World News
Vladimir Putin's Body Double Controversy: Examining Claims of Multiple Lookalikes Amid India Visit
Dec 04, 2025 03:02 pm CST
As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for his diplomatic visit to India, longstanding rumors about his use of body doubles have resurfaced. Ukrainian intelligence claims Putin employs three surgically-altered lookalikes, while the Kremlin consistently denies such allegations. This article examines the evidence, theories, and official responses surrounding one of politics' most persistent conspiracy theories.
Ukrainian Air Force Strikes Russian Drone Team With Precision JDAM-ER Bomb: Strategic Airstrike in Kharkiv Oblast
Dec 04, 2025 02:36 pm CST
A detailed account of the Ukrainian Air Force's precision strike against Russian drone operators in Vovchansk using a Su-27 fighter jet equipped with a 226-kilogram JDAM-ER bomb. The article provides technical insights into the advanced weapons system and reports on additional military developments in the ongoing conflict, including Ukrainian drone operations and the current situation in besieged towns.
Putin's India Visit: Strengthening the 25-Year India-Russia Strategic Partnership Amid Global Tensions
Dec 04, 2025 02:34 pm CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin embarks on a two-day state visit to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, marking his first visit since 2022. The high-level meetings aim to strengthen the "Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership" between the two nations, with expected agreements on defense cooperation, trade expansion, and nuclear energy. Bilateral trade has reached a record $68.7 billion, with ambitious plans to increase to $100 billion by 2030.
Saving the Cheetah: How a Genetic Sperm Bank Could Prevent Extinction of Earth's Fastest Land Animal
Dec 04, 2025 02:28 pm CST
The Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia maintains a genetic "frozen zoo" containing sperm samples from nearly 400 cheetahs as a last resort against extinction. With wild cheetah populations having declined by 80% in the past 50 years, zoologist Laurie Marker's 35-year preservation project represents a crucial safeguard for the species' survival should natural reproduction become impossible.
Auckland Thief Swallows $20,000 Diamond-Encrusted Faberge Egg: Police Await Natural Recovery
Dec 04, 2025 02:14 pm CST
A 32-year-old thief in Auckland, New Zealand has been arrested after stealing and swallowing a $20,000 diamond-encrusted Faberge egg pendant inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy." Police have assigned an officer to monitor the suspect while waiting for the luxury item, featuring an 18k gold lattice with sapphires, diamonds, and a golden octopus inside, to naturally pass through his digestive system.
Inside Jeffrey Epstein's Private Island: Disturbing Photos Reveal Secretive Compound Where Trafficking Allegedly Occurred
Dec 04, 2025 02:00 pm CST
Recently released photographs and videos offer a rare glimpse into Jeffrey Epstein's private Caribbean island compound, revealing unusual features including a room with male masks converted into a dental office, cryptic chalkboard writings, and luxury accommodations where the disgraced financier allegedly trafficked underage girls. House Democrats released over 150 images as part of ongoing transparency efforts into the investigation.
Bangladesh's Gen-Z Revolution: Student-Led NCP Fights for Political Relevance After Ousting Sheikh Hasina
Dec 04, 2025 01:55 pm CST
Following the successful uprising against Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's student-led National Citizen Party faces significant challenges in converting their revolutionary street power into electoral success. With just 6% support in polls ahead of February elections, the NCP struggles against established political forces while promising institutional reform and a break from decades of two-party dominance and nepotism in Bangladesh's political landscape.
Marco Rubio Warns Radical Islam Poses Imminent Global Threat and Announces Visa Restrictions for Persecutors of Christians
Dec 04, 2025 01:33 pm CST
US State Secretary Marco Rubio has issued a warning about radical Islam's expanding threat to global security, announcing visa restrictions against those who perpetrate violence against Christians worldwide. Highlighting concerns about terrorist groups in Nigeria and beyond, Rubio emphasized America's commitment to protecting religious freedom while addressing the strategic challenges posed by extremist ideologies seeking territorial and population control.
Pakistani Student Arrested in US for Planning Mass Shooting at University of Delaware Campus
Dec 04, 2025 01:15 pm CST
A 25-year-old Pakistani immigrant and University of Delaware student, Luqmaan Khan, has been arrested after authorities discovered weapons, ammunition, and a disturbing manifesto detailing plans for a campus attack. The FBI recovered multiple firearms including an illegal automatic weapon, while the suspect's notebook contained phrases like "kill all" and "martyrdom" alongside tactical plans targeting university police.
Doctor Sentenced to 30 Months for Supplying Ketamine to Matthew Perry: "I Failed Myself"
Dec 04, 2025 12:52 pm CST
A California physician, Salvador Plasencia, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for supplying ketamine to late Friends star Matthew Perry. Despite not providing the fatal dose that led to Perry's death in 2023, the judge ruled that Plasencia exploited the actor's addiction for profit, violating his medical oath and contributing to circumstances that led to the overdose. Perry's family condemned the doctor's actions in emotional courtroom statements.