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Johnson & Johnson Offers Up To $5.5B To Settle Baby Powder Lawsuits Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has proposed a settlement of up to $5.5 billion to resolve most of the remaining U.S. lawsuits alleging that its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The proposal covers about 69,000 lawsuits and marks a significant step toward ending … Read more
Netanyahu Accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of ‘Fomenting Hate’ After Arrest Threat Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of “fomenting hate” after the mayor called for his arrest under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant. Netanyahu said Mamdani was dividing communities instead of representing all New Yorkers. He also … Read more
“Islamist Terror Attack” on Berlin Pride Shook Germany Germany is mourning after a deadly attack struck the Christopher Street Day (Berlin Pride) celebrations on Saturday night near the Brandenburg Gate and inside Tiergarten Park. According to police, a white minivan drove into pedestrians before crashing into a tree. The attacker then allegedly left the vehicle … Read more
Modi Wins “Hearts and Students” by Holding his Education Minister Accountable India’s democratic institutions faced a major public test this week as sustained student protests over examination irregularities culminated in the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The development marked one of the most significant instances in recent years in which a nationwide protest … Read more
ICC’s Reputation Crumbles as Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan is Ousted Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has been removed from office after the court’s member states voted to dismiss him over findings of serious misconduct linked to sexual misconduct allegations. The decision marks the first time … Read more
Russia’s 28,000-Tonne Nuclear Cruiser Returns to Sea as NATO Watches Russia’s largest nuclear-powered surface warship, the Admiral Nakhimov, has returned to operational service after nearly three decades. The modernized Kirov-class battlecruiser arrived at Severomorsk, the headquarters of Russia’s Northern Fleet, after completing extensive sea trials and a years-long modernization program. Its return represents one of … Read more
Trump Links Saudi Nuclear Deal To Israel Recognition President Donald Trump has introduced a new condition for the proposed US-Saudi civilian nuclear agreement. He said the deal will move forward only if Saudi Arabia recognises Israel and joins the Abraham Accords. Trump also said the agreement is intended solely for peaceful nuclear energy and does … Read more
NATO Seals €27B Overhaul Of Cold War-Era Fuel Network North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a military and security alliance founded on April 4, 1949, to protect its member states through collective defense. The alliance also promotes military cooperation, joint defense planning, and peace and stability across Europe and North America. Building on that mission, NATO … Read more
Iran Strikes on CIA Facilities Prompt Questions About Possible Russian Role Iranian drone strikes on CIA-linked facilities across the Gulf have triggered a new U.S. intelligence investigation into Russia’s possible role. According to U.S. officials, investigators are examining whether Moscow provided Tehran with targeting intelligence, technical assistance, or advanced drone capabilities before the attacks. The … Read more
Trump Approves Saudi Arabia Nuclear Deal Without Key Safeguards President Donald Trump has approved a 30-year civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step in U.S.-Saudi strategic relations. The proposed 123 Agreement, created under Section 123 of the U.S. Atomic Energy Act of 1954, is required before American companies can export nuclear … Read more