Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, once a Vatican envoy in the U.S., finds himself at the center of a gripping Vatican trial this week. Accused of sparking division by challenging Pope Francis and rejecting key Church reforms, Viganò’s journey from outspoken diplomat to polarizing figure has captivated global attention. His bold
Red Sea chaos escalated recently as Houthi rebels sank the dry-bulk freighter Tutor using a kamikaze drone boat, sending commercial shipping costs soaring. Insurance rates for vessels now reach 6% of their value, impacting global containerized freight and port operations. Iran-supported Gulf of Aden, the vital Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint, and
Last December, the Pentagon launched Operation Prosperity Guardian, a joint US/UK mission to secure Red Sea shipping from Yemeni Houthi disruption. Despite spending over a billion dollars, the mission failed. Why does it seem the Pentagon is far better at spending money than actually putting together a successful operation? The
In an interview with Israel’s Channel 13 on Wednesday, IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated that “Hamas cannot be destroyed” as it is an ideology, not just a military entity. “Hamas cannot be destroyed. In an interview with Israel’s Channel 13, IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated on
In a startling move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been quietly steering Russia away from the global liberal order for years, foreseeing a looming catastrophe. Russian economist Sergei Glazyev revealed how Putin’s strategy, starting with forming the Eurasian Economic Union in 2014, aims to create a new power center to
Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s leader, has warned of a boundless war if Israel invades Lebanon, threatening Cyprus and Israel’s Mediterranean gas fields amid escalating tensions and military preparations. Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Shia paramilitary group, has warned of a battle “without rules or ceilings” if Israeli forces launch an
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-Un unveiled a groundbreaking military and economic alliance following their historic summit in Pyongyang. Putin highlighted a new treaty providing mutual defense against aggression, amid escalating tensions with Western nations over arms supplies to neighboring regions. Kim praised the treaty as
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea on June 18–19 and Vietnam on June 19–20, 2024, to discuss strategic partnerships, trade, and military cooperation. Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Russia in September 2023 as a reciprocal visit. Following the
According to a U.S. District Court spokeswoman, Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who was accused in a plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist, has been extradited to the U.S. An extradited Indian national has been charged with aiding and abetting the murder of a U.S. citizen in New York City. Nikhil