New Travel Rules for UK Visitors from 48 Countries
London (Agencies): Starting January 8, 2025, travelers from 48 countries will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK. From January 8, 2025: Antigua and…
Wildfires Ravage Los Angeles Area, Death Toll Rises to 5
Los Angeles (Agencies): The death toll from the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County has risen to at least five, with thousands of residents forced to evacuate their homes as…
UK special forces had ‘golden pass’ to get away with murder – officer
LONDON (Agencies): British SAS operatives were given a “golden pass allowing them to get away with murder” in Afghanistan, a former UK Special Forces officer has told a government inquest.…
US Negotiating Taliban Prisoner Swap to Free Americans Detained in Afghanistan
Washington (Agencies): The Biden administration is engaged in ongoing negotiations with the Taliban to secure the release of three Americans held in Afghanistan in exchange for a prisoner at Guantanamo…
Baghdad Approves $4.5 Billion Oil Pipeline Project
Baghdad (Agencies): The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) revealed recently that the Iraqi cabinet has approved a $4.5 billion initiative to build the Basra-Haditha oil pipeline. The planned pipeline would deliver…
Britain Reports Record Russian Casualties in Ukraine Conflict
London (Agencies): The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has released an intelligence update detailing a significant increase in Russian casualties during 2024, with December proving to be the most costly…
UK politicians urge England to boycott Afghanistan at Champions Trophy
LONDON (Agencies): A group of British politicians has urged England to boycott their ICC Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan next month, saying the country’s cricket officials need to take…
US Diverting Military Funds from Egypt to Lebanon, Report Claims
Washington (Agencies): The United States plans to divert $95 million in military aid originally allocated to Egypt to Lebanon, citing regional security concerns and human rights issues in Egypt, according…
Houthis Claim Missile, Drone Attack on US Aircraft Carrier Preparing to Attack Yemen
Sanaa (Agencies): Yemeni movement Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, said on Monday that it had carried out an attack on the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman as…
Indonesia Joins BRICS as Full Member
Brasília (Agencies): Brazil, the current rotating president of BRICS, announced on Monday that Indonesia has officially become a full member of the group. This marks a significant expansion for BRICS,…