World News
Tragic Death at Brazilian Zoo: Teenager with Lion Taming Dreams Fatally Mauled After Entering Lioness Enclosure
Dec 02, 2025 10:54 am CST
A 19-year-old Brazilian teenager with mental health challenges was fatally attacked by a lioness after climbing into her enclosure at Parque Zoobotanio Arruda Camara. The victim, who dreamed of working with lions, had a history of schizophrenia. Zoo officials have decided against euthanizing the lioness as she displayed no unusual aggressive behavior outside this incident.
Pakistan Imposes Section 144 in Rawalpindi Amid Concerns Over Jailed Former PM Imran Khan's Wellbeing
Dec 02, 2025 10:22 am CST
The Pakistan government has imposed Section 144 in Rawalpindi, banning public gatherings amid rumors about former Prime Minister Imran Khan's condition in jail. Khan's family, having had no contact with him for over a month despite court orders for weekly meetings, is demanding proof of life as his sons fear authorities may be concealing something "irreversible" about his health or safety.
Trump Administration Implements Sweeping Immigration Restrictions Following National Guard Shooting
Dec 02, 2025 10:06 am CST
Following the shooting of two National Guard members by an Afghan national, the Trump administration has introduced multiple immigration policy changes including pausing asylum decisions, reviewing green cards from "countries of concern," and suspending Afghan visas. These measures, criticized as collective punishment by advocacy groups, aim to enhance security screening for foreigners entering or residing in the United States.
Venezuela Postpones Parliamentary Investigation Into Deadly US Anti-Drug Operations
Dec 02, 2025 08:37 am CST
Venezuela's National Assembly has delayed a session to establish a commission investigating US military strikes against suspected drug trafficking vessels, which have killed at least 83 people. The postponement comes as President Trump prepares to meet with advisors following his recent communication with President Maduro, highlighting escalating tensions over US military actions in Venezuelan waters.
Apple Appoints Amar Subramanya as New Vice President of AI, Replacing John Giannandrea
Dec 02, 2025 07:52 am CST
Apple has named veteran researcher Amar Subramanya as its new vice president of AI, replacing John Giannandrea. Coming from Microsoft, Subramanya will lead Apple's Foundation Models and ML research, reporting to Craig Federighi as the company works to catch up with competitors in implementing AI features across its product lineup.
Venezuela's Maduro Rejects US Military Pressure: "We Want Peace With Sovereignty, Not A Slave's Peace"
Dec 02, 2025 07:00 am CST
Amid escalating tensions with the United States, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro rallied thousands of supporters in Caracas, rejecting what he calls "a slave's peace" while facing US naval deployments in the Caribbean. As Trump ramps up military pressure and declares Venezuelan airspace "closed," Maduro maintains his country's willingness to dialogue without surrendering sovereignty, despite 22 weeks of what he describes as "psychological terrorism."
Russia Claims Strategic Capture of Ukraine's Pokrovsk and Vovchansk Amid Peace Negotiations
Dec 02, 2025 06:48 am CST
Russia has announced the capture of Pokrovsk, a vital military logistics hub in eastern Ukraine, and Vovchansk in the northeast, significantly disrupting Ukrainian supply lines and increasing pressure on Kyiv during ongoing US-led peace negotiations. These territorial gains represent Russia's most substantial military advance in months according to analysis from the Institute for the Study of War.
Federal Appeals Court Invalidates Trump's Appointment of Former Personal Lawyer as New Jersey Prosecutor
Dec 02, 2025 05:42 am CST
A US appeals court unanimously ruled that Alina Habba, President Trump's former personal attorney, was unlawfully appointed as US Attorney for New Jersey without Senate confirmation. This marks the second recent court decision finding Trump's prosecutor appointments violated federal law, raising concerns about the administration's approach to filling key Justice Department positions.
El Chapo's Son Joaquin Guzman Lopez Pleads Guilty in Major US Drug Trafficking Case
Dec 02, 2025 04:58 am CST
Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of notorious drug lord El Chapo, has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and criminal enterprise charges in the US. As a leader of the Sinaloa cartel faction known as the "Chapitos," he admitted to overseeing the production and smuggling of massive quantities of drugs including fentanyl into the United States, following his dramatic arrest in Texas alongside Sinaloa leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
US-Russia Peace Negotiations: Witkoff's Moscow Mission Brings Optimism for Ukraine Conflict Resolution
Dec 02, 2025 04:31 am CST
The White House expresses optimism as US envoy Steve Witkoff travels to Moscow for talks with President Putin following productive discussions with Ukrainian negotiators. Despite progress, President Zelensky remains firm against ceding territory while seeking European support, as the Trump administration pursues a diplomatic resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.