documents surfaced on the Telegram messaging app. The documents shared on the Telegram app by an account named Middle East Spectator outlined Israel’s preparations for a potential strike on Iran, although they did not specify any concrete targets. The documents, produced by the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, detailed aviation exercises and the movement of munitions at an Israeli airfield. The leak prompted Israeli officials to postpone their planned retaliatory strike. Employed by the Central Intelligence Agency since 2016 and holding a top-secret security clearance, he was arrested by the FBI in Cambodia in November. A court filing reveals that on October 17, Rahman printed two top-secret documents detailing “a United States foreign ally and its planned kinetic actions against a foreign adversary.” The government prosecutor revealed that Rahman photographed the documents and used a computer program to alter the images in “an attempt to conceal their source and erase his activity,”. The Prosecutor further revealed that Rahman then shared the documents with “multiple individuals he knew were unauthorized to receive them” before shredding the originals at his workplace. In a statement made by the FBI, it revealed that “Rahman also destroyed multiple electronic devices, including a personal mobile device and an internet router he used to transmit classified information,”. Rahman faces a potential 20-year prison sentence after pleading guilty in a Virginia federal court to two counts of willfully retaining and transmitting national defense information. General Matthew Olsen, the United States Assistant Attorney General said “Mr Rahman betrayed the trust of the American people by unlawfully sharing classified national defense information he swore an oath to protect,” On October 1, Iran launched approximately 200 ballistic missiles toward Israel as a response to the deaths of senior members of the Iran-supported militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah. However, Israel retaliated with a wave of strikes on military targets in Iran in late October.

by Admin Jan 17, 2025 Just days before the end of his term, outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 individuals convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. This was announced on Friday in a statement made by President Biden, who said “serving disproportionately long sentences compared to the sentences they would receive today under current law, policy, and practice”. He further added, “With this action, I have now issued more individual pardons and commutations than any president in US history,” In his statement, President Biden expatiated that “Based on discredited distinctions between crack and powder cocaine, as well as outdated sentencing enhancements for drug crimes”. “As Congress recognized through the Fair Sentencing Act and the First Step Act, it is time that we equalize these sentence disparities”, He further explained that “This action is an important step toward righting historical wrongs, correcting sentencing disparities, and providing deserving individuals the opportunity to return to their families and communities after spending far too much time behind bars.” The announcement comes as the Democrat has authorized pardons and commuted sentences for many individuals before his successor, Republican Donald Trump, takes office on Monday. In December 2024, President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal inmates on death row, changing their sentences to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. He also mentioned that he pardoned 39 individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes and commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 others serving lengthy prison terms in the same month. President Biden has faced significant criticism, including from incoming President Donald Trump, over his decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, who pleaded guilty to tax violations and was convicted on firearms-related charges.

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