Viktor Bout Allegedly Attempting to Sell Weapons to Houthis
According to Western officials, Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout is attempting to negotiate a deal with Houthi militants in Yemen. The discussions between Bout and the Iran-backed group have been…
Airlines Halt Flights Amid Increasing Tensions in the Middle East
Concerns about a possible escalation of conflict in the Middle East have led international airlines to either suspend flights to the region or reroute around affected airspace. Here is a…
Sweden to Provide Migrants with $34,000 Incentive to Return Home
Sweden, traditionally recognized for its welcoming approach towards migrants, has announced plans to significantly increase its cash incentive for those willing to return to their home countries. The right-wing government…
Japan Plans to Make Cannabis Use a Criminal Offense
Japan will criminalize cannabis use and legalize medical products derived from the plant under revised laws set to take effect on December 12, according to the health ministry’s announcement on…
Australia to Implement Social Media Ban for Children
On Tuesday, Australia announced its intention to introduce legislation this year that would prohibit children from using social media platforms due to the associated risks to both physical and mental…
Indonesian Ride-Hailing Drivers Stage Strike to Protest Low Wages
Over 1,000 motorcycle taxi drivers held a strike in multiple Indonesian cities on Thursday to protest low wages, calling on the government for greater protection against what they describe as…
French Media Reports Arrest of Telegram Messaging App CEO Durov
Pavel Durov, billionaire founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested at the Bourget airport outside Paris on Saturday evening, TF1 TV and BFM TV said, citing unnamed…
Former Twitter Chairman Files $20 Million Lawsuit Against Elon Musk’s X for Shares
Former Twitter Chairman Omid Kordestani has filed a lawsuit against the social media company, alleging that billionaire owner Elon Musk is refusing to cash out shares worth over $20 million…
Meta tells company to clean up rules on AI-generated pornography
Meta’s Oversight Board stated on Thursday that the company’s rules were “not sufficiently clear” regarding the prohibition of sexually explicit AI-generated depictions of real people and recommended changes to prevent…
Kamala Harris gains support after Biden endorsement as the new Democratic Party nominee
When American President Joe Biden decided to withdraw from the presidential race on July 21st, he also took the equal initiative of giving Vice President Kamala Harris his “full support…