President-elect Donald Trump has selected Kash Patel, a former aide, to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation, an agency Patel has frequently criticized. Patel, who served as the chief of staff for the US Department of Defence during the initial Trump administration, has consistently backed the newly elected Republican president. For Patel to assume the…
According to two U.S. officials, the Biden administration is reportedly finalising a $725 million weapons package for Ukraine. This move comes as the outgoing president aims to strengthen the Ukrainian government before resigning in January. As revealed by an official familiar with the plan, the Biden administration is set to supply a range of anti-tank…
In a significant development on Wednesday, special counsel Jack Smith announced the decision to drop the prosecution related to the 2020 election interference against Donald Trump. This action effectively diminishes one of the final legal challenges facing the president-elect. Smith has decided to withdraw his appeal following a federal judge’s dismissal of his case against…
President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia possesses a stockpile of advanced missiles “ready to be used” following the recent launch of a new ballistic missile targeting the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. In a surprise television address, the Russian leader announced that the Oreshnik missile is designed to evade interception and pledged to conduct additional tests,…
Gautam Adani, the Indian billionaire, faces serious allegations of fraud in the United States. Authorities have accused him of orchestrating a bribery scheme amounting to $250 million (£198 million) and of concealing this operation to secure funding in the US. On Wednesday, criminal charges were filed in New York against 62-year-old Mr. Adani, a prominent…
On Tuesday, SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket into space from Texas, marking a significant step forward in the spacecraft’s capabilities. However, the company faced challenges while attempting to return its booster to land, all while U.S. President-elect Donald Trump observed from the rocket facilities. A rocket system towering approximately 400 feet (122 meters) has…
Russia has warned that the deployment of US long-range missiles by Ukraine will provoke “an appropriate and tangible” response. A statement from the foreign ministry indicated that an attack occurring within Russian borders “would signify the direct involvement of the United States and its allies in hostilities against Russia.” In a significant shift in US…
On Saturday, Russian gas giant Gazprom maintained a consistent gas flow to Europe through Ukraine. However, supplies to the Austrian energy company OMV were interrupted shortly after Vienna announced that Russia had indicated it would reduce deliveries. Before the Ukraine war, Russia was the largest single supplier of natural gas to Europe. However, it has…
Iran’s foreign ministry has refuted claims of a meeting between the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations and Elon Musk, the wealthiest individual globally and a close associate of US President-elect Donald Trump, according to reports from Iranian state media on Saturday. According to a report from The New York Times, the meeting occurred earlier…
On Tuesday, Bitcoin approached the $90,000 mark, buoyed by a surge of optimism following Donald Trump‘s election as U.S. president, with many anticipating a favorable stance towards cryptocurrency from his administration. In the week following the election, the largest cryptocurrency has emerged as a significant player, reaching a notable high of $89,637 in Asia. This…
