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Day: December 28, 2024

Yemeni Human Rights Activist Exposes Horrific Abuse by Iran-Backed Terrorists

KABUL – A Yemeni human rights activist has tearfully recounted the brutal rape and torture of women and children by Iran-backed terrorists in Yemen. The activist, who was herself arrested, raped, and tortured by Hezbollah terrorists from Lebanon and IRGC terrorists from Iran, described how prisons have been turned into brothels. These atrocities are being […]

US Engages with Syrian Rebel Group Amid Concerns of Taliban Repeat

WASHINGTON, D.C. – US officials are engaging with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the rebel group now controlling Syria, while mindful of the painful lessons from the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan. This caution is aimed at ensuring that Syria does not descend into further chaos, which could destabilize the Middle East and empower anti-American terrorist groups. […]

A Year of Transformation: The Top 10 Most Defining Moments in the United States in 2024

The year 2024 unfolded as one of the most eventful periods in recent American history. The country witnessed a blend of political surprises, technological breakthroughs, devastating natural disasters, and societal reckonings that dominated headlines and shaped the national discourse. Below is a detailed look at the ten most significant events that captured the attention of […]

Priyanka Chopra Joins SS Rajamouli’s Next Adventure Film with Mahesh Babu

Pinkvilla has exclusively learned that Priyanka Chopra has been locked to play the female lead in SS Rajamouli’s upcoming untitled film, alongside Mahesh Babu. This marks Priyanka’s return to the Indian Film Industry after a six-year hiatus, with her last film in India being The Sky Is Pink. The movie, a Pan-World African Jungle Adventure, […]

Afghan Taliban Forces Target “Several Points” in Pakistan Following Aerial Bombardment

KABUL – Afghan Taliban forces have targeted “several points” in neighboring Pakistan, according to Afghanistan’s Defence Ministry on Saturday. This action comes days after Pakistani aircraft conducted aerial bombardment inside Afghanistan. The Defence Ministry’s statement did not explicitly mention Pakistan but referred to the strikes as being conducted “beyond the ‘hypothetical line’”—a term used by […]

Tom Cruise’s Film Takes Fall 2026, ‘The Batman’ Sequel Delayed to 2027

In a significant shake-up of the film release schedule, Warner Bros. has announced that Tom Cruise’s upcoming collaboration with renowned director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu will now take the highly coveted October 2, 2026, release date. The untitled film marks Inarritu’s first English-language project since The Revenant and Cruise’s first film under his new deal with […]

Olivia Hussey, Star of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘Mother Teresa,’ Passes Away at 73

Olivia Hussey, the iconic actress best known for her portrayal of Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet (1968), has passed away at the age of 73. She died peacefully at her home last Friday, surrounded by loved ones, according to an Instagram post from her family. The post read, “Olivia was an extraordinary person. […]

Prominent Lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani Urges PM Modi Not to Extradite Sheikh Hasina

NEW DELHI – Prominent Supreme Court lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to extradite former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to the Bangladeshi government. Jethmalani argues that Hasina did not flee after committing a crime but was forced to leave the country due to a conspiracy. He claims that the […]

Biden Administration Announces $1.25 Billion Military Aid Package to Ukraine Ahead of Trump Inauguration

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a final push before the Trump administration takes office, the Biden White House is set to announce an additional $1.25 billion in military assistance to Ukraine. This significant aid package includes munitions for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems and the HAWK air defense system, as well as Stinger missiles and […]

NATO Boosts Presence in Baltic Sea Amid Suspected Sabotage of Undersea Infrastructure

HELSINKI – NATO announced on December 27 that it would increase its presence in the Baltic Sea following suspected sabotage of an undersea power cable and four internet cables. In response, Estonia has launched a naval operation to protect a parallel electricity link. On December 26, Finland seized a ship carrying Russian oil on suspicion […]