Wed 01 January 2025: The number of migrants arriving in the UK via the English Channel increased by 25% in 2024 compared to the previous year, the Home Office announced on Wednesday, Anadolu Agency reports. A total of 36,816 people made the perilous journey by small boats in 2024, up from 29,437 in 2023, according […]
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Tue 31 December 2024: It will likely prove ever harder for governments and police to regulate 3D-printed firearms. Police investigating the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, 2024, have announced that the suspected assailant had used a 3D-printed gun. Several high-profile crimes in recent years have involved this kind of homemade, or partially homemade, weapon. […]
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Tue 31 December 2024: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia would develop artificial intelligence with BRICS partners and other countries, in a bid to challenge the dominance of the United States in one of the most promising and crucial technologies of the 21st century. Speaking at Russia’s flagship AI conference on Wednesday, Putin […]
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Tue 31 December 2024: London Mayor Sadiq Khan was awarded knighthood on Monday in the New Year Honors list. This year’s list celebrates achievements across various fields, reflecting dedication to public service, advocacy and national pride. From City Hall to the world of entertainment and sports, these figures’ contributions highlight their lasting impact on society. […]
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Tue 31 December 2024: The US on Monday pledged nearly $6 billion in combined security and economic assistance to Ukraine as part of its ongoing effort to support the country’s defense amid the war with Russia. “Today, I am proud to announce nearly $2.5 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, as the Ukrainian people continue […]
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Tue 31 December 2024: The parents of a 15-year-old boy who killed 10 people in a school shooting in Serbia in May 2023 were sentenced to a total of 17.5 years in prison on Monday. The Belgrade High Court issued its verdict on the parents of K.K., the perpetrator of the shooting at Vladislav Ribnikar […]
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Mon 30 December 2024: Russia and Ukraine on Monday swapped 300 prisoners of war, the Russian Defense Ministry announced. A statement by the ministry said that 150 Russian servicemen have been returned by Kyiv, and all of them are being provided with psychological and medical assistance in neighboring Belarus. The statement further said that all […]
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Mon 30 December 2024: Turkiye’s defense industry has reached 70% domestic production capacity in 2024, according to the Independent Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association (MUSIAD)’s Turkiye Defense Industry 2024 report released Friday, Anadolu reports. It discusses the current situation and future projections of the domestic defense industry and states that significant successes have been achieved in strategic […]
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Mon 30 December 2024: Ukraine’s top diplomat met with Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of Syria’s new administration, during an unannounced visit to the country’s capital Damascus, local media reported on Monday. Syrian state news agency SANA reported on X that al-Sharaa hosted a high-level Ukrainian delegation led by Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, without providing further details on the meeting’s […]
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Mon 30 December 2024: As much as 36 percent of Americans took on holiday debt this holiday season, up from 34 percent a year ago, according to the latest holiday debt survey of LendingTree, the nation’s online loan marketplace. Those Americans who racked up balances added 1,181 US dollars of debt on average, up from […]
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