On July 4, 1776, amidst the American Revolutionary War, the Declaration of Independence was signed, declaring 13 colonies free from British rule and emphasizing fundamental rights like life, liberty, and happiness. This set a global precedent for democracy, influencing nations like France and Russia. During the war, despite initial setbacks,
Russian experts have discovered a critical flaw in the U.S.-made ATACMS missiles, revealing that their cluster munitions sometimes fail to detonate upon landing. These tennis ball-sized explosives, packed with tungsten for deadly shrapnel, pose a hidden danger as they remain live and sensitive to movement. This revelation could significantly impact
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kazakhstan, Presidents Putin of Russia and Erdogan of Turkey hinted at a potential reconciliation with Syria’s Bashar al-Assad, after years of conflict. Once allies turned adversaries since Syria’s civil war began in 2011, Erdogan’s shift in stance aims to stabilize Turkey’s northern Syrian
Discover the shocking truth behind some of Italy’s luxury handbags: Italian prosecutors have uncovered that major fashion houses like Dior and Armani are using exploited foreign labor to assemble their high-priced products. Court documents reveal that bags sold for thousands of dollars are manufactured for a fraction of the cost
Kenyans living in Washington DC have issued a bold set of demands to President William Ruto, challenging his handling of recent nationwide protests against the Finance Bill 2024. Led by spokesperson Fan Murianki, the diaspora community is calling for justice, including the release of detained protesters and accountability for alleged
Recent Russian drone and missile attacks have devastated Ukraine’s air force, destroying multiple Sukhoi Su-27 fighters and raising serious concerns about the future safety of incoming F-16 jets from Western allies. Despite plans to bolster air defenses and build underground bunkers, the vulnerability of these high-value aircraft remains a critical
In a tense escalation, a senior Hezbollah commander named Muhammad Nimah Nasser was killed by an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon. This strike comes amid months of heightened conflict along the border, prompting Hezbollah to retaliate by firing over 100 rockets into northern Israel. Nasser was known for commanding Hezbollah’s
Italian authorities made a shocking discovery when they seized containers marked as wind turbine parts but found disassembled Chinese-made military drones inside, intended for Libya’s General Haftar. These drones, known as Wing Loongs, were intercepted off southern Italy, potentially violating UN arms embargoes on Libya. The incident highlights covert efforts
Egypt’s economic woes worsened under President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, whose ambitious $300 billion New Administrative Capital project has exacerbated poverty and inequality. Sisi’s regime faces a severe debt crisis, forcing austerity measures that disproportionately burden the poor while enriching military elites and their allies. Despite massive investments in mega-projects, Egypt’s
