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Fatal Attack in Colombia: Two Police Officers Killed in ELN Guerrilla Explosion Amid Escalating Border Violence
Dec 08, 2025 02:43 am CST
Two police officers were killed in northeast Colombia in an explosion attributed to the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group, prompting President Gustavo Petro to increase military presence along the Venezuelan border. This attack occurs amid deteriorating security conditions as multiple armed groups compete for territorial control, following the collapse of peace talks between the government and ELN earlier this year.
The Rising Tide of Military Coups in Africa: From Mali to Benin's Recent Attempt
Dec 08, 2025 02:34 am CST
Since 2020, a wave of military takeovers has swept across Africa, with Benin becoming the latest country to experience an attempted coup. This comprehensive analysis examines the pattern of military interventions across the continent, from Mali's double coup to recent events in Guinea-Bissau and Benin, highlighting how disputed elections, constitutional crises, security challenges, and public dissatisfaction continue to threaten democratic governance throughout Africa.
Louvre Museum Crisis: Water Leak Damages Hundreds of Egyptian Documents Following Major Jewel Heist
Dec 08, 2025 02:23 am CST
The prestigious Louvre Museum in Paris faces infrastructure challenges as a recent water leak damages 300-400 Egyptology documents, occurring just weeks after a $102 million jewelry heist. Museum officials confirm no irreplaceable artifacts were affected while announcing plans for system upgrades and ticket price increases for non-EU visitors to fund necessary improvements at the world's most-visited museum.
2025's Most Defining Moments: From Pahalgam Attack to Global Crises Captured in 10 Powerful Images
Dec 08, 2025 01:19 am CST
A comprehensive look at 2025's most significant events through ten powerful photographs that defined the year - from terrorism in Pahalgam and India's military response to space achievements, political confrontations, sports triumphs, and humanitarian crises that shaped our world.
Global Transformations of 2025: From Trumponomics to AI Revolution and Climate Crisis
Dec 08, 2025 01:18 am CST
The year 2025 brought profound global changes across political, technological, and environmental domains. From Donald Trump's return as US President implementing protectionist economic policies to the integration of AI in everyday life, the rise of Gen Z as a political force, escalating climate disasters, and renewed space exploration efforts, these ten trends have fundamentally reshaped our world and set the course for future developments.
Israel Urges India to Designate Hamas as Terrorist Group Due to Growing LeT Connections and Regional Security Concerns
Dec 07, 2025 11:22 pm CST
Israel has called on India to formally designate Hamas as a terrorist organization, citing growing operational connections between Hamas and Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Israeli officials warn that these relationships, along with Iran's proxy networks, pose significant security threats to both nations. Israel designated LeT as a terrorist group in 2023 and seeks reciprocal action from India, while also raising concerns about Iran's expanding influence in Africa, particularly Sudan.
Failed Coup Attempt in Benin: Military Group Announces President Talon's Removal as Government Claims Control
Dec 07, 2025 08:23 pm CST
Military forces in Benin announced a coup against President Patrice Talon on state television, calling themselves the "Military Committee for Refoundation." However, government officials quickly countered these claims, stating the president remains safe while regular army forces regain control. This incident follows recent coups in other African nations as Talon approaches the end of his constitutional term limit in 2026.
Tragic Death on Grossglockner: Austrian Woman Abandoned in Freezing Conditions by Mountaineer Boyfriend
Dec 07, 2025 08:07 pm CST
33-year-old Kerstin Gurtner froze to death on Austria's highest peak after allegedly being abandoned by her experienced mountaineer boyfriend in extreme conditions. Thomas Plamberger now faces manslaughter charges as tributes pour in for the Salzburg native remembered as a "mountain person" and "winter child."
Global Impact Makers of 2025: From Trump's Second Term to Historic Firsts in Space and Politics
Dec 07, 2025 06:19 pm CST
The year 2025 witnessed extraordinary individuals shaping global events across politics, space exploration, and entertainment. From Donald Trump's controversial second presidential term implementing significant tariffs and deportation policies, to Shubhanshu Shukla becoming only the second Indian astronaut in space after four decades. Notable achievements included Sanae Takaichi becoming Japan's first female prime minister, Maria Corina Machado winning the Nobel Peace Prize for her democratic efforts in Venezuela, and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour breaking records with $2 billion in revenue across five continents.
US Implements $5,000 Apprehension Fee for Undocumented Immigrants Under Trump's New Immigration Law
Dec 07, 2025 05:31 pm CST
The United States has begun enforcing a $5,000 apprehension fee for undocumented immigrants over age 14 under President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The penalty applies nationwide regardless of entry point or time spent in the country, with unpaid fees becoming government debt that may prevent future legal immigration opportunities. This comes as border arrests reach their lowest levels since the 1960s.