The controversy erupted after U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth posted an edited mock book cover featuring Franklin the Turtle — a cherished Canadian children’s character — firing a bazooka at alleged drug traffickers. The attempt at humor, tied to ongoing U.S. military operations in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, set off a wave of criticism […]
A glittering relic of Russia’s imperial past is heading to the auction block, and experts say it could shatter every previous record for Fabergé artistry. Christie’s has announced the sale of the famed Winter Egg, an exquisitely carved crystal-and-diamond imperial treasure valued at more than £20 million (NZ$46 million). The Winter Egg, crafted in 1913, […]
1. What’s actually happening right now From today’s reporting: So, officially: it’s a counter-drug / counter-terror operation. But the scale (carrier group, thousands of troops, airspace rhetoric) looks, to many analysts, more like coercive pressure on a government than a typical drug-interdiction campaign. 2. Official justification: Drugs, terrorism, and “protecting Americans” The Trump administration’s stated […]
The latest report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reveals that the world’s 100 largest weapons manufacturers saw revenues climb 5.9% in 2024, reaching $679 billion, the highest since tracking began. This growth occurred amid escalating geopolitical tensions, most notably the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and increased defense budgets across Europe and […]
The recent arrest of four individuals in South Korea for hacking more than 120,000 Internet Protocol (IP) cameras reveals a significant global vulnerability in consumer surveillance technology. While this case occurred in South Korea, its implications extend far beyond national borders. IP cameras—used for home security, baby monitoring, pet surveillance, and small business oversight—are now […]
President Donald Trump indicated during a Thanksgiving call with U.S. service members that the administration may soon begin land-based actions against alleged Venezuelan drug-trafficking networks. His remarks follow heightened military activity in Latin America and new terrorism-related designations targeting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and senior officials. This analysis outlines the context, legal considerations, risks, and […]
Italy has taken a historic step in the global fight against gender-based violence with the approval of a new law that explicitly introduces femicide into the nation’s criminal code and mandates life imprisonment for those convicted. Passed on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the legislation carries broad symbolic weight at […]
The dismissal of the Georgia 2020 election interference case marks the end of the last remaining criminal prosecution of Donald Trump related to his efforts to overturn the presidential election. It is a legal and political moment with major implications — not only for Trump, but for state-level prosecutorial authority, the limits of election-related accountability, […]
The shooting of two newly sworn-in National Guard members in Washington, D.C., allegedly carried out by Rahmanullah Lakanwal — an Afghan national evacuated to the United States under Operation Allies Welcome — has sent shockwaves through U.S. political, military and immigration systems. The incident is not only violent and tragic, but also deeply entangled with […]
Allegations, Consumer Backlash, Corporate Crisis, and the Bigger Picture The lawsuit filed against Campbell Soup Company has triggered a wave of public anger, raising questions not only about the conduct of a senior executive but also about how major food corporations communicate, manage crises, and maintain trust during a time of unprecedented inflation and financial […]