In a move raising eyebrows across Washington, the Pentagon intends to provide an extremely classified rundown to billionaire business magnate Elon Musk regarding senior U.S. military scenarios for engaging in a war with China, U.S. officials informed news agency AFP on Tuesday. Friday’s scheduled briefing will, on the agenda, include O-plans that are among the
There’s a beautiful new development in Washington that’s jeopardized the future of Social Security — courtesy of a battle between Elon Musk and a contentious data-sharing program. Thursday night, Lee Dudek, acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), made a stunning announcement: he is open to shutting down the agency’s information technology systems, potentially
Germany has updated its travel advisory for the United States to emphasize that a waiver or visa allowing in does not promise Germans will be allowed into the U.S. after several of its citizens have been detained at the border. According to a notice on Germany’s Foreign Office website, the country warned that entry through
The fragile truce between Israel and Hamas has officially broken down, setting the stage for a radical escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip. On Thursday, Hamas launched its first salvo of rockets in months into Israel, launching missiles at Tel Aviv in an act of sheer bravado. Though no casualties were reported—thanks to the
Real Madrid’s power at the back Antonio Rüdiger has addressed the media at Germany’s training camp in recent times to discuss what he believes the future holds — and whether he may one day end up back in Italy. Questioned whether he’d like to cap off his career in Serie A, the former AS Roma
In one of the most bizarre art thefts in recent history, a British court has convicted two men in connection with the stealing of a solid gold toilet from the historic Blenheim Palace—former birthplace of Winston Churchill. The 18-carat gold toilet, titled “America”, was a functioning masterpiece and a showpiece for an exhibition by Italian
Millions of people each year step into the caregiver position—offering physical, emotional, and practical support to loved ones undergoing cancer treatment. While their work cannot be put into a price tag, more and more research is shedding light on a serious and often overlooked consequence: how caregiving affects mental health. A recent scoping review in
Arsenal are gearing up for what could prove to be one of their most defining transfer windows in a few years, with significant decisions to be made that could reshape the team heading into next season. It all revolves around a potential £100 million decision surrounding centre-back Gabriel, who has attracted serious interest from Cristiano
The Pi Network has hit another milestone as its native cryptocurrency, Pi Coin (PI), is live on yet another exchange—CoinEx. While this listing is a significant step for the project, it comes at a time when growing concerns over the network’s transparency and funding are gaining more attention. Pi Coin Now Trading on CoinEx On
Welcome to Wider Europe, your weekly dive into the evolving dynamics of the European Union, NATO, and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe. I’m Rikard Jozwiak, Europe Editor at RFE/RL, and this week we’re zooming in on a critical question: Is the European Union truly ready to become a military superpower? A
A fatal air accident off the shore of Honduran island of Roatan killed at least 12 individuals, among them prominent Garifuna singer Aurelio Martinez, government authorities confirmed on Monday. The crash occurred just moments after a Lanhsa Airlines aircraft had taken off at dusk, bound for La Ceiba on the Honduran coast. The departure location
As we plow headlong into the age of artificial intelligence, there is a uncomfortable fact that we can’t escape: the same digital economy that powered AI now threatens the foundations of our democracy. From AI-fueled disinformation to widespread job replacement and everyday erosion of privacy, the dangers are piling up. International surveys regularly place disinformation
In a devastating victory against terrorism, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through Operation Fansan Yamma, successfully k1lled over 20 terrorists in a forceful air strike against notorious bandits’ hideouts in Unguwar Goga Hill-Forest, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. In a release issued by Group Captain Kabiru Ali, the Deputy Director of Public Relations
In a headline, President Donald Trump announced he is revoking the Secret Service protection given to Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden, son and daughter of former President Joe Biden. The decision came shortly after the world learned that Hunter Biden had taken his 18-agent security detail on an extended luxury trip to South Africa. The
There is a glimmer of hope for Nigerian consumers since Nigeria’s inflation rate slowed in February 2025, showing a potential reversal of economic trends. According to the latest figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday, Nigeria’s headline inflation rate decelerated to 23.18% year-on-year, from 24.48% in January. The decline comes just
