In a surprising turn of events, Hungarian President Katalin Novak announced her resignation on Saturday. The decision came after mounting pressure for her controversial pardon of a man convicted of aiding in the cover-up of sexual abuse in a children’s home. Novak, known to be a close ally of conservative Prime Minister Viktor Orban, stepped
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Former President Donald Trump recently made headlines by writing a social media post asking his supporters to give Anheuser-Busch a “second chance.” This came after UFC president Dana White personally approached Trump, requesting his support for the beer company. Anheuser-Busch faced significant criticism last year due to a controversial marketing promotion with a transgender influencer,
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to replace his top military commander has been regarded as one of his most daring moves yet. The appointment of Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new head of Ukraine’s armed forces marks a significant shift in military leadership, amidst months of speculation and reported tensions between Zelenskyy and the
In a recent discovery by digital watchdog Citizen Lab, it has come to light that over 100 websites across Europe, Asia, and Latin America are operating as disguised local news outlets. However, these websites are not merely serving as unbiased sources of information. Instead, they are part of a widespread influence campaign aimed at promoting
In a surprising turn of events, former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley faced a crushing defeat in Nevada’s Republican presidential primary. Despite being the only Republican candidate on the ballot, she lost to the unconventional option of “none of these candidates.” This unexpected outcome raises questions about Haley’s campaign strategy and the state of the Republican
In a surprising turn of events, actor Gina Carano, best known for her role in the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian,” has filed a lawsuit against Disney and its subsidiary Lucasfilm. The lawsuit alleges wrongful discharge and sex discrimination, seeking not only Carano’s reinstatement in the series but also substantial monetary damages. Elon Musk’s company, X,
After months of secretive negotiations, the details of a $118.2 billion aid proposal for Ukraine, Israel, and the southern U.S. border have finally been released by senators. Including $60.1 billion for Ukraine, $14.1 billion for Israel, and $20.2 billion for border security, the proposal aims to address various global challenges, such as humanitarian assistance and
President Joe Biden emerged victorious in the South Carolina Democratic primary, securing 96% of the vote with 60% of votes counted, according to NBC News projections. Biden’s resounding triumph comes as no surprise considering his incumbency advantage and commanding lead in pre-election polls. This win echoes his previous primary victory in South Carolina, which played
The House Speaker, Mike Johnson, has recently made a significant announcement regarding an Israel-only funding package that is set to be voted on in the coming week. This new development has emerged as a challenge to a Senate package that is expected to include broader foreign aid and address border security funding. The announcement reflects
In a controversial move, Malaysia has halved the jail sentence of former premier Najib Razak, who was convicted of graft and money laundering related to the 1MDB scandal. This decision is expected to raise concerns about Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s dedication to combating corruption. Despite campaigning on an anti-corruption platform, Anwar formed a government with